FEES AND OTHER COSTSEducational 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 established deadlines. Payment may be made at the Student 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 or to the Graduate School. ESTIMATED NECESSARY EXPENSES PER SEMESTER Estimates of necessary expenses for one semester of the 1998-99 academic year for a typical graduate student taking nine credit hours per semester at the University of Arkansas: Graduate Resident Tuition8 $1,593.00 ($177/hr) SUBTOTAL $1,782.00 Room and Board(C) $2,194.00 TOTAL $3,976.00
Graduate Non-Resident Tuition8 $3,780.00 ($420/hr) SUBTOTAL $3,969.00 Room and Board(C) $2,194.00 TOTAL $6,163.00 (A) University fees comprise the following: (B) Teaching Equipment and Laboratory Enhancement fee. The COLG fee is an averaged fee weighted by enrollment and by college. The fee provides and maintains state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory equipment. (C) An average expense for living in a residence hall, double occupancy, with an unlimited meal plan. Actual room and board fees vary from $2,078 to $2,403 per semester. Other variable costs per year Books, supplies, $ 500 to 1,000 and lab fees Personal expenses $1,000 to 2,000 and travel 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 Graduate students enrolling in nine hours are assessed tuition fees of $1,593 each semester. Students with out-of-state residency status are assessed additional tuition fees of $2,187. Graduate students enrolled in more than13 hours per semester are not charged additional tuition. Summer Sessions Graduate students are assessed tuition fees of $177 per credit hour. Graduate students with out-of-state residency status are assessed additional tuition fees of $243 per credit hour. There are no maximum cost for tuition fees during the semester.
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. College Fee Maximum Per School Hour or Credit Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences $5.40 $64.80 Architecture, $7.00 $84.00
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 tuition fees). Summer Sessions During the summer sessions, students are assessed a student activity fee of $1.
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 up to a maximum of $15.
STUDENT HEALTH FEE (HLTH) The student health fee covers the cost of office visits by physicians,
All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, 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 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. CULTURAL ACTIVITY FEE (CACT) This fee supports cultural events free of charge, or with minimal charge,
to students. These events include presentations in music, All Academic Semesters During the regular fall, spring and summer academic semesters, 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. SPECIAL COURSE AND PROGRAM FEES Fifth-year student internship fee 200.00 (Education majors only) Special Education Practicum 25.00 (SPED 532V) OTHER FEES Graduate application for admission fee $ 40.00 Late payment fee: Last day to receive 100% fee cancellation 25.00 December 1, May 1, and July 31 for fall, spring and International student (nonimmigrant) application fee 50.00 International student service fee Per semester 40.00 Mandatory international student health insurance per year 547.00 Transcript Fee Graduate fee for master's or specialist degree 30.00 Graduation Fee for doctoral degree and Ed.D. Fall 1999 80.00 Renewal of Graduation Status Fee 5.00 Parking Permit (per vehicle) Installment Payment Plan Fee 25.00 Returned Check Fee 20.00 I.D. Card fee First card 15.00 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 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
Five- or six-week courses Seven to nine-week courses Ten- or twelve-week courses
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.
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 $7 to $100 for each vehicle, depending upon the parking option selected.
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