2011 Winter Session
2011 Winter Session Important Dates:
Thursday, December 8, 2011
- Tuition and Fees are due by 4:15 p.m to avoid classes from being dropped
- Final day to unregister for 2011 Winter Session
Friday, December 9, 2011
- 2011 Winter Session classes begin
NEW POLICY – EFFECTIVE WITH THE 2010 FALL SEMESTER -STUDENTS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THEIR SCHEDULES. UPON REGISTRATION, STUDENTS WILL BE ENTITLED TO ATTEND SCHEDULED CLASSES AND ARE IMMEDIATELY INDEBTED TO THE UNIVERSITY AND OBLIGATED TO PAY ALL TUITION AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH REGISTRATION.
TO RELEASE HIM/HERSELF FROM THIS FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR INDEBTEDNESS, A STUDENT MUST “UNREGISTER” BY 4:15 P.M. OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN.
2011 Winter Session Mandatory Tuition and Fees
| HOURS | UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENT FEES |
GRADUATE RESIDENT FEES |
OUT OF STATE UNDERGRADUATE FEES |
OUT OF STATE GRADUATE FEES |
| 1 | $626.50 | $733.75 | $626.50 | $733.75 |
| 2 | $565.75 | $764.00 | $656.75 | $764.00 |
| 3 | $687.00 | $797.25 | $687.00 | $794.25 |
| 4 | $861.00 | $1,004.00 | $861.00 | $2,329.00 |
| 5 | $1,035.00 | $1,213.75 | $1,035.00 | $2,870.00 |
| 6 | $1,209.00 | $1,423.50 | $1,209.00 | $3,411.00 |
| 7 | $1,505.10 | $1,755.35 | $3,823.85 | $4,074.10 |
| 8 | $1,679.10 | $1,965.10 | $4,329.10 | $4,615.10 |
| 9 | $1,853.10 | $2,713.35 | $4,834.35 | $6,688.35 |
| 10 | $2,027.10 | $2,743.60 | $5,339.60 | $6,718.60 |
| 11 | $2,201.10 | $2,773.85 | $5,844.85 | $6,748.85 |
| 12 or More |
$2,368.35 | $2,797.35 | $6,343.35 | $6,772.35 |
Below is a breakdown of mandatory fees which are included in tuition and fees listed above.
| FEE DESCRIPTION | TOTAL |
| Registration Fee: $10 yearbook $10 building use fee $15 ID card activation $10 library fee $10 institutional evaluation $15 enrollment services $70 student union operations |
$165.00 |
| University assessed fee for students registering for 7 or more hours | $90.85 |
| Student body self-assessed fee for students registering for 7 or more hours | $31.25 |
| Student assessed recreation center fee at $6.75 per credit hour up to a maximum of $74.25 | $74.25 |
| Student assessed athletic fee at $3.50 per credit hour up to a maximum of 12 hours | $42.00 |
| Legislative Fee – Technology fee of $5.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of 12 hours | $60.00 |
| Legislative Fee – Operational fee of $5.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of 12 hours | $60.00 |
| Legislative Fee – Academic excellence fee of $10 per credit hour uup to a maximum of 12 hours or $120.00 |
$120.00 |
| Energy Surcharge fee of $5.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of 15 hours (fee has been suspended effective Fall 2010 semester) |
$0.00 |
Lab Fees: $1-$350 per course, see department.
All tuition and fees for the 2011 Winter session are due by 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Student fee bills will not be mailed. It is the student’s responsibility to check his/her Banner Account for account summary information. All students who do not plan to attend Nicholls State University, must “unregister” before 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2011. The entire balance due must be paid in full by 4:15 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2011 to avoid classes being dropped.
REFUNDS
If a student resigns on or before December 8, 2011, the student will receive a 100% refund. If the student resigns on December 9th, December 12th or December 13th, the student will receive a 50% refund of all tuition and fees less a $150.00 processing fee.
NOTE:
Credit cards and Colonel Cards are no longer accepted at the Fee Collection Center as a method of payment for student tuition and fees.
Payments of student fees can be made in one of the following ways:
1. On-line Payment Options through Banner Self Serve on the Nicholls website -
a. Credit /Debit Card – A student may pay online using a MasterCard, Discover or American Express card (VISA is not accepted) through his/her Banner account. (See instructions below to pay online.) Credit card payments are not accepted at the Fee Collection window. Please note that a convenience fee of 2.75% will be charged to the student’s credit card for on-line payments. These fees can be substantial depending on the amount that is being paid. To avoid the convenience fee, a student may use one of the other options listed below.
b. Electronic Check through Banner Self Serve – A student may pay tuition and fees utilizing a web check. The student’s bank account number is needed for this option.
Students may view their billing statement and pay fees via the Internet using the Banner Self Serve. To view your billing statement or pay fees online, follow the directions below:
a. Go to http://www.nicholls.edu
b. Under Current Students click on Banner Self Serve
c. Click on Enter Secure Area
d. Enter user ID and PIN
e. Click Login
f. Click Student
g. Click Student Accounts
h. Click Account Summary
i. Click Credit Card / Web Check Payment at bottom of screen
j. Select Term
k. Click Submit button
l. Click myBill
You are now entered into TouchNet, the electronic payment processing center. Follow on-screen prompts to complete credit card or electronic check payment process.
2. Payment by Cash, Check or Money Order -
a. At the Fee Collection Center, Room 157 Elkins Hall. Credit card payments are not accepted at the Fee Collection window.
b. Mail in payments - payments by check or money order should be received in the Controller’s Office prior to Fee Deadline and should include the student’s name and ID number on the check or money order. Payments should be mailed to:
Nicholls State University
Controller’s Office
PO Box 2003
Thibodaux, LA 70310
3. Parent / Guest Payment – a student can authorize a user to pay his/her student fees on-line. From TouchNet’s home page select “Authorized Users” and follow on-screen prompts. To enter into TouchNet, follow the on-line payment instructions.
Students who do not have access to the Internet may request a copy of their fee statement or balance due by calling the Fee Collection Center at 985.448-4058. Student may be required to provide student verification in order to receive their information. Students may also contact their advisor or academic dean’s office for a copy of their fee statement.
Students wanting to pay for an intersession only who are also registered for another term should pay the total of all charges indicated by specific term code. Any lab fees associated with courses being paid for should also be included. Any prior balance due must also be paid.
If any changes to the fee portion of the fee statement need to be made, you must report to the appropriate office to initiate the changes (e.g. Controller’s Office, Financial Aid Office, Residential Services, Library, and Parking Enforcement). After the change has been made, a revised fee statement should be obtained online through Banner Self Serve through the Nicholls website.
Students can request a breakdown of fees from the Controller’s Office in Elkins Hall. Any questions regarding fees should be directed to the Fee Collection Center at 985.448.4058.