Texas State University
 
302 ASB-North
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666-4616

Telephone: 512.245.2322
Toll Free: 800.511.8656
Fax: 512.245.8934

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Costs

The Texas State Office of Correspondence Studies is proud to offer our courses to students at a cost that is among the lowest in the nation. Here you will find a detailed listing of all course fees, miscellaneous fees, and other charges.

 

Course Fees

Course fees for all correspondence study courses are $182 per credit hour for undergraduate courses:
  • Three credit hour undergraduate course—$546
  • Four credit hour undergraduate course--$728

and $232 per credit hour for graduate courses:

  • Three credit hour graduate course—$696

Note: The number of credit hours for any given course is indicated in the second digit of the course number. For example, ENG 1320 is a three-credit-hour course, and SPAN 1410 is a four-credit-hour course.

Students enrolled in online courses will pay an online fee of $10 per credit hour in addition to tuition costs.

 

Miscellaneous Fees and Charges

The Office of Correspondence Studies offers a variety of services, including express mail delivery, international mailings, and enrollment period extension.

The following is a list of miscellaneous fees and charges associated with these services:
  • Course Transfer: $25, plus $10 for each graded assignment
  • Course Extension (one-time only): $55 for an additional three months
  • Fax Charges: $1 per page
  • Express Mail Administrative Charge: $10 (in addition to standard express postal rates)
  • International Postage Charge (for those located outside the U.S.): $75 per course
  • Second Mailing of Exam (student at fault): $10

Withdrawal Refund Schedule

Effective August 19, 2009

Based on a 3-credit hour undergraduate course

Days Enrolled Percent Refunded Amount Withheld Amount Refunded
1-21 100%-$15 $15 $531
22-36 80% $109 $437
37-51 70% $164 $382
52-66 50% $273 $273
67-71 25% $410 $136
more than 72 0% $546 $0

 

University Fees and Charges

  • Transcripts: As of January 1, 2006, Texas State correspondence study students no longer receive a complimentary Texas State transcript upon completion of a correspondence course. Transcripts continue to be available from the Registrar’s Office, 111 J.C. Kellam Building, and may be requested in person, by mail, or by fax at 512.245.2367. The cost is $5 per transcript, payable by check, cash, or credit card. For more information, go to www.registrar.txstate.edu.
  • Returned Checks: If a check is returned for reasons other than an admitted bank error, you must repay within 10 days with a cashier's check, money order, or credit card. A $30 service fee will be assessed and must be included with your payment. You may pay either in person at the cashier's windows on the first floor of the J.C. Kellam Building, or by mailing the payment to the following address:

    Texas State University-San Marcos
    Attn: Cashier's Office
    601 University Drive
    San Marcos, TX 78666-4616.

    You must then present the paid receipt at the Office of Correspondence Studies to get your record cleared.

 

Cost of Course Materials

When determining the total cost of a correspondence course, it is important to consider not only enrollment and course fees, but also the cost of course materials. Course materials are not included in the course fee. To determine what the course materials for a particular course will cost, visit the Ed Map Online Storefront. There you will be able to quickly identify the cost of the study guide, textbook(s), and other required materials for the course in which you are enrolling.

 

Postage

You are responsible for paying the postage on assignments sent to the Office of Correspondence Studies. When postage due exceeds the postage attached to the assignments you submit, you must pay the Office of Correspondence Studies the postage due. Students who live outside the U.S. must pay an additional $50 per course to cover international shipping costs. These charges do not apply to persons with APO and FPO addresses.