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The Texas State Office of Distance and Extended Learning 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
- Three credit hour undergraduate course—$651
- Four credit hour undergraduate course—$868
and $267 per credit hour for graduate courses:
- Three credit hour graduate course—$801
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 Distance and Extended Learning 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 January 1, 2012
Based on a 3-credit hour undergraduate course
| Days Enrolled | Percent Refunded | Amount Withheld | Amount Refunded |
| 1-21 | 100%-$15 | $15 | $636 |
| 22-36 | 80% | $130 | $521 |
| 37-51 | 70% | $195 | $456 |
| 52-66 | 50% | $325 | $326 |
| 67-71 | 25% | $488 | $163 |
| more than 72 | 0% | $651 | $0 |
Fees for Exams
- Exams on the Texas State University-San Marcos Campus: Students who are taking an exam in a Texas State correspondence study course on the San Marcos campus, at the Testing, Research-Support, and Evaluation Center, pay no exam administration fee.
- Exams at the Round Rock Higher Education Center: The Round Rock Higher Education Center charges a $20 exam administration fee for students who wish to take an exam in a Texas State correspondence study course at that location.
University Fees and Charges
- Transcripts: Texas State correspondence study students may obtain a Texas State transcript upon completion of a correspondence course. Transcripts are 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 Distance and Extended Learning 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.
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