Student Fees Breakdown

For the 2025-2026 Academic year, students taking 7 credits or more are assessd a $83.50 ASMSU Fee each semester per Student Accounts at University Business Services.

The ASMSU Fee includes: ASMSU activity fee, transportation fee, student organization fee, sustainability fee, student press fee, and student leadership fee.

The Associated Students of Montana State University (ASMSU) Fees are mandatory fees charged to students registered for seven (7) credits or more. Payment of the ASMSU Fees entitles the student to participation in ASMSU student government and use of day care facilities, legal aid, and other sponsored activities. 

If you are enrolled in fewer than 7 credits and wish to opt in to the ASMSU Activity Fee to access these services, please visit the Student Accounts Office located in 121 Montana Hall.

The ASMSU Activity fee is budgeted in the Spring of each year for the following academic year. This fee provides forthe operation of the student government and its programs and committees. They also support our sponsored programs: KGLT Radio, ASMSU Preschool, Off-Campus Student Life, and ASMSU Legal Services - see more information below.

See below for a clear breakdown of this specific fee.

More about the ASMSU Activity Fee

This fee providesfor the operation of the student government and its committees. They also support our sponsored programs: KGLT Radio, ASMSU Preschool, Off-Campus Student Life, and ASMSU Legal Services.

KGLT Radio

Early Learning Center

Off-Campus Student Life

ASMSU Legal Services

 

 

 

These fees also support our Student-Led programs including: ASMSU Marketing, ASMSU Events, ASMSU Involvement, and ASMSU Arts.

ASMSU Involvement

 

 

 

See below for a clear breakdown of this specific fee.

*** Broken a:361881 ASMSU: ASMSU Student Fee Pie Chart ***

Department	Totals Revenue Projections FY25
Administrative	$282,478.28
Early Learning Center	$155,820.00
Off-Campus Student Life	$265,194.33
KGLT	$10,600
Legal Services	$95,961.80
Communications	$77,226.74
Arts	$43,911.00
Events	$160,358.50
Government Affairs	$13,806.81
Elections	$19,163.53
President's Discretionary	$12,390.97
Vice President's Discretionary	$3,717.29
Senate Discretionary	$1,000.00
Supplemental Fund	$27,329.75
Total	$1,168,959.00

Student Sustainability Fee

Contributes to the promotion and implementation of sustainable practices.

Student Organization Fee

Supports registered student organizations.

Student Press Fee

Funding for the student newspaper, The Exponent.

Transportation Fee

Helps fund the local bus system, Streamline, and the campus shuttle, CatTracks, for students.

Student Leadership Fee

Provides funding to the MSU Leadership Institute.