Graduate Tuition and Fees
Estimated Tuition and Mandatory Fees
Estimated tuition and fees for academic year 2022–2023 are listed below.
| Program | Resident | Non-Resident | Mandatory Fees | Annual Resident | Annual Non Resident | Annual Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | $584 | $809 | $43 | |||
| CAGS | $625 | $782 | $43 | |||
| EDD | $681 | $866 | $43 | |||
| Masters Flat Rate Program | $5,840 | $8,094 | $431 | $17,520 (3 terms) | $24,282 (3 terms) | $1,293 (3 terms) |
| Master of Science Athletic Training | $8,760 | $12,140 | $646 | $17,520 (2 terms) | $24,280 (2 terms) | $1,292 (2 terms) |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | $9,762 | $11,535 | $517 | $29,286 (3 terms) | $34,605 (3 terms) | $1,551 (3 terms) |
A $30 non refundable registration fee will be assessed each term when registering for courses.
All students are required to pay the mandatory fees that cover such items as health services, student activities and organizations, the student union and recreation facilities, building maintenance and upkeep, and technical equipment in computer clusters, language labs, art facilities, and labs.
Course Registration and Payment
There are a variety of options available for students to register for a graduate course. Students are to register and pay for all courses, including independent studies, individual enrollments, practica, theses or master’s research projects, and internships prior to the beginning of studies. Students who have a financial hold on their account are not permitted to register for courses. Students who have not been admitted into a graduate degree program may take up to 12 graduate credits, but are not eligible for federal student aid until admitted into a degree program. Once students have reached the 12-credit maximum, additional coursework cannot be pursued until admission has been granted.
Students who have an active myPlymouth account may register for courses online through the myPlymouth portal. Online registration is available during specific time frames leading up to the start of the classes. Registration forms outside of these time frames must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office for review. Registration forms can be emailed, faxed, mailed, or delivered in person to the Office of the Registrar.
Methods of Payment
Tuition bills can be paid by any combination of the following payment options:
Financial Aid. Students must be matriculated (degree-seeking) and taking at least six credits to be eligible for financial aid for the term. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Team at (603) 535-2338 or toll-free (877) 846-5755, or visit the Financial Aid section of our website at https://www.plymouth.edu/student-financial-services/financial-aid. Note: Guaranteed financial aid will “memo” on the online bill as “pending activity” until the start of the term.
Payment Plan. Through a third-party vendor, the Student Financial Services Office offers an interest-free payment plan. The only cost for using this plan is a $50 per term enrollment fee. For more information, please visit our Student Financial Services website at https://www.plymouth.edu/student-financial-services/how-pay-your-bill/payment-plans.
Note: Payment plan contracts may need to be set up initially based on estimated costs and then be adjusted in early July and November when tuition bills are available online. These contracts will “memo” on the online bill as “anticipated.” PSU will share the student’s account balance only with the payment plan vendor. This information will be used to notify the payer if the plan balance is not sufficient to cover the billed balance for the term. It is the responsibility of the payer to contact Student Financial Services or the payment plan vendor if they wish their account adjusted due to a difference in the balance due.
Online E-Check Payments. Students can pay their bill online by clicking the Pay Now button located on their online bill. Students can also set up authorized payers for their account through the Family Access channel on myPlymouth. For more information about this payment option, please visit the Student Financial Services website, https://www.plymouth.edu/student-financial-services/billing-information/how-pay-your-bill.
Credit or Debit Card Payments. Credit and debit card payments can be made online by clicking the Pay Now button located on the online bill. A service fee of 2.85% of the payment amount is charged by Nelnet for debit/credit card transactions. The 2.85% service fee will appear as a separate item on your debit/credit card statement. This service fee percentage may be subject to change.
Check: Payment may be made with a personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. Include the student ID number on the payment to ensure that it is accurately posted to the student’s account. If students fail to provide their student ID number, a University staff member will write it on the payment for the student. Checks should be made payable to Plymouth State University.
Cash: Please do not mail cash to our office. Cash payments may be made in person at the Student Financial Services Office.
Third-Party Payments
External (Non-PSU) Scholarships/Awards: If students have received an external scholarship/award, they must submit a copy of their award letter to the Student Financial Services Office. When sending their award letter, the following information must be included: student ID number, award amount to be paid and for which semester(s), and the awarding organization’s name and address. In order for the award to be considered as an authorized payment on the tuition bill account, the award must not be contingent upon grades, grade point average, or any other criteria prior to it being paid to PSU. If contingencies on the award exist, it cannot count as an anticipated payment toward the student’s bill and the student will need to pay this award amount through some other means. If the student later meets the required criteria and the award payment comes in, the student can be reimbursed for the overpayment.
Purchase Orders and/or Government Authorizations: If the student’s tuition is to be paid by an employer, a government agency, or any such third-party company, the student must submit a letter of authorization or a purchase order to the Student Financial Services Office from their third-party payer. In order for this type of payment agreement to be considered an authorized payment on the tuition bill account, payment must not be contingent upon grades, grade point average, or any other criteria. Students must make sure their third-party authorization/purchase order (PO) includes their name, their student ID number, the maximum billing amount, and the third-party company’s name and address. If students fail to include any of this information, their authorization/PO will not be accepted, and they will be required to pay their bill out-of-pocket. If all the necessary information is provided, the Student Financial Services Office will invoice the third-party company for the authorized amount. Please note that if the company or agency has a policy to reimburse students for their course(s), students will be responsible for making the tuition payment themselves. If the company or agency fails to pay for any reason, the student is responsible for the balance.
Internal Scholarships and Awards: If student receives internal assistance (e.g., graduate assistantship or mentor teacher waiver), the award letter or waiver form must be submitted to Student Financial Services. If students are eligible for a staff tuition waiver, the USNH Tuition Benefit form must be submitted online through WISE at the time of registration.
Veteran's Educational Benefits: Plymouth State University adheres to the Veterans Benefits Transition Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-407). PSU will allow beneficiaries of Chapter 33 and Chapter 31 to attend classes for up to 90 days from the receipt of the student's certificate of eligibility (COE). PSU will not impose a penalty or require the beneficiary to borrow additional funds to cover tuition and fees due to late payments from the Veteran's Administration (VA).
Note: Federal financial aid regulations require that all resources that help fund educational expenses be reported. Receipt of educational resources, including those listed above and others such as the GI Bill® benefits, may impact financial aid award amounts. Visit https://plymouth.edu/office/student-account-services for additional information about payment options.
"GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA).
Graduate Student Overdue Account and Collection Policy
Tuition and fees for graduate courses are to be paid by the due date of the term or at the time of course registration. Miscellaneous charges (e.g., library overdue fees, parking citation fees) are to be paid within 30 days from the date on which they were billed. If they are not paid in 30 days, a financial hold is placed on the account and the student will not be allowed to register for courses until the amount has been paid in full. This hold also prohibits students from receiving official transcripts, certification awards and statements, and degree conferral. A monthly e-mail message is sent to students’ PSU e-mail account with a reminder to check their myPlymouth account for new charges. Financial balances that are outstanding for more than 30 days will be assessed a monthly 1.5 percent interest late fee until they are paid in full. Accounts that have outstanding balances from a previous term will be turned over for collection.
Statement of Financial Responsibility
By enrolling in classes at PSU, students accept full responsibility for tuition bill accounts and agree to pay all charges incurred as a result of their student status. Students also acknowledge that late fees will be assessed monthly for overdue balances and collection costs may be added to a student’s account if the services of a collection agency are employed.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistants are an important part of Plymouth State’s collaborative learning community. They work alongside faculty, staff, and students to help achieve the University’s goals, while gaining valuable experience as assistants, researchers, and teachers.
Graduate assistantships are available on a limited basis to highly qualified graduate students who have been fully accepted into a graduate program at Plymouth State. Applications for assistantships should be submitted to Academic Affairs by April 1 for the upcoming year. The application is available online. Assistantship waivers cover only course work that is directly related to a student’s academic program.
Students admitted to the post professional athletic training programs may be eligible for a limited number of athletic training graduate assistantships. Advanced athletic training students should review https://www.plymouth.edu/health/program/ms/athletic-training for athletic training assistantship and application information as the application and deadline are different than the general assistantship application.
MS programs in biology, applied meteorology, and environmental science and policy award a limited number of research assistantships that are grant funded. Students who are awarded a research grant assist faculty members with research that often informs and complements student thesis and professional work. Students in the science programs should consult with their program advisor to learn about research assistantships.
Resident Tuition Rates for Military, Veterans, or Qualified Dependents
A member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in New Hampshire under military orders shall be entitled to classification for himself or herself, his or her spouse and his or her dependent children as in-state for tuition purposes while on active duty in New Hampshire pursuant to such orders. Pursuant to RSA 187-A:20-e, a spouse or dependent child of an active member of the Armed Forces who is assigned to duty elsewhere immediately following assignment to duty in New Hampshire shall remain eligible for the in-state rate as long as the spouse or child resides continuously in New Hampshire while enrolled in the USNH institution.
Pursuant to Section 702 of the Veteran's Choice Act of 2014, students using Ch. 30 Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (MGIB-AD), Ch. 31 Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E), or Ch. 33 Post 9/11 of the GI Bill® (including dependents utilizing transferred Ch. 33 benefits) are eligible for the in-state tuition rate while living in New Hampshire, regardless of length of residency. Students will no longer be eligible for the in-state rate upon exhaustion of the benefits, if they elect not to use the benefits in a particular academic term, or if they relocate out of state.
Out-of-state students using Ch. 35 Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) of the GI Bill® will receive the in-state rate while utilizing those benefits pursuant to the Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 (PL 117-68). Students will no longer be eligible for the in-state rate upon exhaustion of the benefits, or if they elect not to use the benefits in a particular academic term.
"GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA).
How to Contact the Student Financial Services Office
For the answer to questions regarding student bills, payments, or refunds, visit the Student Financial Services website at https://www.plymouth.edu/student-financial-services or contact the Office.
Student Financial Services
psu-sfs@plymouth.edu
Plymouth State University, MSC 19
17 High Street
Plymouth NH 03264-1595
Telephone: (603) 535-2338 or toll-free (877) 846-5755
E-mail: psu-sfs@plymouth.edu and Include the student ID in the message.
Please note that the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) restricts the Student Financial Services Office from discussing a student’s bill without the student’s consent. FERPA authorization can be granted when the student gives access to myPlymouth for Families. The link to “Invite Someone” can be found in the Family Access channel on myPlymouth.