Fees Due for Registration to Kennesaw State

Expenses include in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, mandatory student fees and other special fees. All fees are due and payable at the time of registration, and registration is not complete until all fees have been paid. To view tuition and fees by semester, select the appropriate link below: 

As a member institution of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State University’s tuition and fee increases are effective with the Fall semester. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (BOR/USG) usually approves all tuition and fee schedules for the upcoming year during their April meeting. These approved tuition and fee schedules will be made available upon receipt by Kennesaw State University. Please note that fees are subject to change at the end of any academic term without prior notice. 

  • The Athletic fee is used to support the Intercollegiate Athletics program, which consists of eighteen team sports. The fee also supports athletic scholarships and provides students with a valid student ID, access to free admission to all regular season home games. The Athletic Fee was approved by the Board of Regents prior to two thousand. 

  • The Health Fee is used to provide health services for KSU students. Due to the University's growth and the intensification of national standards in campus health services, KSU has entered into a long-term agreement with WellStar Medical Group, LLC to manage and operate KSU's Student Health Services operations. WellStar provides professional medical staffing and resources to offer full-time, full-service healthcare and consultations to students for preventative and acute medical care. The Health Fee was approved by the Board of Regents beginning Fall 2003. 

    Any patient beyond the scope of on-campus treatment will be referred to and have access to the WellStar Health System network of providers and facilities. 

  • The Parking Fee is used to support the operations, debt services, maintenance, infrastructure, and surface parking on the two campuses. The Parking Fee was approved by the Board of Regents prior to two thousand. 
  • The Recreation Center Fee is used to manage and operate the programs, services and facilities conducted by the Department of Sports and Recreation that promote physical, social and leadership development through sport and recreation activities within a fun and supportive environment. It is also a funding source to pay debt services for the Dr. Betty L. Siegel Student Recreation and Activities Center on the Kennesaw campus. The Recreation Center Fee was approved by the Board of Regents beginning Fall 2006. 
  • The Transportation Fee is used to provide and promote alternative transportation options for campus, including the Big Owl Bus campus shuttle system, bicycling infrastructure, and programs supporting regional transit. In 2016-2017, the university had eighteen transit vehicles, seven weekday bus routes, and real-time vehicle tracking. Specifically, the fee assists in paying for transit vehicles, transportation staff time, vehicle maintenance and repair, insurance, gasoline, transit technology, uniforms, training, and transportation infrastructure. The Transportation Fee began as an independent fee in Fall Semester of 2015, after previously being combined with the Parking fee. 
  • The Sports and Recreation Parks Fee covers the facility bond payment, insurance, required Renewal and Replacement funding, and basic operational expenses for the 88-acre Sports and Recreation Park. The park is used by students for intramural, club sports, student activities, academic classes, general recreation, and athletic activities. Operational costs include contracted services for landscaping; field and turf maintenance; pest control; heating and air conditioning (HVAC); custodial services; and utilities. Maintenance and general operating supplies are also paid for by this fund. Event expenses for non-university events are not paid from this fund, these events must be self-sustaining. The Sports and Recreation Parks Fee (formerly Land Acquisition) was approved by the Board of Regents beginning Fall 2009. 
  • The Student Activity Fee provides financial support for the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses to enrich the co-curricular student experience and provide essential student services, leadership development opportunities, and student wages for student leader positions. This fee supports qualified Registered Student Organizations and University departments with a direct student impact through programming, events, and activities. The Student Activity Fee was approved by the Board of Regents prior to two thousand. 
  • The Technology Fee is primarily used to outfit and update classroom technology, fund life cycle replacement of technology in the student labs, and fund student technology support personnel. Purchases made using this fee are classroom technology including software applications, computers, overhead projectors, and smart boards. The Technology Fee was approved by the Board of Regents prior to two thousand. 
  • The Wellness Fee is used to provide financial support for health promotion programs and services that address identified health needs and behavior risks of KSU students. These programs may include but are not limited to stress management, alcohol awareness, healthy relationships, sexual health, nutrition, cooking demonstrations, body image, CPR/AED/first aid, physical activity, and general wellness. The Wellness Fee was approved as part of the Recreation Center Fee for Fall 2005. Since Fall 2015, the fee has been published as a separate fee and exclusively funds for Health Promotion and Wellness. 
  • Effective Fall 2024, an Online Learning Fee has been introduced for students exclusively enrolled in distance learning or off-campus courses, who do not concurrently take on-campus courses or reside on campus. This fee grants students access to the same activities and support services enjoyed by on-campus students, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive learning experience. 

 

Students must pay all mandatory fees when enrolled in Kennesaw campus, Marietta campus, KSU Center, Exchange, or Cross-registration courses (Location codes A, M, or C; and X). 
 
To qualify for mandatory fee discounts, students must be enrolled solely in courses at the locations listed below that do not require mandatory fees (Location codes D, EAB, F, G, O or GML; and P). 

LOCATION CODE LOCATION ALL MANDATORY FEES TECHNOLOGY AND INSTITUTIONAL FEES ONLY
A, M or C Kennesaw/Marietta campuses or KSU Center location Yes No 
EAB Education Abroad (1) No Yes
F Practicum experiences and internships located at least 50 miles from campus No Yes
G Galleria Center No Yes
O or GML Online or eCore No (2) Yes
X Exchange or Cross-registration (3) Yes No

Notes: 

  • (1) The International Fee is added, and the Technology fee is waived. 
  • (2) With exceptions. 
  • (3) All Mandatory Fees are assessed; then all are waived. 
Kennesaw State University reserves the right to use a collection agency and pursue legal action to collect the balance of any debt. Once an account is placed in collection or legal action is pursued by the collection agency, the student will be liable for all collection fees, which may be based on a percentage of a maximum of 15 percent of the delinquent account, in addition to the amount of the original debt. At this point, the student will no longer be able to pay the University directly, and any communication or correspondence with the University about such debt must be directed through the collection agency. 

Tuition and Cost of Attendance at KSU

Let us break down the tuition fees and the cost of attendance for attending Kennesaw State University! 

Billing

The Bursar's Office does not mail invoices to students. Statements of activity are available to students in Owl Express or the Student Account Suite. Statements reflect activity related to registration (tuition and mandatory fees) as well as voluntary service fees (health clinic, ID card replacement, petition to graduate, etc.). While voluntary service fees are due by the statement due date, tuition and mandatory fees may be deferred until the published payment deadline. 

Students may review their account activity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through any web browser by visiting the KSU Payment Center. It is the student's responsibility to verify that their account is paid in full by the published payment deadlines. 

For more information on registration payment deadlines for upcoming semesters, visit the Registrar’s Website. 

Man using calculator and holding a tuition document

Pursuant to the provisions of an amendment to the Georgia Constitution, legal residents of Georgia who are 62 years of age or older on the first day of class for a term may have their standard tuition and fees waived (with the exception of supplies, laboratory fees, special course or major fees, premium program fees, online tuition and the parking permit fee).  For more information, please complete and submit the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver. 

Health Insurance

The University System of Georgia (USG) contracted with UnitedHealthcare® to provide the mandatory student health insurance. USG requires institutional participation in the Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for specific groups of students to ensure that they have access to student health insurance. Additional information may be found at: 

USG SHIP Website 

 

  • Students who can demonstrate they have a qualifying policy through a spouse, employer, or other source may request waive participation in the USG-SHIP. Waiver requests must be submitted each term. To determine if your policy qualifies for a waiver and/or confirm your USG-SHIP enrollment and receive a health insurance card, please click on the waiver form: 

    waiver form

  • To keep the Student Health Insurance (How do I Enroll or Print an ID Card): 

    enrollment form

    Important Note: Waivers and early Enrollment can only be completed after the student account has been charged for insurance. 

  • While some students must be enrolled in a health insurance plan and/or have insurance that meets the minimum standards, optional enrollment in SHIP is also available to all students, their spouse, and their dependents. For more information: 

    United Health Care-Kennesaw State University SHIP

GradGuard Tuition Insurance

Kennesaw State University has partnered with GradGuard who can provide our families with tuition insurance featuring special plans and rates not available to the general public. These benefits expand the scope of our refund policy and can provide reimbursement for tuition, room, board, and other fees for a complete withdrawal due to a covered illness, injury, or mental health condition at any time during the covered term. 
  
NOTE: Plans are optional but must be purchased before the end of drop/add 
  
For more information, Contact GradGuard