TUITION, CHARGES, AND FEES

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The schedules presented below represent an estimated fee schedule for tuition and required fees. The tuition rate is based on $50 per semester credit hour and $325 per semester credit hour for Non-Texas Residents. Required fees include an $11 per semester credit hour Student Service Fee ($150 maximum), a $85 per undergraduate semester credit hour or a $96 per graduate semester credit hour Designated Tuition Fee, $30 Automated Service Fee, $1 International Education Fee, $125 Basic Computer Access Fee, $30 Fine and Performing Arts Fee, $40 Recreational Facilities Fee, $5 Records Fee, $35 Medical Services Fee, $100 Student Union Fee, and $10 per semester credit hour Intercollegiate Athletic Fee ($60 minimum, $150 maximum). In addition to the rates listed below, other fees may be assessed based on selected courses.

**NOTICE:  Tuition and fees are subject to change by Legislature enactments and/or by actions of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System.

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PAYMENT OF FEES
Students are expected to pay all fees at the time of registration, have an approved financial aid program arranged by the Student Financial Aid Office prior to registration, or pay by installments as outlined below. Payment may be made by cash, check, credit card, or money order. Checks, money order, and credit card (VISA, Master Card, Discover, American Express) payments will be accepted subject to final collection by the university’s bank. All tuition and fee payments by third parties, i.e. employers of students, clubs, service organizations and relatives of students, must be arranged by the Student Financial Aid Office prior to registration.

OPTION TO PAY TUITION AND FEES BY INSTALLMENTS
Students of UT Tyler may make payment of tuition and fees for the fall and spring semesters through the following installment plan: one-half (1/2) of tuition and fees in advance of the beginning of the semester and two (2) one-fourth (1/4) payments prior to the sixth and eleventh class weeks. This plan is not available for summer sessions.

A promissory note will be required and an incidental-handling fee of $25 will be collected from students utilizing the installment plan. A late payment fee of $10 will be assessed for each late payment.

A student who fails to provide full payment of tuition and fees, including late fees assessed, when payments are due, is subject to one or more of the following actions:

A. Bar from registration/deny readmission;
B. Withholding of grades, degree and official transcript;
C. Denial of course credit for work done that semester;
D. Apply appropriate penalties as established by law;
E. Referral of debt to collection agency.

RESIDENTS OF STATES OTHER THAN TEXAS
While State requirements for establishing residency are complex and should be referred to in each
particular circumstance, they generally require that an independent individual (18 years of age or older) establish a domicile in Texas and reside in Texas for a period of 12 months prior to the census date of the academic term in which the person is enrolled. Applicants must complete a certification of residency.

For minors and dependents, the parents or court-appointed legal guardian must have established
a domicile and meet the above residency requirements. The minor or dependent must be eligible to be claimed by the parent or court-appointed legal guardian on their federal income tax. An individual may also be classified as a Texas resident if the individual (1) graduated from a public or private high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in Texas; (2) resided in Texas for at least three years as of the date the person graduated from high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma; and (3) continuously resided in Texas for one year prior to the census date of the academic term in which the person is enrolled. Texas Education Code, 54.052.

Persons who are unable to meet the requirements above are classified as nonresidents.

The Office of Admissions is guided by the Texas Education Code, the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents and the Rules and Regulations for Determining Residence Status of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in determining the resident status of students. The law governing residence for tuition purposes is not the same as the law governing residence for voting, vehicle registration, etc. Various circumstances can affect a student’s residence status for tuition purposes: i.e. death or divorce of parents, custody of minor by court order, and active military duty of student or student’s parents. A nonresident student classification is presumed correct as long as the individual continues as a student. However, the nonresident presumption is not conclusive, and it is possible that a nonresident student may be reclassified to resident student status after residing in Texas for at least 12 months and evidencing unequivocal intent to remain in the state.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESIDENCY CLASSIFICATION
The responsibility for registering under the proper residence is placed upon the student. It is the student’s duty, at or before registration, if there is any possible question of the right to legal residence in Texas under the state law and the university rules, to raise the question with the Office of Admissions and have such questions settled prior to registration. Copies of Rules and Regulations for Determining Residence Status prepared by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board are available in the Office of Admissions. There can be no change of resident status except upon express authorization by the Director of Admissions. Attempts on the part of a nonresident student to evade the nonresident fee are a serious matter and may lead to disciplinary action, including expulsion and/or penalty as set forth in the law.

RESIDENCE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR TUITION
Listed below are two residency classifications used in determining tuition charges. The fee schedule for the classifications that appear in this section applies to enrollment for either credit or non-credit.

RESIDENTS OF TEXAS: Residents of Texas pay tuition of $48 per semester credit hour, effective for the fall semester of 2004, with a minimum charge of $50 for a regular semester or 12-week summer session and a minimum charge of $50 for each six-week summer term.

NONRESIDENTS, (U.S. CITIZENS AND FOREIGN STUDENTS): Nonresident U.S. citizens and foreign students pay tuition of $282 per semester credit hour for the 2004-05 academic year.

Rates are determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on an annual basis and are subject to change for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 academic year.

OATH OF RESIDENCY
Statute: Section 54.0521(a) Before an individual may register at an institution of higher education paying tuition at the rate provided for residents, the individual must affirm under oath to the appropriate official at the institution that the individual is entitled to be classified as a resident for purposes of tuition.

Statute: Section 54.0521(b) If the institution later determines that the individual was not entitled to be classified as a resident at the time of the individual’s registration, the individual shall, not later than 30 days after the date the individual is notified of the determination, pay to the institution the amount the individual should have paid as a non-resident.

Statute: Section 54.0521(c) If the individual fails to make a timely payment as required by this section, the individual is not entitled to receive a transcript or to receive credit for courses taken during the time the individual was falsely registered as a resident student.

Oath of residency. When completing the oath of residency portion of the application for admission, the student is responsible for registering under the proper residence classification and for providing documentation as required by the public institution of higher education. If there is any question as to right to classification as a resident of Texas, it is the student’s obligation, prior to or at the time of enrollment, to raise the question for official determination by the director of admissions. Students classified as Texas residents must affirm the correctness of that classification as a part of the admissions procedure. If the student’s classification as a resident becomes inappropriate for any reason, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the Office of Admissions. Failure to notify the institution constitutes a violation of the oath of residency and will result in disciplinary action.

45+ Hour Rule
Students who are residents of the state of Texas are advised that they will be required to pay out-of-state tuition for credit taken towards their first baccalaureate degree 45 semester hours above the required number of hours for the first degree. For assistance or clarification in regards to this regulation, contact the Office of the Registrar.

TUITION REBATE FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS
A qualified student is eligible to apply for a rebate of a portion of the undergraduate tuition the student has paid, in accordance with Section 54.0065 of the Texas Education Code. The 1997 Texas Legislature approved a tuition rebate plan for students receiving their first baccalaureate degree. For a student to be eligible for a rebate of a portion of the undergraduate tuition the student has paid: they must be Texas residents having enrolled for the first time in an institution of higher education in the fall of 1997 or later; attempted all work at a Texas public institution of higher education and been entitled to pay resident tuition at all times while pursuing the degree and must not have attempted more than three hours in excess of the minimum required for the degree, including transfer credits and course credit earned exclusively by examination. Only the number of semester credit hours earned exclusively by examination in excess of nine semester credit hours is treated as hours attempted

Rebate Application forms are available at the Office of the Registrar, ADM 221. Eligible students should apply for this rebate prior to graduation.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
Students enrolling at UT Tyler and who have previously registered for the same semester at a public community/junior college or other public college or university may qualify for a tuition reduction as a result of the concurrent enrollment. The tuition reduction only applies if you are enrolled for 3 hours at UT Tyler. Application for the tuition reduction should be made at the Student Financial Aid Office prior to paying registration fees. A fee receipt from the college at which the student was first enrolled must be presented in order to determine eligibility for a tuition reduction.

SCHEDULE OF REFUNDS
If a student formally drops one or more courses through the Registrar’s Office, the university will refund applicable tuition and fees collected for courses from which a student drops within the first 12 days of a fall or spring semester, within the first four days of a summer term, or within the first day of a mini session, provided the student remains enrolled at the institution for that semester or term. Refunds for courses dropped by a student who later in the semester or term withdraws from the institution will be calculated according to the following schedule:

For refunds, the effective date of withdrawal will be the date when the withdrawal is officially completed and recorded by the Registrar’s Office. If a scheduled course of instruction is cancelled by the university, all fees will be refunded. No refunds will be made unless applied for in the same school year as withdrawal. Immediate refund will not be made to students who withdraw during the refund period. Normally, refund checks will be mailed within 30 days from the last day of scheduled refunds to the student’s address on file in the Registrar’s Office.

All policies regarding the payment or refunding of tuition, fees, and charges comply with applicable statutes and are approved by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. If a person desires clarification of any matter relating to payment or refund of such charges, or believes special circumstances warrant exceptions to the published policy, the Office of Business Affairs at UT Tyler should be contacted.

REQUIRED FEES

AUTOMATED SERVICE FEE $15
This fee is required of all students to defray costs of computerized registration and library services.

BASIC COMPUTER ACCESS FEE $25
A minimum $25 fee is assessed per semester to defray costs of computer time and data storage space made available for students requiring use of computers and peripherals.

DESIGNATED TUITION AND STUDENT SERVICE FEE
Designated Tuition, as authorized by State law and approved by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, is a required fee for all students and is used to retire bonded indebtedness for construction of facilities utilized by students and for other purposes as approved by the Board of Regents. The Student Service Fee, as authorized by State law, is required of all students. Income from this fee is used to provide a well-rounded program of activities and services for students of the university. Included are recreational activities, intramural athletics, artists and lecture series, cultural entertainment, student publications, and other student activities and services authorized and approved through appropriate channels. Refunds of these fees are on the same basis as tuition as described under schedule of refunds.

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS FEE
This fee is required of all students and may not exceed $30 per student for each regular session or $15 per student for each summer term.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS FEE
A minimum $42 fee is assessed per semester to initiate and maintain the intercollegiate athletics programs. Maximum $105 per semester.

RECREATIONAL FACILITY FEE
This fee is required of all students and is to be used to operate and maintain student recreational facilities or programs. The fee may not exceed $40 for a student enrolled in a regular term, $30 for a student enrolled in a 12-week session or longer, $15 for a student enrolled in a 6-week session or more but less than 12 weeks, and $10 for a student enrolled in a session shorter than 6 weeks.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FEE $1
This fee is required of all students and is to be used to assist students participating in international student exchange or study programs.

RECORDS FEE $5
This fee is used to defray cost of providing UT Tyler transcripts and enrollment certifications. There is a limit of five transcripts per day at no charge and a maximum of fifty transcripts at no charge.

OTHER FEES AND CHARGES

ADD FEE $5
A $5 fee will be charged for adding a course or courses at one time after the regularly scheduled registration period, except when the change is considered the fault of the university.

AUDIT FEE $50 per course
Those students enrolled as auditors will be charged an audit fee of $50.00 per course. Audit fees are nonrefundable.

Bill and/or Course Schedule Reprints $5
This fee is used to defray costs of labor and materials.

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT WORK FEE $100
This fee assessed to defray expenses for administrative processing for placement of students in field settings for Computer Science and Engineering.

COURSE FEE
This fee is assessed to defray costs of materials, equipment, technical assistance, and clerical wages directly associated with classroom activity. Course fees will be refunded on same schedule as tuition. Specific fee amount is listed with the course description.

DIPLOMA FEE
Baccalaureate and Master's degrees $10
These fees are payable at the University Cashiers' Office and are nonrefundable. After this time, another fee will be assessed for reapplication. This fee covers the cost of the diploma. This fee does not provide commencement regalia. Separate arrangements may be made through the University Bookstore. NOTE: Two summer terms are considered equivalent to one long semester.

Replacement Diploma Fee $25
Students who desire a new copy of their diploma are required to pay the $25 replacement diploma fee. The new diploma will be inscribed with the word ÒreissueÓ. Students should pay the fee in the Cashier's Office and bring the receipt to the Registrar's Office. Replacement diplomas are typically mailed in 4-6 weeks.

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP FEE $60
Nonrefundable, one-time fee to help defray costs associated with the internship.

EXTENDED COMPUTER ACCESS FEE
This fee is assessed to defray costs related to computer utilization beyond that level covered by the Basic Computer Access Fee. It can be assessed in $10 minimum increments. Amount charged is dependent on type of computers and peripherals as well as actual time and direct storage space used. Some courses are predetermined to require this extended fee. Specific fee amount is listed with the course description.

FIELD EXPERIENCE AND STUDENT TEACHING FEE $100
This is a one-time, nonrefundable fee to defray costs of speech and hearing tests, supervisory travel, maintenance and operation costs, and wages associated with the School of Education and Psychology's field experience and student teaching program.

FINANCIAL AID COLLECTION FEE $25
To cover the cost of collecting delinquent Title IV financial aid refunds due to the institution as a result of students withdrawing from courses for which financial aid was disbursed.

INCIDENTAL EQUIPMENT FEE
This fee is assessed to defray costs of maintenance and repairs of equipment. Specific fee amount is listed with the course description.

INSTALLMENT TUITION FEES
Handling fee $11/academic term
Delinquency fee $10/delinquent payment

INTERNSHIP IN STUDENT TEACHING $1,600

GENERAL PROPERTY DEPOSIT (House Bill 1831)
A one-time property deposit of $10 will be required. Upon request the deposit shall be returned on the withdrawal or graduation of a student, less any loss, damage or breakage caused by the student.

INDIVIDUAL COACHING OR INSTRUCTIONAL FEE $50 to $75
Students enrolled in art, drama, speech, or music, where individual coaching or instruction is the usual method of instruction, shall pay a fee in addition to the regular tuition as follows:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MANDATORY
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE

International students holding non-immigrant visas are required to maintain approved comprehensive health insurance or coverage while enrolled at UT Tyler. A health insurance fee will be assessed at the time of enrollment. The health insurance fee will be in the amount of the premium approved for the UT System Student Health Insurance Plan for the actual cost of the insurance and may not be paid through university funded short-term loan or installment plan. This policy applies unless the student provides evidence of coverage under an alternative plan as approved by the UT Board of Regents prior to enrollment.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION FEE $50
A nonrefundable application fee of U.S. $50.00, payable by cashier's check or money order, is required of all international students applying for admission to UT Tyler.

LATE REGISTRATION FEE $5
Those students registering after the last day of regular registration will be assessed a late fee of $5.

LIBRARY FEES

MATRICULATION FEE $15
Students who enroll and completely withdraw prior to the first class day will be charged a $15 matriculation fee.

PARKING FEES
All full and part-time students, faculty and staff who operate a motor vehicle on property or streets owned or controlled by the university are required to register each vehicle with the University Police Department. A registration permit must be affixed to each vehicle in accordance with the Traffic, Parking and Safety Regulations of the university. All vehicles that park on the campus premises must have current inspection stickers.
Motor vehicles will be registered with a single payment for the academic year (September 1 through August 31)or for the balance of the year registered, whichever is applicable. A valid junior college parking sticker will be honored if the parking sticker is displayed on the vehicle. The following fees will be charged at the initial period of registration:

Additional vehicles may be registered at the University Police Department in the Physical Plant Building, room 121 at no additional charge. In order to register a vehicle, a driver's license and motor vehicle license number must be provided.

REPLACEMENT ID OR BADGE FEE $5
This fee is used to defray costs of labor and materials.

RETURNED CHECK COLLECTION CHARGE $15
If a check is returned from the bank unpaid for any reason, the student will be assessed a collection fee of $15.00 for each check returned. The student must pay the full amount of the returned check plus the $15.00 fee immediately in cash, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card. In the event of nonpayment of a returned check, one or more of the following actions may be taken: (a) a bar against readmission for the student, (b) withholding the student’s grades and official transcript, (c) withholding a degree to which the student otherwise would be entitled; (d) all other penalties and actions authorized by law. In addition, the check may be turned over to the District Attorney of Smith County, Texas for prosecution.

The University will not accept a check from a student:

• who wrote a bad check to pay off a previous debt owed to the University
• who after writing a bad check was not responsive to requests for payments
• who habitually writes bad checks, even though restitution is made promptly.
  

STUDENT INSURANCE
Sickness and accident insurance is available to all UT Tyler students and their dependents on a voluntary basis and offers students an opportunity to purchase coverage. Additional information regarding the student insurance program may be obtained from the Student Services Office.

STUDENT LIABILITY INSURANCE $5-15
To cover liability insurance costs for students in clinical practicum in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. (Based upon semester enrollment to be paid annually.)

TEST FEE $15
To defray costs associated with administering and scoring Miller Analogy Test.

TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES
It is a responsibility of each student to provide his/her own textbooks and supplies. The University Bookstore, located in the University Center, is the primary source of these materials as well as other merchandise related to the academic community. Books, supplies, ancillary and gift items are now available for purchase via the world wide web at www.uttylerbookstore.com. A shipping fee of $5.00 will be added to all orders requesting delivery.

Refunds: When a student finds it necessary to return a book to the University Bookstore for refund, the cash register receipt for the original purchase must be presented. Refunds are available for a limited time from date of purchase. Check with bookstore for exact limits.

Textbook buybacks: As a service to students, the bookstore will purchase selected, used, current edition textbooks provided they are in good condition. Prices for individual textbooks are based on present stock level, projected use and/or used textbook catalogs maintained by the bookstore.

NOTE: Student identification cards are required when selling books; driver's license ID required when purchasing by check in the University Bookstore. Personal checks may be cashed in the University Bookstore (limit $15 per day per student).

TRANSCRIPT FEE $5
The fee is used to defray cost of providing non-UT Tyler transcripts and those UT Tyler transcripts in excess of the fifty provided by the Records Fee.

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