What your tuition fees cover

Tuition
Tuition is charged based upon the number of credits in which a student is enrolled.
The following items are included in the tuition fees for all students:
  1. Tuition
  2. Registration fee
  3. Access to a university's library (or libraries)
  4. Access to computer facilities

What your tuition fees won't cover

The following items are excluded from the tuition fee for all students and, where applicable, chargeable in addition:
  1. accommodation
  2. Books and supplies
  3. Course-specific equipment
  4. All printing and photocopying charges after free print allowances have been used.
  5. Fees for inter-lending library and document delivery (IDD charge) for all students
  6. Field trips
  7. Computer
  8. Work experience and placements

A number of courses such as nursing and teaching degrees will involve compulsory placements where you will learn on the job. Although you may have some say in where you are placed there is no guarantee it will be nearby and the cost of daily travel can add up quickly even if you can get there by bus or train (especially for nursing students working shifts, where you might need your own transport). And remember you're likely to still pay tuition fees during your placement year.

Placements aren't compulsory on other courses, but employers look favorably on students with some experience in their chosen field so many students choose to do work experience during holidays. Some employers pay; others will cover reasonable expenses such as travel from within the local area and lunch.

  9. Health Insurance

Fees
Following are the descriptions of several commonly assessed fees for Iowa State University students. The list is not inclusive. All fees are subject to change without notice.
  1. Identification Card Replacement Fee
  2. Late Payment of Fees
  3. Late Registration
  4. Schedule Change Fee (Late Drop/Add/Change)
  5. Required Enrollment Fee
  6. Transcript Fee
  7. Graduation and Degree Application Fee