Hydrogeology Field Course Tuition and Fees
The Hydrogeology Field Course (HFC) offered by the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University is a valuable investment for geoscience students and professionals. Many participants report that completing this hands-on coursework helped them secure new positions or advance in their current careers. See student feedback on our testimonials page.
The total cost of the HFC includes tuition, reservation deposit, course fees, and WMU fees, detailed below.
Tuition
View current tuition rates here. Rates are set by program of study (undergraduate or graduate), total credit hours, and by residency (Michigan resident or non-resident). Expand either the Undergraduate or the Graduate link and then view rates by your residency status. Tuition rates are subject to change per the decision of the WMU Board of Trustees.
Fees
In addition to tuition, HFC participants are responsible for reservation deposit, course and other standard WMU fees.
Reservation Deposit:
A $100 deposit per week must accompany each registration application. This deposit is refundable if your application is not accepted. Once acceptance is confirmed, the deposit becomes non-refundable.
Course Fees:
A course fee applies for each week (credit hour) and will appear on your WMU bill. Your $100 weekly deposit will be applied toward the course fee.
- GEOS 5230 – HAZWOPER: $325 per week ($225 after deposit)
- All other modules: $225 per credit hour ($125 after deposit)
Example: A student enrolling in all six weeks (six credit hours) of the HFC would pay a total of $1,450 in course fees ($600 at the time of reservation and $850 billed from WMU).
Click here to view other standard by semester fees assessed by WMU. Expand the appropriate section to see fees for Undergraduate or Graduate students.