eCore® @ SPSU

No one likes the surprise of unexpected costs. This chart spells out, all in one place, various costs associated with eCore participation.

Note:

eCore tuition and fees are separate from and in addition to the tuition you are paying for other SPSU courses
Georgia's Hope Scholarship covers eCore tuition only

	eCore Tuition & Fees	Other Expenses	Total Expenses	Payable To:
Tuition	$144/hour		$432 for a 3-hour course or $576 for a 4-hour course	SPSU Business Office
Technology Fee	$75 (if not already paid for on campus courses)		$75 if only taking eCore classes; else, $0.	SPSU Business Office
Books		Online bookstore. Costs vary by book. Check syllabus for required titles.	$65 - $179 for each new book $45 - $100 for each used book As much as $300 per course for those with multiple textbook requirements	Online Bookstore or other bookstore
Lab Kit GEOG1101 students only		$88.95 plus the cost of 1:24,000 scale maps of Stone Mountain. $6 and $5 shipping from the USGS.	$100 includes $88.95 for kit and $11.00 for map, plus shipping. Ordered from the USGS.	Online bookstore and USGS
Lab Kit CHEM1211 and CHEM1212 students only		$150 deposit and $150 rental for a kit. Once kit is returned in good condition and all parts accounted for, you will receive a refund check for the $150 deposit.	$300	Georgia State College and University GSC's Budget Office
Lab Kit PHYS1212K students only		Online bookstore, $42	$42	Online Bookstore
Proctored Tests		SPSU charges $25/test. Each eCore course requires from 1 or 2 proctored tests. Check the syllabus.	$25-$50 at SPSU for each course, depending on how many exams. UGA charges a $15 late fee if exams are not scheduled on time.	SPSU Extended University or other proctor site