Hydrogeology Field Course Tuition and Fees

Western Michigan University's Hydrogeology Field Course (HFC) provides hands-on professional training in applied hydrogeology. The total cost of participation includes WMU tuition, HFC course fees, and applicable university fees. A reservation deposit is required following acceptance and is applied toward course fees.

Tuition

Each HFC module earns one semester credit hour and may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit.

Tuition rates vary based on enrollment level, residency status, and total credit hours. Visit WMU Tuition and Fees for current tuition rates and applicable university charges.

HFC Course Fees

In addition to tuition, each module has a course fee covering specialized field instruction, equipment, materials, and related expenses.

Reservation Deposit

Following acceptance into the HFC, students must pay a $100 reservation deposit per module within 10 business days to secure their place.

• Deposits are paid online through WMU's TouchNet payment system.
• Deposits are applied toward course fees and are not an additional charge.
• Deposits are generally nonrefundable once paid.
• Remaining course fees, tuition, and applicable university fees are billed through WMU.

Important: Reservation deposits are processed separately through TouchNet and may not appear as credits on your WMU student account. The deposit amount is accounted for when determining your remaining HFC course fees.

For application and payment instructions, visit the HFC Registration page.

Example: Full Six-Module Enrollment

A student enrolling in all six modules (six credit hours) would pay:

Total HFC course fees: $2,000, plus applicable WMU tuition and university fees. The $600 reservation deposit is included in the $2,000 total, not added to it.

Questions?

For questions about HFC course fees, registration, or payment procedures, contact the HFC Director at @email.

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