Student Expenses
Graduate
Other Fees
Payment Regulations
Refund Policy
Student Accounts
Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018
Central Methodist University is a private, not-for-profit, gift-supported institution, deriving no direct income from taxes or other public funds. Tuition and fees cover only part of the instructional costs each year, and the remainder of the operating budget is income from the Endowment Fund, as well as gifts of alumni, (business) corporations, The United Methodist Church, and other friends of the University.
The Board of Trustees of Central Methodist University reserves the right to change the fees listed in this catalog without notice should the situation warrant a change. However, such changes will not occur during the current year in which a student is in attendance.
Graduate† | 2023-24 |
Per Credit Hour | |
Master of Clinical Counseling | $390 |
Master of Athletic Training | $390 |
Master of Education | $270 |
Master of Science Education Administration | $290 |
Master of Education - English Courses | $390 |
Master of Education - Online | $290 |
Master of Education - Hybrid | $290 |
Master of Education-St. Louis | $270 |
Master of Education-Math Courses | $390 |
Master of Music Education | $270 |
Master of Science in Mathematics | $390 |
Master of Business Administration | $400 |
Master of Science in Nursing | $390 |
Master of Science - IT Management | $450 |
Hybrid Graduate Courses | $290 |
Master of Health Professions Education | $290 |
MOREnet Courses (graduate credit) | $75 |
Continuing Education Credits (CEC) | 2 Graduate Credits: $780 |
3 Graduate Credits: $1,080 | |
3 Continuing Ed units: $300 | |
4.5 Continuing Ed units: $375 | |
† All College of Graduate and Extended Studies rates are subject to the following fees: Student Service Fee - $20/credit hour, Graduation Fee - $75, Return Check Fee - $30 | |
Other Fees (Not all fees are applicable to all students.) | 2023-24 |
Athletic Training Additional Fees** | |
Portfolio Fee | $120 |
Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Fee | $75 |
Liability Insurance for Clinical Rotations (yearly)** | $40 |
CMU Student AT Association Fee/Professional Memberships** | $30/$90 |
Acceptance Fee (non-refundable) | $250 |
Travel Exp to/from clinical sites, drug and criminal background testing** | Varies |
Clinical Counseling Software Fee** | $200-$250 |
Credit by Examination | $35 |
Duplicate Diploma | $25 |
Education Majors Background Check** | $15.25 |
Graduation Fee | $75 |
Late Payment Fee | 2% monthly of the balance due |
Master of Science in Nursing Certifying Exam Fee (NU522)- Clinical Nurse Leader Exam (optional)** | $350 if administered at CMU, $425 at testing center |
Nursing ABSN | |
Nursing Foliotek** | $120 |
Payment Plan Enrollment Fee | $25-$50 |
Private Music Lessons (per lesson, max $250) | $125 |
Re-issued Payroll or Refund Check** | $30 |
Returned Check Fee** | $30 |
Science Laboratory Fee (per course, max $100) | $50 |
Security Check & FBI Fingerprint Screening for Education majors** | $41.75 |
Student Services Fee (per credit hour) | $20 |
Student Teaching Certificate (for Student Teaching)** | $50 |
Student Teaching Fees | $35 per credit hour |
Student Teaching Mileage Fee (only for those students teaching outside the 60-mile radius) | $500 |
Transcript Fees** | Mailing: $7.50 |
Electronic Exchange: $7.50 | |
Electronic PDF: $9.25 | |
Fax Unofficial: $7.50 | |
Priority Mail: Add $25 | |
VESi Software Fee (ED6** courses)** | $150 per course |
Wire Transfer Payment Fee** | Domestic: $30 |
International: $75 |
When the completed withdrawal form is filed, the University will adjust tuition in accordance with the following refund schedule:
Fall and Spring semesters (16-week) |
Refund |
Withdrawal first and second weeks |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal third and fourth weeks |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth weeks |
25% of tuition |
After eighth week |
None |
14 Week Course |
Refund |
Withdrawal through Friday of 2nd week of class |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal through Wednesday of 4th week of class |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal through end of 7th week |
25% of tuition |
After eighth week |
None |
8 Week Course |
|
Withdrawal first week |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal second week |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal third and fourth week |
25% of tuition |
After fourth week |
None |
4 Week Course |
|
Withdrawal first through second day of class |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal third through fifth day of class |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal sixth through tenth day of class |
25% of tuition |
Withdrawal after 10th day of class |
None |
3 Week Course |
|
Withdrawal first through second day of class |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal third through fourth day of class |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal fifth through eighth day of class |
25% of tuition |
|
None |
Absence from class does not constitute withdrawal from the class or from Central Methodist University. Students who leave school without completing the withdrawal process will forfeit their claim to honorable dismissal and will receive a grade of "F" for all courses in progress. And honorable dismissal will be granted to all students who desire to withdraw from the University if they are in good academic standing, are not subject to discipline, have made satisfactory arrangements for settling their financial account, and file the completed withdrawal form. Students who withdraw from the University will receive grades for the courses in which they are registered according to the grading policies published in this catalog.
The University reserves the right to withdraw any student from one or more classes or from the University for academic misconduct, excessive absence, disruptive behavior, or other sufficient cause. Students who do not officially withdrawal or are administratively withdrawn from CMU may forfeit eligibility for a tuition refund. When students earn a zero grade point average (0.0 GPA) for a payment period, they are not eligible for a tuition refund despite the possibility that they may be subject to federal funds returns (See Return to Title IV Funds).
Withdrawal: Return of Unearned DoD TA Funds Policy
When the completed withdrawal form is filed, the University will adjust tuition in accordance with the following refund schedule for those receiving DoD TA funds:
Fall and Spring semesters (16-week) |
Refund |
Withdrawal first and second weeks |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal third and fourth weeks |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth weeks |
25% of tuition |
Withdrawal ninth and tenth weeks |
10% of tuition |
After week ten |
None |
14 Week Course |
Refund |
Withdrawal through fourth day of second week |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal through third day of forth week |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal through end of 7th week |
25% of tuition |
Withdrawal through fourth day of ninth week |
10% of tuition |
After fourth day of week nine |
None |
8 Week Course |
|
Withdrawal first week |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal second week |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal third and fourth week |
25% of tuition |
Withdrawal fifth week |
10% of tuition |
After week five |
None |
4 Week Course |
|
Withdrawal first and second day of first week |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal through first week |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal through second week |
25% of tuition |
Withdrawal through third day of third week |
10% of tuition |
After third day of week three |
None |
3 Week Course |
|
Withdrawal first and second day first week |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal third and fourth day of first week |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal through third day of second week |
25% of tuition |
Withdrawal through sixth day of second week |
10% of tuition |
After sixth day of week two |
None |
Correspondence Courses |
|
Withdrawal up to completion of module 1 |
90% of tuition |
Withdrawal up to completion of module 2 |
50% of tuition |
Withdrawal up to completion of module 4 |
25% of tuition |
Withdrawal up to completion of module 5 |
10% of tuition |
Withdrawal beyond completion of module 5 |
None |
Payments can be made in one of two ways:
Enroll in a payment plan through Enterprise:
OR
Remittances should be addressed to the Cashier, Central Methodist University, 411 CMU Square, Fayette, MO 65248. For questions, call 660-248-6670.
Outstanding Accounts: Students who have outstanding accounts may not be allowed to pre-register for the next semester, to participate nor to receive diplomas until appropriate financial arrangements have been made with the Business Office.
In compliance with Section 103 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Central Methodist University will not impose the following penalties to covered individuals* due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the Department of Veteran Affairs:
To qualify for this provision, such students are required to:
This provision ends on the earlier of the following dates:
*Covered individual is defined as any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post 9/11 G.I. Bill®
**Certificate of Eligibility is defined as a Certificate of Eligibility, a Statement of Benefits, or a VAF 28-1905