Student Accounting Information/Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees

Tuition, fees and expenses are established by the Board of Trustees and are subject to change by the Board. Tuition rates are published several times during the year on the Kean University Student Accounting Website http://www.kean.edu/offices/student-accounting/tuition-and-fees and on KeanWISE.

Students should log into the Student Account Suite via KeanWISE to get updated billing as well as other related information regarding their student account.

Tuition and Fee Rates for the 2024-2025 Academic Year (TBD)

Undergraduate Tuition Rates per Semester

Additional Information

Non-degree, non-matriculated and certification students are charged the per-credit rate for each credit registered according to the level (graduate or undergraduate) of each course.

All non-immigrant alien visa holders (this includes F’s, J’s and H’s) regardless of New Jersey residency are charged out-of-state tuition and fees. For more information, please visit the Kean International Student web-page.

Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Dual Major Program with Rutgers University - BS Degree

All Psychiatric Rehabilitation courses are taught by Rutgers faculty, are offered off site at the Rutgers Scotch Plains campus and therefore charged according to the Rutgers University School of Health Professions Undergraduate tuition and fee schedule.

Any Kean University courses taken during the same semester will be charged according to the Kean University Undergraduate fee schedule above.

Mandatory University Fee Descriptions

Capital Improvement Fee: The capital service improvement fee is used for debt, and to fund renovation and construction projects costing $500,000 or more those are not funded by bonds. 

University Center Fee: The University Center is a self-supporting auxiliary operation. The University Center fee provides funding for various student programs: University Center Computer Lab software, supplies and equipment; University Center Game Room software, supplies and equipment; University Center building maintenance and upgrades; and salaries for student and professional staffing.

Tuition Payment Due Dates

Kean University reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees and published due dates.

Other Fees (Non-Refundable)

***Kean University reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees.***

Billing/Payment Information

1. Billing policies and payment information can be found on the Kean University Student Accounting Website http://www.kean.edu/offices/student-accounting/tuition-and-fees or on KeanWISE.
2. Full payment is required for current semester charges unless student has enrolled in a payment plan or has been awarded financial aid to offset expenses. If charges exceed estimated aid, the balance must be paid in full by the payment due date or the student can enroll in a payment plan for the remaining balance.
3. Billing notifications will be delivered to the student’s Kean email account. Paper bills will not issued. It remains the responsibility of the student to check their Kean email for information or updates.
4. Fulfillment of financial obligations must be met by the due date to avoid forfeiture of classes. Any student whose schedule is forfeited and re-registers at a later date will be assessed a non-negotiable non-refundable re-registration fee of $100.00.

Payment options are as follows:

1. Online – **Preferred Method (via KeanWISE) ** E-Checks using your checking or savings account information. Accepted credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, Discover & Diner's Club. Please be advised that a 2.95% nonrefundable convenience fee will be assessed when choosing to pay by credit card. There is no charge when paying by E-check.

2. In Person -- Cash, Debit Card, Personal Check, Cashier’s Check & Money Order. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Kean University. Foreign checks will not be accepted. We are located on the 3rd Floor of the Administration Building. Credit cards are not accepted in person. If you are paying by credit card, please make your payment online.

3. By Mail -- Please do not mail cash, postdated checks or credit card information. Checks made out incorrectly will be returned. The University is not responsible for delays in either inter-office or federal mails. If your payment is not received by the due date this may result in forfeiture of your schedule or a restriction may be placed on your account. Please Mail to: Office of Student Accounting, Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave., Union, NJ 07083. (Include ID# on payment).

4. Tuition Payment Plans – You may opt to spread your educational expenses over equal monthly payments. The enrollment fee is $40.00 per semester. Three, four, and five month plans are available for the Fall and Spring semesters. Two and three month plans are available for Summer semesters. All plans require the enrollment fee and down payment to be paid at the time of enrollment. If you wish to enroll in a payment plan please log onto KeanWISE and select “View/Pay My Bill” under the student menu. Additional information on Payment Plans can be found by visiting http://www.kean.edu/offices/student-accounting/installment-plans.

5. International Wire Transfer – International students may make wire transfer payments by visiting: http://kean.flywire.com.

6. Financial Aid – Financial Aid, including grants, student or parent loans, and scholarships may be used to offset educational expenses. If your charges exceed your financial aid, you must pay the balance by the due date or enroll in a payment plan to avoid forfeiture of your schedule.

529 College Savings Plans

Students who wish to make payment from an authorized 529 Plan may do so in person or by mail. Checks should be made payable to 'Kean University' and should include the student's ID number. It is recommended that these payments be sent directly to Kean University to avoid processing delays. Payments may be mailed to:

Kean University
Office of Student Accounting
1000 Morris Ave.
Union, NJ 07083

Cash Policy

“Cash" is defined as U.S. coin and currency, cashier's check, money order, bank draft, or traveler's checks.

For every time the University receives over $10,000 in cash in one transaction or in two or more related transactions, we are required to file IRS Form 8300 "Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business."  Transactions occurring within a cumulative 12 month period are considered related (and reportable) if the recipient (Kean University) knows, or has reason to know, that each transaction is one of a series of related transactions. Payments for tuition, fees, room and board, etc. are considered related (and reportable) transactions.

Cash does not include checks drawn on the payer's own account, such as personal checks, regardless of the amount.

Trade or business is defined as any activity constituting the sale of goods or the performance of services to produce income under Internal Revenue Code Section 162. One such example of trade or business income for a university would be tuition payments.

Refund of Tuition

A student’s status is determined to be either full-time or part-time based on the number of credits for which they are enrolled at the end of the add-drop period. Students are refunded in accordance with the following Tuition and Fees refund schedule (Applicable for the Fall and Spring terms only).

A schedule of the refund dates and refund percentages can be found on the Academic Calendar at http://www.kean.edu/offices/registrar/academic-calendar

Full-Time Undergraduate Matriculated students will qualify for a refund only in the event they drop down to part-time status (less than 12 credits) during the refund period. Then, the refund will be the appropriate percentage of the difference between the full-time flat rate and the part-time rate for the number of credits remaining. Undergraduate students taking 11 credits or less are considered part-time and are charged tuition and fees per credit. Part-time students qualify for refunds on an individual course basis through the refund period.

Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal. Students are academically and financially responsible to see that correct withdrawal procedures are completed on time. Refund of tuition and fees will not be made if a student fails to properly withdraw from classes during the refund period.

Books

Books may be purchased from the University Bookstore, and for Kean Ocean, through the Ocean County College Bookstore. Books and materials for the first year may cost an estimated $1,300. The cost of books and materials is subject to change. Kean University reserves the right to make changes to these costs as applicable.