Fees and Cost Estimates for 1998-99
This section on fees and cost estimates for the 1998-99 academic year
may be used as a guide for projecting your academic expenses. The editor
regrets that at the time of printing, the fees and cost estimates for
the 1999-00
academic year were not available. When new 1999-00 fees become available
they will be posted on the World Wide Web at http://pigtrail.uark.edu/catalogofstudies/.
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 1999-2000 academic year for a typical undergraduate student taking 14 credit hours per semester at the University of Arkansas:
Undergraduate Undergraduate
Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $1,302.00 ($93/hr) $3,542.00 ($253/hr)
University Fees1 142.50 142.50
COLG Fee2 115.00 115.00
SUBTOTAL $1,560.00 $3,800.00
Room and Board3 $2,015.00 $2,015.00
TOTAL $3,575.00 $5,815.00
1. University fees include the following:
Arkansas Assessment of General Education fee $ 2.50
Health, physical education and recreation fee (HPER) 15.00
And the following student-initiated and student-
approved fees:
Student Activity fee (ACTY) 15.00
Student Health fee (HLTH) 48.00
Media fee (MEDA) 6.00
Arkansas Union fee4 (ARKU) 24.00
Technology fee (TECH) 24.00
Transit fee (TRST) 8.00
2. Teaching Equipment and Laboratory Enhancement (COLG) 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.
3. Average expenses for living in a residence hall, double occupancy, with an unlimited meal plan. Actual room and board fees vary from $1,958 to $2,121 per semester.
4. This fee is calculated at $2/credit hour with a $24 maximum.
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 $93 per credit hour. Students with out-of-state residency status are assessed additional tuition fees of $160 per credit hour.
Summer Sessions
Undergraduate students are assessed tuition fees of $93 per credit hour. Undergraduate students with out-of-state residency status are assessed additional tuition fees of $160 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 $ 5.40 $ 64.80
Architecture, School of 7.00 84.00
Arts and Sciences 4.90 58.80
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 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 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 Sessions
During the summer sessions, 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 service 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 $48 student health fee each semester.
Summer Sessions
During the summer sessions, students are assessed a student health fee of $6.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of $36.
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 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 renovation, expansion and partial operational costs of the 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.
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.
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.
TRANSIT FEE (TRST)
The transit fee helps fund the Razorback Bus Transit System, which services the campus and neighboring community year round.
Academic Year
During the regular fall, spring, and summer academic semesters, students are assessed a flat fee of $8.
SPECIAL COURSE AND PROGRAM FEES
Architecture Urban Design Studio fee:
ARCH 1015, 1025, 2016, 2026, $237.50 per course
3036, 3046,4056 and 4067
Landscape Architecture Off-Campus fee:
LARC 1015 and 1025 136.00 per course
LARC 2113, 2325, 3335 and 3345 68.00 per course
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
(Education majors only)
Special Education Practicum 25.00
(SPED 532V)
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
November 30, April 30, 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 35.00
Per semester hour in summer session 3.50
New student orientation fee 55.00
Mandatory international student health insurance per year 510.00
Transcript Fee
Official Copy 3.00
Unofficial Copy 1.00
Graduation fee for baccalaureate degree 25.00
Renewal of Graduation Status Fee 5.00
Parking Permit (per vehicle)
On campus 27.00
Off campus 17.00
Commuter 6.00
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
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
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 1997-98 academic year range from $1,958 to $2,121 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 $320 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 1999 summer sessions are $18.16 per day for double-occupancy room and $20.96 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).
*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 $6 to $64 for each vehicle, depending upon the parking option selected.