What do these fees do?

Mandatory, student approved fee for all Flagstaff campus students, the Health and Wellness Fee supports the provision of virtual and in-person low-cost health and mental health services, public health efforts, and promotion of healthy choices and overall student wellbeing. The fee supports construction and on-going maintenance of the recreational facilities and supports free access to a myriad of recreational opportunities.

Mandatory fee, proposed and passed in 1989 by the Arizona Legislature House Bill 2144, requires all students to pay a surcharge to benefit students with financial need.

Mandatory fee approved by The Arizona Board of Regents in March 2006. This fee enhances the university’s student learning environment and increases the university’s capacities to meet the digital environment expectations and requirements that are critical to the students’ higher education success.

Mandatory, student government approved fee for all Flagstaff campus students, the Student Activity Fee supports on-campus programs and activities that enhance campus life, such as concerts, speakers, movies, Homecoming events, Family Weekend, leadership programs and recreational activities.

Mandatory, student approved fee for all Flagstaff campus students, the Green Fund Fee supports hands-on student sustainability projects, renewable energy installation, and improvements in the efficiency of water use, energy use, and waste on the Flagstaff campus. Emphasis is placed on carrying out projects that reflect student body preferences and provide cost savings to the university.

Mandatory, student approved fee for all undergraduate Flagstaff campus students, the ASNAU Fee (Associated Students of Northern Arizona University) supports ASNAU’s operational budget and various programs and services including extended Library hours, Student Legal Aid, Study Abroad scholarships, and increased funding for student organizations, campus activities, speakers, and performers.

Mandatory, student approved fee for all graduate Flagstaff Mountain Campus students, the GSG Fee (Graduate Student Government) supports GSG’s operational budget and various programs and services including graduate student travel awards, extended Library hours, Student Legal Aid, funding for student organizations with primarily graduate membership, campus activities, speakers, and other activities.

Mandatory, student government approved fee approved by the Board of Regents in 2018 for all Flagstaff campus students. The Athletics fee supports facilities, ongoing operations, and programmatic services as well as student engagement activities that enhance the student experience.

After reviewing your health insurance needs, you may purchase student health insurance through the LOUIE Self Service page. Click on the Health Insurance hyperlink. This fee is refundable if classes are dropped before the first day of the applicable term.

If you are an international student in the United States, you are required to purchase the Northern Arizona University Student Health Insurance. The cost of the Student Health Insurance will be automatically added to fees.

The transportation fee covers a portion of the operating costs to provide shuttle services and other transportation related expenses (bike lockers, bike registration, pedestrian/ bike path signage and improvements). The fee is charged to Flagstaff campus students who do not purchase an NAU parking permit.  (NOTE:  NAU parking permits do not include parking purchased through American Campus Communities, which includes Skyview, Hilltop, and The Jack.)

Program fees are used to support department costs including the modernization of equipment and instrumentation for instructional studies and student projects, and are used to support effective maintenance of equipment in the daily operation of the departments. View program fees by college here.

College fees are used to support a broad set of needs and associated initiatives that enable NAU to offer high-quality instruction: expand academic support, advising, and student services; support needs for instructional equipment, supplies, specialized software, and experiences supporting post-graduation professional success; and improve instructional environment and facilities.

Housing charges are paid by all students living in a residence hall. All freshmen living in a residence hall are required to select a meal plan from several different plans. Upper class students living in a dorm are not required to select a meal plan, but may do so at their discretion.

The Graduate Matriculation Fee is a one-time fee charged at the beginning of each student’s graduate career at NAU. The fee covers costs for student orientation, professional development activities, and other support associated with graduate student success.

Student ID fee (physical or digital)

A $30.00 fee is assessed by the ID Office when you request a physical or digital JacksCard.

Late payment fee

A $50.00 Late Payment Fee is assessed to any tuition not paid by the payment deadline for Summer and Winter terms.

Late registration fee

A $50.00 fee applied to your account when your initial enrollment occurs on or after the first day of the term.

High school concurrent students

There is no difference in tuition for high school concurrent students.

Third party billing fee

A $75 fee applied to accounts which require Third Party Billing for a sponsor.