Educational Costs
Students at private colleges and universities rarely pay the full cost of their education, Millikin is no exception. Endowment income, gifts from alumni, friends, parents, business firms, and annual gifts from other sources help meet the difference between tuition income and actual education costs. Please note that student tuition and fees do not cover all educational expenses.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances or events, Millikin University reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees at any time.
Tuition and Fees for Graduate Studies Students
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Registration Deposit $200
Tuition Cost per Credit Hour $800
Graduation Fee $150
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence certificate (total) $4000
Organizational Leadership certificate (total) $4,000
Project Management certificate (total) $4,000
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
Registration Deposit $200
Tuition Cost per Credit Hour $750
Graduation Fee $150
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN: Nurse Educator; Master’s Entry into Nursing Practice)
Registration Deposit (applied to tuition) $200
Tuition Cost per Credit Hour $800
Graduation Fee $150
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP: Nurse Anesthesia Program [NAP] Family Nurse Practitioner Program [FNP])
Registration Deposit (non-refundable) $1,000
DNP: Nurse Anesthesia Tuition Cost per Credit Hour $1,100
DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner Tuition Cost per Credit Hour $750
DNP Completion Program: For Advanced Practice Nurses Tuition Cost per Credit Hour $750
Graduation Fee $150
Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Students
Tuition Cost, per Credit Hour $650
Special Fees
Big Blue Access Textbook Fee $23/credit
Online Course Administrative Fee (for courses at least 50% online) $20/credit
Transcript Fees
There is a charge for all official transcripts. Transcript fees are assessed and paid for online at time of order based on chosen delivery options. Transcript requests are made through www.getmytranscript.org.
Transcript processing will be approximately 24 to 48 hours. During peak times in the office, such as Registration or Commencement, processing may be delayed up to one week.
Parking Fees
$150 dollars for students who wish to have a parking pass.
Miscellaneous Expenses
Some courses assess fees for expendable supplies and equipment maintenance and replacement. The preceding amounts indicate expenses payable directly to the University. In addition, a student will incur costs for books and supplies, transportation, entertainment, and other personal expenses. Students may incur additional costs related to their major. For example, the Nursing major will incur additional costs for uniforms. These expenses should be taken into account when considering the total cost of attending Millikin. Expenses specific to the major or courses are noted for each course during the registration process.
Method of Payment
University charges are billed by term. Tuition, housing and food, and required fees for all students are billed and are due at the end of the first billing cycle for the term. A tuition statement for the term will be sent electronically to the student’s Millikin email address and any user they have authorized. Fall term statements are issued in August and Spring term statements are issued in January. Students must arrange for full semester payment with the Office of Student Financial Services or enroll in the monthly installment plan prior to the first billing due date each term in order to attend classes.
Payments may be made online via electronic check, debit card, or credit card through the student’s MU Account Suite portal. A 2.85% convenience fee is charged for credit or debit card payments. Paper check or cash payments may be made in person in the Office of Student Financial Services, Room 119 Shilling Hall. Paper check payments may also be mailed to the Office of Student Financial Services. Please include the student’s Millikin ID number on the payment.
Past Due Debt
Millikin is committed to student success. We acknowledge that financial barriers can impact student success and will continue working with students and their families to overcome obstacles. However, students are expected to monitor their account balance and meet their financial obligations to the University each term in order to remain in good financial standing. Payments not made by the statement due date will be subject to a $50 late fee. Students with a past due balance may have a financial hold placed on their account prohibiting registration in future terms. At the end of each academic term, it is expected that a student’s balance will be below the University’s established threshold of $2,000 to ensure course registration for subsequent term. Students are encouraged to meet with Student Financial Services at any point to help address their financial challenges.
The University will assign debts greater than $1000 to our third-party collection agencies for all non-enrolled students after at least three billing statements have been sent resulting in no payment or successful payment arrangement being made. Accounts placed with our collection agencies will be assessed an additional fee for collection up to 25% of the total balance due and a student will be required to satisfy any outstanding balance due before re-admission to the University.
In accordance with Illinois Public Act 103-0054, Millikin University will fulfill official transcripts requests from current or former students, even if the student owes a debt to:
- complete a job application;
- transfer from one institution of higher learning to another;
- apply for State, federal, or institutional financial aid;
- join the United States Armed Forces or Illinois National Guard; and/or
- pursue other postsecondary opportunities.
Official transcripts may be requested at www.getmytranscript.org. If the current or former student has a financial hold on their account, Millikin will send a confirmation form to the email address provided on the transcript request for verification of the qualifying reason for the request. If the reason noted is consistent with one or more of the reasons mentioned in this section, the transcript request will be processed. More information regarding transcript requests can be found at www.millikin.edu/registrar. Diplomas are not withheld if a debt is owed to Millikin University.
Graduate Financial Aid
Graduate students primarily have loan options as sources of financial aid. Federal loan options will be awarded each academic year by the Office of Student Financial Services with successful completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available October 1st prior to the upcoming academic year. Students may access their financial aid award via MU Online. Graduate programs may also have scholarships and graduate assistant opportunities. Please see sources and requirements for financial aid below:
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
- Up to $20,500.00 per academic year
- Interest rates are fixed starting July 1st each year
- A small origination fee will be withheld before disbursement
- Must maintain at least half-time enrollment (4.5 credit hours)
- FAFSA required - https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
- Complete the loan entrance counseling at https://studentaid.gov/
- Complete the loan agreement (Master Promissory Note) at studentaid.gov
Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
- Amount may be requested for up to the cost of attendance
- This loan is credit based
- Interest rates are fixed starting July 1st each year
- A small origination fee will be withheld before disbursement
- Must maintain at least half-time enrollment (4.5 credit hours)
- FAFSA required - https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
- Complete the Graduate PLUS Loan Entrance Counseling at studentaid.gov
- Complete the loan agreement (Master Promissory Note) at studentaid.gov
Private/Alternative Educational Loan
- Amount may be requested for up to the cost of attendance
- This loan is credit based
- Interest rates are not fixed
- Must maintain at least half-time enrollment (4.5 credit hours)
- May apply with any lender listed on our loan program page
Veteran’s Benefits
Millikin participates in the following federal programs for veterans and eligible dependents:
- Montgomery GI Bill®
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Post 9/11 GI Bill®
- Yellow Ribbon Program
Please see our Veteran’s benefits webpage for further details on certification. https://millikin.edu/admission/tuition-fees/scholarships-aid/veteransbenefits “GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Withdrawing from the University
Students enroll for one semester at a time. Students who leave the University during or at the end of the semester must report to the Office of the Registrar to complete the necessary procedures and forms.
Students who drop their registration prior to the first day of classes or before midnight prior to the second-class meeting will not be charged tuition. However, the deposit/registration fee is non-refundable. * Current students who do not withdraw officially from the University prior to the start of classes may be liable to pay all tuition and fees owed for that term. Students who withdraw from the University on the first day of classes and thereafter, will receive a refund of charges assessed by the University in the following manner: Each student’s individual record is reviewed in accordance with program policies below and in conjunction with Federal and State regulation. In the event a credit balance exists after calculations are complete and funds have been returned to individual programs, the University will issue a refund to the student. If it is determined that a student is eligible for a post-withdraw disbursement of Federal funds, notification will be provided in writing. Calculations and return of funds will be completed no later than 45 days from date of withdrawal.
*DNP Students who do not withdraw officially, prior to the week classes begin will be liable to pay tuition and fees for that term.
If a student voluntarily withdraws from a course in the term,
- They must notify the program Director and/or the advisor. The student will be given a time ticket to withdraw.
- Tuition charges will be applied accordingly. It is strongly recommended that students consult with the Student Financial Services prior to withdrawing from a course. Financial aid eligibility and/or financial aid awards may be affected.
- Withdraws after the first day of class and prior to completion of a course will result in a grade of W (withdrawal). The student may re-take the course one time in the following year.
- Students who fail to officially withdrawal from a course will receive a grade of an F on their transcript.
If a student withdraws from any course more than two times, dismissal from the graduate program will be initiated, unless approval is given by the Graduate Program administration.
If a student voluntarily withdraws from the Graduate Program,
- They must meet with the program Director and/or the advisor and complete an exit interview/survey.
- The program Director will notify the Office of the Registrar of the withdrawal.
- The Office of the Registrar will complete the withdrawal process.
- Tuition charges will be applied accordingly. It is strongly recommended that students consult with the Student Financial Services prior to withdrawing from the program. Financial aid eligibility and/or financial aid awards may be affected.
- A grade of W (withdrawal) will be given accordingly in each course.
- Program administration will determine the student’s ability to rejoin and complete the program at a later date, if desired.
- A student may then re-apply (according to the standard application process) to the program, no later than two years after the withdrawal date, and begin where he/she/they left off. Any further delay in continuing the program would require restarting the program and the student must adopt the current catalog at that time.
- Stand-alone earned credits will stay active for 10 years.
- Students who fail to officially withdrawal from the program will receive a grade of an F on their transcript in all courses registered for in that term.
Unofficial Withdraw
Students who do not withdraw officially from the University prior to the start of classes may be liable to pay all tuition and fees owed for that term.
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