Financial obligations to the University must be satisfied by the established deadlines. Payment may be made at the Student Cashier's Office in the main lobby of Silas H. Hunt Hall by cash, personal check, money order, certified check, or VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit cards.
Acceptance of payment for fees does not imply academic acceptance to the University.
Estimated Necessary Expenses Per Year
Below are the current estimates of the necessary expenses for the 1995-96
academic year, for single undergraduate students taking 15 credit hours
a semester at the University of Arkansas.
Registration fees (FEES)...........................................$2,004.00
Teaching equipment and laboratory enhancement fees (COLG).............146.00
(average-actual fees vary from $98.40 to $573.00)
Student activity fees (ACTY)...........................................20.00
Student health fee (HLTH)..............................................76.00
Health, physical education, and recreation fee (HPER)................. 30.00
Assessment fee.........................................................10.00
Media fee..............................................................12.00
Arkansas Union fee.....................................................48.00
Room and board in residence hall,
double occupancy, unlimited meal plan (HOUS)............3,610.00
(average-actual fees vary from $3,443.00 to $3,778.00)
Estimated total for Arkansas Residents.............................$5,956.00
Out-of-state tuition (NRES).........................................3,192.00
Estimated total for Non-Arkansas Residents.................$9,148.00
Other variable costs per year
Books and supplies..............$460.00 to $950.00
Personal expenses and travel....$1,000.00 to $2,000.00When paying registration, tuition, room and board, and associated fees, anticipated financial aid for a current semester may be deducted when adequate documentation is provided to the Treasurer's Office. Adequate documentation includes, but is not limited to, award notices, guarantee notices, scholarship letters, and promissory notes.
The latest information regarding costs and other aspects of University life may be obtained by calling or writing the Office of Admissions. In Arkansas call 1-800-377-8632 or outside Arkansas call (501) 575-5346.
Registration and Tuition Fees
Students classified as 'in-state' for fee payment purposes are assessed
registration fees. Students classified as 'out-of-state' for fee
payment purposes are assessed registration fees and additional tuition
fees.
Official policies of the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees provide the basis for classifying students as either 'in-state' or 'out-of-state' for purposes of paying student fees. Board policies relating to residency status for fee payment purposes are included in Appendix A on page 515 of this catalog. Out-of-state students who question their residency classification are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions, 200 Silas H. Hunt Hall, at the earliest convenience for more information about residency classification review procedures.
Academic Year
Undergraduate students enrolling in more than eleven hours are assessed
registration fees of $972 for 12 hours, and $10 per credit hour for
hours 13 through 18, a maximum of $1,032 each semester. Students
classified as out-of-state are assessed additional non-resident tuition
fees of $1,596 each semester.
Undergraduate students enrolling in eleven hours or fewer are assessed registration fees of $81 per credit hour. Students classified as out-of-state are assessed additional non-resident tuition fees of $133 per credit hour.
Summer Terms
Undergraduate students are assessed registration fees of $81 per credit
hour. Students classified as out-of-state are assessed additional
non-resident fees of $133 per credit hour. There are no maximum amounts
for registration fees and non-resident tuition for the summer terms.
Teaching Equipment and Laboratory
These fees provide and maintain state-of-the-art classroom equipment and
instructional laboratory equipment. These fees vary, based upon the student's
college of enrollment.
Enhancement Fees
(COLG)
During the regular fall and spring academic semesters, these fees are assessed on a per credit hour basis up to a maximum amount. During the summer terms, these fees are assessed on a per credit hour basis with no maximum amount.
College or School Per Credit Maximum
Hour Fee
Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences $ 5.40 $ 64.80
Architecture 7.00 84.00
Arts and Sciences 4.10 49.20
Business Administration 9.70 116.40
Education 4.30 51.60
Engineering 23.90 286.80
Student Activitiy Fee (ACTY)
University Programs are funded by the student activity fee. Students
are admitted free to numerous programs presented throughout the year
(except major promoted concerts).
Academic Year
During the regular fall and spring academic semesters, students enrolling in
six or more hours are assessed a $10 student activity fee each semester.
Summer Terms
During the summer terms, students are assessed a student activity fee of $1 per
credit hour up to a maximum of $10.
Health, Physical Education,
This is a Board of Trustees mandated fee supporting various physical education
activities including intramural programs. Students are allowed access
to gyms, the pool, fitness center, sauna, racquetball courts, and the
indoor track.
and Recreation Fee
(HPER)
Academic Year
During the regular fall and spring academic semesters, students
enrolling in six or more hours are assessed a $15 HPER fee each semester.
Summer Terms
During the summer terms, students are assessed a HPER fee of $1.50 per credit
hour up to a maximum of $15.
Student Health Fee (HLTH)
The student health fee covers the cost of office visits by physicians,
registered nurses, and other health professionals, medical evaluations,
women's health visits, and counseling and psychological services
visits. Other services covered by the health fee include health
promotion and education and 24-hour emergency care for
counseling and psychological needs.
Academic Year
During the regular fall and spring academic semesters, students
enrolling in six or more hours are assessed a $38 student health fee
each semester.
Summer Terms
During the summer terms, students are assessed a student health fee of $4.50 per
credit hour up to a maximum of $28.50.
Arkansas Assessment of General
This is a Board of Trustees approved fee supporting the assessment requirements
mandated by Act 874 of the General Assembly in the 1993 Regular Session.
Education Fee
(AAGE)
Academic Year
Undergraduate students are assessed a $5 fee per semester for the fall
and spring semesters.
Summer Terms
Undergraduate students are assessed one $5 fee that covers all summer
terms and will be assessed in the first term a student is enrolled.
Media Fee
The University's student publications, specifically the Arkansas
Traveler student newspaper and the Razorback yearbook, are partially
funded by the media fee. Students reserving a copy are provided with a
Razorback yearbook.
Academic Year
During the regular fall and spring academic semesters, students
enrolling in six or more hours are assessed a $6 media fee each semester.
Arkansas Union Fee
The Arkansas Union fills the role of the community center of the campus. This
fee supports the proposed renovation, expansion, and partial
operational costs of the Arkansas Union.
Academic Year
During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are
assessed a fee of $2 per credit hour up to a maximum of $24 per semester.
Special Course and Program Fees
Architecture Urban Design Studio fee
Mexico City Fifth-year Design Program...825.00
Rome Fourth-year Design Program.......1,100.00
Physical Education and Recreation course fees:
PEAC 1481 5.00
PEAC 1811
or 1821 25.00
PEAC 1831 95.00
RECR 1001
or 1023 10.00
Practice teaching fee 125.00
Special Education Practicum
(SPED 532V) 25.00
Undergraduate application for admission fee..................$ 15.00
Late undergraduate application for admission fee...............25.00
Late payment fee...............................................25.00
International student (non-immigrant) application fee..........35.00
International student service fee
per semester...........................................35.00
per semester hour in summer session.....................3.50
Mandatory international student health insurance per year.....452.00
Transcript Fee
Official Copy...........................................3.00
Unofficial Copy.........................................1.00
AAGE Fee........................................................5.00
Graduation fee for associate or baccalaureate degree...........25.00
Renewal of Graduation Status Fee................................5.00
Parking Permit (per vehicle)...................................22.00
Installment Payment Plan Fee...................................25.00
Returned Check Fee.............................................15.00
I.D. Card fee (first card and each replacement)................10.00
Residence Hall application fee for new students................15.00
Testing Fees
All student testing fees will be based upon the actual cost of the test to be
administered plus a standard handling charge not to exceed $15.00 to be
added to the University's cost for each individual test administered.
Fee Adjustments
Academic Year
Students who officially withdraw (dropping all classes that have not been
completed up to that time) from the University of Arkansas during the regular
fall or spring semesters receive a cancellation of fees as follows:
Official withdrawal on or before the fifth day of classes - 100%
Official withdrawal on the sixth day of classes through the tenth day of
classes - 50%
Official withdrawal on the eleventh day of classes and thereafter - None
For students dropping below a total of 12 hours, on or before the fifth day of
classes, but who continue to be enrolled, 100% of the tuition,
registration fees, and associated fees will be cancelled for each hour
less than 12. No adjustments are made for courses dropped after the
fifth day of classes.
Summer Sessions
Students who officially withdraw from a summer session or who drop
classes in the summer receive a cancellation of fees as follows:
One- to four-week courses
Prior to start of classes - 100%
After classes have begun - None
Five- or six-week courses
Up to and including second day of classes - 100%
Third through fifth day of classes - 50%
After fifth day of classes - None
Seven to nine-week courses
Up to and including third day of classes - 100%
Fourth through seventh day of classes - 50%
After the seventh day of classes - None
Ten- or twelve-week courses
Up to and including fifth day of classes - 100%
Sixth through tenth day of classes - 50%
After the tenth day of classes - None
Waiver of Fees for Senior Citizens
Students who are 60 years of age or older and show proper proof of age
may have the fees waived. This waiver is limited to credit courses and
admission and enrollment under these conditions is open only on a 'space
available' basis in existing classes. Enrollment during Priority
Registration periods is not allowed.
Costs of board and room in University residence halls for the 1995-96 academic year range from $1,721.50 to $1,889 a semester for double occupancy rooms and with the unlimited meal plan. Single rooms are an additional $300 per semester and are available on a first come, first served basis. Included is a residence hall activity fee of $25 per semester. The amount of this fee is determined by a vote of the students in each hall, but it will not exceed $25 per semester.
Housing for married students is limited and requires early application. Carlson Terrace two-bedroom unfurnished units with utilities paid cost $280 per month. Terrace Manor one-bedroom furnished units with utilities not paid cost $280 per month.
Summer rates for board and room in University residence halls with unlimited meal plans for 1995 summer sessions are $16.85 per day for double-occupancy room and $20.59 per day for a single. Charges start on the requested move-in day and run through the date of check-out.
Specific questions concerning on-campus living may be directed to Residence Life and Dining Services (501-575-3951). Specific questions concerning sorority and fraternity living may be directed to the Office of Greek Affairs (501-575-4001).
Off-Campus Housing
Students eligible to live off campus may contact the Off-Campus Student
Association for referral sources in room 517 of the Arkansas Union or by
telephone at (501) 575-4001.
Other General Information
Checks tendered to the University are deposited immediately. The
University does not accept post-dated checks. Checks returned for
'insufficient funds' (NSF checks) are generally presented for payment a
second time without notice to the check maker. Each check returned by a
bank for any reason will be assessed a returned check fee.
The University of Arkansas reserves the right to withhold transcripts or priority registration privileges, to refuse registration, and to withhold diplomas for students or former students who have not fulfilled their financial obligations to the University. These services may also be denied students or former students who fail to comply with the rules governing the audit of student organization accounts or to return property entrusted to them.
Students receiving financial aid are strongly encouraged to have sufficient personal funds available to purchase books and to meet necessary expenses for at least one month at the start of school as some aid funds may not be available for disbursement.
Students are allowed to have automobiles at the University, although parking is quite limited. There is a parking permit and registration fee ranging from $4 to $50 for each vehicle, depending upon the parking option selected.
