Expenses

Tuition and Fees

Please refer to the appropriate departmental section of the catalog for information regarding tuition expenses by program.

Application fee for degree candidates, new students only: $40

Continuing registration fee: In order to maintain active status until degree completion, a fee of $50 is required of graduate students for fall and spring semesters when they are not otherwise enrolled in coursework for credit. Students will be billed for the continuing registration fee and may not receive their degree until the fee is paid. International students must document active status and degree progress through their records in the Office of International Programs to meet the requirements of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Other Charges

Performance study fee: A fee (paid in addition to regular tuition) equal to the number of enrolled credits of the current graduate tuition rate will be charged in the summer session for private instrument instruction.

Books and supplies: Cost varies with each program.

Parking: Graduate students can get a free student parking permit by applying to the following:
Parking and Traffic Services

Payment Plans

Tuition payment is due at registration. It may consist of the following:

• graduate scholarship (consult your award package)
• Ithaca College or employer tuition remission (please obtain necessary forms and approval letters in advance)
• Stafford student loans or TAP (applications must be approved through the Office of Financial Aid)
• promissory note (forms available at the Division of Graduate Studies; enables you to pay one-quarter of the balance at registration and the remainder in equal payments over the following three months)
• MasterCard, American Express, or Discover payment

General Regulations

Students will not be allowed to register or attend classes until satisfactory payment has been made. Payment of previous semester charges must be completed before commencing a new semester.

Accounts must be settled before students leave the College. Diplomas and transcripts will be withheld from students whose accounts are in arrears for any reason, including nonpayment of tuition and fees, fines, medical charges, and loan repayments.