Tuition and Fees

Main Campus Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for Main Campus undergraduate programs may be subject to change with notification.

Full-Time Main Campus Students

Full-time Main Campus students are those who enroll for courses starting in the fall and/or spring semester and who take at least 12, but no more than 18, credit hours per semester. Any student taking more than 18 credits will be subject to a $945 per credit hour fee.

*Full-time undergraduate Main Campus students are those who register for courses starting in September and/or January and who take at least 12, but on more than 18 credits per semester.  Any student taking over 18 credits will be subject to a $945 fee per credit hour.  

¹The Post University Board plan consists of 19 meals per week. Students living off campus may also participate in the plan.
²The Student Service Fee supports extracurricular experiences. This includes the Student Government Association's various clubs, organizations and programs, the Programming Board and additional services that support students outside the classroom.
³The Technology Fee for full-time students for technological accommodations and equipment provided.
⁴The Laboratory Fee for full-time students for science classes that require laboratory accommodations and supplies.
⁵The Art Studio Fee for full-time students for art classes that require studio sessions and supplies.

Part-Time Main Campus Students

Students who enroll for fewer than 12 credit hours per semester are in the category of part-time students. The tuition for part-time students is as follows:

Online Summer Courses

Students who elect to take online courses during the summer term will pay the tuition as shown in the chart below.

Main Campus Graduate Programs

¹The Post University Board plan consists of 19 meals per week. Students living off campus may also participate in the plan.
²The Student Service Fee supports extracurricular experiences. This includes the Student Government Association's various clubs, organizations, and programs, the Programming Board, and additional services that support students outside the classroom.  There is no Student Service Fee charged for Main Campus summer courses. 
³The Technology Fee charge is at a rate of $100 per semester. The basis of the fee is enrollment in 2 consecutive semesters for the academic year. This fee is for technological accommodations and equipment.
⁴The Laboratory Fee charge is at a rate of $100 per semester. The basis of the fee is enrollment in 2 consecutive semesters for the academic year. This fee is for science classes that require laboratory accommodations and supplies.
⁵The Art Studio Fee charge is at a rate of $75 per semester.  The basis of the fee is enrollment in 2 consecutive semesters for the academic year. This fee is for art classes that require studio sessions and supplies.

Additional Main Campus Fees

Books and Supplies

The cost of books and supplies depends on the program of study. Studio, laboratory, and electronic course material fees may apply to a course. In lieu of hardcover textbooks, Post University has transitioned many of its course materials to electronic course materials. In many courses, students pay a $90 fee for these materials. Electronic course materials are course materials that are available in a completely electronic format, and may include electronic versions of textbooks, narrated PowerPoint presentations, articles, case studies, access codes to additional content, and materials that are developed and gathered by faculty to address specific program and course outcomes.

Returned Check Fee

The following returned check fee will apply for any declined check(s):

Deposits

To ensure a position in a starting class, there is a deposit requirement.  Deposits apply as a credit to tuition charges.  

Deposits are not refundable after May 1^st.

Health Insurance Fee

All full-time Main Campus undergraduate and graduate students must have health insurance coverage. Students will automatically participate in Post University's insurance plan unless they submit waivers of personal insurance coverage that receive verification and approval by the Fall 2020 deadline of September 14, 2020.  Students who do not enroll for the full academic year will pay a pro-rated health insurance fee.  There is no health insurance fee charge for Main Campus summer courses. 

*Post University updates this fee on an annual basis.

Late Payment Fee

A late payment fee applies if payment of full-time tuition and fees does not occur by the specific dates.    

Orientation Fee (Undergraduates)

New, full-time undergraduate students pay an orientation fee during their first semester.

SEVIS Fee

The SEVIS fee is a nonrefundable fee paid to the United States Government for F-1 students.

Transcript Fees

The following fees apply for transcript requests:

Graduation Fee

The following graduation fee will apply:

Payment Information

Payment Schedule

A payment plan agreement is available from the Office of Student Accounts. Payments are due beginning July 15^th for the Fall Semester and December 15^th for the Spring Semester. Subsequent payments are due on the 15^th of each month.

Late Payments

Payments are due by the specific dates within the monthly payment plan agreements. Payments are due on, or before, the set date(s) or late payment fees will apply. If circumstances are such that the students are unable to make payments by the set due date(s), students must contact the Office of Student Accounts to make special payment arrangements. These arrangements must be in writing and agreed to by the student and the Office of Student Accounts no later than one week prior to the payment due date(s). An account that is not current could result in the student's removal from classes or athletic activities, denial of registration for courses, and withholding transcripts and diplomas.  An assessment of interest equal to 1.5% monthly of the balance due, equal to 18% annually of the balance due will apply. Administrative removal from class may result the withdrawal of the student from Post University.

Monthly Statements

Monthly statements explain the current balances and activity on students' accounts for the prior month. Students on monthly payment plans must follow the terms of their agreements. Any balances not covered by monthly payment plans are due and payable within 30 days.

Accelerated Degree Program Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Program Tuition

Graduate Program Tuition

Post Eagle Program (Military Programs) Tuition for Service Members, Veterans, and Eligible Family Members

Through Post University's Accelerated Degree Program (ADP), all active, reservists, and veterans of the Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, and eligible family members, as well as civilian employees of the Department of Defense can earn certificates or degrees entirely online.  Post University offers reduced tuition, has eliminated many fees, and covers the cost of most books and required course materials so military students can earn their degrees at a lower cost.  The tuition and fees reflected below are for military service members, veterans, and eligible family members. 

To receive the military program tuition fees, and book cost reductions as reflected above, the need to establish eligibility is necessary. Please see Types of Financial Aid for eligibility requirements. 

Electronic Course Materials and Technology Fees

Technology is important in delivering a high level of quality in the Accelerated Degree Program. There is a Technology Fee charge of $50 on a per term basis to students enrolled in courses with technology provided by Post University. Electronic Course Materials are course materials that are available in a completely electronic format, which may include electronic versions of textbooks, narrated PowerPoint presentations, articles, case studies, access codes to additional content, and materials that are developed and gathered by faculty to address specific program and course outcomes. For courses requiring Electronic Course Materials, there is a $90 fee charge per course. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Program will also a one-time simulation fee charge of $600.

Tuition Refunds

To drop or withdraw from an online course, students must send emails to [email protected]. No other form of communication is acceptable for drops or withdrawals. The processing of tuition refunds will be according to the following schedule:

1. 100% of tuition credit for online courses if notice of the drop prior to the start of the term.
2. There will be no charges to students who fail to participate or those the University administratively withdraws them from courses.  

Military Program students must send emails to [email protected] and drop or withdraw from coursework through their respective military Tuition Assistance providers (GoArmyEd, etc.). No other forms of communication are acceptable for drops or withdrawals. The processing of tuition refunds will occur according to the following schedule:

1. 100% of tuition credit for online courses if notice of the drop occurs within the Add/Drop period.
2. 50% of tuition charge for online courses if notice of the drop occurs one week after the Add/Drop period or by the third Friday of the term.
3. There will be no charges to students who fail to participate or those the University administratively withdraws them from courses.  

Post University reserves the right to make changes to tuition or tuition policies at any time.

Unearned TA Policy: Military Tuition Assistance (TA) awards to a service member under the assumption that the service member will attend school for the entire award period.

If a service member withdraws on or before the 60 percent portion of the term, the service member will no longer be eligible for the full amount of Military TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the policy of the Department of Defense, Post University will return any unearned Military TA funds on a pro-rata basis through at least the 60 percent portion of the term of approval.

Post University will return any unearned Military TA funds directly to the military service, not to the service member. The calculation of the return may result in the service member owing a balance to the University. If the service member withdraws due to military service obligation, the University will work with the service member to identify a solution that will not result in a student debt for the returned TA portion.

A student's official withdrawal date or the last date of attendance is the basis of calculating earned percentage of TA. The determination of a student's official withdrawal is the last date of documented attendance submitted to the Registrar's Office. Upon the determination of the last date of attendance, Post University will recalculate a student's TA eligibility based on the following formula:

Numbers of days completed/Total days of the course = Percent of TA earned

State Specific Refund Policies

Certain states require specific policies regarding refunds of tuition and fees charged for students from those states taking online courses. If the students taking online courses are residents of Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, or Oregon, the following refund policy applies:

If the students taking online courses are residents of Wisconsin or Iowa, the following refund policy applies:

If students are not residents of the above states, Post University's tuition refund policy applies.