TUITION & FEES
Now, you no longer have to choose between a first-rate education and affordable tuition. Due to our generous donors who pay 46% of the cost, each student at The College at Mid-America pays only $10,850 per year. That’s about one fourth or less than what you’d pay at other colleges.
On-Campus
Online
*Students must participate in the GO! Program to qualify for this discounted rate. Students electing not to participate in the GO! Program will pay a $1,500 exemption fee per semester.
Additional Fees
- Student fee of $250 per semester for residential and online students.
- Late registration fee of $100 is assessed once registration has closed.
- Returned check fee of $40 for checks returned to the Business office.
- Returned fee of $30 for payment returned to Nelnet. See more in Catalog.
- Nelnet payment plan fee is $25 per each semester you enroll in a payment plan.
- Paper cut fees allowing students to wirelessly print to the Library printer—minimum of $2.
- Paper cut fees allowing students to copy pages from books—minimum of $5.
- Other fees may be assessed. Please check the Catalog for the latest listing.
Scholarships
A wide variety of scholarships are available to students who are accepted into or are making progress toward a degree.
- For next school year: Students must submit their College at Mid-America Financial Aid application by May 31 for consideration for Fall and Spring scholarships.
- For new, incoming students in Spring: New, incoming students for Spring entry must submit their College at Mid-America Financial Aid application by November 1 for consideration for Spring scholarships. They also need to apply by May 31 to receive scholarships covering the following school year.
The College at Mid-America offers you a full range of academic and community enrichment scholarships. Learn more at our Financial Aid page.
Additional Fees
Application Fees
A $35 non-refundable application fee is required with each associate, and bachelor student application for admission to the college. This fee is not applicable to tuition or other student charges.
Readmission Fees
Students seeking readmission must submit a non-refundable readmission fee of $35 at the time the application is submitted. Students who have been out more than one semester but not exceeding five years may submit the Application for Readmission; after that time the student must submit the full application.
Graduation Fees
Fees for graduation expenses are to be paid in the business office. The deadline will be announced by campus life each semester.
Associate Degrees—$100
Bachelor Degrees—$100
All student fees are subject to change without notice.
A more comprehensive description of all tuition and fees can be found in the Catalog.
College Financing Plan
View the College Financing Plan for The College at Mid-America.
Payment Options
Payment is considered part of registration. Sonis student accounts must be paid in full, or a Nelnet payment plan must be in place before registration ends each semester. A $100 Late Registration Fee will be assessed for those missing the deadline. This Late Registration Fee is applicable for all registration periods during your time here.
TWO WAYS TO PAY YOUR TUITION
Contact Alicia Dickenson ([email protected] or call 901-751-3042) with any questions.
Also, cash or check will be accepted for full payments made to the Business Office. You may also pay your account in full through your Sonis student account using ACH, credit, or debit card. Please note your agreement with Nelnet is only valid for one semester.
As always, all information provided is superseded by any information listed in the Catalog and current Seminary policy. Please contact the Business office if you have any questions.
View details of the Nelnet payment plan.
A more comprehensive description of all tuition and fees can be found in the Catalog.
Available scholarships can be viewed on the Scholarships page.