Fees and Cost Estimates

Educational expenses will vary according to the student's course of study and personal needs. 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 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 1996-97 academic year, for single undergraduate students taking 15 credit hours a semester at the University of Arkansas.

When 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 (479) 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 539 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 thirteen or more hours are assessed registration fees of $1,092 for 13 hours, and $10 per credit hour for hours over 13. Students classified as out-of-state are assessed additional non-resident tuition fees of $1,596 each semester.

Undergraduate students enrolling in twelve hours or fewer are assessed registration fees of $84 per credit hour. Students classified as out-of-state are assessed additional non-resident tuition fees of $137 per credit hour.

Summer Terms

Undergraduate students are assessed registration fees of $84 per credit hour. Students classified as out-of-state are assessed additional non-resident fees of $137 per credit hour. There are no maximum amounts for registration fees and non-resident tuition for the summer terms.

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 terms, these fees are assessed on a per credit hour basis with no maximum amount.

STUDENT ACTIVITY 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, 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 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 $4.75 per credit hour up to a maximum of $28.00.

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 $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 (SMED)

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 (ARKU)

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

Physical Education and Recreation course fees:

OTHER FEES

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:

For students dropping 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 dropped. 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

Five- or six-week courses

Seven to nine-week courses

Ten- or twelve-week courses

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.

ROOM AND BOARD

University Housing

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 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 board and room in University residence halls for the 1996-97 academic year range from $1,828.00 to $1,990.50 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 $294 per month. Terrace Manor one-bedroom furnished units with utilities not paid cost $294 per month.

Summer rates for board and room in University residence halls with unlimited meal plans for 1996 summer sessions are $17.25 per day for double-occupancy room and $20.06 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).

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 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.