Tuition & Fees

• Account Credits for Student Fees Resulting from COVID-19 Crisis

  Purpose

  In response to the COVID-19 crisis, SUNY Plattsburgh converted all classes to online learning during the Spring 2020 semester. As part of this response, on-campus students vacated the residence halls. This policy establishes a methodology to credit student fees to the accounts of students due to the conversion to online learning that resulted from the COVID-19 emergency.

  Policy

  This policy establishes a methodology to credit student fees to the accounts of students due to the conversion to online learning during the Spring 2020 semester that resulted from the COVID-19 crisis.
  
  A student is eligible for a credit (i.e. credit-eligible student) if they were enrolled during the Spring 2020 semester on or after March 19, 2020 and incurred charges from eligible fees during the spring semester. Students who withdrew from the college prior to March 19 are not eligible for a credit even if they incurred charges from eligible fees during the Spring 2020 semester. These students were not impacted by the conversion to online learning since they had already withdrawn from the college.

  The total credit for each eligible student depends upon the amount of eligible fees incurred during the Spring 2020 semester and the proportionate time between March 19 and the end of the spring term, or the actual account balance for each eligible fee:

  • Credit-eligible students receive a credit for Athletic Fee, Recreation Fee, and Parking Fee based on the proportionate time between March 19 and the end of the spring term (52.3%).
  • Credit-eligible students living on-campus prior to the COVID-19 crisis, who no longer reside in the residence halls after March 30 or their approved extension date, receive a credit for housing fees based on the proportionate time between March 19 and the end of the spring term (52.3%).
  • Credit-eligible students with residential meal plans receive a credit for meal fees based on the proportionate time between March 19th and the end of the spring term (52.3%) unless they continue to reside in the residence halls after March 30 or their approved extension date, or unless they request a continuance of the meal plan from College Auxiliary Services.
  • Credit-eligible students with non-residential meal plans receive a credit that is equivalent to the actual account balance of dining dollars unless they request a continuance of the meal plan from College Auxiliary Services.
  • The Student Association Fee is governed by the Student Association (SA). The SA established a 30% credit based upon year-to-date revenues and expenditures.
  • For all students, any account balance on cardinal cash rolls-over for students who enroll in Fall 2020. For students who do not enroll in Fall 2020, any Cardinal Cash account balance of $10 or more will be refunded directly by College Auxiliary Services.

  The total credit will be posted to student’s accounts prior to the end to spring term. If an account is paid in full at this time, the credit will produce a student refund that will be delivered via the normal college refund process (i.e. BankMobile). If at this time an account has an outstanding balance in the current academic year (Fall 2019, Winter 2020, and Spring 2020), the credit will first reduce outstanding amounts due on the account if this is permissible under applicable regulations. Any adjustments to financial aid that are mandated by federal or state regulations may change the financial impact of the credit on a student’s account balance.

  There is a financial aid adjustment for any credit-eligible student who was awarded an institutional financial aid program that reduced spring room and meal charges. For these students, the amount of institutional room and meal awards in their financial aid package are reduced to the same proportion of used room and meal charges. For example, if a student was originally awarded a $2,500 room award and their room charge was pro-rated to 47.7% of the original charge based upon this policy, the room award would also be pro-rated to 47.7% of the original amount (47.7% * $2,500).

  Students who receive a credit forfeit all rights and privileges to access the services provided by the fee during the remainder of spring term.

  Credit Percentages

  Eligible Fee	Credit %
  Room	52.3%
  Residential Meal Plan	52.3%
  Athletic Fee	52.3%
  Recreation Fee	52.3%
  Parking Fees	52.3%
  Student Association Fee	30.0%
  Non-Residential Meal Plans	Dining $ Balance
  Cardinal Cash	Rolls-Over or Refund
  Room & Meal Awards	Pro-rated to 47.7%

  Definitions

  A credit-eligible student is a student who was enrolled at during the Spring 2020 semester on or after March 19 and incurred charges from eligible fees during the spring semester. Students who withdrew from the college prior to March 19 are not eligible for a credit even if they incurred charges from eligible fees during the Spring 2020 semester. These students were not impacted by the conversion to online learning since they had already withdrawn from the college.

  An incurred charge is defined as a positive charge on an account for the Spring 2020 term net any waivers of the charge. For example, an incurred charge does not include an Athletic Fee charge of $232 and a corresponding Athletic Fee Waiver of $232 because both of these net to $0. A charge is not considered incurred if it has already been pro-rated, or adjusted to actual utilization, because the student originally selected the optional fee for the spring term and then afterwards elected to remove it prior to March 19. For example, an incurred charge does not include a non-residential meal plan with an original charge of $750 that has already been reduced to $54 based upon actual utilization, or some other pro-ration formula, because the student originally selected the meal plan and then changed their mind prior to March 19.

  Eligible fees include Room, Meal Plans, Athletic Fee, Recreation Fee, Parking Fee, Student Association Fee and Cardinal Cash because of the conversion to online learning. Fees that are not eligible for the credit include Tuition, College Fee, Educational Technology Fee, Career Services Fee, Student Health Fee, and other fees because the services provided by these fees continued upon the conversion to online learning and remained accessible in an online learning environment.

  The proportionate time for Room, Residential Meal Plans, Athletic Fee, Recreation Fee, and Parking Fee is 52.3%. There are 109 days between the first and last day of classes in the Spring 2020 term (between 1/27/2020 and 5/15/2020). This percentage represents the proportion of days in the spring term between March 19 and the last day of classes (57 days/109 total days). March 19 is the earliest allowable date for the credit under SUNY Guidelines.

  The Student Association Fee is governed by the Student Association (SA). The SA established a 30% credit based upon year-to-date revenues and expenditures.

  Non-residential meal plans are composed of two items: dining dollars and cardinal cash. The actual account balance for non-residential meal plans is equivalent to the amount of dining dollars remaining on the account. The actual account balance of cardinal cash is equivalent to the cardinal cash account balance at the end of the spring term.

  Residential meal plans include:

  • Anytime Dining + $125
  • Flex 150 + $650
  • Flex 120 + $900
  • Flex 120 + $450.

  Non-residential meal plans include:

  • Dining Mix 750 ($600 dining dollars + $150 Cardinal Cash)
  • Dining Mix 500 ($400 dining dollars + $100 Cardinal Cash)
  • Dining Mix 250 ($200 dining dollars + $50 Cardinal Cash)

  Institutional room and meal awards include:

  • Welcome to New York Grant for out-of-state students
  • Campus Community Award for international students
  • Community Advocate Room and Meal Waivers
• FAQs About Student Credits & Refunds Related to COVID-19

  What students are eligible for a credit?

  • A student is eligible for a credit (i.e. a credit-eligible student) if they were enrolled during the Spring 2020 semester on or after March 19 and incurred charges from eligible fees during the spring semester.
  • Credit-eligible students living on-campus prior to the COVID-19 crisis, who no longer reside in the residence halls after March 30 or their approved extension date, receive a credit for housing fees.
  • Credit-eligible students with residential meal plans receive a credit for meal fees based unless they continue to reside in the residence halls after March 30 or their approved extension date, or unless they request a continuance of the meal plan from College Auxiliary Services.
  • Credit-eligible students with non-residential meal plans receive a credit that is equivalent to the actual account balance of dining dollars unless they request a continuance of the meal plan from College Auxiliary Services.

  What is an eligible fee?

  • Eligible fees include Room, Meal Plans, Athletic Fee, Recreation Fee, Student Association Fee, Parking Fee, and Cardinal Cash.

  What fees are not included in the eligible fees?

  • The Tuition College Fee, Educational Technology Fee, Career Services Fee, and Student Health Fee are not eligible to be refunded to students due to the services provided by these fees continued upon the conversion to online learning and remained accessible in an online learning environment.

  Why is the Student Health Fee not credited to students?

  • In the review of all student fees, SUNY Plattsburgh determined which services were discontinued as a result of COVID-19. The services that are directly supported by the Student Health Fee (Counseling Center and Student Health Center) are still available to students for the remaining days of the term.

  Will students receive a credit for the Student Association Fee?

  • The Student Association (SA) will credit students 30% of SA fees billed.

  How was the Student Association Fee credit calculated?

  • The 30% credit of SA fees was determined based on the excess Spring 2020 SA Fees collected compared to the paid and committed expenses for the balance of the semester.

  How did SUNY Plattsburgh calculate the credit amount for students?

  • The proportionate time for credits of Room, Residential Meal Plans, Athletic Fee, Recreation Fee, and Parking fees was calculated to be 52.3%. There are 109 days between the first and last day of classes in the Spring 2020 term (between 1/27/2020 and 5/15/2020). This percentage represents the proportion of days in the spring term between March 19 and the last day of classes (57 days/109 total days). March 19 is the earliest allowable date for the credit under SUNY Guidelines.
  • Credit-eligible students with Non-Residential Meal Plans receive a credit that is equivalent to the actual account balance of dining dollars unless they request a continuance of the meal plan from College Auxiliary Services.

  When will the credits be issued to students?

  • The total credit will be posted to a student’s accounts prior to the end of the spring term.

  My account is paid in full, what will happen to the credit?

  • If an account is paid in-full the credit will produce a student refund that will be delivered via the normal college refund process (i.e. BankMobile).

  Does the credit impact my loans?

  • If the posting of this credit creates a refund on your spring account, and you have federal student or parent loans in the spring as well, you may elect to reduce these loans in lieu of this refund. To do this, complete the standard loan adjustment request on MyPlattsburgh and don’t spend any refund that you receive. Contact Financial Aid for more information.

  Why did I not receive a credit/refund?

  • Students who withdrew from the college prior to March 19 are not eligible for a credit even if they incurred charges from eligible fees during the Spring 2020 semester. These students were not impacted by the conversion to online learning since they had already withdrawn from the college.
  • If an account has an outstanding balance at the end of the spring term for the current academic year (Fall 2019, Winter 2020, and Spring 2020), the credit will first reduce the outstanding amounts due on the account.

  Will tuition credits be granted?

  • Tuition and College Fee credits will not be granted due to the services still provided by this fee continued upon the conversion to online learning.

  I received a credit, but I am a local student. Can I still utilize the services on campus?

  • Students who received a credit forfeit all rights and privileges to access the services provided by the fee during the remainder of the spring term.

  Can I use my credit/refund to be applied to an upcoming semester?

  • SUNY Plattsburgh has made the decision to issue credits or refunds to students rather than applying the credit balance/refund towards a future semester. This decision has been made to ensure compliance with Federal Financial Aid regulations and also to provide students with an additional element of assistance during this uncertain and difficult time.

  I still have Cardinal Cash on my account. Will I get a refund for this?

  • College Auxiliary Services (CAS) will roll-over Cardinal Cash to Fall 2020 students who have a Cardinal Cash account balance at the end of Spring 2020.
  • After the third-week census of the Fall 2020 term, CAS is provided with a list of students who are enrolled in classes for Fall 2020. Students who have remaining Cardinal Cash balances greater than $10 and are not enrolled in Fall 2020 classes will receive refunds.

  Will I receive a credit for my parking pass?

  • Students will receive a credit based on the proportionate time calculated for all eligible fees.

Main Campus

• Undergraduate U.S. Students

  In-State Students Living On Campus at Plattsburgh

  Fee	In-State Cost
  Undergraduate Tuition	$3,535
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  Housing & Meals	$6,815
  Total per Semester	$11,457
  Total for Fall & Spring	$22,884

  Out-of-State Students Living On Campus at Plattsburgh

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  Housing & Meals	$6,815
  Total per Semester	$16,412
  Total for Fall & Spring	$32,794

  In-State Students Living Off Campus at Plattsburgh

  Fee	In-State Cost
  Undergraduate Tuition	$3,535
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  Housing & Meals	$ --
  Total per Semester	$4,642
  Total for Fall & Spring	$9,254

  Out-of-State Students Living Off Campus at Plattsburgh

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  Housing & Meals	$ --
  Total per Semester	$9,597
  Total for Fall & Spring	$19,164

• Undergraduate & Graduate International Students

  Undergraduate International Students Living On Campus

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  International Health Insurance	$677.45 ($1,617.28 annually)
  Housing & Meals	$6,815
  Total per Semester	$17,089.45
  Total for Fall & Spring	$34,148.90

  Undergraduate International Students Living Off Campus

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  International Health Insurance	$677.45 ($1,617.28 annually)
  Housing & Meals	$ --
  Total per Semester	$10,274.45
  Total for Fall & Spring	$20,518.90

  Graduate International Students Living On Campus

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Graduate Tuition	$11,550
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  International Health Insurance	$677.45 ($1,617.28 annually)
  Housing & Meals	$6,815
  Total per Semester	$20,149.45
  Total for Fall & Spring	$40,268.90

  Graduate International Students Living Off Campus

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Graduate Tuition	$11,550
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  International Health Insurance	$677.45 ($1,617.28 annually)
  Housing & Meals	$ --
  Total per Semester	$13,334.45
  Total for Fall & Spring	$26,638.90

   

• Graduate U.S. Students

  In-State Graduate Students Living On Campus at Plattsburgh

  Fee	In-State Cost
  Graduate Tuition	$5,655
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  Housing & Meals	$6,815
  Total per Semester	$13,577
  Total for Fall & Spring	$27,124

  Out-of-State Graduate Students Living On Campus at Plattsburgh

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Graduate Tuition	$11,550
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  Housing & Meals	$6,815
  Total per Semester	$19,472
  Total for Fall & Spring	$38,914

  In-State Graduate Students Living Off Campus at Plattsburgh

  Fee	In-State Cost
  Graduate Tuition	$5,655
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  Housing & Meals	$ --
  Total per Semester	$6,762
  Total for Fall & Spring	$13,494

  Out-of-State Graduate Students Living Off Campus at Plattsburgh

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Graduate Tuition	$11,550
  Mandatory Fees	$916
  Optional Fees	$191
  Housing & Meals	$ --
  Total per Semester	$12,657
  Total for Fall & Spring	$25,284

   

Branch Campuses

• Undergraduate at Queensbury

  In-State Students Living Off Campus at Queensbury

  Fee	In-State Cost
  Undergraduate Tuition	$3,535
  Mandatory Fees	$417.50
  Total per Semester	$3,952.50
  Total for Fall & Spring	$7,905

  Out-of-State Students Living  Off Campus at Queensbury

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
  Mandatory Fees	$417.50
  Total per Semester	$8,907.50
  Total for Fall & Spring	$17,815

• Undergraduate at Hudson Valley CC

  In-State Students Living Off Campus at Hudson Valley

  Fee	In-State Cost
  Undergraduate Tuition	$3,535
  Mandatory Fees	$267.50
  Total per Semester	$3,802.50
  Total for Fall & Spring	$7,605

  Out-of-State Students Living Off Campus at Hudson Valley

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Undergraduate Tuition	$8,490
  Mandatory Fees	$267.50
  Total per Semester	$8,757.50
  Total for Fall & Spring	$17,515

• Graduate at Queensbury

  In-State Graduate Students Living Off Campus at Queensbury

  Fee	In-State Cost
  Graduate Tuition	$5,655
  Mandatory Fees	$292.50
  Total per Semester	$5,947.50
  Total for Fall & Spring	$11,895

  Out-of-State Graduate Students Living Off Campus at Queensbury

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost
  Graduate Tuition	$11,550
  Mandatory Fees	$292.50
  Total per Semester	$11,842.50
  Total for Fall & Spring	$23,685

Online Programs

• Undergraduate, In-State Online Students

  Undergraduate In-State Students in Online Programs

  Fee	In-State Cost (Full-Time)
  Undergraduate Tuition	$3,535
  Mandatory Fees	$267.50
  Total per Semester	$3,802.50
  Total for Fall & Spring	$7,605

• Undergraduate, Out-of-State & International Online Students

  Undergraduate Out-of-State and International Students in Online Programs

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost (Full-Time)
  Undergraduate Tuition	$4,240*
  Mandatory Fees	$267.50
  Total per Semester	$4,507.50
  Total for Fall & Spring	$9,015

  *Eligibility Requirements for Distance Learning Non-Resident Tuition:
  A student enrolled at a State University of New York (SUNY) state-operated campus who: (a) for a given term is enrolled exclusively in online distance learning courses(s); and (b) has not had an address within the borders of New York state at any point within July 1 and June 30 of a given state-operated campus fiscal year may be eligible for a discounted non-resident tuition rate. Campuses will determine whether a student meets the requirements by requiring documentation, as needed, to demonstrate compliance and to ensure that this definition is narrowly tailored to online-only non-resident students with no physical presence in New York.  Learn more about our tuition policy.

• Graduate, In-State Online Students

  Graduate In-State Students in Online Programs

  Fee	In-State Cost (Full-Time)
  Graduate Tuition	$5,655
  Mandatory Fees	$267.50
  Total per Semester	$5,922.50
  Total for Fall & Spring	$11,845

• Graduate, Out-of-State & International Online Students

  Graduate Out-of-State and International Students in Online Programs

  Fee	Out-of-State Cost (Full-Time)
  Graduate Tuition	$6,785*
  Mandatory Fees	$267.50
  Total per Semester	$7,052.50
  Total for Fall & Spring	$14,105

  *Eligibility Requirements for Distance Learning Non-Resident Tuition:
  A student enrolled at a State University of New York (SUNY) state-operated campus who: (a) for a given term is enrolled exclusively in online distance learning courses(s); and (b) has not had an address within the borders of New York state at any point within July 1 and June 30 of a given state-operated campus fiscal year may be eligible for a discounted non-resident tuition rate. Campuses will determine whether a student meets the requirements by requiring documentation, as needed, to demonstrate compliance and to ensure that this definition is narrowly tailored to online-only non-resident students with no physical presence in New York.  Learn more about our tuition policy.

Part-Time & Non-Billed Costs

• Part-Time Tuition Rates Per Credit Hour

  Undergraduate

  Type	Tuition	Fees	Cost
  In-State	$295	$74.69	$369.69
  Out-of-State (Standard)	$708	$74.69	$782.69
  Out-of-State (Online)	$353	$21.91	$374.91

  Graduate

  Type	Tuition	Fees	Cost
  In-State	$471	$74.69	$545.69
  Out-of-State (Standard)	$963	$74.69	$1,037.69
  Out-of-State (Online)	$565	$21.91	$586.91

• Non-Billed Costs

  Each year you will incur non-billed expenses including books and supplies, personal and transportation expenses. Books and supply costs vary by course. Personal expenses are influenced by personal habits and needs.

  Transportation costs vary by distance to home and method of travel. The table below estimates the non-billed costs you may experience.

  Costs

  Item	On-Campus & Off-Campus	At Home with Parent
  Books and Supplies	$1,220 per year	$1,220 per year
  Personal	$1,810 per year	$1,810 per year
  Transportation	$680 per year	$2,588 per year