Student charges and payments

Tuition Rates and Fees
M State establishes a due date each semester for final payment of tuition and fees. Students who have not paid in full, do not have a financial aid deferment, or have not established a payment plan risk the possibility of having their registration canceled. The college may grant an extension of the payment due date for students who have filed and are awaiting properly approved financial aid from federal, state or other third-party sources.

Tuition for all M State students is set annually by the Minnesota State system Board of Trustees and charged on a per-credit basis. Fees are assessed to students depending on their enrollment status, courses attempted and services offered by the campus attended. Fees unique to a program or class are detailed in the course requirement list.

Tuition and Fee Rate Details

Billing Information

Students are responsible for managing their account balance online.
· Billing statements are not mailed.
· View your account by logging into SpartanNet and clicking the E-Services link.

SPRING SEMESTER 2024 IMPORTANT DATES

First Day to Enroll in Nelnet Payment Plan
October 15, 2023

Book Charging 
December 18, 2023 - January 24, 2024

Spring Semester Begins
January 8, 2024

100% Reduction in Tuition/Fees for Dropped Courses
January 8 - January 12, 2024
Students must drop a class during the first five instructional days of a semester to avoid being billed for the course.

Direct Deposit Information Due
January 13, 2024
Students who want to sign up for direct deposit of overage funds from Financial Aid or refunds must be signed up through E-Services by this date.

75% Reduction in Tuition/Fees for Complete Withdrawal
January 13 - January 21, 2024
Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the sixth-10th instructional day will receive a 75% reduction in tuition and fees.

50% Reduction in Tuition/Fees for Complete Withdrawal
January 22 - January 28, 2024
Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the 11th-15th instructional day will receive a 50% reduction in tuition and fees.

25% Reduction in Tuition/Fees for Complete Withdrawal
January 29 - February 2, 2024
Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the 16th-20th instructional day will receive a 25% reduction in tuition and fees.

First Overage Funds Disbursed
January 26, 2024
This is the first day checks will be mailed or deposited directly into accounts (if signed up for Direct Deposit). Overage payments will continue to be processed bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the term.

First-Time Borrower Overage Funds Disbursed
February 9, 2024
This is the first day checks will be mailed or deposited directly into accounts (if signed up for Direct Deposit) for eligible first-time borrowers who have overages. Overage payments will continue to be processed bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the term.

Last Day to Enroll In Nelnet Payment Plan
March 6, 2024

Tuition Due In Full - Last Day to Pay Without Late Fees
February 20, 2024

Late Fees Assessed
February 21, 2024

Second Disbursement for Students with Single-Term Aid
March 8, 2024
This is the first day checks will be mailed or deposited directly into accounts (if signed up for Direct Deposit) for eligible students with single-term aid. Overage payments will continue to be processed bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the term.

End of Semester
May 3, 2024

SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 IMPORTANT DATES

First Day to Enroll in Nelnet Payment Plan
April 1, 2024

Book Charging 
May 2 - June 7, 2024

Summer Semester Begins
May 6, 2024

100% Reduction in Tuition/Fees for Dropped Courses (courses beginning in June)
June 3 - June 7, 2024
Students must drop a class during the first five instructional days of a semester to avoid being billed for the course.

Direct Deposit Information Due
June 7, 2024
Students who want to sign up for direct deposit of overage funds from Financial Aid or refunds must be signed up through E-Services by this date.

Last Day to Enroll In Nelnet Payment Plan
June 7, 2024

Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment
June 8, 2024
Minimum payment criteria due by midnight on June 7 to secure registration and avoid course cancellation due to non-payment.

50% Reduction in Tuition/Fees for Complete Withdrawal (courses beginning in June)
June 8 - June 14, 2024

First Overage Funds Disbursed
June 18, 2024
This is the first day checks will be mailed or deposited directly into accounts (if signed up for Direct Deposit). Overage payments will continue to be processed bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the term.

First-Time Borrower Overage Funds Disbursed & Second Disbursement for Students with Single-Term Aid
June 21, 2024
This is the first day checks will be mailed or deposited directly into accounts (if signed up for Direct Deposit) for eligible first-time borrowers who have overages. Overage payments will continue to be processed bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the term.

Tuition Due In Full - Last Day to Pay Without Late Fees
July 8, 2024

Late Fees Assessed
July 9, 2024

End of Semester
July 26, 2024

FALL SEMESTER 2024 IMPORTANT DATES

First Day to Enroll in Nelnet Payment Plan
May 1, 2024

Book Charging 
August 5 - September 11, 2024

Fall Semester Begins
August 26, 2024

100% Reduction in Tuition/Fees for Dropped Courses
August 26 - August 30, 2024
Students must drop a class during the first five instructional days of a semester to avoid being billed for the course.

Direct Deposit Information Due
August 30, 2024
Students who want to sign up for direct deposit of overage funds from Financial Aid or refunds must be signed up through E-Services by this date.

Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment
August 31, 2024
Minimum payment criteria due by midnight on August 30 to secure registration and avoid course cancellation due to non-payment.

75% Reduction in Tuition/Fees for Complete Withdrawal
August 31 - September 8, 2024
Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the sixth-10th instructional day will receive a 75% reduction in tuition and fees.

50% Reduction in Tuition/Fees for Complete Withdrawal
September 9 - September 15, 2024
Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the 11th-15th instructional day will receive a 50% reduction in tuition and fees.

25% Reduction in Tuition/Fees for Complete Withdrawal
September 16 - September 20, 2024
Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the 16th-20th instructional day will receive a 25% reduction in tuition and fees.

First Overage Funds Disbursed
September 9, 2024
This is the first day checks will be mailed or deposited directly into accounts (if signed up for Direct Deposit). Overage payments will continue to be processed bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the term.

First-Time Borrower Overage Funds Disbursed
September 27, 2024
This is the first day checks will be mailed or deposited directly into accounts (if signed up for Direct Deposit) for eligible first-time borrowers who have overages. Overage payments will continue to be processed bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the term.

Last Day to Enroll In Nelnet Payment Plan
October 4, 2024

Tuition Due In Full - Last Day to Pay Without Late Fees
October 7, 2024

Late Fees Assessed
October 8, 2024

Second Disbursement for Students with Single-Term Aid
October 25, 2024
This is the first day checks will be mailed or deposited directly into accounts (if signed up for Direct Deposit) for eligible students with single-term aid. Overage payments will continue to be processed bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the term.

End of Semester
December 20, 2024

Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment Policy

All Minnesota State colleges and universities are required by policy to cancel all registered courses for students who have not met the payment requirements by the tuition and fee due date. Please read the Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment Policy for payment definitions.

Non-attendance does not terminate your registration records or excuse payment obligations. Please ensure registration records accurately reflect your attendance plans. If you are not planning on remaining enrolled in courses you have registered for, it is your responsibility to drop those courses.

Payment Options

Pay Online

  1. Sign in to SpartanNet with user name and pin number
  2. Click on E-services
  3. Select Bills and Payment
  4. Select Make a Payment
  5. Click on the Institution link in the box
  6. Enter the amount you wish to pay in the appropriate box
  7. Click on Continue to the US Bank payment site and follow their directions
  8. Choose Payment Method

Pay in Person
The following options are available to students who want to pay at a campus bookstore:

  • Check
  • Cash
  • Credit card (Discover, MasterCard, Visa)

Pay by Mail
Students may mail payments to a campus bookstore using the following options:

  • Check (include Student Tech ID)
  • Credit card (include credit card information and Student Tech ID)

M State Bookstore
900 Highway 34 East
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: 218.846.3727

M State Bookstore
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone: 218.736.1556

M State Bookstore
1900 28th Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56560
Phone: 218.299.6570

M State Bookstore
405 SW Colfax Avenue
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: 218.631.7825

Nelnet Payment Plan
M State offers an additional payment plan option for students through a third-party tuition payment service provider, Nelnet.

The Nelnet payment plan provides:

  • Convenient monthly payment options that can begin early enough to spread payments over several months
  • Automatic payments that can be authorized from designated checking, savings or credit card accounts (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa)
  • Direct communications from Nelnet on payment plan status and updates
  • Low enrollment fee of $20 per semester (nonrefundable enrollment fee)
  • Protection from registration cancellation for non-payment

The earlier a student enrolls, the more payment options are available. An online cost-estimating tool is available to assist students in determining their payment plan contract amount.

NOTE: All down payments are processed immediately!

Direct Deposit

M State offers students the option of direct deposit for financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, overage disbursement and other student refunds).

Direct Deposit Advantages

  • Timely and convenient delivery of payments
  • Saves a trip to the bank
  • No more waiting for your refund to come through the mail

To Sign Up
Log in to SpartanNet. Click on E-Services and select Financial Aid on the left under Student e-services. Select Direct Deposit Setup. Fill in required information and Submit.

1098-T Student Tax Form

Students enroll through their E-Services account under Bills and Payments > 1098T Tax Form to receive their statement electronically. If students choose not to enroll for the electronic version, a paper document will be mailed to the permanent address on file. Students who have consented to receive their 1098-T tuition statements electronically will see a notification message in the Action Item area on their Student E-Services dashboard that states "IMPORTANT TAX RETURN DOCUMENT AVAILABLE: 1098-T TUITION STATEMENT." Students who did not consent to receive their tax form electronically before year-end may still request electronic delivery at any time.

 

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