Course Fees

Independent Study in Idaho’s online courses are available at the same price as print-based courses. Students receive grade and enrollment information by e-mail at no additional charge.

Registration Fees
Undergraduate College Courses (100-400 level)
$100 per credit,
plus $25 administrative fee per course
Graduate College Courses
(500 level)

$140 per credit,
plus $25 administrative fee per course

Non-U.S. Handling Fees
Students residing outside the U.S. pay a handling fee in addition to the fees listed above. U.S. military and U.S. territory addresses are not subject to additional charges.

Canada and Mexico: $25 per registration
All other non-U.S. addresses: $50 per registration

Purchasing course materials
Registration fees do not include print study guides, textbooks, or supplemental materials. Print-based study guides and supplemental materials are available from the University of Idaho Bookstore, and may be purchased online, by telephone, fax, or mail. To ensure availability, order course materials promptly after registration. To determine information on ISI textbooks and supplemental materials, visit the UI Bookstore's Web site. If textbooks are purchased at another outlet, carefully note the ISBN number for the required edition. Web access to study guides for online ISI courses is provided after registration; a print-based study guide is also available for most online courses.

University of Idaho Bookstore
710 Deakin Street
PO Box 444301
Moscow ID 83844-4301
Phone:               (208) 885-7334
Fax:                   (208) 885-5953
E-mail:               genbks@uidaho.edu
www.uidahobookstore.com

Textbook return policy
The UI Bookstore's return policy allows for the return of materials in a resalable condition within 30 days of the shipping date. The bookstore will issue a full refund of the original purchase price, excluding shipping costs. After 30 days, the bookstore may buy back textbooks and supplemental materials at half-price, provided they are still in use. Contact the bookstore at (208) 885-7334 for authorization before returning textbooks and supplemental materials. Study guides are not returnable.

Dropping Courses
If a course does not meet your needs, you may drop the course by submitting the Drop Course Form online, select Forms, Course Drop Form, or by mailing or faxing a letter to ISI. The letter must include the date, course name and number, your name, and signature. The course will not appear on an academic transcript, and there will be no permanent academic record at any of the cooperating institutions.

Courses dropped within 45 days of registration qualify for a refund based on the following schedule:

Refund Schedule
  • Full Course Credit Fee Refund: The drop request must be received by the ISI office within 21 days from the registration date.
  • 50% Course Credit Fee Refund: The drop request must be received by the ISI office between 22 and 45 days from the registration date.
  • Refunds will be processed by credit card or check, depending on the original payment method.
  • The course credit fee will be refunded minus $15 for any lesson/exam already graded.
  • Administrative fees are nonrefundable.
  • There are no refunds after 45 days, regardless of lesson/ exam submission or student's course progress.
Exchanging a Course
If a course does not meet your needs, you can exchange one course for another within 45 days of registration.
  • One exchange per registration is allowed.
  • The initial course completion date will not change (one calendar year from the original registration date).
  • A nonrefundable $25 fee must be paid when exchanging courses, plus $15 for any graded lesson/exam submitted for the original course.
  • If the new course carries more credit than the original course, the student will be charged for any additional credits.
  • Submit exchange requests online at Forms, or by mail, telephone, or fax.
Course Extensions
If you are unable to complete an ISI college course within one calendar year from the registration date, you may request a six-month extension for a fee of $75 per course. Requests must be made before your course completion date.
  • Effective January 1, 2008  students may purchase one six-month course extension per course.   A second six-month extension will no longer be offered.
  • Extension fees are nonrefundable.
  • Submit extension requests online at Forms or by mail, telephone, or fax.