Tuition & Fees
TUITION
Tuition per credit for the 2023-2024 Academic Year:
| DESCRIPTION | FEE |
| Application/Admissions Fees (non-refundable) | |
| Document Processing Fee | $125 |
| Tuition and Mandatory Fees | $640 |
| Mandatory Fees | |
| Student Services Fee | $20 |
| Mandatory One-Time Fee | |
| Student ID Card Fee | $18 |
| As-applicable Fees | |
| Late Payment Fee | $40 |
| International Postage and Shipping | $130 |
| Domestic Postage and Shipping | $65 |
| English Proficiency Test Fee | $45 |
| Airport Pick-Up | $150 |
| Time-off/Vacation | $320 |
| Certificate Fee (Mentora ESL) | $100 |
| Transcript Fee | $10 |
| Student ID Replacement | $18 |
| Returned Check Fee | $35 |
| Program Specific Administrative Fee (BESL) | $1,260 |
BOOKS
BAU professors make every effort to keep the cost of books down by using books, textbooks, and articles that are available through BAU’s online library and providing students with links to readings through itslearning (BAU’s LMS), whenever possible. Nonetheless, the cost range of textbooks for per semester can reach or exceed $200.
It is the responsibility of students to be prepared for class which means they must have all required course materials and texts no later than Week 1 Day 7. Due to copyright laws, sections of the text, other than materials authorized by the publisher such as PowerPoints, problem solutions, etc., cannot be scanned and posted to the classroom or emailed by either the faculty or students.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES
If a student elects to withdraw from specific course(s) or withdraw completely from the University, the following refund schedule will be used to determine any outstanding financial obligation for which the student may be responsible.
|
Time of written notice of withdrawal |
Tuition refund* |
|
Up until three business days prior to 1st day of the semester |
100% of tuition paid |
|
From within 3 business days of the start of the semester through 25% of the semester |
50% of tuition paid |
|
From 25% through 50% of the semester |
25% of tuition paid |
|
After 50% of the semester |
No refund |
* Excludes all mandatory fees and deposits, which are non-refundable.
For assistance or information on applying, please contact our Admission team at [email protected]
Please check out the BAU Academic Catalog for more details and other related information.pr
RECEIVE $1000 WHEN YOU REFER A NEW STUDENT TO BAU!
- The referred student must put the referrer’s full name in the “How did you hear about us?” section in their application form.
- Once the student successfully registers and begins classes, the referrer must submit the BAU Referral Form.
- Referral fee payment will be made 45 days after the referred student successfully registers and begins classes.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION:
- Students transferring from institutions within the BAU and Mentora network do not qualify for the referral program.
- Referred students must be in good standing with the bursar’s office at the time of issuing of referral fee payment.
- Payment will be made in the form of credits applied towards the referrer’s tuition and fees.
- If applicable, taxes will be withheld.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
DETAILS:
As a BAU Student Ambassador, students receive $1000 per newly referred student through the referral program, as well as additional Ambassador Perks, including:
- Free BAU merchandise
- Meet new people including fellow ambassadors, prospective students, BAU faculty and staff, and community members
- Work and have fun with fellow BAU students during campus activities and events
- Gain valuable job and life skills
- Learning & training opportunities
- Great resume builder
- 5% additional tuition assistance each semester you are selected as an active ambassador!
HOW TO BECOME A BAU STUDENT AMBASSADOR:
- Send an email application to [email protected] with the subject: Your Name – BAU Ambassador Application – Semester & Year.
- Please complete the BAU Ambassador Application Form
- Attach your class schedule for the upcoming semester, if available. You may print your schedule by accessing your OIS account
- Selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. 5 ambassadors are selected each semester.
- Selected BAU Ambassadors will be given training sessions to become BAU student representatives!
- Share your experience with new students, and enjoy your Ambassador Perks!
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION:
- Ambassadors must be able to show an understanding of the application and enrollment process at BAU to guide prospective students through the process
- Ambassadors must always represent Bay Atlantic University in a respectful and professional manner
- Ambassadors are selected each semester. Selected students must be in good academic and financial standing at the time of selection
- Plagiarism, AI writing assistance, or any willful dishonesty may be cause for immediate rejection of the application and any previous offer for the Ambassador Program will be rescinded
- Incomplete applications will not be evaluated
