Student Fees
Student Fee Process
Your student fees go through a multistep process and are reviewed annually for approval by students, the university president, the USU Board of Trustees, and ultimately, the Utah Board of Higher Education.
A fee begins its approval process at the student fee board. USU has two fee boards: one for the Logan campus and one for Statewide Campuses. The student fee board consists of elected student body officers, administrators, and seven appointed students-at-large, who apply to serve on the fee board each year. The student fee board roster can be found further down this page.
Each fee is represented on the board by a student body officer as well as a staff member as an administrative representative. Each year, the student body officer and administrator convene a group to review the fee’s budget and financial status to determine if the fee will stay the same, decrease, or increase. They fill out the necessary forms and present their request to the student fee board.
The full fee board hears presentations from any fee receiving areas requesting an increase. The board votes to approve the whole or partial amount requested.
All recommendations on fee increases or decreases are compiled in a letter of recommendation sent to the university president.
Please refer to the USU Logan Campus Student Fee Board Policy for more information.
The student fee board’s recommendation is discussed and presented at an annual public Truth-in-Tuition hearing by the university president and USUSA president. All concerned students and citizens are invited to attend.
2024 Truth-in-Tuition Hearing
March 5, 2024
TSC Ballroom | Broadcast to all Statewide Campuses
3:00 PM
The hearing will be livestreamed at aggiecast.usu.edu.
2024 Student Fee Hearing
March 5, 2024
TSC Ballroom | Broadcast to all Statewide Campuses
3:45 PM
The hearing will be livestreamed at aggiecast.usu.edu.
After the hearing, the university president will review the student fee board’s recommendation and send in a presidential recommendation to the USU Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees reviews the president's recommendation and forwards their recommendation to the Utah Board of Higher Education for approval.
Rates Per Semester
*Rates are for 12-18 credits. See usu.edu/registrar/tuition/ for full list of credits and corresponding fees under “Tuition and Fee Schedules”.
2024 Truth In Tuition Hearing
2024 Student Fees
Current Logan Student Fees
ACTIVITY FEE: ($37.09)- 12-18 Credit Hours
Used by the Associated Student Government of USU and the Student Involvement and Leadership Center to improve the quality of student life for the entire student body.
STUDENT MEDIA FEE (part of Activity Fee): The Statesman has been the university student newspaper since 1902. Located in the Taggart Student Center, the Statesman is written by students for students.
AGGIE SHUTTLE FEE: ($19.52)- 12-18 Credit Hours
Helps support the operation of the 11 buses. For route information and the bus live-location tracker visit aggiebus.com
*This fee was partially moved to tuition.
ATHLETICS FEE: ($113.28)- 12-18 Credit Hours
Supports Utah State University athletes and the Athletics Department.
*This fee was partially moved to tuition.
BUILDING FEE: ($152.59)- 12-18 Credit Hours
This fee provides a source of funds to be used for debt service on portions of the 1) Student Fee and Housing System bonds and 2) Student Fee/Spectrum Recreation Facilities Systems Bonds. In addition, this fee provides funds for operations, maintenance, capital renewal, activities, and usage of the Taggart Student Center and Aggie Recreational Center facilities.
CAMPUS RECREATION FEE: ($36.98)- 12-18 Credit Hours
Provides athletic and recreation services in all forms to students. For facility locations and operating hours, services, reservations, rentals, adventures and more, visit USU Campus Recreation online.
LIBRARY FEE: ($32.01)- 12-18 Credit Hours
Used to provide students with supplemental resources beyond what the Merrill-Cazier Library initially offers. For full access and additional information visit the Merrill-Cazier Library online.
MUSIC & THEATER FEE: ($10.58)- 12-18 Credit Hours
Used to offset production costs for performances by the Departments of Music and Theater Arts, allows current USU students to attend those performances at no cost.
TECHNOLOGY FEE: ($56.72)- 12-18 Credit Hours
This fee provides access to open access computer labs and services and helps extend selected software licenses like Microsoft, Adobe, and Banner, in addition to the network, wireless, Service Desk, and other essential services to the student body.
*This fee was partially moved to tuition.
Current Statewide Student Fees
ACTIVITY FEE ($34.26)- 12-18 Credit Hours
ACTIVITY FEE BLANDING ($87.34)- 12-18 Credit Hours
ACTIVITY FEE EASTERN ($138.03)- 12-18 Credit Hours
The type of expenditures covered under this fee will vary based on the needs of students at each region. These expenditures may include but are not limited to: campus life, student clubs and organizations, student activities, events, recreation and intramurals.
INSTRUCTION & STUDENT SUPPORT FEE ($165.14)- 12-18 Credit Hours
INSTRUCTION & STUDENT SUPPORT FEE BLANDING- ($142.73)- 12-18 Credit Hours
INSTRUCTION & STUDENT SUPPORT FEE EASTERN- ($58.13)- 12-18 Credit Hours
For the support of purchasing, updating, operating and maintaining of classroom technology, software, computers and computer labs, furnishings/equipment, as well as the cost of instructional delivery (facilitators). This fee may also be used for services that benefit students related to physical and mental well-being.
BUILDING FEE- ($58.67)- 12-18 Credit Hours
BUILDING FEE BLANDING- ($28.00)- 12-18 Credit Hours
BUILDING FEE EASTERN- ($6.91)- 12-18 Credit Hours
Used to supplement the cost of building new student service buildings or areas, remodeling existing buildings, providing updated furnishings, and the operation and maintenance of these buildings.
ATHLETICS FEE- ($0.00)- 12-18 Credit Hours
ATHLETICS FEE BLANDING- ($0.00)- 12-18 Credit Hours
ATHLETICS FEE EASTERN- ($55.00)- 12-18 Credit Hours
Used to support varsity athletics, sanctioned club sports and/or student recreation programs.
| Member | Office | Chair of Fee Receiving Area | Adminstrator of Fee Receiving Area | Business Services Respresentative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aly Cinq-Mars executivevp.ususa@usu.edu |
Executive VP | USFB Chair | Suzanne Thorpe suzanne.thorpe@usu.edu |
Taya Flores taya.flores@usu.edu |
| Emily Smilanich loganvp.ususa@usu.edu |
Logan VP | Activity Fee | Linda Zimmerman linda.zimmerman@usu.edu |
Jennifer Seamons jennifer.seamons@usu.edu |
| Sarah Pope gradsenator.ususa@usu.edu |
Grad. Studies Senator | Library Fee (Co-Chair) | Carol Kochan carol.kochan@usu.edu |
Rachel Hamm rachel.hamm@usu.edu |
| Isabelle Santini engrsenator.ususa@usu.edu |
Engineering Senator | Computer Fee (Co-Chair) | Gary Egbert gary.egbert@usu.edu |
Amy Kitchen amy.kitchen@usu.edu |
| Avery Barton studenteventsvp.ususa@usu.edu |
Student Events Exec. Dir | Building Fee (TSC Maintenance) | Ray Cheatham ray.cheatham@usu.edu |
Krista Bodrero krista.bodrero@usu.edu |
| Tate Bennett athleticsvp.ususa@usu.edu |
Athletics Exec. Dir | Athletics (Co-Chair) | Jerry Bovee jerry.bovee@usu.edu |
Ronda Christoffersen ronda.christoffersen@usu.edu |
| Fran Simpson ccasenator.ususa@usu.edu |
Art Senator | Music/Theater Fee | Richard Walker richard.walker@usu.edu |
Keri Shoemaker keri.shoemaker@usu.edu |
| Nate Omer nrsenator.ususa@usu.edu |
NR Senator | Library Fee (Co-Chair) | Carol Kochan carol.kochan@usu.edu |
Rachel Hamm rachel.hamm@usu.edu |
| Chloe Richmond cehssenator.ususa@usu.edu |
CEHS Senator | Bus Fee | Tracy Hulse / Cassandra Fisher tracy.hulse@usu.edu / cassandra.fisher@usu.edu |
Karlee Thomsen karlee.thomsen@usu.edu |
| Colin Hastings chasssenator.ususa@usu.edu |
CHaSS Senator | Activity Fee (Student Media) | Kevin Webb kevin.webb@usu.edu |
Jennifer Seamons jennifer.seamons@usu.edu |
| Jaxton Winder sciencesenator.ususa@usu.edu |
Science Senator | Computer Fee (Co-Chair) | Gary Egbert gary.egbert@usu.edu |
Amy Kitchen amy.kitchen@usu.edu |
| Alex Garces diversityandclubsvp.ususa@usu.edu |
Diversity Exec. Dir | Campus Recreation Fee | Katie Burns katie.burns@usu.edu |
Jennifer Seamons jennifer.seamons@usu.edu |
| Bryce Von Niederhausern huntsmansenator.ususa@usu.edu |
Business Senator | Building Fee (ARC, Stadium, Spectrum) | Katie Burns katie.burns@usu.edu |
Jennifer Seamons jennifer.seamons@usu.edu |
| Carlie Peterson caassenator.ususa@usu.edu |
CAAS Senator | Athlectics (Co-Chair) | Jerry Bovee jerry.bovee@usu.edu |
Ronda Christoffersen ronda.christoffersen@usu.edu |
| Ronan Spencer | Student at Large |
| Xander Hayden | Student at Large |
| Myra Lomax | Student at Large |
| Matt Richey | Student at Large |
| Tyler Rich | Student at Large |
| Devin Sheehan | Student at Large |
| Paige Blair | Student at Large |
| Eric Olsen | Interim Vice President for Student Affairs - Voting member |
| Linda Zimmerman | Executive Director for Student Involvement & Leadership - Ex Offico member (non-voting/executive secretary) |
| Whitney Pugh | Executive Director Budget & Planning Office - Ex Officio member (non-voting) |
| Alex Gatherum | SILC Program Coordinator (non-voting member) |
| David Higashi | SILC Staff Assistant (non-voting member/secretary) |
| Member | Office |
|---|---|
| Aly Cinq-Mars execvp.ususa@usu.edu |
Executive Vice President |
| Riana James execvp.blanding@usu.edu |
Blanding Executive VP |
| Emily Davies brighamvp.ususa@usu.edu |
Brigham City Executive VP |
| Sydney Smith moabvp.ususa |
Moab Executive VP |
| Kinzey Greenhalgh southwestvp.ususa |
Southwest Executive VP |
| Melissa Reedy tooelevp.ususa |
Tooele Executive VP |
| Meagan Saloga uintahvp.ususa@usu.edu |
Uintah Basin Executive VP |
| Jenelle Richie wasatchvp.ususa@usu.edu |
Wasatch Executive VP |
| Dyson Lighthall sofiecrompton@gmail.com |
Eastern Executive VP |
| Andrea Olding andrea.olding@usu.edu |
Assistant Vice President, Statewide Campuses |
| Eric Olsen eric.olsen@usu.edu |
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs |
| Eric Curwen eric.curwen@usu.edu |
Director of Campus Life, Eastern |
| Shilo Martinez shilo.martinez@usu.edu |
Program Coordinator, Blanding Campus |
| Alex Gatherum alex.gatherum@usu.edu |
Program Coordinator, Logan Campus |
| Christine Downs Cisneros crissy.downs@usu.edu |
Statewide Campuses Financial Officer |
| Manny Manygoats | Blanding Tech Ed Student at Large |
| Mollie Horsley | Eastern Tech Ed Student at Large |
| Brian Warnick brian.warnick@usu.edu |
Technical Education Administrator |
Fee Board Business
- Student Fee Board Minutes 2/28/24
- January 2024 Fee Board Letter to President
- Student Fee Board Minutes 1/17/24
- Student Fee Board Minutes 1/24/24
- Statewide Student Fee Board Minutes 1/12/23
- January 2023 Fee Board Letter to the President
- Statewide Student Fee Board Minutes 2/28/2023
- Student Fee Board Minutes 1/18/2023
- January 2022 Recommendation Letter
- Student Fee Board Minutes 1/19/2022
- Student Fee Board MInutes 1/29/2022