Fees

Business Regulations

The academic year is divided into two semesters of approximately 15 weeks each and a summer semester of approximately 12 weeks. Fees are charged and payable by the semester since each semester constitutes a separate unit of operation. A student may enroll at the beginning of any semester.

To ensure financial operation is in conformity with Board of Regents policies, fee payment regulations must be observed. All fees and charges are due and payable by the first official day of class for the semester for the University; charges incurred during the Drop/Add period are due immediately. Students are responsible for checking their account balance via Touchnet available in https://my.georgiasouthern.edu/ and ensuring fee payment by the published fee payment due dates. Fees and charges may be paid by cash, by check, online by free eCheck or by MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Visa in the exact amount of the student’s statement. Payment by credit card must be made via Touchnet and is subject to a 2.85% processing fee. Nonpayment of all fees and charges by the first day of university classes could result in the cancellation of all classes. If a student’s financial aid is not available to pay all fees by the designated due date, they must be prepared to pay tuition and fees then be reimbursed when financial aid is available. Should a student decide not to attend Georgia Southern University or cease to attend during the semester, they will continue to be fee liable until officially withdrawing from the University. (See refunds and withdrawals for more information.) PLEASE NOTE, NO STATEMENTS ARE MAILED; STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY VIA TOUCHNET AT THE ABOVE WEB ADDRESS.

Any amounts owed to the University that are not cleared when due will be subject to reasonable collection fees that could include collection agency fees, attorney fees, court costs and other charges necessary for the collection of the debt. In addition, a financial hold will be added to the account that will prevent any changes to current or future registration and access to transcripts.

The University reserves the right to make changes in its fees, which are regulated by the Georgia Board of Regents, at the beginning of any semester and without previous notice.

EAGLEXPRESS and Eagle Card Services

EagleXpress® is a premier declining balance system conveniently accessible through your Eagle Card. Available at more than 70 on and off-campus vendors, EagleXpress® can be used to pay for everything from textbooks and school supplies to food and groceries. Use EagleXpress® at campus dining locations, the University Store, Armstrong Bookstore, Printing and Postal Services, Tech Corner, health Services and even Parking and Transportation.

Students, parents, faculty and staff can easily deposit funds to an EagleXpress® account online through eAccounts, in-person at Eagle Card Services, or at one of our convenient campus kiosks. Funds may be loaded with cash, money order, check, MasterCard, Visa or American Express.

Mail checks or money orders to:

Eagle Card Services
P.O. Box 8079
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 30460-8079

You can also log into your eAccount to get a statement of your EagleXpress® account activity for the last 30 days. Money in your EagleXpress® account never expires, and it can be used any time of the year both on and off campus. EagleXpress® is not a banking system, and cash cannot be withdrawn from the account. Refunds will be issued by check after the end of each semester by written request only.

• EagleXpress cannot be used to purchase alcoholic beverages, tobacco, firearms, piercings, tattoos, tanning or gift cards.
• EagleXpress is accepted at 70+ locations throughout the area
• Students receive a 5% discount at all on-campus dining locations when using EagleXpress.

You will find EagleXpress® is a great way to manage money needed to buy books, meals and other Georgia Southern goods and services.

EagleXpress® Packages

Beginning each semester, the Eagle Card Center offers students the ability to add EagleXpress Packages to their invoices prior to the first financial aid disbursement. Descriptions of the EagleXpress Packages are listed below. Students may register for one of the EagleXpress Packages by stopping by the Eagle Card Center, through the EagleXpress web portal at eaglecard.georgiasouthern.edu, or their my.georgiasouthern.edu account

¹ Please visit the Eagle Card Center website at eaglecard.georgiasouthern.edu for current Eaglexpress Package pricing.

EagleXpress® Dining Plans

Eagle Dining Services offers a variety of options for students, faculty, and staff to enjoy a great dining experience on Georgia Southern University’s campuses.

Prices are per semester. *Minimum for freshmen students.

Dining plans will change for fall 2020 to allow adequate social distancing and ensure customer safety. Each student with a dining plan will have a certain amount of swipes into the residential dining facilities and Dining Dollars (D$) they can use at retail dining locations such as Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Southern Cafe and more.

EagleXpress® Budget Bucks

Georgia Southern students can easily manage their dining spending through flexible Budget Bucks plans. Each of plan receives a predetermined amount of Budget Bucks per week for sixteen (16) weeks throughout the semester. Every Monday, accounts are reloaded with the selected amount, good at any Eagle Dining Services location.

If Budget Bucks have not been used by the end of the week, the remaining balance will be credited to the following week’s balance. At the end of each semester, remaining balances are automatically credited to the following semester.

Graduation Fee

A graduation fee of $35 for graduate and undergraduate students must be paid by the end of the semester in which the student completes requirements for graduation. This fee includes application processing, payment for diploma, and mailing fee; separate payment by the student to the vendor for graduation attire will be required for those participating in the ceremony. Any outstanding financial obligations to the University (Bursar’s Office, Parking, Health Services, Library, etc.) must be paid before a student can obtain a transcript.

A $75-150 late graduation fee will be assessed to graduate students who miss the posted deadline to apply for graduation for the semester they expect to graduate. The deadline for which no further late applications will be accepted or processed is posted in the university calendars.

Late Registration Fee

Undergraduate and graduate students who complete registration after the published registration day at the beginning of each semester will be charged a non-refundable late registration fee of $100.

The College of Graduate Studies Continuous Enrollment policy requires students to be enrolled continuously in those programs that require a thesis or dissertation. Should a student not register each semester as required by the continuous enrollment policy, the student will be required to register and pay tuition and fees for the missed semesters. Tuition and fee payment is due for the missed registration semesters at the beginning of the semester the student resumes their study, providing the student is eligible to return and resume registration.

Parking and Transportation

The Parking and Transportation division of Auxiliary Services at Georgia Southern University is here to help aid your parking and transit needs. Parking and Transportation is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the University’s parking regulations, as well as the placement and maintenance of parking and traffic control devices. Visit the parking website for parking, permit, and transit information, lot status and all updates.

Parking Permits

Virtual parking permits are sold only to currently enrolled students, faculty and staff on a first-come, first-served basis. Students should use their My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu accounts or visit the Parking and Transportation offices on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses to purchase their permits. Simply login to My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu and click on the “Parking Permits & Citations” link under “Parking and Transportation,” to purchase permits online. Students with a lot preference should purchase their permits as early as possible.

License Plate Recognition

Our Parking and Transportation division utilizes License Plate Recognition (LPR) software, which makes the permit system at the University completely virtual and decal-free. Your license plate acts as your permit and is simply scanned by an LPR vehicle to verify parking status. The implementation of LPR means vehicles cannot be pulled through or backed into spaces.

When entering your license plate information, please make sure to key in the exact license plate completely and correctly. The LPR system cannot recognize incomplete or incorrect plates, and this could result in a citation.

Commuter Lots

Statesboro Campus commuters may purchase a parking permit designated to a specific commuter lot for $160 per year (Reduced Commuter- Lot (12 is $110 per year). Commuters on the Armstrong Campus may purchase a commuter parking permit for $50 per year and may park in any commuter lot on that campus.

Permit holders can utilize 30-minute parking between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4  p.m. on both the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses.

RAC & Stadium Parking

Permit parking at the RAC on the Statesboro Campus is enforced between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. You may park at the RAC with ANY Georgia Southern University parking permit. For those attending classes or who wish to work out during these hours without a parking permit, parking is available for free at the stadium, and a bus route will take you directly from that lot to the RAC or any other destination along our shuttle routes.

Carpool Program

Two or more students on the Statesboro Campus may purchase a carpool permit at a reduced rate of $110 per year. Carpool permits may be shared among several vehicles on this campus, although vehicles cannot be on campus at the same time.

Resident Lots

Students living on the Statesboro Campus have a residential parking permit reserved for them corresponding to their specific residence hall designated lot when they purchase their permits ($160 per year). These students should purchase their permits before arriving for Operation Move-In (OMI).

The price of a parking permit for students living on the Armstrong Campus is $50 per year. Simply register your vehicle through My.GeorgiaSouthern to reserve your parking permit. On-campus residents may park in any Residential lot only. When visiting the Statesboro Campus, Armstrong Campus students may park at the Stadium or Recreation Activity Center (RAC).

Motorcycles

Motorcycle permits are required for all motor-driven cycles including motorcycles, scooters, mini-bikes, motorbikes and mopeds (whether they be two or three-wheeled, with any engine size). Motorcycles should only be parked in designated motorcycle spots.

Visitors and Guests

Visitors and guests should visit the Parking & Transportation Office on the Statesboro or Armstrong Campus to get a temporary parking permit for $2 per day. Students may not park in visitor spots for any reason.

Paying Citations

Paying for citations is done through the Parking and Transportation web portal. To access the portal, log in to My.GeorgiaSouthern. Under the “Parking Permits & Citations” link under “Parking & Transportation.” Once logged in, you will be able to view permit information, contact information, registered vehicles and any outstanding balances.

Transit Service

Our transit service runs across the Statesboro Campus during classes, final exams, football game days and spring commencement to shuttle around on-site parking areas. The transit service does not run when classes are not in session, during holidays and between semesters. Buses run between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Fridays. The transit service is funded by a mandatory transportation fee charged each semester.

Intercampus Shuttle Info & Schedule

The intercampus shuttle service is free for students, faculty and staff of Georgia Southern University. The shuttle departs from the Russell Union on the Statesboro campus and from the Rec Center parking lot near the Student Union on Savannah’s Armstrong campus.  This shuttle will run every day that classes are being held and the Georgia Southern business offices are open, with the exception of some holidays.

Departing Statesboro - From the Russell Union

6:40 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.

Departing Armstrong (Savannah) - From the Rec Center parking lot near the Student Union & Housing Office

8:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.

Available on a first-come, first-served basis, the new shuttle can transport 24 passengers and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any group of ten or more traveling together may contact the Office of Parking and Transportation to reserve a charter service between campuses. Free Wi-Fi is available for shuttle passengers. 

Liberty Campus Students

Students from the Liberty Campus are not required to purchase a parking permit to park on the Liberty Campus; however, they will need to get a temporary pass when visiting other Georgia Southern campuses. Visit our parking website or see a staff member at the Parking & Transportation office to get your temporary pass.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
parking@georgiasouthern.edu - email

auxiliary.georgiasouthern.edu/parking/ - Parking & Transportation Website

Click to view campus parking maps & additional Parking information

Statesboro Campus
Parking and Transportation
P.O. Box 8059
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: (912) 478-7275

Armstrong & Liberty Campuses
Eagle Card & Parking Office
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Phone: (912) 344-2837

Returned Check Procedure

Checks (paper or electronic) returned for any reason will be handled in accordance with the state laws of Georgia and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia policies. Returned items will be assessed a service fee of $30.00, or 5% of the face value of the check, whichever is greater. The University vendor will notify the student (maker) of the returned item via electronic communication.

Tuition/fee payments returned as unsuccessful are subject to administrative processes such as cancellation.

After two checks (paper or electronic) have been returned, a hold will be placed on the student account which will suspend the student’s (maker’s) privilege of writing checks to the University for six months.

All amounts owed to the University that are not cleared when due will be subject to reasonable collection fees which could include collection agency fees, attorney fees, court costs, and other charges necessary for the collection of the debt.

Technology Fee

A per semester Technology Fee is charged to all Georgia Southern University students (excluding those enrolled in Graduate Online Degree Programs). This fee is used to develop and maintain student computer systems and laboratories. A Technology Fee Advisory Board, with student representation, makes decisions regarding the use of this fee.

Textbooks and Supplies

The University Store offers all required textbooks and basic supplies Georgia Southern University students need for their courses. By selling new textbooks, used textbooks and eBooks, as well as offering competitive pricing and rental programs, the University Store gives students multiple purchasing options. Depending on course selection, the average cost range per semester is approximately $300 to $600. Accepted forms of payment are: cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, University Store gift cards and EAGLEXPRESS. Students whose financial aid exceeds their tuition and fees, housing and meals are allowed to charge their required books and supplies at the University Store in the amount of the lesser of their excess financial aid or $600. Please contact the University Store for the bookstore financial aid availability each semester. You may see the amount of bookstore financial aid available to you on your my.georgiasouthern.edu account when the credit is open near the start of a term. These charges are then added to the student’s bursar account and paid for out of the student’s financial aid funds. The University Store offers a wide selection of course material options in store and online at GSUStore.com.

We offer multiple textbook purchasing options selling both new and used books and eBooks. We also offer book rentals that can save students up to 75% off of new book costs. Georgia Southern University faculty work directly with the store to ensure a complete selection of required materials, and unlike other stores and websites, we only sell the correct and complete editions of textbooks and course materials that are requested by the instructor. For your convenience, books can be purchased via your WINGS account or via our website at GSUStore.com. Books and course materials may be purchased with financial aid - all you need is your Eagle ID. Our textbook buyback program, puts money back in your hands. If a book is required for a course during the following semester, the store will pay you up to 50% of the book’s retail value.

Transportation Fee

Statesboro Campus Shuttle 

A per semester Transportation Fee is charged to Georgia Southern University Statesboro students as part of their University Fees (See University Fees). This fee is used to fund Transit Services provided to students allowing them to park at Paulson Stadium and utilize the transit system on and around campus. For additional information, please call the Parking Office at (912) GSU-PARK (912-478-7275) or visit our web site.  You can download the PassioGO App to see the real time location of all shuttles

Intercampus Shuttle Info & Schedule

The intercampus shuttle service is free for students, faculty and staff of Georgia Southern University. The shuttle departs from the Russell Union on the Statesboro campus and from the Rec Center parking lot near the Student Union on Savannah’s Armstrong campus.  This shuttle will run every day that classes are being held and the Georgia Southern business offices are open, with the exception of some holidays.

Departing Statesboro - From the Russell Union

6:40 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.

Departing Armstrong (Savannah) - From the Rec Center parking lot near the Student Union & Housing Office

8:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.

Available on a first-come, first-served basis, the new shuttle can transport 24 passengers and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We recommend any group of ten or more traveling together may contact the Office of Parking and Transportation to reserve a charter service between campuses. Free Wi-Fi is available for shuttle passengers. 

Tuition and Fee Refunds

Please click the link Withdrawal and Return of Title IV Financial Aid Funds Policy to view information regarding Tuition and Fee Refunds.

University Fees

Cultural, social and athletic activities, good health care and transportation services are important parts of the University’s program and a student’s educational environment. In order to provide these activities and services, a per semester mandatory University Fee is charged. Students enrolled in four or more credit hours with at least one credit hour designated face to face and/or students living on campus & enrolled with billed hours will be charged all the mandatory university fees.

The current academic year’s rates can be found on the Tuition and Fees website.