M State establishes a due date each semester for final payment of tuition and fees. Students who have not paid in full, do not have a financial aid deferment, or have not established a payment plan risk the possibility of having their registration cancelled. The College may grant an extension of the payment due date for students who have filed and are awaiting properly approved financial aid from federal, state or other third-party sources.

Tuition for all M State students is set annually by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and charged on a per credit basis. Funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 have been used to limit tuition increases this year.

Fees are assessed to students depending on their enrollment status, courses attempted, and services offered by the campus attended. Fees unique to a program or a class are detailed in the course requirement list.

Tuition and Fee Rate Details

· Students are responsible for managing their account balance online.
· Billing statements are not mailed.
· View your account by logging into SpartanNet and clicking on the E-Services link.

To view and manage your account login to SpartanNet and follow these steps:

1. Sign in with user name and pin number
2. Click on E-Services button
3. Select Bills and Payments on left side under Student E-Services
4. Select Balance Due by Term
5. Review Institutions listed to see if costs are owed at more than one institution
6. Click on the Term link in the box for the appropriate institution

M State sets a tuition due date each semester and is listed on the Business Services Calendar under News & Events. Students who have not secured a payment option for M State by the tuition due date may be dropped from their courses.

Book Charging Period
August 10-28, 2009
Students with financial aid, agency funding, or a FACTS payment plan are allowed to charge books in the campus bookstore starting 10 business days prior to the term start date and ending on the fifth day of the term. Students taking online courses are allowed to charge during the same time period at the MBS online bookstore. Students without allowable charge amounts must pay with cash or by credit card for their bookstore purchases.

Tuition Due
August 21, 2009
Minnesota State Colleges and University policy requires that minimum payment criteria must be met the week prior to the first day of each semester to avoid an administrative drop of all courses students are enrolled in for the term. See Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment for acceptable payment criteria.

Classes Begin
August 24, 2009
Start of Fall Semester 2009.

100% Refund Drop Period
August 24-28, 2009
Students must drop a class during the first five instructional days of a semester to avoid being billed for the course.

Direct Deposit Information Due
August 28, 2009
Students who want to sign up for Direct Deposit of overage checks from Financial Aid or refunds must have their completed Direct Deposit Form returned to Student Services or the Business Office.

75% Refund for Complete Withdrawal
August 29-September 4, 2009
Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the 6^th through the 10^th instructional day will receive a 75% refund.

50% Refund for Complete Withdrawal
September 5-14, 2009
Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the 11^th through the 15^th instructional day will receive a 50% refund.

1^st Day Overage Funds Disbursed
September 14, 2009
This is the first day checks will be mailed, deposited directly into accounts (if signed up for Direct Deposit), or available in the bookstore for eligible students who have overages. Overage payments will continue to be distributed bi-weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the term.

25% Refund for Complete Withdrawal
September 15-21, 2009
Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the 16^th through the 20^th instructional day will receive a 25% refund.

Book Charging Period
December 28, 2009-January 15, 2010
Students with financial aid, agency funding, or a FACTS payment plan are allowed to charge books in the campus bookstore starting 10 business days prior to the term start date and ending on the fifth day of the term. Students taking online courses are allowed to charge during the same time period at the MBS online bookstore. Students without allowable charge amounts must pay with cash or by credit card for their bookstore purchases.

All Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are required by policy to cancel all registered courses for students who have not met the payment requirements by the tuition and fee due date. Please read the Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment Policy for payment definitions.

Non-attendance does not terminate your registration records or excuse payment obligations. Please ensure registration records accurately reflect your attendance plans. If you are not planning on remaining enrolled in courses you have registered for it is your responsibility to drop those courses.

Pay Bill Online

1. Sign in to SpartanNet with user name and pin number
2. Click on E-services button
3. Select Bills and Payment
4. Select Make a Payment
5. Click on the Institution link in the box
6. Enter the amount you wish to pay in the appropriate box
7. Click on Continue to the USBank payment site and follow their directions
8. Choose Payment Method

Pay Bill in Person

The following options are available to students who want to pay at the Campus Bookstore:

• Checks
• Cash
• Credit Cards (Discover, MasterCard, Visa)

Pay Bill by Mail

Students may mail payments to the Campus Bookstore using the following options:

• Checks (include Student Tech ID)
• Credit Cards (include credit card information and Student Tech ID)

Detroit Lakes
M State Bookstore
900 Highway 34 East
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: 218.846.3727

Fergus Falls
M State Bookstore
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone: 218.736.1556

Moorhead
M State Bookstore
1900 28th Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56560
Phone: 218.299.6570

Wadena
M State Bookstore
405 SW Colfax Avenue
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: 218.631.7825

FACTS/NBS Payment Plan

M State offers students an additional payment plan option for students through a third-party tuition payment service provider, Nelnet Business Solutions/FACTS.

The Nelnet/FACTS payment plan provides:

• Convenient monthly payment options that can begin early enough to spread payments out over several months
• Automatic payments that can be authorized from designated checking, savings or credit card accounts (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa)
• Direct communications from Nelnet/FACTS on payment plan status and updates
• Low enrollment fee to students of $21 per semester (nonrefundable enrollment fee)
• Protection from registration cancellation for non-payment

Nelnet/FACTS online enrollment periods generally begin when semester registration starts and closes on the date tuition is due. More payment options are available the earlier a student enrolls. An online cost-estimating tool is available to assist students with determination of payment plan contract amount.

Login to e-Cashier to learn more about the Nelnet/FACTS Payment Plan.

M State offers students the option of Direct Deposit for financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships) overage disbursement and other student refunds.

Direct Deposit Advantages

• Timely and convenient delivery of payments
• Saves a trip to the bank
• No more waiting in line at the bookstore
• No more waiting for your refund to come through the mail

To Sign Up

To sign up for Direct Deposit students must complete the Direct Deposit Form under Forms and Links, and attach a voided deposit slip or check. Direct Deposit Forms can be dropped off on campus at Students Services or the Business Office, or mailed to:

M State
Central Accounts Receivable
1900 28th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560

Changing Banks or Bank Accounts

If students change banks or bank accounts, they need to update their direct deposit authorization with M State by submitting a new Direct Deposit Form with current information.