Tuition and Fees
Financial considerations are important and require careful planning. EMU attempts to meet a student's financial needs through a combination of the following: personal and family resources, public and private scholarships, the college work program, and a college grant or bank loan which should meet most, if not all, of any remaining need.
A student's annual budget should include tuition and fees, living expenses, books and supplies, personal expenses, travel, and miscellaneous expenses. The amount to be paid from earnings or personal or family resources depends on verified need and support received through the university or outside sources.
The annual tuition and fee charge of $40,590 is less than the actual cost of a student's education. The difference is met through the university annual fund, endowment and other sources. The typical charge for living on campus for room and board is $12,240.
An application for financial assistance should be submitted as early as possible. The financial assistance office will aid the student in preparing a budget, and the student accounts office can help the student and parents arrange a payment plan. (See the Financial Assistance pages for details.)
2022-23 Tuition and Fees*
Campus charges | Semester | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition (12-18 credit hours) | $20,295 | $40,590 |
Room and board | $6,120 | $12,240 |
| Other Charges | |
|---|---|
Part time tuition per credit hour (1-11 hours) | $1,450 |
| Tuition per credit hour, more than 18 hours | $845 |
| Auditing per credit hour | $155 |
| Applied Music, private instruction (1 SH) | $275 |
| Applied Music, private instruction (2 SH) | $400 |
| Proficiency examination & external exam fee | $90 |
| Credit by examination, per credit hour | $90 |
| Final examination taken out of schedule | $35 |
| Summer Classes (2022-23 Academic Year) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition per credit hour | $430 |
| Audit per credit hour | $105 |
*The university reserves the right to increase the published rates should economic conditions demand. The above fees apply to on-campus programs. Other fees may apply for off-campus programs, including cooperative and extension programs.
Payment Policy
Tuition, fees, room and meal plan charges, less processed financial aid, are due one week before classes begin each semester. Unpaid accounts may be subject to the following:
- EMU network access for student-owned computers will be denied.
- Charging at the bookstore and coffee shop will be denied.
- Grades, transcripts, enrollment, class attendance and diploma will be denied.
- Monthly finance charges of 1.5% (18% annually) will be assessed.
- Delinquent accounts will be reported to all three major credit agencies.
- Collection and/or attorney fees necessary for collection of unpaid accounts will be paid by the debtor.
Refund Policy
Students who withdraw, drop out, are dismissed, or otherwise cease enrollment prior to completing 60% of the semester or mini-term equivalent shall receive a refund equal to the percentage of the term remaining. Students who withdraw prior to the first day of classes shall receive a full refund of all payments except tuition deposits.
Aid recipients who change their course registration after the beginning of each semester must notify the financial assistance office. Enrollment status is very important to aid eligibility. Students who withdraw must also notify the financial assistance office. Financial aid refunds due to withdrawal are calculated using the percentage of term not completed as mandated by federal aid regulations. More information about aid adjustments and refunds related to changes in enrollment status may be obtained from the Financial Assistance Office and is also included in the undergraduate Student Handbook.
Veterans Benefits
Students who wish to have EMU certify their eligibility to receive benefits from the Veterans Administration must submit a certificate of eligibility and provide additional information as needed for the proper certification of their benefits. EMU will not impose any penalty (late fees, denial of access to classes or campus facilities, etc.) on a student covered by Chapter 31, 33 or 35 benefits because of the individual’s inability to meet financial obligations to the institution due to delayed disbursement of funding from the VA.
The Virginia State Approving Agency (SAA), is the approving authority of education and training programs for Virginia. Their office investigates complaints of GI Bill® beneficiaries. While most complaints should initially follow school grievance policy, if the situation cannot be resolved at the school, the beneficiary should contact that office via email saa@dvs.virginia.gov.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE