Special Charges

Special fees apply in the following categories:

Replacement or Lost ID

A $10 fee is assessed for a broken/replacement student ID card.  A $25 fee is assessed for a lost student ID card.

Student Benefit Fee

The student benefit fee is used to help fund student clubs and organizations, provide travel opportunity and to upgrade equipment and facilities.

No refunds of this fee can be given after first day of classes.

Private Music Instruction

The cost of private music instruction for voice or instrument is $350 per credit hour, per semester. Private instruction normally consists of 14 30-minute private lessons per 16 week semester for one credit hour and 14 one-hour private lessons per 16 week semester for two credit hours. Use of practice rooms (if available) is included in the above charge.

Student Teaching

Students having a practice teaching assignment (ECE 49012, EDU 49001, EDU 49002, EDU 49021, EDU 49022) pay an additional fee of $250 for added coordination expenses. Special placement of student teachers may result in a higher charge.

Conferral Fee

The University assesses a conferral fee of $250 at the time the student registers for their culminating class in their respective program (undergraduate or graduate capstone courses). This fee covers the costs associated with graduation (diploma, diploma cover, cap, gown, etc.) for graduates. This fee is assessed whether or not the student chooses to participate in a commencement ceremony.

Replacement Diploma/Certificate Fee

Students may request a replacement diploma/certificate by contacting the Registrar Specialist at 913-266-8641. Cost is $25 fee per diploma/certificate. The diploma/certificate will be replaced with the current style and with current signatures. Name changes will require a valid documentation as indicated under Name/Address Changes.

Returned Check Charge

The University accepts checks in payment of an obligation. If the student has had checks returned in the past or the student cannot be properly identified, the University refuses to accept a check in payment of an obligation. No post-dated checks are accepted. Checks are not to be held for deferred deposit. A returned check fee of $30 is assessed for all returned checks.

Transcript Fee

A transcript may be issued after receipt of written consent from the student and after assuring the student has paid all financial obligations to the University. $10 is assessed for each electronic transcript. $15 is assessed for each mailed transcript. Additional fees are charged for expedited processing and shipping.