Student Fees
About Student Fees
All Student Tuition and Fee rate structures are authorized by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities under Board Policy 5.11, and all colleges and universities are required to charge tuition and fees consistent with Minnesota statutes and policies. The Student Fee Allocation Committee, comprised of nine students elected through Student Government, make an annual recommendation to the President of the University as to what the student fee structure should be each year. The technology fee is recommended by a separate student government committee.
Fees Breakdown
| Fee | Amount and rate |
| Health Services | $80.36 flat fee |
| Student Activity | $13.27 per credit (up to 9) |
| Athletics | $8.33 per credit (up to 9) |
| Facility Assessment | $8.65 per credit (up to 9) |
| Student Union | $17.92 per credit (up to 9) |
| Technology | $14.00 per credit |
| Students United | $0.80 per credit |
Total Fees
| Credit-taking | Total amount |
| 1-9 credits | $80.36 Health Services fee + $62.97 per credit |
| 9 or more credits | $14.80 per credit (Technology and Student United Fees) |
| Accelerated online (no limit) | $14.80 per credit (Technology and Student United Fees) |
Additional Undergraduate Fees
| Fee | Amount |
| Orientation (Advising and Registration Day) | $75.00 |
| Respect and Responsibility Workshop | n/a |
Explanation of Student Fees
Health Services Fee: Allocated to the Medical Clinic operating budget allowing the University to offer on-campus medical services to all students.
Student Activity Fee: Allocated to seven director managed areas and the Senate Finance Committee (SFC). The SFC allocates funds to student organizations along with KVSC, UTVS, and the Student Government Association.
- Campus Recreation/Sport Facilities
- Department of Campus Involvement (DCI)
- LGBT Resource Center
- Multicultural Student Services (MSS)
- Veterans Resource Center
- Women’s Center
Athletics Fee: This fee allows free access for all students to Intercollegiate Athletic events, and provides additional Athletics department operating budget.
Facilities Assessment Fee: Allocated to the ongoing maintenance of the Fitness Center, Stadium/Dome, and Atwood Memorial Center addition.
Student Union Fee: Allocated to the Atwood Memorial Center (AMC) operating budget. AMC is a student-owned facility providing services and meeting spaces for students.
Technology Fee: Provides funding for technology initiatives benefiting students.
Students United Fee: Students United is the state-wide student organization comprised of the seven MN state universities. Students United lobbies our state and federal legislatures for funding of higher education institutions. (Previously known as the MSUSA Fee.)
St. Cloud State applies Minnesota State Colleges and Universities policy 5.11 and procedure 5.11.1 when establishing tuition and fee amounts.
Senior Citizen Rate Information
Minnesota residents that are age 62 or older are charged a $20 per credit administrative fee plus minimal standard fees to attend "for credit" courses. If course is taken “for audit”, on a space available basis, there is no administrative fee per credit.
The provisions of Minnesota Statute 135A.52 indicate senior citizen rates apply “when space is available after all tuition-paying students have been accommodated.” Doctoral credits are not eligible for senior citizen rates when doctoral cohort enrollment caps are reached and a wait list is generated with tuition-paying students who have not been accommodated.