Colleges impose coronavirus testing fees of up to $1,500 for unvaccinated students

At some colleges and universities this fall, it’s pretty straightforward: No vaccine, no class.

At others, unvaccinated students will pay fees of hundreds of dollars to cover the cost of having them regularly tested for the coronavirus.

Colleges and universities imposing the fees said they’re engaged in a delicate balancing act: They want to protect everyone on campus and facilitate in-person classes while finding a way to pay for virus testing of students who haven't received shots. In most situations, vaccinated students aren’t subject to testing.