- A returning student who qualified for the rate upon entering the University, but does not qualify for one or more subsequent semesters, is again eligible for the rate in the semester following the one in which they have earned 15 credit hours and they have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- A transfer student entering the University with a minimum of 15 credit hours earned and a 3.0 GPA is eligible for the rate upon entering the University.
Scholar Rate Plus Eligibility
The Scholar Rate Plus is available to out-of-state first-time freshmen only. Students may receive this rate for a maximum of eight (8) semesters if they meet the general eligibility requirements above as well as the following additional requirements:
- First-time freshmen must have a minimum of 25 ACT (or 1130 SAT verbal and math) and a minimum high school un-weighted cumulative 3.3 GPA.
- Returning students who received the Scholar Rate Plus in the previous term must have a minimum of 15 credit hours earned for that semester and a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Appeals
An eligibility appeal may be submitted that documents one of the following:
- No Offer- The student has met all requirements and the rate has not been assessed for reasons of error, grade change, coding change to degree-seeking, etc.
- Graduation- The student is a senior who will graduate in the current semester and a minimum of 15 hours is not required to do so. Written confirmation from the student’s academic department head and/or advisor is required.
- Hours Earned- The student received a grade of “F” or a grade type of “W” or “I” in the previous semester in only one course. During the student’s entire matriculation, this Hours Earned Appeal may be granted only once. A Scholar Rate Plus student who successfully appeals will automatically become a Scholar Rate student.
A student must submit and appeal form and appropriate documentation, if applicable, to the Enrollment Services Office within ten (10) calendar days of the first day of classes for an appeal to be considered. The first day of classes is specified on the University Calendar.
No change in fees will be made after the appeal deadlines. For example, if s student drops from 15 credit hours to 3 credit hours during the Fall term, the discounted rate will not be adjusted to the regular out-of-state rate, which would be lower in this instance.
Application and Notification
No application is required to receive these discounted rates. A rate will be automatically assessed to those who qualify. Students will be notified by email if they are eligible for and/or have received a discounted rate for that semester. Students with questions about the rates may contact the Office of Enrollment Services.
Online Education Tuition Rates
eRate Tuition Rates (applicable to out-of-state students only, including TNeCampus out-of-state students)
The TSU Global Online Office determines eligibility for e-Rate billing of both Undergraduate and Graduate registrations. For complete details and to request a review, follow the instructions provided on the eRate webpage.
Individuals have access to individual courses and degree completion through multiple Tennessee four-year public universities. In total, there are over 450 online courses! These courses are equivalent to those offered at the physical campus locations. All participating institutions are regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). For additional information regarding TNeCampus visit the TNeCampus webpage.
No differentiation is made between online and on-ground delivery of courses as they appear on transcripts or in the awarding of diplomas. However, TN eCampus courses are offered at a different tuition rate than the traditional on-campus courses. Additionally, TN eCampus courses do not count toward the 15 minimum credit hours for the reduced 250 Mile Radius reduced tuition discount.
Book Bundle
The Book Bundle Program is managed outside of the Bursar's Office. For questions related to the Book Bundle email BookBundle@tnstate.edu.
Fee Structure
- Flat rate charge to student per standard course = $80
- Flat rate charge to student per lab course = $55
- Flat rate charge to student for one Cengage course = $117
- Flat rate charge to student for two or more Cengage courses = $177
- ACCT 2010 and 2020 flat rate charge per course = $57
Courses Not Included in the Book Bundle Fee Structure
- CHEM 2023
- MATH 1110
- POLI 2010 Section 04
Residency Status
In-State Residency Review
Admissions@tnstate.edu or GradSchool@tnstate.edu determines a student's residency classification for fee-paying purposes. Students can request an eligibility review by submitting supporting documentation to their respective Admissions Office:
- Office of Undergraduate Admissions (click here)
- School of Graduate Studies and Research (click here)
- TSU Residency Appeal Form
- TSU Residency Appeal: Additional Information
Disclaimer
*The University reserves the right to increase the charges listed herein or add new fees whenever such increases are necessary. This listing of fees or incidental charges in no way constitutes a contract between the University and the student. As a condition of registration, each student must pay the appropriate fee(s) in effect at the time of registration, which are subject to audit and correction at any time.
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