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Costs

Regular Tuition and Fees
Full-time students (undergraduates taking at least 12 hours excluding WEB/KYVU courses) will pay the full-time rate. Although graduate students are considered full time at 9 hours, they will continue to pay an hourly rate for classes up to 12 credit hours (excluding WEB/KYVU courses).

Part-time students (undergraduates taking fewer than 12 hours and graduates taking fewer than 9 hours per semester excluding WEB/KYVU courses) will pay the part-time rate times the number of hours scheduled.

WEB/KYVU Course Tuition and Fees are separate and in addition to Regular Tuition and Fees. There is no maximum on WEB/KYVU Course Tuition and Fees charged.

Some courses may have additional fees. Refer to the 2011-2012 Schedule of Fees for these courses and the appropriate fees.

Additional items covered
Students enrolled at MSU are entitled to health services, admission to athletic events, Murray Civic Music Association performances, and certain activities sponsored by the University Center Board by presenting their MSU Racer ID card.

Legacy Tuition Grant for out-of-state students
Undergraduate out-of-state students admitted Summer 2004 or later that are the children or grandchildren of Murray State Alumni that received either a bachelors or masters degree from Murray State University should refer to information on the Legacy Tuition Grant.

Resident Tuition Discount
Students from Massac County in Illinois, or Posey, Vanderburgh or Warrick Counties in Indiana will be assessed out-of-state tuition. A tuition discount will be credited for the difference between Murray State University's out-of-state tuition and in-state tuition. (Note: This will result in the student paying the same as in-state tuition.)

Students from Henry, Montgomery, Obion, Stewart and Weakley counties enrolling fall 2005 and after will be assessed out-of-state tuition. A Tennessee Resident tuition discount will be credited for the difference between Murray State University's out-of-state tuition and the Tennessee tuition rate set by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.

Note: Residents of the counties listed above may receive the resident tuition discount as a part-time or full-time student and do not have to live in university housing to receive the tuition discount. Full-time freshman and sophomore students must complete the housing exemption process if not living in university housing.

Regional Tuition Discount
Students from the states of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Tennessee who are admitted or re-admitted (after a one year absence) beginning in the summer 2001 will be assessed out-of-state tuition. A tuition discount will be credited for the difference between Murray State University's out-of-state tuition and an average in-state rate, based on colleges from the student's state of residency on record with Admissions Services. Students from Ohio are also eligible for a regional tuition discount if they were enrolled after the fall semester for 2010. Beginning the fall semester of 2011, students from Alabama will also be eligible for a regional tuition discount. The regional discount for AL will only apply to students who are admitted or re-admitted (after a one year absence) for Fall 2011 or future semesters.

In order to receive the Regional Tuition Discount, undergraduate students must be eligible for admission, enroll full-time and pay for university housing. Seniors are not required to live in university housing.

Summer Regional Tuition Rates for graduate and undergraduate students will be based on their state's respective institutional rates.

Residential Colleges
Freshmen (anyone with fewer than 30 semester hours earned) and sophomores (anyone with 30 hours but fewer than 60 semester hours earned) who are not exempt from the housing regulations by virtue of age, military service, or other approved exemptions, must reside in university housing during the regular semesters. Students who qualify under one of the exceptions listed above must complete the Housing Exemption form. Exemptions to this requirement must be obtained from the Housing Office in writing and in advance of registration. For further information, you may contact the Housing Office at (270) 809-2310.

Out-of-state students who qualify for and accept Regional Tuition Discount or the Incentive Grant are required to pay for university housing in order to receive the tuition discount/grant.

Meal Plans
Freshman and sophomore students living in the residential colleges must participate in the meal plan program. These students may purchase from the Residential Plans. Junior and senior students may choose from any of the Residential or Commuter Plans.

Exemption from the meal plan requirements should be obtained in writing from the Dining Services office prior to the beginning of classes or in person during the first four weeks of classes. Exemptions are normally granted by virtue of age (over 21), military service, marital status or commuter status. The Housing Exemption form may be used to satisfy this requirement.

Dining Plans
Dining serves 19 meals per week starting Monday breakfast through Sunday dinner. View full meal plan descriptions at the Dining Services site.

Students may change their selected meal plan within the first month of classes. Indicate the change on the semester billing statement and include the appropriate payment. Meal plan changes may also be made online through the Money tab of a student's myGate account or in person beginning the first day of classes at the Dining Services Office, 1st Floor, Curris Center.

Declining Balance
Students may elect to deposit money into a declining balance account. This account may be used at any campus dining location, the University Bookstore, and Copy Express. Freshman and sophomore students may use declining balance in addition to their required meal plan purchase. Click here for full details on how to set up a declining balance account.

Meal plan changes (add, delete or change)
Students who are scheduled for classes and wanting to change their meal plan selection (add, delete or change) may do so by logging onto myGate and viewing the Money tab. Please allow a few days for processing. Any change in the cost of the meal plan selected will be displayed on the myGate Money tab.

Upperclassmen wanting to change from a meal plan to declining balance should go to the Racercard Office, located on the first floor of the Curris Center. Students may change their selected meal plan by indication the change on their semester billing statement and including the appropriate payment. If you have questions, email msu.racercard@murraystate.edu or call (270) 809-3003.