Academic Support Program
One-time fee assessed to new students for the Academic Success Programs offered to students throughout their studies at TCSPP.
Course Add/Drop
Assessed to students who change their course schedule during the Add/Drop period. Assessed for each Add/Drop form submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
Criminal Background Check
Paid directly to an identified third party vendor for purposes of background evaluation.
Deferred Tuition Payment Plan
Assessed to students requesting a deferred payment plan. Applications submitted to the Office of Student Accounts.
Degree Conferral
Assessed to all degree seeking students upon completion of program of study and prior to receipt of a diploma.
Extended Payment Plan (Non-Student)
Assessed to former students requesting a payment plan for an outstanding balance. Applications submitted to the Office of Student Accounts.
Graduate Transfer Credit
Assessed to all graduate-level students per unit of credit transferred into a degree program.
Late Payment
Assessed monthly to students who are past due on a tuition or payment plan.
Late Registration
Assessed to students who fail to register during their scheduled registration period.
Official Transcript
The cost of one official electronic transcript is $5.50, and the cost of one official paper transcript is $7.50. Additional shipping charges may apply. Transcripts may be ordered here.
Replacement Student ID
The cost of replacing a student ID.
Returned Check
Assessed to students when a check is returned due to insufficient funds.
Student ID Shipping
Assessed for mailing a student ID card to an off-campus location.
Student Institutional Service
Assessed to all active students each term/semester. The fee supports student and academic services such as library resources including access to external databases and printed materials; academic supports including tutoring, advising, and manuscript preparation; student technology including the learning management system, myChicagoSchool website, and the student portal; and student life and activities including groups, workshops, and professional development services.
U-Pass
Assessed each fall, spring, and summer semester to full-time, Chicago campus students.
U-Pass Issuance
Assessed one-time to activate the U-Pass card for Chicago campus students.