Required Fee Descriptions

All fees collected by Arkansas State University are approved by the Board of Trustees prior to assessment.  The purpose of each fee is examined in detail and the impact on the students and the university is analyzed.

Fees Charged Per Semester

Arkansas Assessment Fee - $5.00
Provides for assessment tests which assess students' academic progress at various stages of their degree plans. Also provides for assessments required by federal and state laws.

Student Activity Fee - $20.00
Provides Action Fund monies for student organizations and funds campus programs through the year. SpringFest, concerts and lectures are examples. Only charged during the fall and spring semesters.

Yearbook Fee - $10.00
Provides for increased printing costs; repair and replacement of computer equipment and software to submit the yearbook for printing; assures no pages will be cut from the yearbook to lower costs. Only charged during the fall and spring semesters for students taking 12 hours or more.

Fees Charged Per Hour

Athletic Fee - $12/hr
Provides scholarships, tutoring services, and athletic equipment. Allows each student to be admitted to every athletic event on campus with special seating. Increases ASU community and regional awareness by providing athletic events open to the community.

Information Technology Fee - $10/hr
Provides funds to support research, increased use, adaptation, and implementation of emerging technologies.

Student Union Fee - $10/hr
Provided for the renovation of the Reng Center to make it accommodating for student meetings and activities. Allows students to conduct all ASU business in one central location. Provides for the construction of the Student Union with a new cafeteria, recreational areas, meeting space, lounges, and organizational offices.

Infrastructure Fee - $4/hr
Provides for instructional equipment, computer equipment, library materials, and major maintenance of facilities.