Fees

For an overview with other MLIS programs, including fee comparisons, see MLIS program comparisons.

SLIS course fees vary depending on location, term, and number of courses taken. SLIS offers courses through Regular Session and Special Session. Regular Session is supported by state funding. Special Session is self-supported. Note: Both Special Session and Regular Session schedules include on-site classes AND Web-based classes. (See more information on Regular Session vs. Special Session)

Fees are paid to Cashiering Services, a part of the Bursar's Office. See the Bursar's Office Web site www.sjsu.edu/bursar/ for information about fees, deadlines, payment methods, parking fees, and refunds. (Special Session students: See more information below about fees for Special Session.)

Pay fees on time! If your payment is late, you will lose your placement in the classes for which you've registered. You will receive the due date at the time you register.

Financial aid information is available at www.sjsu.edu/faso/.

Problems with Fees: If any students studying in SLIS have any problems regarding fees, please contact Amanda Johnson in the Bursar's Office at (408) 924-1617 or by e-mail at amanda.johnson@sjsu.edu. Please also include Student ID, Student name and Department name (for the Department name, please use either MLIS or SLIS).

Regular Session (State-supported) Fees

Regular Session course fees are based on a set cost per unit, plus mandatory campus and departmental fees. See the University's fee information at: www.sjsu.edu/bursar/fees/regfees/

In addition, there is a technology fee of $50 per course in the School of Library and Information Science.

Non-residents must pay an additional $339 per unit.

Installment payment information may be found at:
www.sjsu.edu/bursar/fees/installments/

Note there is a $33.00 non-refundable installment plan fee

Refund Information for Regular Session

See the SJSU Refund Policy for information about refunds for dropped classes and withdrawals.

Special Session Fees

Our Special Session fees are based on the cost of running the course and providing the necessary technology. The state of California does not provide funds to support these classes. The SJSU campus mandatory fees do not apply to our Special Session courses. See more information on Regular Session vs. Special Session.

Special Session courses cost $439 per unit.

Special Session fees are due within 21 days of registration. Go to my.sjsu.edu and look under student self service for the option to pay fees. All the necessary information to pay fees is there.

Special Session students can call Amanda Johnson at 408-924-1617 or e-mail her at amanda.johnson@sjsu.edu to discuss installment plans. A $33.00 non-refundable installment plan fee will be assessed.

Refunds for Special Session. Students should check the Special Session Web site or phone 408-924-2670 for refund policy information.

Executive MLIS fees and tuition: See special information on the Executive MLIS program.

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