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Stanford charges several mandatory and optional student fees, including ASSU fees that fund student organizations, a quarterly Campus Health Service Fee for Vaden Health Center services, and required health insurance unless waived. Additional special fees may apply for specific programs or services (such as orientation, document processing, late study lists, labs, or dissertations), with most billed per quarter or as one-time charges depending on the fee type.
The Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) fees are established by student vote in Spring Quarter. Fees directly fund activities of student organizations and not operations of ASSU. The 2026-27 fees are:
Undergraduates—$247 per quarter
Graduate Students—$69 per quarter
ASSU fees are assessed in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters and can be waived subject to certain conditions. Waivers can be requested during the first three weeks of each quarter. The window for requesting waivers begins on the first Monday of each quarter and remains open for three calendar weeks. Contact the ASSU opens in a new tab for details. Waivers granted result in a credit to the student's University bill.
All students enrolled on the main Stanford campus are required to pay the Campus Health Service Fee. The Campus Health Service Fee covers most of the services provided by Vaden Health Center, including primary care medical visits, psychological evaluation and short-term therapy at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and health and wellness programs. The services provided by Vaden Health Center are not covered by Cardinal Care or a student's private health insurance. More information and answers to questions about the fee can be found at the Campus Health Service Fee opens in a new tab website. The fee for 2026-27 is $281 per quarter.
The University requires all registered students to carry medical insurance to provide coverage for services not provided by Vaden Health Center. Those who carry medical insurance through an alternate carrier are generally eligible for a waiver of the Stanford Cardinal Care health insurance plan. Students are automatically enrolled in and charged for the Stanford student health insurance plan, Cardinal Care, unless they have completed waiver procedures by the waiver deadline.
For complete information on health insurance, see the Vaden Health Center Insurance opens in a new tab website.
Fee | Description |
Application Fee | Contact the Undergraduate Admission Office opens in a new tab for information about the undergraduate application fee and the Graduate Admission opens in a new tab section of the Office of the University Registrar for the current graduate application fee. Application fees for the School of Law, the School of Medicine, and the Graduate School of Business vary by program. Fees are payable at the time of application and are not refundable. |
New Student Orientation Fee | A fee is charged to all entering undergraduates for the costs of orientation, including room and board, and for the cost of class dues to provide funds for later activities of the class. |
Document Fee | Stanford charges a one-time Document Fee to all students admitted to a new degree or non-degree program. The fee covers the cost of a variety of University administrative services such as enrollment and degree certification, course drops, and adds done in Axess before published deadlines, diplomas, and official transcripts and their production. The document fee is $250. |
Program-Specific Fees | Students in professional programs in the School of Medicine, Stanford Law School and the Graduate School of Business may be charged program-specific fees for supplementary course materials or other requirements. Please reach out to your school’s financial team for more information on program-specific fees. |
Late Study List Fees | Charges are imposed for late submission of study lists. The amount is $200. |
Laboratory Fee | Students in chemistry laboratory courses are charged a nonrefundable fee. |
Course Fees | Courses for which special fees are charged, such as in Music Practice; Athletics, Physical Education, Recreation; and Dance, are indicated in the notes of the scheduled class on Axess opens in a new tab or ExploreCourses opens in a new tab. |
Dissertation Fee | Each Ph.D. and D.M.A. candidate has the option to either submit electronically or on paper. Electronic submission is free. Students who choose to submit on paper are charged a fee to cover the cost of microfilming and binding the dissertation and the cost of publishing the abstract. |
International Scholar Service Fee | A one-time fee for visa authorization documents is charged for international postdoctoral and visiting scholars. |
Visit the Non-Tuition Charges & Fees opens in a new tab website for more information on charges that may be assessed on the student bill.
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During Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters, matriculated students are generally expected to register at the full-tuition rate, with some exceptions.
By enrolling at Stanford, students agree to pay all tuition and fees on time, with charges managed through their student account and multiple payment options available.
Students who withdraw from the University before the end of a term may be eligible to receive refunds of portions of their tuition under certain limited circumstances.
