Student Fees
Student Fees are paid by students and fund the services, facilities, and programs offered by many University department and offices such as Student Centers, Campus Health, and Wellness and Recreation. Recommendations for changes to student fees are approved by the Student Fee Review Committee, co-chaired by Vice Chancellor & Dean Dr. Doneka Scott and Student Senate President Naila Din. The committee receives student feedback via the Student Senate and presents recommendations to the Chancellor and Board of Trustees.
FY26-27 Proposed Fee Increases
Five mandatory student fee increases have been proposed for the FY26-27 academic year, totaling a $28 increase. Here is the fee breakdown:
Educational and Technology Fee – $13
This fee improves learning outcomes and student access to state of the art tools. It is used to fund specialized instructional supplies and services, information technology, and other equipment and services. This can range from classroom technology, student computing labs and facilities, WiFi and network connectivity, experiential learning, academic coaching and tutoring, and laboratory expenses used by students in their courses.
Student Center Operations – Campus Enterprises – $5.70
$2.64 of the increase is allocated to hire an additional Building Operations Manager, which is necessary to manage the substantial growth in facility usage, events, and student enrollment over the past few years.
The remaining $3.06 accounts for a 2.25% annual adjustment to meet rising operational expenses. It will be used to support maintaining service quality, enhancing operational capabilities, and funding necessary facility repairs, directly ensuring a safer and more engaging environment for all campus users. Without this adjustment, the university will have to look into cost-saving measures like reduced operating hours or fewer complimentary events, impacting the overall student experience.
Student Media – $4.30
This fee supports student engagement, leadership, and professional development through Student Media outlets, including Technician, The Nubian Message, Agromeck, Windhover, and WKNC. It covers essential costs such as printing, personnel, equipment, and training that allow students to gain hands-on experience in journalism, broadcasting, design, photography, and media production. The fee ensures continued publication of student-run newspapers, yearbooks, and creative works, as well as radio programming, while keeping opportunities accessible to all students.
Transit & Transportation – $4.00
This fee supports the Wolfline bus system, which provides free, safe, and reliable transportation for all NC State students. It covers essential operating costs such as service hours, fuel, maintenance, and competitive driver wages, allowing Wolfline to run 10 weekday routes and weekend service late into the night. The fee also reduces reliance on parking revenue and strengthens the financial foundation needed to sustain and expand service in future years.
Student Government – $1.00
This fee supports funding for registered student organizations through the Student Government Appropriations process. It helps provide financial resources for programming, events, and services that contribute to student growth, professional development, and campus engagement. These investments create opportunities for involvement and foster a stronger sense of community and belonging. The fee also addresses the growing gap between student organization requests and available funds, helping ensure that more groups can access the support they need. By strengthening student organizations, this fee directly enhances the overall campus experience for all students.
Explanation of Current Fees (FY23-24)
Required fees are used to fund the services, facilities and programs offered by many student-serving departments and offices.
Required Fees (FY23-24)
These rates are for full-time students, per academic year. Student fee rates are prorated for part-time students.
University Activities Board (UAB) – $19.63
This fee of $19.63 supports the UAB which is the main programming body for the campus which is responsible for acquiring, scheduling, publicizing, and presenting films, speakers, and special events.
Student Publications and Media Fee – $26.25
This fee of $26.25 is used to defray the cost of the various campus-wide student publications. At present these include two student newspapers, a yearbook, a radio station, and “The Windover” (a literary magazine).
Student Government Fee – $14.20
This fee of $14.20 is allocated to the Student Government for distribution to Campus organizations for activities, they deem, are in the best interest of the student body.
Student Legal Services Fee – $17.50
This fee of $17.50 funds the student legal services program which offers legal services to all students.
School (Student Association) Fee – $5.00/undergraduate & $17/graduate
This fee of $5.00 for undergraduates is used by the student body to support student activities of each of the various schools. For graduate students, this fee of $17.00 is used by the graduate student association to support graduate student activities.
Student Center Operations – $156.39
This fee of $156.39 supports the maintenance and operations of the Student Center facilities.
Student Center Repairs and Renovations – $47.80
This fee of $47.80 is used to maintain and upgrade the Talley Student Union, Price Music Center, Witherspoon Student Center and Thompson Theater.
Student Center Programming Fee – $240.70
This fee of $240.70 supports programming for the Student Centers and the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
Sustainability – $5.00
This fee of $5.00 will be used to promote sustainability and green ambassador efforts.
University Wellness and Recreation Fee – $175.50
This fee of $175.50 is used to defray the cost of operating and maintaining the intramural recreational sports program and other physical education programs.
Association of Student Governments – $1.00
This fee of $1.00 is charged for all UNC institutions to help finance the Association of Student Governments, a coalition of student leaders from across the state. To be used for administrative staff, travel and small stipends for student leaders.
Campus Security Fee – $60.00
This fee of $60.00 is used to assist in campus-based and UNC system-wide safety and new security initiatives, staffing and security measures. This fee was initiated and approved by the Board of Governors.
Intercollegiate Athletics Fee – $232.00
This fee of $232.00 is used in partial support of intercollegiate athletic programs.
Student Health Services Fee – $445.00
This fee of $445.00 is used by the University Health Center to offer medical and counseling services to students.
Education and Technology Fee – $439.28
This academic fee of $439.28 is used by colleges and schools to equip and operate computing and scientific laboratories which supplement classroom instruction.
Transit Operations Fee – $209.00
This fee of $209.00 partially funds the campus transit system.
Carmichael Complex – Indebtedness (expires FY2023) – $23.00
This $23.00 fee is pledged to support repairs and renovations of outdated equipment and facilities at Carmichael Complex.
Intercollegiate Athletics Indebtedness Fees (expires FY2027) – $96.00
This $96.00 fee is pledged to the Department of Athletics in support of facility improvements, renovations, repairs and maintenance.
Carmichael Complex – Expansion (expires FY2027) – $27.50
This fee of $27.50 is pledged to support the Locker Room Renovation and Fitness Center Expansion.
Student Center – Expansion (expires FY2036) – $260.00
This fee of $260.00 is pledged to support the renovation of the Student Center Buildings.
Carmichael Complex Addition and Renovation (expires FY2046) – $92.50
This $92.50 fee is pledged to support an addition of space with a renovation to the Carmichael Complex.
Total Required Fees – Undergraduate – $2,593.25
Total Required Fees – Graduate – $2,605.25
Major Specific Fees (rates per academic year)
COE Program Enhancement Fee – $1,500.00
Students enrolled in the College of Engineering (including the BE, BEA, BEE, BEM, BAE, BEP, TE and PSE) will be charged a COE Program Enhancement Fee. This fee is used for program and infrastructure improvements in the College of Engineering to ensure our engineering students are provided career-ready skills that continue to advantage them in the marketplace.
Professional Golf Management Fee – $700.00
This fee of $700.00 ensures access for students in the PGM program to partnering golf facilities for the use of their golf course and golf practice facilities.
Application Fees
Undergraduate Student Application Fee – Domestic
This fee of $85.00 is used to support costs necessary in the application process.
Undergraduate Student Application Fee – International
This fee of $100.00 is used to support costs necessary in the application process.
Graduate Student Application Fee – Domestic
This fee of $85.00 is used to support costs necessary in the application process.
Graduate Student Application Fee – International
This fee of $95.00 is used to support costs necessary in the application process.
Non Degree Studies Application Fee
This fee of $40.00 is used to support costs necessary in the application process.
Student Fee Review Process
There are two Student Fee Town Halls:
| Date | Time | Agenda | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 27th | 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET | Agenda | Talley 4251 |
| Wednesday, October 4th | 7:30 -9:30 PM ET | Agenda | Governance Chambers (Talley 4140) |
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State Will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Direct accommodation requests for these Student Fees Town Halls to Student Senate President Naila Din at ssp@ncsu.edu.
Please note: These are public meetings.
Students Fees are vetted in the Student Senate:
| Date | Time | Agenda | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 30th – Student Senate Committee on Tuition & Fees | 3:30 – 5:30 PM ET | Agenda | Talley 4280 |
| Wednesday, October 8th – Student Senate | 7:30 – 11:00 PM ET | Agenda | Governance Chambers (Talley 4140) |
Please note: These are public meetings.
Student Fees are also vetted in the University Student Fee Review Committee:
| Date | Time | Agenda |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 18th | 8:45 – 9:30 AM ET | Agenda |
| Wednesday, September 24th | 10:00 – 11:30 AM ET | Agenda |
| Monday, October 13th | 9:15 – 10:15 AM ET | Agenda |
Recommendations are sent to the Chancellor:
- Recommendations are due to the Chancellor by October 20th from the Tuition Review Advisory Committee and the University Student Fee Review Committee. The Tuition and Fees Conference Committee will meet October 28th.
- The members of the Tuition and Fees Conference Committee are the Chancellor, Provost, Vice Chancellor & Dean of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, Student Body President, and Student Senate President.
Chancellor’s recommendations are sent to the NC State Board of Trustees (BOT):
- The BOT must consider these recommendations at their November 13th – 14th meeting.
The recommendations are sent to the UNC System Board of Governors (BOG) for approval:
- It is expected that the BOG will review recommendations at their February or March 2026 meeting.
Student Fee Review Committee Membership
- Doneka R. Scott, Vice Chancellor & Dean, DASA, (co-chair)
- Naila Din, Student Senate President, (co-chair)
- Lance Williams, Student Body Treasurer, Undergraduate Student Representative
- Jonathan Duggins, Associate Teaching Professor of Statistics, College of Sciences
- Joanna Stegall, Senior Lecturer, Physical Education, Health and Exercise Studies, University College
- Isaac Carreno, Student Body President
- Barbara Moses, Associate Vice Chancellor, Office of Budget and Resource Management
- Shubham Rawat, Graduate Student Association President, Graduate Student Representative
- Krista Ringler, Associate Vice Provost, Director, Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Fernanda Santos, Assistant Teaching Professor of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
- Peter Harries, ex-officio committee member, Dean, The Graduate School
- Eduardo Lorente, ex-officio committee member, Vice Provost for Budget and Business Operations
- Aleena Kollu, ex-officio committee member, Chair of Permanent Committee on Tuition and Fees, Student Senate
- Carrie Zelna, ex-officio committee member, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, DASA