University Catalogue: 2006-07
Expenses
FEES
The fees and procedures described in this section are estimates. Prospective students should refer to the official Class Schedule, which will contain up-to-date information about fees.
The payment of fees entitles a student to a student identification (ID) card. This card entitles the student to attend most University activities, and to make use of University facilities (see Student Handbook and ID Card). Undergraduate students receive most of their required textbooks on a rental basis (see Textbook Rentals).
TUITION AND RESIDENCY
A Wisconsin Statute requires the payment of nonresident tuition by students who are residents of states other than Wisconsin or who have not been bonafide residents of Wisconsin for one year (12 months) immediately preceding the beginning of the semester for which they are registering.
For undergraduate and graduate students, determination of resident status for tuition purposes is made by the office of Admissions at the time of admission.
If the original residence status for tuition purposes is designated as nonresident, this status remains in effect unless the student requests and is granted reclassification. Such requests should be addressed to the office of Admissions prior to the beginning of the semester in which reclassification is to take effect.
MINNESOTA-WISCONSIN TUITION RECIPROCITY
The current reciprocity agreement between Minnesota and Wisconsin enables a Minnesota resident to attend Wisconsin public institutions of higher education at rates approximating tuition prevailing in the Minnesota State University System. Those wishing to take advantage of this tuition remission must apply well in advance of their initial enrollment at a Wisconsin System institution. Approval covers the full year (including Summer Session) and is automatically renewed each year for the campus initially approved. Application forms are available at Minnesota High Schools or from the Reciprocity office, Higher Education Coordinating Commission, 400 Capitol Square Building, 550 Cedar Street , St. Paul , MN 55101 . Students may also print an application form or apply for reciprocity online at this Web site: www.getreadyforcollege.org.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Fees for certain special courses are listed in the Class Schedule. A $35 fee must accompany each application for admission to an undergraduate program. A $45 fee must accompany each application for admission to a graduate program.
FEE SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT NOTE: Fee schedules were not determined at the time this catalogue was printed. The amounts given here are estimates for full-time students, that is, undergraduates taking 12 to 18 credits or graduates taking nine credits. All estimates are for one semester. These amounts include segregated fees.
Resident |
Non-Resident |
|
| Undergraduate | $2,840 |
$8,370 |
| Graduate | $3,420 |
$9,250 |
| Room and Board | $2,590 |
$2,590 |
Undergraduates taking more than 18 credits are assessed an additional per credit fee. Please refer to the Class Schedule for up-to-date fee information.
EXCESS CREDITS SURCHARGE
In accordance with Board of Regents policy, starting in the fall of 2004, all resident undergraduate students who have accumulated 165 credits (or 30 credits more than required by their degree programs, whichever is greater) will be charged a surcharge, equal to 100 percent of the regular resident tuition on credits beyond that level (total tuition will equal twice regular resident tuition). For information about credits required in a specific degree program or information concerning appealing the surcharge, contact the Registrar.
PARTIAL PAYMENT PLAN
A down payment is required to enter the Partial Payment Plan and must be received by the University Cashier no later than the date published in the current Class Schedule for each term. In addition, new students must sign and return a Payment Plan Agreement Application form. Installments will be due according to the published schedule and will be subject to a finance charge on the unpaid balance (see current Class Schedule for due dates and finance charge rate). Failure to make installment payments on time will result in a hold on academic records and on registration for future terms.
REFUND OF FEES
Refunds may be made as the result of withdrawal from the University or a reduction in the number of enrolled credits. Requests to withdraw from the University must be made in writing on the form provided by the Dean or Associate Dean of the appropriate College. In determining the academic withdrawal date, the University will use the date that the student notified the College of his or her withdrawal. The date of withdrawal for refund purposes will be determined by the Business office. The dates and corresponding amounts of refund entitlement will be as stated in the Class Schedule. A credit balance of less than $2.00 will not be refunded unless requested.
REFUND OF ROOM AND BOARD PAYMENTS
Students who are granted permission to cancel their residence hall contract without withdrawing from the University will be refunded room and board charges on a prorated basis. The room deposit will be forfeited.
Students who are suspended by the University will be refunded room and board fees, including the room deposit, on a prorated basis. A credit balance of less than $2.00 will not be refunded unless requested.
The above policies apply to all persons who reside in University housing.
DEPOSITS
A registration deposit is required for new freshmen entering in the fall and spring. The deposit will be applied to fees when the student completes registration. The amount, date due, and refund policy are specified in the orientation brochure, which is sent to each new freshman prior to the Summer Orientation session.
A $75 room deposit/advance payment is required for all students applying for housing. The deposit is in addition to the room fees and is intended to serve as a reservation deposit for the contract. The money is held in escrow and applied to second semester fees. If the student does not complete the contract for the full academic year the deposit is forfeited. If the contract is for a new student, the deposit will be refunded if the office of Housing and Residence Life receives a written request from the student before May 1 of the preceding year. Returning students will have their advance deposits refunded if the office of Housing and Residence Life receives a written request by the end of the preceding academic year. Those students who voluntarily cancel their contracts after these dates shall forfeit the deposit.
A $75 room deposit is also required for room reservations for students entering at spring semester. Students who cancel this second semester contract before November 1 preceding the spring semester will have the deposit refunded. Those students who voluntarily cancel their contracts after November 1 shall forfeit the deposit.
