Bursar's Office

The Bursar's Office is responsible for the collection of all fees owed to the university. The Bursar's Office is located on the first floor of Sparks Hall.

Sparks Hall is located on the corner of 15th Street and Main Street. Our building is wheelchair accessible. Visitor parking and posted handicapped parking spaces are available.

Important information

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Undergraduate Arkansas Regional Rate Coming Fall 2018

For students admitted Summer 2016 or after - estimated 12-15 hour rate of $4,662.00 per semester.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Calculation Changes

Students enrolled in 12-15 hours will be assessed tuition and fees based on a flat rate. Students enrolled in more than 15 hours will be assessed the flat rate tuition for the 12-15 hours plus a per credit hour rate for each hour above 15 hours. Web classes are now included in the flat tuition charge and are assessed based on residency. Additionally, all web classes will be assessed a $75 per credit hour web course fee.

Refunds

For the Fall 2019 semester, the first set of refund checks (for students with credit balances after the disbursement of aid) should be available beginning September 5, 2019.

  •  Students are encouraged to sign up for direct deposit in order to receive refund checks in a timely manner. Direct deposit signup is available through the Accounting Office on the second floor of Sparks Hall.  Be sure and bring TWO forms of ID.
  •  Students will be allowed to charge books to their student account at the Murray State University Bookstore until August 27, 2019.
  •  Students who live off campus may email the Bursar at msu.bursar@murraystate.edu for an official letter which can be provided to landlords documenting the changes in the availability of refund checks.

Disbursements

Federal/state aid and scholarship payments to eligible students’ accounts will begin after the drop/add period, which is after the 5th day of classes.

Fall 2019 payment plan due dates

Four Installment Payment Plan

  • 1st payment:  August 5, 2019
  • 2nd payment: September 5, 2019
  • 3rd payment: October 5, 2019
  • 4th payment: November, 2019
Three Installment Payment Plan
  • 1st payment: September 5, 2019
  • 2nd payment: October 5, 2019
  • 3rd payment: November 5, 2019

Summer 2019 payment plan due dates

Two Installment Payment Plan
  • 1st payment: June 5, 2019
  • 2nd payment: July 5, 2019

Payments

Students must make payment via their myGate account, or by mailing a check to:

Murray State University, 200 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3312

PAY ONLINE — Students can pay online through the payment portal located under the “Money” tab within their myGate account. Once students have followed the “My Account” link under the “Money” tab, they will be re-directed to the payment website. Students will then use a web-based payment method to pay the balance of their account using an electronic check from a checking or savings account, debit card or credit card through Pay-Path®

Any student NOT paying their balance in FULL must enroll in the Murray State Payment Plan and pay the $30 nonrefundable setup fee via their myGate account. Students may enroll each semester in the payment plan after they receive their first billing statement.  

FAFSA requirements

In order for institutional scholarships or discounts to pay to undergraduate students’ accounts, they must complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be completed at www.fafsa.gov.

If you have additional questions, please contact us at msu.bursar@murraystate.edu.

Fall 2019 important dates

  • August 11 - Late registration ($100 late fee begins)
  • August 20 - Classes begin
  • August 22 - Last day to drop any full semester course at 100%
  • August 26 - Last day to register for Fall 2019 full semester classes

Cost calculator

Get an idea of what it will cost you to attend Murray State University. Our quick and convenient cost calculator will provide an estimate based on tuition and fees, room and board, books and expenses as well as your eligibility for scholarships, grants and financial aid.

Check your email

In accordance with Murray State's policy on university communication through email - your Murray State email account (username@murraystate.edu) is the official means of communication by the university and the Bursar's Office.  This is the email account where we will send your e-bills and any other notification from our office.  Make sure to check your email and review your account regularly to avoid future issues.

Bursar's Office Hours

  • Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST 

Bursar's Office Main Line: (270) 809-4227

Consent to release

Before we can communicate with you or anyone about your account over the telephone, you must complete the Consent to Release Student Information Form located under your “Academics” tab in myGate.