Tuition

Tuition cost depends on the student type as well as the registration option. To get the total cost per credit and student type, see Tuition Cost.

Tuition FAQ

How much is tuition?

• Tuition rates can be found on the Tuition Cost webpage or Concurrent Enrollment Cost.

• In addition, the tuition cost would depend on the student type (Campus, Online, or Pathway Worldwide student) and the registration option you choose for an individual course. To get the total cost per credit and student type for the semester see Tuition Cost. Based on the fact that you may or may not choose to do classes on your off track and based on other special circumstances that you may have, we are not able to calculate the cost of your attendance.  

What if I am concerned about how much I am being charged?

• Please email finances@byui.edu

When is tuition due? 

• Tuition is due on the first day of class every semester. If tuition is not paid by the 7th day after the semester starts, a one-time late charge of 5% is charged on any unpaid balance. For related questions, see Frequently Asked Questions for Tuition and Tuition Refunds or see Academic Deadlines. 

How do I make a tuition payment?

• You can make a payment by following the steps at Making a Payment. 

How often does the tuition rate increase? 

• Tuition rates usually go up at the beginning of each Fall semester (the start of each new academic year).

What is the cost of tuition for online students?

• You can calculate Pathway Online tuition rates at Pathway Tuition

How soon after adding courses can I pay tuition? 

• It usually takes about 24-48 hours to update with new classes registered for and for the fees to be reflected on your finances page. 

Can I get my tuition refunded? 

• For info on BYU-Idaho's tuition refund policy, see Tuition Refund Policy. This link also provides instruction for setting up and receiving an e-refund. 

What is E-refund? 

• E-Refund is the method used to help refund if you have excess funds on your student account to your personal account.
• To set up automatic E-refunds see: Charges and Payments FAQ

Can I pay my tuition monthly? 

• You can do a payment plan once a Past Due Debt is placed on your account. Payment plans are available to prevent your debts from being sent to Collections; however, students who opt for a payment plan will pay an additional 1% late fee each month. To request a payment plan, complete the Steps to Set Up a Payment Plan .  

Why do I have a service charge?

• Service Charges: All debts over 30-days past due will receive a 1% service charge every month on past due debts of $100.00 or more.

What is the tuition rate for online classes during a flex semester?

• Students taking online classes during their flex semester will receive a $50 per credit discount on their tuition for those online classes. This applies even if they are only enrolled in one class Year Round Students.

• Student teaching, student tours, internships, and auditing a class do not count as online classes, but as distance classes. The student  pays the regular rate for all their courses if they have even one distance class during their flex semester.

What is a tuition waiver and how does it work? 

• Employees of any CES School (BYU-Idaho, BYU-Provo, BYU-Hawaii, BYU-Pathway Worldwide, and Ensign College) along with their spouse and dependent children are eligible for a tuition waiver. Dependents of general authorities and mission presidents may also qualify for the waiver. (The waiver is not currently available for online adjunct faculty or their families at this time.)

• You can find the waiver form and more info at Tuition Waiver. The waiver form needs to be completed only once unless there are changes or updates that the student wishes make. Requests are approved through the Human Resources Office.

What is the tuition cost if I am auditing a class?

• You pay full tuition as if you were earning credit for the class. 

What is the tuition cost for a Non-Matriculating student?

• Non-matriculating students pay the campus tuition rate (even if they take all online courses). Members and Non- members rate apply and these students have to attend every semester. If the student is deciding between being an online student or non-matriculated, the Admissions Office  can help explain the advantages of both student types.

Is there a tuition discount for FamilySearch employees? 

• With the exception of family history missionaries, Family Search employees that are approved and pursuing the Family History Degree have a $50 per credit tuition rate while they are pursuing the degree. Have them reach out to Accounting Services.