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Tuition and Fees
**FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE**
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Every registered student must Complete Enrollment to secure classes.
Instructions for Completing Enrollment
Tuition and fees are assessed to all students who enroll in Southern University at New Orleans. The amount of fees assessed is determined in accordance with the student's residential status and the number of semester hours for which the student enrolls. Students who do not hold legal residence in the state pay a nonresident fee in addition to University fees.
No student is registered until fees are paid. Fees are to be paid by Cash, Cashiers Check, Money Order (Bank or Postal), Visa, MasterCard or Discover. No personal checks honored.
Student Fee Descriptions
Student Fee Descriptions
Academic Enhancement Fee
- Statute: Board Approved April 1989
- Cost: $40.00
Description: Academic Enhancement Fees are generated by a special levy on students at registration; the amount charged is $40 per student per semester. This legislatively- authorized fee is designed to support academic programs and may be used at the University's discretion (but may not be used for faculty/staff salaries or travel). Funds may be used for instructional library books or equipment, student laboratory equipment, student computer laboratory equipment, or any expenses specifically tied to the instruction of students.
Academic Excellence Fee
- Statute: RS 17:1855.1 Act 1132 of the 2003 LA Regular Session Board approved 7/2003
- Cost: Effective Fall 2003 - $90.00 Graduate | $120.00 Undergraduate
Description: BOS of SUS may provide for the assessment of an academic excellence fee at each institution under its management and supervision effective for Fall, 2003. The amount should not exceed $10 per credit hour nor exceed $120 per semester. Costs not payable by TOPS. This fee is used to promote academic excellence at each institution by enhancing instructional programs. Not used to pay the salary of an administrator. Requires waivers.
Library Fee
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University Assessed
Cost: $200.00 per semester
Description: Library Fee supports technology enhancements, collections, and subscription services.
Application Fee
- Statute: University Imposed
- Cost: $25.00
Description: Charged to all Students applying to SUNO for admission.
Athletic Fee
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Student Imposed
Cost: $155.00 Fall & Spring
Description: Used to maintain uniforms for all active sports, provide scholarships, and support the maintenance of athletic facilities, including future sports. To allow free entry into athletic events with student ID.
Breakage Fee
- Statute: University Assessed
- Cost: $1.00
Description: Non-refundable. This fee covers any University equipment damaged by the student.
Building Use Fee
- Statute: Act 619 of 1954 as amended by Act 15 of 1967
- Cost: SU Board of Supervisors Approved Increase - $36.00 Graduate | $48.00 Undergraduate
Description: Fee shall not exceed $4 per credit hour $2 summer and in no case shall exceed a total of $96 per year for any student. This fee is authorized by the LA Legislature used to construct, acquire, extend or improve academic facilities.
Cafe' Cash Fee
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Student Imposed
Cost – Fall and Spring: $125.00
Description: Non-housing students
Cheerleading Fee & Dance Team
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Student Imposed
Cost: $10.00 Fall & Spring
Description: Covers various expenses for the cheer and dance teams; not limited to the upkeep of uniforms, poms, and travel.
Class Dues Fee
- Student Imposed
- Cost: $2.00
Description: Cover activities specific to the class level. Support activities designed on the class level. The total is divided among Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Graduate classes.
Energy Surcharge Fee
- Statute: Board of Regents, July 2000
- Cost: SU Board of Supervisors Approved Increase July 2015 - $36.00 Graduate | $48.00 Undergraduate
Description: Approved for all universities in July 2001 by BOR. All funds collected are restricted and can only be applied to energy costs that exceed the energy budget. These funds are used only after all budgeted state dollars for utilities are expended. Utility costs are monitored in order to adjust the charge up or down as needed.
Facilities Use and Maintenance Fee
- Statute: RS 17:3351.8 Act 963 of the 2003 LA Regular Session
Cost: Effective Fall 2003 - $247.00 Graduate | $210.00 Undergraduate
Description: Increase in facilities use and maintenance fee for a total amount of $50 for FT undergrad and grad students, applied proportionally for part-time and summer sessions. Not payable by TOPS. Not used to pay the salary of the administrator. Requires waivers.
Field Practicum Graduate Part-time
- Statute: University Imposed
- Cost: $150.00
Description: Assessed to each SOWK: 606, 607, 702, and 703 graduate courses.
Field Practicum Undergraduate (SOWK 481 / 482)
- Statute: University Imposed
- Cost: $80.00
Description: Assessed to each SOWK: 481 & 482 undergraduate courses.
Foundation Fee
- University Assessed
- Cost: $5.00
Description: Supports and promotes the enhancement of Southern University at New Orleans.
Graduate School Application Fee
- University Assessed
- Cost: $30.00
Description: Charged to all Students applying to SUNO for Graduate School admission.
Health Fee
- University Assessed
- Cost: Fall & Spring - $100.00 Summer - $50
Description: Mandatory fee. Provides Primary Care for students, including; disease prevention and screenings, education related to disease prevention and treatment, immunizations, health screenings and treatment, medication prescriptions, annual physicals, and wellness visits.
Intramural Sports Fee
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Student Imposed
Cost: $20.00
Description: Supply resources and equipment to support the Esports program, staff, and operations to compete successfully within the state of Louisiana and internationally. Provides students with holistic development such as organized team sports and recreational activities.
Laboratory Fee
- Statute: University Imposed
- Cost: $50.00
Description: Assessed to each student with a lab attached to a class.
Late Fee
- Statute: University Imposed
- Cost: $35.00
Description: Assessed to students whose tuition and fees are not paid prior to 1st day of class.
Lyceum Fee
- Student Imposed
- Cost: $3.00
Description: Provides public lectures and campus-wide, diverse entertainment.
Nursing Application Fee
- University Imposed
- Cost: $40.00
Description: Charged to all Students applying to SUNO for Nursing School admission.
Observer Fee
- Student Imposed
- Cost: $3.00
Description: Support the publication of the student newspaper. The newspaper staff is paid a Stipend for each publication.
Operational Fee
- Statute: RS 17:3351 (A) (5) (d)(i) Act 788 of the 2004 LA Regular Session Board approved 7/18/2004
- Cost: Fall 2004 - $68.00 Graduate | $54.00 Undergraduate
Description: Each management board may provide for the assessment of an operational fee at each institution under its management and supervision in an amount not to exceed 4% of the total mandatory tuition and fee amount in effect for each institution on August 15, 2004. This fee is used to cover unfunded state mandates which include increases in retirement system costs and health insurance costs not funded through the state general fund appropriation and to enhance instructional programs at the University Not payable by TOPS. Requires waivers.
Knight Orientation Fee
- Cost: $125.00 per semester
Description:One-time fee assessed to all new first-year and transfer students. This fee supports the cost associated with new student transition events and assists with all first-year experience initiatives.
Social Activities Fee
- Statute: Student Imposed
- Cost: $8.00
Description: Supports and advises planning, implementation, and organizing of activities of organizations/clubs on campus.
Student Loan Fee
- Student Imposed
- Cost: $2.00
Description: Provides loans to students from the Student Government Association for books.
Special Student Fee
- Student Imposed
- Cost: $15.00
Description: Provides support for students with disabilities to make campus life assessable. Includes providing special equipment to enhance their academic success, special computer screens, and equipment for the blind, hearing impaired, and physically challenged students.
Student Accidental Death Insurance Fee
- Statute: University Assessed
- Cost: $23.00
Description: Provides 24 Hour Accidental Death Insurance Policy for all enrolled students.
Student Activity Fee
- Student Imposed
- Cost: $15.00
Description: Promote student participation & improve student’s campus life at the University.
Royal Court Fee
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Student Imposed
Cost: $4.00 per semester
Description: Social Activities Fee supports and advise planning, implementation and organizing of activities of organizations/clubs on campus.
University Band Fee
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Student Imposed
Cost: $8.00 per semester
Description:University Band fee supports activities specific to development and support of a band to include instruments, uniforms, scholarships, part-time Director and travel.
Student Union Fee
- Statute: University Assessed
- Cost: $30.00
Description: Support general operations of the student union.
Student Teaching Fee
- Statute: University Imposed
- Cost: $200.00
Description: Assessed to EDUC 480 course.
Student Technology Fee
- Statute: RS 17:3351.1
- Cost: Fall, 1997 $7 per credit hour up to $100 | $63.00 Graduate | $84.00 Undergraduate
Description:RS 17:3351.1 Grants authority to assess and use of proceeds under the respective supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Southern University. The fee is used in accordance with the written plan established by the institution for purposes of implementing, replacing, improving and expanding technologies to benefit student life and learning, in compliance with applicable ADA. In developing the written plan, the institutional shall provide students with the opportunity to make recommendations concerning the use of fee proceeds. Technologies include but are not limited to instructional and laboratory equipment, networking and supporting computer and telecommunication infrastructure.
- Cost: Fall, 1997 $7 per credit hour up to $100 | $63.00 Graduate | $84.00 Undergraduate
Tutorial Fee
- Statute: University Assessed
- Cost: $3.00
Description: Support peer student tutors that provide help with the course of study.
University Festival Fee
- Student Imposed
- Cost: $25.00
Description: Support Homecoming Week, Spring Fest, and Fall Welcome Week.
University Support Fee
- Statute: HB 152
- Cost: SU Board of Supervisors Approved July 28, 2016, Meeting - $603.00 Graduate | $504.00 Undergraduate
Description: Supports the general operations of the campus. Under the authorization given in HB152 and as required by legislation, five percent {5%) of the revenues from the University Support Fee will be earmarked for need-based scholarships to students who are PELL eligible.
Yearbook Fee
- Statute: Student Imposed
- Cost: $20.00
Description: Provides a class yearbook. Students on the yearbook staff are paid a stipend.