General Information

Definitions
1. Full-Time Student
  A full-time undergraduate student is one who is enrolled for at least 12 credits. A full-time graduate/professional student is one who is enrolled for at least 9 credits. Students may be charged mandatory enrollment fees for all credits enrolled for during a term.
2. Mandatory Enrollment Fees
  Mandatory enrollment fees are those tuition and fees that a student is assessed and which the student has no discretion not to pay. There may be differentials for some tuition or fees based on residency, campus location or other criteria. Mandatory enrollment fees are set by the OHSU Board of Directors. Mandatory enrollment fees include but are not limited to: Tuition; University Fee; Major Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Student Council Fee and others.
3. Part-Time Student
  A part-time student is one enrolled in less than the minimum number of credits per term required of a full-time student (fewer than 12 credits for undergraduate students; fewer than 9 credits for graduate/professional students).
4. Resident Student
  A resident student for tuition purposes is one who meets the criteria of OHSU Residency Policy 2-10-010. Students should reference the OHSU Residency Policy to determine if they qualify for the resident student tuition rate.

Tuition Polices

Tuition Differentials
Resident and non-resident tuition differentials may apply to students enrolled in certain academic programs.
Advance Tuition Deposit
OHSU determines the student population for whom a tuition deposit will be required. The amount of the deposit varies and is set by the academic program.

Tuition Refund Schedule
Refunds of tuition and/or fees may be granted to students in accordance with the refund schedule on file with the university Registrar’s Office. There is no refund for Employee Tuition Benefits. No refunds are issued for fees after the 100% refund date.

Students must actively drop or withdraw from classes in Student-Self Service (SIS) or by submitting an appropriate leave of absence, withdrawal from the university, or course withdrawal form to the Office of the Registrar. Students who believe that their circumstance warrant exceptions to the published refund schedule may submit to the Office of the Registrar a Petition for Exception to University Policy.

The following uniform refund schedules are established for all schools:

11- or 12-week term:
	Starting from the Day on Which Classes Begin for the Term:	Percent Refund
	Complete or Partial Withdrawal Before the Close of the 11^th Day After Classes Begin for the Term	100%
	Before the Close of the 25th Day After Classes Begin for the Term	50%
Summer A and Summer B (6-week term):
	Starting from the Day on Which Classes Begin for the Term:	Percent Refund
	Complete or Partial Withdrawal Before the Close of the 4^th Day After Classes Begin for the Term	100%
	Before the Close of the 11^th Day After Classes Begin for the Term	50%

The refund for course load reduction applies to all students reducing credit hours except for those credit hours within a tuition plateau. Any student with orders to report for active military duty may withdraw at any time during the term and receive a full refund. If sufficient course work has been accomplished and the faculty of record feels justified in granting credit for the course work completed, credit may be granted, and withdrawal proceedings are unnecessary.

Non-Resident Tuition Exemption for School of Nursing Programs
Non-resident undergraduate or graduate nursing students who are residents of counties adjacent to the Oregon border in California, Idaho, Nevada, or Washington pay resident tuition rates. Non-resident undergraduate nursing students on the La Grande campus will also pay resident tuition rates if they are residents of Idaho or Washington and have completed at least one term at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) while paying the EOU resident tuition rate, prior to entering the OHSU undergraduate nursing program. Students eligible for either of these exemptions must notify the School of Nursing Admissions Office by the first day of the academic term. Tuition for terms prior to the date the student notifies the School of Nursing Admissions Office will continue to be charged at the non-resident rate.

Non-resident PhD and DNP nursing students from states participating in the Western Regional Graduate Program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education pay resident tuition rates. Participants include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Students eligible for this exemption must notify the School of Nursing Admissions Office by the first day of the academic term. Tuition for terms prior to the date the student notifies the School of Nursing Admissions Office will continue to be charged at the non-resident rate.
OHSU Tuition Promise
2025-26 OHSU Tuition Promise: All new students enrolled during 2025-26 in one of the eligible degree programs listed below will not incur a tuition rate increase over their 2025-26 tuition rates during the remaining years of their degree (as long as the degree is completed within the normal timeline as specified by the degree program).

2024-25 OHSU Tuition Promise: All new students enrolled during 2024-25 in one of the eligible degree programs listed below will not incur a tuition rate increase over their 2024-25 tuition rates during the remaining years of their degree (as long as the degree is completed within the normal timeline as specified by the degree program).

2023-24 OHSU Tuition Promise: All new students enrolled during 2023-24 in one of the eligible degree programs listed below will not incur a tuition rate increase over their 2023-24 tuition rates during the remaining years of their degree (as long as the degree is completed within the normal timeline as specified by the degree program).

2022-23 OHSU Tuition Promise: All new students enrolled during 2022-23 in one of the eligible degree programs listed below will not incur a tuition rate increase over their 2022-23 tuition rates during the remaining years of their degree (as long as the degree is completed within the normal timeline as specified by the degree program).

2021-22 OHSU Tuition Promise: All new students enrolled during 2021-22 in one of the eligible degree programs listed below will not incur a tuition rate increase over their 2021-22 tuition rates during the remaining years of their degree (as long as the degree is completed within the normal timeline as specified by the degree program).

2020-21 OHSU Tuition Promise: All new students enrolled during 2020-21 in one of the eligible degree programs listed below will not incur a tuition rate increase over their 2020-21 tuition rates during the remaining years of their degree (as long as the degree is completed within the normal timeline as specified by the degree program).

Students eligible for the OHSU Tuition Promise must be enrolled in one of the following degree programs at any OHSU campus:

MD
MD/MPH
DMD
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Science in Human Nutrition
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Adult Gerontology Acute Care
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Family Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Midwifery
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Pediatric Primary & Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy
3-Year OCNE Bachelor of Science in Nursing (excluding RN/BS)
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

While the tuition rate for eligible students will remain the same under the OHSU Tuition Promise, other expenses such as fees, books, supplies, or equipment charges are subject to change.

If a student exhausts the specified length of the degree program, they will no longer be eligible for the OHSU Tuition Promise and their tuition rate may increase at that time. Students wishing to request an extension of their OHSU Tuition Promise may submit an appeal by emailing Cherie Honnell, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management & Academic Programs, at honnellc@ohsu.edu. Appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A student dissatisfied with a decision made by the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management & Academic Programs may, within ten (10) business days of the date of the notification of the decision, appeal the decision to the OHSU Provost. An appeal to the OHSU Provost shall be in writing only. The Provost’s decision shall be final.

Students with approved tuition promise extensions shall be charged the tuition rate of their promise for the length of time specified by the Vice Provost or Provost. Students with tuition promise extensions should refer back to previous year’s Academic Year Tuition & Fee Books for tuition information, and this 2025-2026 Academic Year Tuition & Fee Book for current information on other expenses such as fees, equipment charges, etc.

Fee Policies
1. Application Fee
  An application fee will be assessed to all students seeking formal admission to an OHSU academic program. This includes those students advancing from an undergraduate program to a graduate program as well as all international students. An application will not be evaluated until the application fee has been received. The amount of the application fee varies and is set by the academic program. Application fees are not refundable.
  If a student applies to enroll for Summer, Fall or Winter term of an academic year but delays enrollment until a subsequent term, a second application fee will not be assessed if enrollment occurs within that academic year. If enrollment is delayed until the subsequent academic year, a second application fee will be assessed.
2. Other Fees, Fines, and Service Charges
  1. Returned Check: $20.00
    A returned check charge will be assessed for $20.00.
  2. Transcript Fee - Official Copy: $20.00
    Individuals requesting priority and/or international processing or delivery will be charged an extra fee based on delivery method, timeline, and location(s) in addition to the transcript fee.
  3. Certified Copies of Diplomas: $10.00
    Individuals requesting priority and/or international processing or delivery will be charged an extra fee based on delivery method, timeline, and location(s) in addition to the cost of the certified copy of the diploma.
  4. Duplicate Diploma: $60.00
  5. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)/Dean’s Letter: $10.00
    Individuals requesting priority and/or international processing or delivery will be charged an extra fee based on delivery method, timeline, and location(s) in addition to the cost of the MSPE/Dean’s Letter.
  6. Archived Records Retrieval Fee: $20.00
  7. Copies of Education Records (except as exempted for release by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and university Student Records Policy)
    - 1st Page: $ 5.00
    - Each Additional Page: $ 1.00
  8. Graduation Fee: $60.00
  9. International Student Fee, per term: $50.00
    International students on F1 or J1 visas will be assessed a fee to support the tracking requirements associated with the international student SEVIS system.
  10. Regional Campus Fees for Undergraduates in Nursing
    Students in the undergraduate nursing programs at Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern Oregon University, or Western Oregon University will pay campus fees directly to those institutions. Students should contact the Regional University where they will be located for the specific fee amounts.
  11. Nursing Education Xchange (NEXus) Course Fee, per credit: $663.00
    A per-credit fee assessed to students taking courses at OHSU as part of the Nursing Education Xchange (NEXus) while enrolled in a graduate nursing program at another NEXus member institution.
  12. Undergraduate Medical Education Visiting Student Fee, per rotation: $200.00
    A fee charged to visiting MD students participating in OHSU rotations.
Other Policies
1. Student Health Insurance Plan
  OHSU requires all students to carry major group health/dental insurance. Charges for major medical and dental will be assessed to students enrolled in eligible academic programs. For students with other major group health coverage, an insurance waiver application is available. For waiver application information and deadlines, refer to the Student Health Insurance Plan website.
  Graduate researchers united (GRU) are not required to complete a waiver application. For GRU coverage information please visit the GRU O2 page.
2. Institutional Authority to Adjust Charges
  OHSU institutional officials may make tuition refunds and waive fines or charges that result from circumstances beyond the student’s control or are for the best interest of the institution. Institutional officials may also add, and revise tuition or fee amounts established herein, for program changes or additions made after the adoption of this Academic Year Tuition & Fee Book by the Board.
3. Charges for Services to Non-students
  This Academic Year Tuition & Fee Book does not identify charges for services that are continuously offered to persons other than students.
4. Courses Taken at Other Institutions
  Students enrolled in coursework at an institution other than OHSU (regardless of whether the coursework is required by OHSU) are responsible for all costs (tuition and other fees) charged by that institution.
5. Auditors
  Students enrolled in a combination of credit and audit courses, or audit only will be assessed for the total credits under the tuition and fee schedule appropriate to their classification and residency.
6. Employee Education Assistance Benefit (EAB) Program
  The Employee Education Assistance Benefit program provides eligible OHSU employees partial or full reimbursement of tuition costs paid for for-credit courses meeting requirements of undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Refer to the Education Assistance Benefit information page on the Human Resources website for more information.
Accounts Receivable Policy
1. Student Responsibilities
  At the time a student is formally registered for classes, either by signing and submitting the appropriate registration forms to the Registrar’s Office, by registering online, or being registered by their program, the student agrees to:
  1. Assume financial responsibility for any tuition and fees as posted to their student account. Each student attending OHSU will need to complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement in Student Self-Service by the end of the first week of class during their first term of attendance. The Student Financial Responsibility Agreement is available to students up to 60 days before the start of their first term.
  2. Abide by the official policies regarding withdrawal from the University.
  3. Assume the responsibility for understanding the University’s official policy concerning schedule changes and satisfactory academic progress which may result in additional charges or the loss of eligibility for certain types of financial aid. It is the student’s responsibility to understand how any changes to financial aid eligibility can affect their financial situation.
  4. Make sure OHSU student records are current and advise of any demographic changes such as name, address, telephone, tax identification number and email address each term of attendance.
2. Payment Due Dates
  Approved financial arrangements must be in place one week before the beginning of each term. Electronic Statements, or E-Statements, for tuition and fees are the official student billing method for OHSU. E-Statements are sent to OHSU email accounts on the second Tuesday of every month. Students should refer to the E-Statement for the last day to pay tuition and fees in full before interest charges are assessed.
  Students that do not receive an E-Statement can confirm account charges by accessing their student account online in the Student Information System. All students must pay on time even if an E-Statement is not received. Students should refer to the Student Account Office for the last day to pay tuition and fees in full before late charges are assessed.
3. Payment Options
  Payment to student accounts can be made in the following ways:
  Credit/Debit Card - Credit/Debit card payments can be made online through the Student Self-Service (which is a secure payment option) or by phone at the Cashier’s Office at (503) 494-8243 during phone payment hours.
  Check - Payments made via check can be sent via United States Postal Service (USPS) mail or campus mail. Please be aware that due to USPS delays, First-Class stamped envelopes may take up to 14 business days to be received.
4. Refunds
  A credit balance on a student account is created when financial aid, payments and other credits exceed total charges due. A refund of the credit balance will be processed and returned to the student using the following methods:
  Credit Card - If payment is made on a student account by credit card, the credit balance reflected on the student account will be issued to the original credit card used to make the payment. Students receiving financial aid for the same academic term will have their account reviewed to determine the order of the refund.
  Direct Deposit - Direct deposit is the electronic transfer of funds into a checking account. It is the quickest, safest, and most convenient way to receive a refund. To elect to have refunds direct deposited, students need to log into the Student Self-Service, select Student Services, select Student Records, then select Set Up Direct Deposit.
  Check - Refunds in the form of a check will be mailed directly to the student’s address on file. Please be aware that there is a 24-hour hold on all checks before they can be disbursed. Check refunds are processed twice a week.
  Overpayments - While OHSU does accept institutional payments (loans/scholarships) more than billed amounts to cover living and other expenses, it does not accept direct payments from parents, 529 plans, or other non-institutional sources more than the billed amount. Any such amounts should be paid directly to the student.
5. Payment Plans
  The OHSU Student Accounts Office is responsible for billing and collection of tuition and fees. It is the goal of this office to work with students to resolve outstanding balances. Students and their families may experience financial difficulties, and it is important for those issues to be communicated to the Student Accounts Office at an early stage. The Student Accounts Office offers payment plans to help budget education costs. However, those plans are only available to students before their bill’s due date. Students are urged to contact the Student Accounts Office before the due date of the bill to discuss any financial concerns. The earlier the issue is discussed the more tools are available to assist students in resolving the situation since all tuition/fees accrued in one term must be paid before registering for another term.
6. Educational Promissory Note
  OHSU offers extended payment terms utilizing an Educational Promissory Note for unpaid tuition and fees. The Educational Promissory Note is a mandatory note, and a new note is required each term.
7. Contractual Agreements
  OHSU recognizes that employers or a third party may pay tuition and/or fees on behalf of students. These agreements are made between the student and the employer or third party. Students are responsible for meeting the agreement’s requirements such as grades and for charges not paid by the employer or third party. Contractual agreements received from a government agency are between the US Government and OHSU. OHSU accepts only third-party contracts that are on official company letterhead and include the following billing information: student’s name, tuition quarter and amount paying.
8. Collection Actions
  If the balance is not resolved by the due date, a financial hold is placed on the account. Other collection actions on delinquent accounts include:
  1. Prevention of students from registering for classes and/or holds on registration.
  2. Debt referral to third party collection agency.
  3. Tax offset of debt against State of Oregon Income Tax Refund.
  4. Accounts with unresolved balances are subject to additional collection charges based on a percentage up to a maximum of 30% of the delinquent account, together with all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by OHSU in collection efforts.
  5. Litigation against debtor.
9. Withdrawals
  Should a student withdraw during the term, all refunds are to be applied to any outstanding balance, and any remaining balance will immediately be due and payable.
10. Delinquent Accounts
  Students should refer to the billing statement for the last day to pay tuition and fees in full before late charges are assessed. If payment is not paid in full by the stated due date, then the following policies may apply:
  1. Interest will be assessed at a rate of 1.5% per month of the outstanding balance.
  2. All accounts over 121+ days delinquent will be sent to Oregon Department of Revenue tax offset program.
  3. Accounts referred to an outside collection agency will be subject to additional collection charges based on a percentage up to a maximum of 30% of the delinquent account, together with all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by OHSU in collection efforts. After an account has been turned over to a collection agency, OHSU can no longer accept payment on the account and students must remit payment directly to the agency.
  4. OHSU reserves the right to recover all costs involved with the collection and/or litigation of delinquent accounts.
  5. OHSU is a non-profit institution of higher learning. Student receivable accounts are considered to be educational loans offered for the sole purpose of financing an education and are not dischargeable in bankruptcy proceedings.
  6. OHSU reserves the right to demand payment in the form of a certified check, money order, cash, or credit card in the event that one or more checks have been returned unpaid for any reason.

Refer to the Student Accounts Office website for additional information.