Understanding SVSU’s Block Tuition Model

If you take:

• 12–18 credits: Your tuition doesn’t change; you pay one flat block-tuition rate.
• More than 18 credits: You pay the flat block-tuition rate for the first 18 credits plus the regular per-credit charge for each credit above 18.
• Fewer than 12 credits: You’re billed entirely on a per-credit basis.

The block tuition model applies to undergraduate students taking 12 to 18 credit hours per semester in the fall and winter semesters. Students who are enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours (part-time), dual-enrolled, early college students and all certificate, graduate or doctoral students are not included and will continue to pay per credit hour. 

No, the block tuition model applies only to the fall and winter semesters. Spring and summer courses will still be charged per credit hour. 

The professional program fee will still apply, but only for junior and senior students taking courses in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology (SET), College of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Scott L. Carmona College of Business (CCB). This fee will be reduced to $50 per credit hour for the first 12 credits each semester. 

All other course-related and enrollment fees are being eliminated under the new block tuition model. The only additional fees that may apply are for specific services not related to course instruction, such as international application fees, library overdue fines or late payment charges.

SVSU’s Gerstacker Academic Commons houses a full suite of free academic support services for every student. On the second floor of Zahnow Library, you’ll find the Math & Physics Resource Center for entry-level math and physics tutoring, the Center for Academic Achievement for help in science, business, social studies, and study skills, and the Writing Center for feedback on papers and other written assignments.

During the transition to block tuition, undergraduates taking fewer than 12 credit hours will continue to be billed on a per-credit basis. If you are enrolled in fewer than 12 credits and have questions or concerns about your bill, please reach out to the Campus Financial Services Center to discuss your situation.

Tuition/fee rates are assigned by the student’s primary degree being completed; therefore, an undergraduate (i.e. bachelors) student will always be assessed undergraduate rates and a graduate (i.e. master's or doctorate) student will always be assessed graduate rates.

No, financial aid and scholarships will still be awarded based on full, or part-time enrollment status. However, students who take advantage of the block tuition may maximize their financial aid by completing more coursework per semester.

Students using military benefits should consult with SVSU’s Office of Military Student Affairs to understand how the block tuition rate may affect their tuition coverage and benefit distribution. 

With the new block tuition rate, SVSU continues to offer the best value in Michigan for students attending university full time. SVSU's undergraduate tuition and fees are over $1,000 less than the next most affordable public university in Michigan (based on 30 credits per academic year).