Students spend more than $1k on student fees each year

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Note: The chart only breaks down the charges to students within the student service fee categories. DN GRAPHIC
Note: The chart only breaks down the charges to students within the student service fee categories. DN GRAPHIC

In addition to tuition costs, students also find a few hundred dollars worth of fees on their Bursar bill. These fees pay for various resources on campus. 


The following fees apply to students taking seven or more credit hours per semester, valid for the 2013-14 school year. 


Student Services Fee: $647

The largest fee on the list, the student services fee covers many student life programs. According to director of university budget Randy Sollars, 49 percent of the fee is allotted to Intercollegiate Athletics, to pay for student tickets. The next largest portion, 36 percent, goes to debt service and renewal for non-state-supported buildings. The fee also pays for the L.A. Pittenger Center and its programming. Emens Auditorium operating also receives money. Student organizations get funding from this fee, including Late Nite. 


Health Fee: $76

This fee supports the operation of the Student Health Center, which is available to all students with no extra charges throughout the year. According to Health Center director Kent Bullis, the fee pays for health center visits including doctor’s care, diagnosis and plan of care. Some lab tests are covered, but most are not. Prescriptions are not covered under this fee.  


Recreation Fee: $87 

The recreation fee allows students access to the recreation centers, including the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Ball Gym and Lewellen Pool, in addition to a number of other facilities. Students can check out equipment for free with their Ball State identification. This does not include the cost of intramurals, Outdoor Pursuits or fitness classes. 


Technology Fee: $168

Access to Blackboard and Webmail, along with the university’s technology infrastructure, is included in this fee. Assistant vice president of information technology Jr. King said students have access to general use computer labs, provided for by the technology fee, including many department labs. These labs are equipped with software, which can be used free of charge. Software like Adobe CS6 and Microsoft Office can be purchased at a reduced cost and students have access to software tutorials for free at Lynda.com. This fee also pays for Unified Technology Support, which includes TechTime individual support for computer problems. 



Transportation Fee: $50 

This fee is only assessed to off-campus students taking main campus courses. 

New for the 2013-14 school year, the transportation fee is assessed to cover the campus shuttle program. Ball State trustee Rick Hall said this fee affects 11,000 students and an additional 500 taking less than seven credits, who pay a partial fee, as low as $20.


Residence Hall Technology Fee: $60

Assessed only to students living in residence halls.

Dorm residents have access to their own computer labs, equipped with Windows and Mac computers, current software, scanners and a printer with free printing. Software availability varies by residence hall, but all are equipped with Adobe CS6 Masters Collection and Microsoft Office 2013. 

 

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