Fees and Cost Estimates for 2000-01
Educational expenses will vary according to a student's course of study, personal needs, and place of residence. All fees, charges, and costs quoted in this catalog are subject to change without notice.
Financial obligations to the University must be satisfied by the established deadlines. Payment may be made at the University Cashier's Office in the 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 SEMESTER
Estimates of necessary expenses for one semester of the 2000-2001 academic year for a typical undergraduate student taking 15 credit hours per semester at the University of Arkansas:
| Undergraduate | Undergraduate | ||||
| Resident | Non-Resident | ||||
| Tuition | $1,590.00 ($106/hr) | $4,425.00 ($295/hr) | |||
| University Fees1 | 249.50 | 249.50 | |||
| COLG Fee2 | 108.68 | 116.27 | |||
| SUBTOTAL | $1,948.00 | $4,791.00 | |||
| Room and Board3 | $2,621.00 | $2,621.00 | |||
| TOTAL | $4,569.00 | $7,412.00 | |||
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Other variable costs per year
Books, supplies, and lab fees $ 500 to 1,000
Personal expenses and travel $1,000 to 2,000
When paying tuition, room and board, and associated fees, anticipated financial aid for a current semester may be deducted when adequate documentation is provided to the University Cashier's Office in Silas H. Hunt Hall. 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, 200 Hunt Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701. In Arkansas call 1-800-377-8632; from outside of Arkansas call (479) 575-5346.
TUITION FEES
Students classified as "in-state" for fee payment purposes are assessed tuition fees. Students classified as "out-of-state" for fee payment purposes are assessed 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 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, for more information about residency classification review procedures.
Academic Year
Undergraduate students are assessed tuition fees of $106 per credit hour. Students with out-of-state residency status are assessed additional tuition fees of $189 per credit hour.
Summer Sessions
Undergraduate students are assessed tuition fees of $106 per credit hour. Undergraduate students with out-of-state residency status are assessed additional tuition fees of $189 per credit hour.
TEACHING EQUIPMENT AND LABORATORY ENHANCEMENT FEES (COLG)
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.
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 sessions, these fees are assessed on a per credit hour basis with no maximum amount.
| Per Credit | ||
| College or School | Hour Fee | Maximum |
| Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences | $ 6.65 | $ 79.80 |
| Architecture, School of | 7.00 | 84.00 |
| Arts and Sciences | 6.20 | 74.40 |
| Business Administration | 14.80 | 177.60 |
| Education and Health Professions | 5.60 | 67.20 |
| Engineering | 23.90 | 286.80 |
STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE (ACTY)
University Programs
University Programs are funded by the student activity fee. Students are admitted free to numerous programs presented throughout the year, except major, promoted concerts.
* During the regular fall and spring academic semesters, students enrolled in six or more hours are assessed a $10.00 student activity fee each semester.
* During the summer sessions, students are assessed a student activity fee of $1.00 per credit hour.
Associated Student Government
During the regular fall and spring academic semesters, students enrolled in six or more hours are assessed a $5.00 student activity fee each semester. These funds are allocated to registered student organizations.
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION FEE (HPER)
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.
Academic Year
During the regular fall and spring academic semesters, students enrolling in six or more hours are assessed an $18 HPER fee each semester.
Summer Sessions
During the summer sessions, students are assessed a HPER fee of $1.80 per credit hour.
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 service visits.
Other services covered by the health fee include health promotion and
education and 24-hour emergency care for counseling and psychological
needs.
All Academic Semesters
During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters,
students are assessed a $6 per credit hour student health fee.
ARKANSAS ASSESSMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION FEE (AAGE)
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.
Academic Year
Undergraduate students are assessed a $2.50 fee per semester for the fall and spring semesters.
Summer Sessions
Undergraduate students are assessed one $2.50 fee that covers all summer terms and will be assessed in the first term a student is enrolled.
MEDIA FEE (MEDA)
The University's student publications, specifically the Arkansas Traveler 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 an $8 media fee each
semester.
ARKANSAS UNION FEE (ARKU)
The Arkansas Union fills the role of the community center of the campus. This fee supports the renovation, expansion and partial operational costs of the Union.
All Academic Semesters
During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed a fee of $2 per credit hour.
TECHNOLOGY FEE (TECH)
This fee provides improvements in computer access for students: increasing dial-up ports, network access, lab support, training programs and improvements in computing facilities.
All Academic Semesters
During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed a fee of $2 per credit hour.
TRANSIT FEE (TRST)
The transit fee helps fund the Razorback Bus Transit System, which services the campus and neighboring community year round.
All Academic Semesters
During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed a flat fee of $8.
FINE ARTS ACTIVITY FEE (CACT)
This fee supports cultural events free of charge, or with minimal charge,
to students. These events include presentations in music,
theater, drama, opera, visual arts, creative writing (poetry and fiction),
and public speaking. Most of the events are held on campus or at the Walton
Arts Center. The fee makes cultural presentations possible and encourages
students to take advantage of activities. Fulbright College allocates
the proceeds of the fee to support cultural programming.
All Academic Semesters
During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters,
students are assessed a flat fee of $3.
Network Infrastructure And Data Systems Fee (NETW)
The network infrastructure and data systems fee provides support for the development and operation of the campus network, including electronic equipment, servers with software and cabling. The network systems serve computer labs, academic and administrative buildings, residence halls and off-campus access facilities. data systems will enable web-based access to the University's information systems for students, faculty and staff. It also provides support for upgrades and replacement of the student information system.
All Academic Semesters
During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, students are assessed a fee of $3.00 per credit hour.
SPECIAL COURSE AND PROGRAM FEES
| Architecture Urban Design Studio fee: | ||||||
| ARCH 1015, 1025 | $47.50 per credit hour | |||||
| ARCH 2016, 2026, 3016, 3026, 4016 | 39.60 per credit hour | |||||
| ARCH 4027 | 34.00 per credit hour | |||||
| Landscape Architecture Off-Campus fee: | ||||||
| LARC 1315, 1325, 2325, 3335, | ||||||
| 3345, 4355, 4365 | $68.00 per credit hour | |||||
| LARC 3914 | 85.00 per credit hour | |||||
| College of Education and Health Professions' fees: | ||||||
| PEAC 1481 | $5.00 per hour | |||||
| PEAC 1811 or 1821 | 25.00 per hour | |||||
| PEAC 1831 | 130.00 per credit hour | |||||
| RECR 1001 | 10.00 per credit hour | |||||
| RECR 1023 | 3.40 per credit hour | |||||
| CIED 1011 | 7.50 per credit hour | |||||
| CIED 3023 | 1.70 per credit hour | |||||
| CIED 3033 | 1.70 per credit hour | |||||
| ELCF | 40.00 per semester | |||||
| Infant Development Center and Nursery School Fee: | ||||||
| HESC 3403, 2403, and KIN 2223 | $15.00 per credit hour | |||||
| Fifth-year student internship fee: | 200.00 | |||||
| (Education majors only) | ||||||
| Special Education Practicum | 25.00 | |||||
| (SPED 532V) | ||||||
| College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences | ||||||
| Interior Design Fee: | ||||||
| HESC 1035, 1045, 2803, 2813, | ||||||
| 3803, 3813, 4803, 4863 | $15.00 per credit hour | |||||
| OTHER FEES | ||||||
| Undergraduate application for admission fee | $ 30.00 | |||||
| Undergraduate late application for admission fee | 55.00 | |||||
| Late payment fee: | ||||||
| Last day to receive 100% fee cancellation | 25.00 | |||||
| December 1, April 15, and July 31 for fall, spring | ||||||
| and summer, if payment has not been made | 50.00 | |||||
| International student (nonimmigrant) application fee | 50.00 | |||||
| International student service fee | ||||||
| Per semester | 40.00 | |||||
| New student orientation fee | 70.00 | |||||
| Mandatory international student health insurance per year | 547.00 | |||||
| Transcript Fee | ||||||
| Official Copy | 5.00 | |||||
| Unofficial Copy | 2.00 | |||||
| Graduation fee for baccalaureate degree | 25.00 | |||||
| Renewal of Graduation Status Fee | 5.00 | |||||
| Parking Permit (per vehicle) | ||||||
| On campus | 45.00 | |||||
| Off campus | 30.00 | |||||
| Commuter | 20.00 | |||||
| Installment Payment Plan Fee | 25.00 | |||||
| Returned Check Fee | 20.00 | |||||
| I.D. Card fee | ||||||
| First card | 15.00 | |||||
| Each replacement card | 10.00 | |||||
| Residence Hall application fee for new students | 15.00 | |||||
| Withdrawal from the University fee: | $45.00 | |||||
| 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 a course(s) on or before the fifth day of classes, but who continue to be enrolled, 100% of the tuition, and associated fees will be canceled for each hour. 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 | |||||
Billing Statements
Students who pre-register for a semester will be mailed an invoice approximately three weeks prior to the first day of classes. Invoices will be mailed to the student's permanent address unless a separate billing address has been filed with the Treasurer's Office.
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure a correct billing address on the Student Information System. The late fee will not be waived because an invoice was not received.
Late Fees
Students who register for the fall 2000 and spring 2001 semesters are required to pay all registration-related fees and charges by the posted payment deadline. Students who fail to pay all registration fees and charges or execute an installment payment plan by the deadline may be assessed a late payment fee equal to the outstanding balance, not to exceed $25.00.
Any student with an outstanding balance, to include registration-related fees and/or housing charges, at the end of a semester will be assessed a late payment fee equal to the outstanding balance, not to exceed $50.00.
Disbursement Of Refund Checks
Disbursement of refund checks due to overpayments by scholarships, loans, and/or grants will be mailed approximately one week prior to the start of classes. Checks will be mailed to the student's permanent address unless a check address has been established with the student accounts office.
Addresses
Students may create a billing address, which will be used specifically for billing statements, and a check address, which will be used specifically for overpayment checks. These addresses may be created in addition to the local and permanent addresses. If a billing or check address is not created, the default address will be the permanent address. The student may pick up an address form in the Student Accounts Office, Hunt Hall 101.
WAIVER OF TUITION AND FEES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Students who are 60 years of age or older and show proper proof of age may have tuition and fees waived. This waiver is limited to credit courses. 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.
ROOM AND BOARD
University Housing
(Rates are subject to change)
Single freshmen under 21 years of age are required to live in University residence halls, fraternity or sorority houses, or with their parents, unless permission to live off campus has been obtained through the Department of Residence Life and Dining Services. Permission to reside off campus is granted on a semester basis and must be obtained prior to enrolling or prior to the semester in which off-campus residency is desired.
Costs of room and board in University residence halls for one semester during the 2000-01 academic year range from $2,410 to $2,821 for double occupancy rooms and with an unlimited meal plan. Single rooms are an additional $300 per semester and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is an additional $25 activity fee for residence hall tenants.
Housing for married students, students with family status, nontraditional, graduate, and law students is limited and requires early application. Carlson Terrace two-bedroom unfurnished units with utilities paid cost $336 per month. Terrace Manor one-bedroom furnished units with utilities paid cost $390 per month (phone & cable not included).
Summer rates for room and board in University residence halls with unlimited meal plans for 2000 summer sessions are $19.82 per day for double-occupancy room and $23.56 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 ((479) 575-3951). Specific questions concerning sorority and fraternity living may be directed to the Office of Greek Affairs ((479) 575-4001).
*Rates are subject to change.
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 (479) 575-4001.
OTHER GENERAL FEE INFORMATION
Checks tendered to the University are deposited immediately. The University does not accept postdated 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 may, at its discretion, verify available bank funds for any checks written for payment of indebtedness before accepting a check.
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.
Requests for exceptions to University's fees, charges, and refund policies must be made in writing. Instructions for submitting requests for exceptions to the various fees, charges, and refund policies of the University may be obtained as follows:
* For residence life and dining services fees, charges, and refund policies contact Residence Life and Dining, Attention: Assistant Director for Business, Hotz Hall, 9th floor.
* For parking services fees, charges, and refund policies contact: Parking and Transit, Administrative Services Building, 155 Razorback Road.
* For all other fees, charges, and refunds, contact the Treasurer's Office at 205 Administration Building, Attention: Treasurer.
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 $20 to $135 for each vehicle, depending upon the parking option selected.
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