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Frequently asked questions about the Online Learning Student Support (OLSS) Fee.

Fee Information

In Fall 2019, WVU Online implemented a $25.00 per credit hour Online Learning Student Support (OLSS) Fee* on all online courses marked Web Off Campus (WEBOC) with a Schedule Type Web Based (W). This fee caps at $75.00 per course, up to 3-credit hours.

Revenue generated from the fee supports the following support services for online students:
  • Student Engagement & Teaching Support
  • Student Support and Success Services
  • Expanding Student Choice (e.g., course offerings)
  • Accessibility Initiatives
  • Talkspace Mental Health Services

Students enrolled in any online course designated with WEBOC (Web Off Campus) and a schedule type of W (web based) will be assessed the Online Learning Student Support Fee.

Yes, the Online Learning Student Support Fee is charged in addition to the University Fee.

Mountaineers deserve a high-quality online student experience. This fee ensures that all students have access to support services specific to online students.

  • The $25.00 per credit-hour fee is assessed to courses labeled as WEBOC with schedule type W (web based).
  • The fee caps at $75.00 per online course.
  • The $25.00 per credit-hour fee is charged per course.
  • The $25.00 per credit-hour fee is also charged above the traditional full-time cap of 12-hours for undergraduates and 9-hours for graduates.
  • Students taking 9-hours of WEBOC/Web courses will see $225.00 OL Student Support Fee (9 X 25.00) on their student account, in addition to university tuition, college tuition, and university fees.

The OLSS Fee is assessed for each online course you take, but is capped at $75.00 per online course. Therefore: 
  • 1-credit hour online course = $25.00
  • 2-credit hour online course = $50.00
  • 3 or more credit online course = $75.00

The fee will not be assessed to courses labeled with a “9”. For example, research, senior thesis, independent study, professional field experience, teaching practicum, seminar, graduate colloquium, high school access, Winter Intersession, Maymester, etc.

No, the OLSS Fee cannot be waived.

Yes, many of our Big 12 peers assess a similar fee for students taking online courses.
* Please note: Students registered in fully-online programs are not assessed the same fees as on-campus students and therefore do not have access to on-campus services such as the student recreation center or athletic events.

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