Student Fees

The Athletics Fee applies to all students enrolled at the Winona campus. This fee supports the University’s Division II athletic programs. This fee also grants WSU students free admission to home Division II athletic games.

The Athletics Fee is $5.14 per credit hour, with a $61.68 maximum per term. This fee is not included on 1098-T tax forms.

A committee of Student Senate and University Administration members determines the rates and distribution of Athletics Fee funds.

Course fees help departments pay for costs not normally a result of everyday instruction, such as the cost of using the bowling alley for a bowling class. This fee is included on 1098-T tax forms.

Course Fees apply to all Winona State students attending courses that have additional course fees indicated in the schedule. 

The Department Chairperson determines the rates, which are approved by the Deans and Academic Vice President.

All full-time undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the eWarrior Digital Life & Learning program. Students must be enrolled in the program until they graduate or leave WSU.

Most part-time undergraduate students and graduate students are not required to participate in the eWarrior program but may choose to do so.

Some academic programs require participation in the eWarrior program, even if you’re not enrolled full-time.

This fee is $485 per semester and is included on 1098-T tax forms. Students sign a contract for the entire school year.

If you receive your laptop at pre-registration and do not attend school in the Fall, you’ll be charged for the use of the computer during the summer.

If you do not return the laptop prior to the start of the next term, you may be charged the full replacement cost.

You may also be charged for laptops you do not return when you withdraw, which may include replacement and collection costs.

The graduation fee is $25 and applied to students who apply for graduation. This includes students earning an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.

Students may be charged only once per degree. If a student must reapply or move their graduation application, they will not be charged again. This fee will not impact students’ eligibility to graduate.

These funds help cover expenses associated with graduation, the Warrior Grad Celebration, and commencement. This will include diploma covers, academic honors cords, printing diplomas, mailing diplomas, and other commencement costs such as printing, refreshments, decorations, music, and other supplies.

The Health Service Fee applies to all students enrolled at the Winona campus.

This fee supports WSU Health Services, which provides students on-campus health care such as office visits, medical procedures, vaccinations, and more.

The Health Service Fee is $6.82 per credit hour, with a $81.84 maximum per semester. This fee is not included on 1098-T tax forms.

A committee consisting of Student Senate and University Administration members determines the rates and distribution of Health Service Fee funds.

Several smaller fees may come up from other non-course related matters including, but not limited to:

• Credit by Exam fees
• ID card replacement fees
• Library fines

You’ll be charged a fee of $30 for each check that’s returned Not Sufficient Funds (NSF). In other words, the NSF Fee applies to bounced checks to the University.

Students must pay all accounts—including tuition, fees, and residence hall charges—to WSU by the payment due date indicated on the payment schedule.

All students who have not paid their accounts in full by the due date and are not dropped will be placed on the Extended Payment Plan.

The Extended Payment fee is $30 per semester. A late fee of $10 will be charged for each additional late payment. If you do not receive a notice, you are still obligated to make the appropriate payments.

WSU may withhold students’ diplomas and official transcripts, in addition to denying registration, until all payments due to the University have been paid.

The Parking Access Fee applies to all students attending classes in Rochester.

Rochester Community & Technical College (RCTC) uses these funds to maintain the parking facilities at the Rochester campus.

The Parking Access Fee is $4.75 per credit hour. This fee is not included on 1098-T tax forms.

The State Board Office and RCTC determine the rates of this fee.

The Student Life Fee funds student activities, such as:

• Lectures
• Concerts
• Theatre and dance performances
• Student club activities
• The Winonan student newspaper

These activities are intended to help students’ mental, moral, and cultural development.

The Student Life Fee is $7.36 per credit hour, with a $88.32 maximum per term. This fee is not included on 1098-T tax forms.

A committee of Student Senate and University Administration members determines the rates of this fee.

The Students United Fee covers Winona State’s membership in the Minnesota State University Student Association, which represents and advocates for student interests to community and university leaders.

The Students United Fee is $0.80 per credit hour. This fee is included on 1098-T tax forms.

Students United and the State Board Office determine the rate of this fee.

The Sustainability Fee applies to all students enrolled at the Winona and Rochester campus, including online classes.

This fee will be used in support of progress toward the system’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

The Sustainability Fee is $0.42 per credit hour, with a $5.04 maximum per semester.

University Administration members and the State Board Office determine the rate of this fee.

The Technology Fee helps Winona State acquire, upgrade, and maintain technology that supports academic and student activities, including:

• lab computers
• software licensing
• printers
• network infrastructure
• technology support

The fee also provides or enhances student access to technology.

For students enrolled at the Winona Campus, the fee is $8.36 per credit hour, with a $117.04 maximum per semester.

For students enrolled at the Rochester Campus, the fee is $8 per credit hour, with a $96 maximum per semester.

This fee is included on 1098-T tax forms.

University Administration members determine the rate of this fee.

Textbooks will average about $600–$900 per semester. This will vary based on your individual course requirements.

You can purchase books at the WSU Bookstore and charge textbook costs to your student account for an additional $15 per semester.

The Union Facility Fee applies to all students enrolled at the Winona campus.

This fee supports the overall operation of the Student Union facilities, including:

• staffing
• building maintenance, repair, and renovation
• utilities
• supplies and other expenses

The Union Facility Fee is $9.81 per credit hour, with a $156.96 maximum per semester. This fee is not included on 1098-T tax forms.

University Administration members and the State Board Office determine the rate of this fee.

The Wellness Center Fee applies to all students enrolled at the Winona campus.

This fee supports the operation of the Integrated Wellness Center, including:

• staffing
• building maintenance, repair, and renovation
• utilities
• supplies and other expenses

The Wellness Center Fee is $8.21 per credit hour, with a $98.52 maximum per semester. This fee is not included on 1098-T tax forms.

University Administration members and the State Board Office determine the rate of this fee.