Schedule of Fees and Charges

A Private Education is Affordable

Many families assume they cannot afford a private education and make the mistake of basing their college selection on published costs alone. Don’t fall victim to “sticker shock.” At Norwich University, you will be surprised at the options available and how we can make a top-quality private education affordable. The Financial Aid Office will work with you to design a financial aid package that is tailored to meet your individual family circumstances.

All fees must be paid in order to enroll. There is an automatic hold on registration, transcripts, and diplomas for anyone whose student account is not paid in full. Items for which payment was deferred must also be paid before a transcript may be released. Please see Corps of Cadets and Dean of Students regulations or publications for other applicable fees.

Please note: Fees and charges are subject to change. When such changes are made, notice will be given as far in advance as possible. For further information about fees and charges, payment options, refund schedules and information about the student account, explore the policy list via the side navigation.

Undergraduate Resident Student

View the Student Financial Policies section for fee details.

Undergraduate Student

Full-time Commuter

View the Student Financial Policies section for fee details.

Part-time Commuter

On-campus Graduate Student

Tuition, Fees, and Deposit

Miscellaneous Fees and Charges

Estimated Fees

Norwich University is continually investing in our academic, technology, and student support offerings. Depending on the academic program, different levels of investment are required to support the delivery of the program. As such, the University has adopted program specific fees based on academic major to better align student charges with the technology, physical space and human resources needed to support each major. The program fees will be assessed on full time students each semester beginning with their academic sophomore (junior or senior if transferring) year of study.

Course Fees

Program Fees

Applied to academic Sophomore, Junior, and Senior class level.

Please note: Fees and charges are subject to change. When such changes are made, notice will be given as far in advance as possible. For further information about fees and charges, payment options, refund schedules and information about the student account, please explore the policy list. 

Tuition Assistance (TA) Rate Information

For Department of Defense Tuition Assistance (TA) Funding Purposes ONLY, all rates are charged as flat fee rate.  

A. Full-time Residential, Part-time Residential and Full-time Commuter Tuition Rates 

The per-credit rates provided are for Defense Department funding purposes and actual tuition rates are charged as a flat fee rate. The flat tuition rate for 2024-25 is $46,860 per year for full-time residential, full-time commuter, and part-time residential students. The flat Tuition rate for 2023-24 is $46,860 per year for full-time residential, full-time commuter, and part-time residential students.

Students living on campus or participating in an approved study away program are considered residential students.  The rates below are calculated per Defense Department instructions as follows: (Tuition cost/year) X (number of years to complete program) = ($A). ($A / total number of semester hours to complete program = cost per hour ($B/hr.). * Please note, number of semester hours to complete a program will be specific to each student and their respective transfer credits*

* Please note, the estimated cost of books and materials is $264 per term. Norwich’s program offering and course material requirements are diverse and individualized, therefore, actual costs may vary significantly from this estimate across various student populations, program course offerings, and individual instructor.

B. Part-Time Commuter Rates

The per credit rates provided are for Department of Defense funding purposes and actual tuition rates are charged as a flat fee rate for commuter students based on the number of credits taken per category. 

2024-2025

Student Financial Policies

Cadet Uniform Policy

The student is obligated for the full cost of the cadet uniform at the time the uniform is issued.

Please note: Additional uniform replacement parts are at the expense of the student at time of purchase.

Rooks withdrawing from the Corps of Cadets will receive a refund for the unused portion of their uniform issue and for items that have not been personally fitted/tailored. The manager of the Cadet Uniform Store will determine refunds.

Should the cadet withdraw from the Corps of Cadets or require a transcript, the full cost of the uniform, to include both the billed cost and the remaining unbilled cost of the uniform (less any approved refunds) will be applied to the student’s account and must be paid when received. There is an automatic hold on transcripts and diplomas for any student whose student account is not paid in full.

Check Cashing Privileges Policy

All enrolled students may cash checks at the bookstore up to $100 and at the Bursar’s Office up to $150. Additionally, there is an automated teller machine (ATM) on campus that is connected with the PLUS and NYCE network systems.

Course Overload Charge Policy

Tuition pays for 19 credits per semester, excluding ROTC and MU260, Regimental Band. Except for ROTC courses and MU260, credits in excess of 19 will be charged at the part-time tuition rate. Bills will be adjusted for overloads at the end of the add/drop period. Please note, dropping a Course Overload Course after the end of the Add/Drop period will not result in a refund. If you are enrolled in courses that generate a course overload fee, you must drop them before the end of the add/drop window to not be charged for the course.

Disenrollment for Financial Reasons Policy

A student may not re-enroll for a succeeding term if the student’s account is not paid or satisfactorily settled for the previous term. A student with an account that has not been paid in full, and who is permitted to enroll for a term, must meet the payment provisions made at enrollment or face immediate disenrollment.

Upon written appeal, the chief financial officer and treasurer may reconsider, and, in specific cases where good and sufficient reasons exist, grant exception to the policy. Such exceptions will generally not be made for medical illness or accident, unless the student enrolled in the tuition refund plan.

Deposit (Advance Payment) Policy

To enable Norwich University to make necessary plans for the instruction and maintenance of the student body, anticipated enrollment for the fall must be determined the prior spring. Norwich University requires an advance payment from all students who intend to return in the fall to help ensure accurate planning. This advance payment of $500 is due May 1. It is a nonrefundable deposit, but upon enrollment it is applied towards your account, reducing the student’s bill by $500. If the deposit is not used during the succeeding three years, the deposit will be declared income to Norwich University.

Accepted students: take care of this on our Pay Your Deposit page.

Dorm Damage Charge Policy

Damages to a room will be charged to the occupant. Damage to common use areas of dormitories may require a pro rata charge for each student on that floor or in that building, if it is not possible to determine responsibility. Any damages will be charged directly to students’ accounts.

International Student Payment Options

Norwich University can accept funds only in U.S. dollars drawn on U.S. banks. Students studying outside the United States must send U.S. currency drawn on or through U.S. banks, or make arrangement to wire (transfer) funds. This can be accomplished by contacting the Bursar’s Office. Norwich also accepts MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards with the same stipulations that apply to checks.

Lab/Course Fees

Lab/course fees are assessed to students enrolled in specific courses, principally science and engineering. The fee covers the consumables used in the lab and in some cases also covers the cost of the lab manual and/or specialized software. The exact fee varies by course but ranges from $10 to $40 for science courses and $30 to $75 for engineering.

Medical Insurance Policy

Norwich University requires that every full-time student have medical insurance coverage, either a personal policy or the policy offered by the school.

To waive health insurance — Visit https://sso.norwich.edu and click on the Student Health Insurance Icon for insurance information and to complete the online waiver. Until the Online Waiver Form is submitted and processed, students will remain enrolled in the student insurance plan and the cost of the plan will remain on their student account. Students that fail to complete their insurance waiver be the close of the enrollment period will remain on the insurance plan for the remainder of the policy year and will be responsible for the associated costs for the insurance plan. 

For assistance please call Gallagher at 800-404-9750 or visit https://go.gallagherstudent.com/Universities/Norwich%20University/Home.

Refund Policy – Overpayment on Enrolled Student Account

Requests for refund check(s) must be in writing. Refund will be sent to students unless the credit is from a Federal Parent Plus Loan. The refund check process can take up to three weeks from the date the written request is received and provided there is a credit balance on the student account. Refund checks are generated weekly and are mailed or available on Friday of each week. Allow up to three weeks for a refund.

Payment Plan Options – FAQs

Q: What are Norwich University’s payment plan(s) offerings? 
A: Students may enroll only in a single plan per term. Payment plans are set up by semester only. You may set up a five-to-four-month plan. 

Q: May I enroll in a plan before I have an account balance for the semester? 
A: No. You will need to have received your bill for the semester, which cannot be generated until you have been registered.

Q: What payment methods can I use when enrolling in my Norwich University payment plan? 
A: You can sign up for a payment plan and pay via ACH (direct debit from your bank account), credit or debit card. You can make a one-time payment as well using the same payment methods.

Q: What fees are charged for enrolling in a Norwich University Payment Plan that I am eligible for? 
A: Enrollment fee = $40 per semester; late fee = 1.5% of account balance.

Q: Does Norwich University charge a credit card service fee if I use my credit card to enroll in a payment plan?   
A: You may also use a credit card with NUpay. Accepted credit cards are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. A nonrefundable 2.85% ($3 minimum) service fee is charged in addition to the account payment amount.

Q: May I pay by cash if I signed up for a payment plan? 
A: Payments through any method will reduce your plan amount automatically. Any payment you make to Norwich University will go toward your next plan installment.

Q: Can I still enroll in a plan if I have financial aid? How does that affect my plan? 
A: At enrollment, the payment plan is calculated on the balance owed after all payments and/or financial aid credits are deducted from the amount due. Financial aid awarded after the initiation of the plan reduces all installments equally.

Q: When will my payment post to my student account? 
A: Your payments are posted immediately as soon as a payment is processed successfully.

Q: Why do I see an amount due for an installment I already paid? 
A: Installments reopen if their due dates have not passed and you have new charges on your student account.

The plan is set up to pay your charges for a number of items, such as tuition, fees, (and books, if you have financial aid). Anytime you have new charges for those items, your plan installment amounts will increase. Anytime you have payments or other new credits toward those items, your installment amounts will decrease.  Balances on Norwich University account recalculate overnight. If you do not see changes right away, check your account again in 24 hours. Monthly installment amounts will not adjust 14 days before a payment due date for changes to your account.  Your new payment amount will take effect on the following month’s payment.

Please note that the Norwich University plan prevents you from making another payment on the same day to prevent overpayment or double payment.

An email notification is sent following each recalculation reflecting the new payment amount. You will also receive a reminder email that your monthly installment is due three days before the installment due date.

Q: Can my family or other authorized users have access to my student account? 
A: Students may set up authorized users to view their billing information and/or their student bill on his or her behalf. Please note that, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, this does not allow the authorized user to view the student’s academic records, course schedule, or other personal information. Authorized users may view student account activity, make payments, and set up payment plans. 

Instructions : Log into NU Pay.

• Log into ssb.norwich.edu
• Select “Student Services”, then select "Student Account"
• Select either "Account Information" or "Account Detail for Term", then click the "Pay Now" button.

Set up your Authorized User(s) by clicking on the “Authorized Users” tab. Click “Add Authorized User,” enter the email address of the authorized user, and you will grant the user permission to view student account information. Click ‘Continue’ to finalize.

Students cannot make payments toward a plan set up by an authorized user.  If your authorized user enrolled in the plan, you can see it, but the authorized user must make the payments.

Q: How do my parents access my account in Norwich University? 
A: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20356_tsa/web/login.jsp

Q: May my parents both pay on one payment plan? 
A: The student may sign up for the plan themselves and then give access to each parent as an authorized user. Each parent will pay his or her personally agreed upon portion of the plan each month.

Q: What if I no longer want to attend classes after registration? 
A: You have to withdraw formally from classes. Contact the Center for Student Success at success@norwich.edu  to ensure that you are no longer enrolled and that you are removed from your payment plan. Please do not assume your registration and/or payment plan will be automatically dropped/cancelled for non-payment.

Q: Whom do I call with Norwich University payment plan questions? 
A: Payment Plans Support number: 833-269-3675. Our dedicated Tuition Payment Plan support representatives will be able to answer questions related to your account balance, plan details, installment payment status and plan agreement.

Past-Due Account Policy

Any inactive account not paid when due may be placed with a collection agency and subject to collection and legal costs.

Course Overload Charge Policy

Tuition pays for 19 credits per semester, excluding ROTC and MU260, Regimental Band. Except for ROTC courses and MU260, credits in excess of 19 will be charged at the part-time tuition rate. Bills will be adjusted for overloads at the end of the add/drop period. Please note, dropping a Course Overload Course after the end of the Add/Drop period will not result in a refund. If you are enrolled in courses that generate a course overload fee, you must drop them before the end of the add/drop window to not be charged for the course.

Checks: Returned, Nonsufficient Funds Policy

A $25 fee will be charged to the student account for each check returned by the bank for nonpayment. Norwich University reserves the right to require a cashiers check for all payments subsequent to the return of a personal check for nonsufficient funds.

Security Deposit Policy

A security deposit is a one-time charge to all resident and full-time, nonresident students. The deposit will be refunded within 10 weeks following withdrawal or graduation.

Technology Fee

The technology fee is composed of three components: 1) university computing infrastructure 2) core network resources and 3) the academic computing environment. University infrastructure costs include systems that provide all students with electronic access to and from the university and the portal systems that distribute information. Core network resources include the necessary equipment and services to provide network connectivity to these resources. The academic computing environment includes all computer labs, smart classrooms, printers, software and maintenance.

Diploma Hold Policy

There is an automatic hold on and diplomas for any student whose student account is not paid in full.

Student accounts are paid in full only after final payments have been received by the University from all scholarship, grants, loans, payment plan organizations, financial aid institutions, or other funding sources used by the student. Please allow 10 business days for release of a diploma when a balance is paid by personal check. Immediate release is allowed when payment is made by money order, bank check, or credit card. We accept Discover, American Express, Visa and MasterCard.

Refund Policy for University Withdrawal

Notification of withdrawal and requests for refunds must be in writing. As Norwich University must make commitments to faculty and staff ahead of student enrollment, only a partial refund of fees charged will be made if a student leaves for any reason prior to the end of any semester. The following schedule for refunds, calculated from the second day classes start, will be applicable to undergraduate tuition and fees. 100% of tuition assistance funds received for a given term will be refunded to the appropriate military service up to the first day of a course.

Fall Semester 2024

Spring Semester 2025

*Housing (room) refunds for students withdrawing from school will be subject to the refund schedule above. Food costs (board) will be subject to pro-rata charges for the days a student resided on campus.

NOTE: If the semester charges were not paid in full at the time of withdrawal, a bill will be forwarded for the balance due, calculated by using the appropriate percentage. Scholarships, grants and federally funded loans will be refunded, in the appropriate ratio, using federal guidelines for financial aid, either to the university or to the agency from which the aid funds were received. In many cases, this will result in an additional amount due the university.

For additional related Norwich University policies and regulations, click here.

NUPay

Electronic billing and online payments are now available to Norwich University undergraduate students and their designated family members.

With the NUpay electronic billing service, students and authorized payers receive an email notification each time a new bill is posted online. Instructions are provided in the email notification to help access the new electronic bill. Once the bill is accessed, the student or authorized payer can make an online payment.

NUpay online payment service allows students, authorized payers to make electronic check (ACH) or credit card payments towards a student’s tuition bill.

For further information, please review the following options below:

Online Payments

Credit Cards
Norwich University only accepts credit cards for student account payments through NUpay online payment service. NUpay students, authorized payers may use a credit card to make a payment for any charge that appears on the student account. When using the NUpay online payment service a 2.95% ($3.00 minimum) service fee is charged in addition to the actual payment amount. This fee is non-refundable. Accepted credit cards are VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Please allow two-four days for the payment to be credited on your student account.

Electronic Check
Electronic checks (eChecks) or ACH payments are electronic debits direct from your checking account. Any checking account can be used, provided it is with a US bank and payment is in US dollars. eChecks may be used to pay all charges on a student bill. There is no service charge for using an eCheck to pay your bill. Expect a debit to your bank account no later than 48 hours after the payment transaction is completed online. To pay by electronic check you must have the routing (also known as the ABA) number of your US bank, and your checking account number. Routing numbers have nine digits and can usually be found in the bottom left corner of your paper checks.

Not ready for NUpay online payments? Norwich University will continue to accept paper checks. To avoid late payment fees payments should be received in the Bursar’s Office by the payment due date.

If chosen to mail a check drawn on a US bank, please send check to the following address:

Norwich University
Office of the Bursar
158 Harmon Dr.
Northfield, VT 05663

Online Payments FAQ

Your 1098-T: Norwich University is required to furnish this information to you and to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The 1098-T does not indicate your eligibility for tax benefits.

• You may receive a 1098-T but not qualify for education tax benefits.
• The 1098-T provides information that you may use to determine your eligibility for tax incentives.
• For assistance in determining your eligibility for education tax benefits, consult IRS Publication 970 or consult with a tax advisor.

The dollar amounts reported on your Form 1098-T may assist you in completing IRS Form 8863 – the form used for calculating the education tax credits that a tax payer may claim as part of your tax return. Many taxpayers will require additional information from their personal records in addition to Form 1098-T. Review instructions and more information about IRS Form 8863 and Education TAX Credits.

Visit the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov. In the search box, enter “Publication 970.” Referenced in that document is “Form 8863.” This is the form used to determine eligibility for the tax credits. Be sure to review the version of this document for the current tax year.

Frequently Asked Questions: IRS Form 1098-T

What is Form 1098-T?
Form 1098-T, issued by educational institutions to the Internal Revenue Service, reports payments made for qualified tuition and related expenses. It provides tax information that may help determine eligibility for education tax credits or deductions.

Why did I receive a 1098-T?
You received it because you paid qualified tuition or related expenses during the calendar year. This form helps determine if you qualify for education tax credits or deductions on your tax return. If you do qualify, you can file a deduction or claim an education credit on Form1040 or 1040A for the qualified tuition and related expenses that were actually paid during the calendar year.

Do I need to attach the 1098-T to my tax return?
No, you are not required to attach it, but it’s recommended to keep it for your records.

How can I access my 1098-T?
We have electronic access provided through NU Pay (Touchnet), located under the Statements section on the home page, that will be available to you by the end of January. Previous years’ forms may be available if they were generated. If you no longer have portal access, contact the Bursar’s office.

What if I didn’t receive a 1098-T?
You may not receive a 1098-T if:
 

• You are an international student not eligible for U.S. tax credits.
• You received no academic credit.
• There’s incorrect personal information (e.g., SSN) on file.

Understanding the Form 1098-T Boxes

• Box 1: Total payments received for tuition and fee required for enrollment less any reimbursements or refunds made that relate to those payments received during the tax year.

• Box 4: Adjustments for prior years, which may impact previous tax credits. The IRS defines qualified tuition and related expenses as "tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of a student for a course of instruction at an eligible institution."

• Box 5: Total scholarships or grants, which can affect credit eligibility. All grant aid that goes toward cost of attendance should be reported. Please note, grant aid that can pay QTRE is reported in both Box 1 and Box 5 but aid that is restricted to nonqualified expenses is reported only in Box 5.

• Box 6: Adjustments to prior-year scholarships or grants.
• Box 7: Indicates amounts for an academic period starting in the next year.
• Box 8: Shows at least half-time enrollment.
• Box 9: Indicates enrollment in a graduate program

Why don’t the amounts match what I paid?
Norwich reports only qualified expenses. Some payments (e.g., for housing or meals) aren’t included.
Who can help me with questions about my 1098-T?
Norwich Bursar’s Office can assist with form-related issues. For tax advice, consult a tax professional or refer to IRS Publication 970.

My personal information (name, address, TIN, SSN…) is incorrect. What should I do?
This information was obtained from information provided by you to Norwich University. Please complete IRS Form W-9S (www.irs.gov) and return it to The Bursar’s office. A corrected 1098-T will then be issued. You can contact the Bursar’s office by either email or phone at nubursar@norwich.edu or (802) 485-2055 respectively.

Please note, we cannot provide you with tax, legal, or accounting advice. We suggest that you contact your accountant or tax advisor if you have specific questions related to your tax requirements and responsibilities. As stated above, you are not required to attach IRS Form 1098‐T to your tax return, but it’s recommended to keep it for your records.