The section on fees and cost estimates for the 1997-98 academic year may be used as a guideline for projecting your academic expenses. We regret that at the time of printing, the fees and cost estimates for this academic year are not available. Information about fees and other expenses for 1998-99 are available online at http://pigtrail.uark.edu/catalogofstudies/
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 estimated expenses for the 1997-1998 academic year for an undergraduate student taking 15 credit hours a semester at the University of Arkansas.
Registration fees (FEES) Estimated total for Arkansas Residents Estimated total for Non-Arkansas Residents Other variable costs per year |
$2,460.00 $6,896.00 3,948.00 $10,844.00 $500.00 to $1,000.00 $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 |
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 completed promissory notes.
The latest information regarding costs and other aspects of University life may be obtained by calling or writing the Office of Admission. In Arkansas call 1-800-377-8632 or outside Arkansas call (479) 575-5346.
PLEASE SEE THE OFFICIAL ADDENDUM TO THE UNIVERSITY FEES INFORMATION
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 of this catalog. Out-of-state students who question their residency classification are encouraged to contact the Office of Admission, 200 Silas H. Hunt Hall, at the earliest convenience for more information about residency classification review procedures.
Academic Year
Undergraduate students enrolling in 14 or more hours are assessed registration fees of $1,220 for 14 hours, and $10 per credit hour for hours over 14. Students classified as out-of-state are assessed additional non-resident tuition fees of $1,974 each semester.
Undergraduate students enrolling in 13 hours or fewer are assessed registration fees of $87.50 per credit hour less a $5.00 reduction on activity fees for enrollment over six hours. Students classified as out-of-state are assessed additional non-resident tuition fees of $141 per credit hour.
Summer Terms
Undergraduate students are assessed registration fees of $87.50 per credit hour. Students classified as out-of-state are assessed additional non-resident fees of $141 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.
College or School Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences |
Per Credit Hour Fee |
Maximum |
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 $15 student activity fee each semester. $5.00 will be deducted from registration fees.
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 $2.50 fee per semester for the fall and spring semesters.
Summer Terms
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 (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 Mexico City Fifth-year Design Program825.00 Rome Fourth-year Design Program1,200.00* Physical Education and Recreation course fees: PEAC 1481 5.00 PEAC 1811 or 1821 25.00 PEAC 1831 130.00 RECR 1001 or 1023 10.00 Fifth-Year Student Internship fee 200.00 Special Education Practicum (SPED 532V) 25.00 |
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* Contact the School of Architecture for details.
OTHER FEES
Undergraduate application for admission fee International student service fee Transcript Fee Graduation fee for associate or baccalaureate degree Renewal of Graduation Status Fee Parking Permit (per vehicle): Installment Payment Plan Fee Returned Check Fee I.D. Card fee Residence Hall application fee for new students |
$ 15.00 $ 5.00 |
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 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
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.
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 Office 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 board and room in University residence halls for the 1998-99 academic year range from $1,868 to $2,023 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 $305 per month. Terrace Manor one-bedroom furnished units with utilities not paid cost $390 per month.
Summer rates for board and room in University residence halls with unlimited meal plans for 1998 summer sessions are $17.66 per day for double-occupancy room and $20.47 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 (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 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 Services, 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: Manager of Student Accounts.
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 limited. There is a parking permit and registration fee ranging from $16 to $62 for each vehicle, depending upon the parking option selected.