Tuition & Fees

Day Division Tuition 

Day Division Fees
 

Note:

• Day Division students do not get charged for more than 3 full-time courses (or 12 credit hours) per semester.
• Any charges are subject to change without notice.
• Please note that only U.S. Citizens, individuals with Legal Immigrant Status, or individuals with approved Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) & Employment Authorization are eligible to be considered for In-State Tuition.

Regular Course Audit [DGCE]:  $1,000

Senior Citizen Course Audit [DGCE]:  $350

Senior Citizen Course Audit [Day Division]:  $250

Annual Health Insurance Plan:  $3,941.00

Annual Coverage:  August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025

Spring-Only Plan:  $2,301.00

Spring Coverage:  January 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Please note:  Spring-only plans are reserved for students who are new to FSU in the Spring term, or who are newly full-time.

Have more questions about the health insurance?  Visit the FAQ's page!

Residence Halls Per Semester (2024-2025):

Double-as-Single Premium - $1,500 Per Semester (additional)

Design Single Premium - $300 Per Semester (additional)

Meal Plans-Per Semester

Meal Plans for All Students

Plans for Students Living off-Campus

DD = Dining Dollars (expire at the end of each semester

Unused balances are non-refundable

Framingham State University (FSU) offers a 10% discount to employees of the companies/organizations listed below who enroll in credit-bearing undergraduate or graduate courses offered through Graduate Studies and Continuing Education (DGCE).

• Akamai Technologies
• athenahealth, Inc.
• Atrius Health
• BJ's Wholesale Corporate Office
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
• Bose
• Boston Scientific Corporation
• City of Framingham
• Centria Autism
• Comcast
• Commonwealth Financial Network
• Cumberland Farms
• CVS Health
• Dell/EMC
• Emerson Hospital
• Eversource
• GE Life Sciences
• Lake Pharma
• Mass General Brigham 
• MathWorks
• MetroWest Medical Center
• Riverside Community Care
• Sanofi Genzymes
• Staples
• SunLife Financial
• The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
• TJX Corporation
• Town of Natick
• UMass Memorial Healthcare
• Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) 
• Verizon/Verizon Wireless
• Virtusa Corporation

Individuals interested in enrolling in a credit-bearing undergraduate or graduate course may use this form to verify employment and will be required to have it signed by their employer’s Human Resources/Employee Benefits Department.

The individual will then need to send completed form then email, fax, or drop-off in person completed Employment Verification Form to the Student Accounts/Bursars Office. Once the individual has enrolled in a DGCE credit-bearing course, the Student Accounts/Bursars Office will then apply the discount code against the amount due.

Tuition waivers, vouchers and course certificates do not apply to directed studies, internships, field studies, noncredit courses, practica, or arranged courses. If you're using a waiver, voucher, course certificate, loan, financial aid or third party payment, you may register after providing Student Accounts with your payment information. Important: Eligibility for tuition exemption must be established prior to registration. Tuition refunds will not be granted retroactively.

If your course costs will be covered by grants, loans, state agencies, companies, or the military, you must present an approved letter of authorization at the time of registration, stating what costs the agency will cover and where to submit bills for payment.

Residents of Massachusetts who are 60 years of age or older may register for tuition-free undergraduate credit courses through Graduate Studies and Continuing Education. You must provide proof of age and complete the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Form. Eligible senior citizens are responsible for the $506.00program support fee plus any lab fees. To use the waiver for graduate courses, you must be matriculated in a Framingham State University master’s degree program, graduate certificate program, or the Post Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program. This benefit does not apply to directed studies, practica, internships, field studies, noncredit or other arranged courses. Senior citizens who wish to audit classes may do so with the consent of the instructor. Online classes may not be audited. Audited courses will be officially reported on the student's transcript, but no credit will be awarded. Auditors may not actively participate in coursework.

Veterans eligible for the state tuition exemption are responsible for the $506.00 program support fee plus any lab fees. Tuition waivers do not apply to directed studies, practica, internship, field studies, noncredit courses or other arranged courses. To qualify for the veteran’s tuition waiver, you must have served in the Armed Forces as outlined in the Board of Higher Education memorandum of November, 11, 1992. You are required to submit the DD214 form and the University’s Proof of Residency Form. Active status personnel must supply a copy of their orders. Members of the National Guard or Reserves must submit a Certificate of Eligibility signed by the Commanding Officer. To use the waiver for graduate courses, you must be matriculated in a Framingham State University master’s degree program, graduate certificate program, or the Post Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program. All other eligibility requirements apply. Veterans Federal Education Benefits In order to qualify for Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) education benefits, veterans and dependents must be matriculated in a Framingham State University degree program. DVA benefits only apply to those courses meeting degree requirements. Beneficiaries must complete an Enrollment Certificate when they register, and they must submit the DD214 or Certificate of Eligibility when filing for the first time. If you have questions about Veterans’ Education Benefits, contact the DVA: 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551) or visit their web site.

Registration Late Fee: A $30.00 late fee will be charged for registrations received on or after the first day of the semester. Please see the academic calendar for the late fee dates.

Additional fees may apply. Refer to the course schedule for total cost information.

Refund Rules are based on the academic calendar and course meeting dates. Click here for more information on the refund policy for courses offered through Graduate Studies and Continuing Education.