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All tuition, fee, and charge amounts are subject to change by legislative action or by action of The University of Texas System Board of Regents. Changes will be effective upon the date of enactment and will be reflected in amounts charged. The Texas Legislature does not set the specific amount for any particular student fee. The student fees assessed in this chapter are authorized by state statute; however, the specific fee amounts and the determination to increase fees are made by the University administration and The University of Texas System Board of Regents.
Students are entitled to enter a class or laboratory only after payment of tuition, fees, and charges has been arranged using one of the alternatives discussed in this section. Once a payment option has been selected by the student at registration, no change in the payment plan will be allowed during the semester.
Under this option, the student makes full payment of all tuition, fees, and charges in advance of the beginning of the semester.
Under this option, the student applies for a short-term loan that accrues interest at the rate of 5 percent annually. The application is accessed online on ASAP (Automated Student Access Program). The student must provide an original signature on the promissory note before the loan is complete. The loan is limited to the total amount of tuition and fees assessed less any available financial aid. Students adding semester credit hours after signing the promissory note must reapply for an additional loan for the new balance.
Under the installment option, the student pays one-half of the tuition, eligible fees, and charges in advance of the beginning of the semester and one-fourth before the start of the sixth and 11th class weeks. There is a service charge of $16 for this payment option.
A late fee of $10 will be added to the student’s bill if an installment payment is not made by the due date. A student who fails to make full payment before the end of the semester may not receive credit for the work done that semester and will not be allowed to register for future semesters until the delinquent amount is paid.
Not all fees are eligible for payment in installments. The fees for parking, installment, orientation, and the property deposit are not eligible for the installment payment program and must be paid in full on the initial billing.
Installment payments may be chosen only during Fall and Spring Semesters. If the student chooses to use the installment option, a promissory note must be completed and on file in the Fiscal Services Office before the registration process can be considered complete.
All financial aid will be applied to total tuition, fees, and charges before calculation of the payment plan. Partial installment payments will not be accepted; however, prepayment in full of an installment or of total installments will be accepted any time after registration.
Refunds from the add/drop process will be prorated for remaining installments. Additional fees and charges incurred from the add/drop process will be added to the balance due from registration, and the installment payments will be recalculated.
Students paying one-half or more (but less than payment in full) without choosing the Installment Program may be automatically placed on the Installment Program to avoid withdrawal for insufficient payment.
(TOP)Payment may be made by credit card or personal check for the exact amount due, provided the bank transit number is encoded on the check in compliance with revised Federal Reserve Bank regulations. Students paying by check should include their Student ID number on the check. Payments made by mail must be postmarked four working days before the payment deadline. Students may pay by “e-check” or credit card on ASAP at www.utsa.edu. Students may not obtain cash by writing a check for a larger amount. Students who make their payment by credit card will be charged a 1.855% service charge for each transaction.
Credit cards are accepted only for payment online or by telephone. Students and parents may continue to pay tuition and fees by check or money order in-person, through the mail, or through any of the online payment options on ASAP, including electronic funds “e-check” transfer.
A bad check, whether written by mistake or otherwise, unless it is the admitted error of the bank concerned, is likely to delay actual payment and thus result in a penalty (see section, Returned Check Fee, in this chapter). [See Addendum 1] Many local merchants will not cash out-of-town checks. It is recommended that students set up checking accounts in local banks before enrolling so they can cash checks easily in the city.
All policies regarding the payment or refunding of tuition, fees, and charges are approved by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System and comply with applicable state statutes. If a person desires clarification of any matter relating to payment or refund of such charges, he or she should contact the office or administrative unit from which the charge or refund originated.
Graduate students with questions regarding residence regulations or residence status should contact the Graduate School for specific information regarding residency.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Office of the Registrar is responsible for determining undergraduate student’s residence status for tuition purposes, using as guidance § 54.052 et seq. of the Texas Education Code, as well as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Rules and Regulations for Determination of Resident Status and University regulations. Students or prospective students are classified as Texas residents, nonresidents, or international students.
Mandated by the Texas legislature, in order to determine a student’s eligibility for classification as a resident, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rule 21.731 requires each student applying to enroll at an institution to respond to a set of core residency questions. The core residency questions and more detailed information may be found at: http://www.collegefortexans.com/residency/.
Texas residency still requires a domicile and 12 months of physical presence in the state. A resident is a United States citizen, a national or permanent resident alien, or an alien whom Congress has permitted to adopt the United States as a domicile while in the country. A person classified as a nonresident or international student may qualify to pay resident tuition rates under certain exceptions specified in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Rules and Regulations for Determination ofResident Status and Waiver Programs for Certain Nonresident Persons. Eligible nonimmigrants that hold certain visas are also entitled to pay resident tuition provided they meet the domicile and 12 months of physical presence in the State of Texas. Information about these exceptions and waivers may be found at: CollegeForTexans.com
Nonresident members of the regular and reserve units of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army or Air National Guard, Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard) and Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service who are assigned to duty in Texas, their spouses, and dependent children may pay resident tuition. A Military Duty Statement certifying that the student (or a parent) will be assigned to duty in Texas must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the census date of the term they plan to enroll. Students meeting these requirements may pay resident tuition so long as they reside continuously in Texas or remain continuously enrolled in the same degree or certificate program. Additional residency information concerning military members, their families, and Honorably Discharged Veterans may be found at: http://www.collegefortexans.com/residency.
State residency requirements are complex and must be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students are responsible for registering under the proper residence classification and for providing documentation as requested. A person classified as a nonresident may request reconsideration and reclassification from the Office of the Registrar. Errors in classification as a result of false information being provided to the University may result in the student being charged the difference in resident and nonresident tuition for each semester in which the student should not have paid resident tuition. Failure to notify UTSA is a violation of the oath of residency and may result in disciplinary action or other penalties.
See exemption table below for additional exemptions from tuition, fees, and charges. For further information on these exemptions, contact the Office of Fiscal Services.
Withdrawing is the formal discontinuance of a student’s enrollment at UTSA and involves the student dropping all classes after the semester begins. Depending on the time of withdrawal, a student may be entitled to a refund of some part of the tuition and certain fees. The forms needed for withdrawing from UTSA may be obtained at the Enrollment Services Center or advising centers. In order to withdraw, undergraduate students, other than those classified as special undergraduate/non-degree-seeking, must obtain the approval of the college in which the student is enrolled or the Tomás Rivera Center if the student is an undecided or provisional major. International students must also have the approval of the Office of International Programs. Special undergraduate/non-degree-seeking and graduate students may obtain forms and withdraw at the Enrollment Services Center.
UTSA will refund tuition, fees, and charges paid by a sponsor, donor, or scholarship to the source rather than directly to the student who has withdrawn if the funds were made available through the institution.
The following table presents the descending scale of refund amounts for students withdrawing from UTSA:
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Amount of Refund of Tuition and Returnable Fees and Charges* |
Regular (Fall or Spring) Semester |
Prior to the first class day |
100% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
During the first 5 class days |
80% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
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During the second 5 class days |
70% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
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During the third 5 class days |
50% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
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During the fourth 5 class days |
25% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
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After the fourth 5 class days |
No refund of tuition, fees, or charges |
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Summer Semester |
Prior to the first class day |
100% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
During the first, second, or third class day |
80% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
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During the fourth, fifth, or sixth class day |
50% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
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After the sixth class day |
No refund of tuition, fees or charges |
*Supplementary, laboratory, student services, University Center, medical services, Recreation Center, library resources, publication, international education, and class-related.
Dropping refers to the removal of one or more individual courses from a student’s schedule. Refunds of applicable tuition, fees, and charges will be made for courses which a student drops on or before the Census Date, provided the student remains enrolled for that semester or term. No refund will be given for individual classes dropped after the Census Date. Students who want to drop all classes after the semester begins should refer to the withdrawal policy.
Refunds for courses dropped by a student who withdraws from UTSA later in the semester or term will be calculated according to the percentage schedules in the refund policy above. Refund of tuition for dropped courses will be made only if the original payment exceeds the established minimum amount. Because of multiple sessions during the summer, students wishing to drop courses should refer to Census Dates for refund purposes.
No refunds are made until 15 days have elapsed from the Census Date. Refund checks are mailed to the address indicated when the student withdraws from the University. Students entitled to refunds should allow 10 working days after the 15-day clearing period for receipt of the refund.
Students who register concurrently at more than one public institution of higher education in Texas may receive the benefits of a lower tuition rate. If, at the time of registration, a student can produce evidence of having already paid his or her tuition at another public institution of higher education in Texas, the student should present such evidence at the Fiscal Services Office during registration.
Exemption from Tuition, Fees, and Charges
The statutes of the State of Texas prescribe certain cases in which students can be exempt from tuition and/or certain fees and charges. The various types of exemptions, the fees and charges to which such exemptions apply, required documentation, and appropriate office to submit documentation are described below and can be found at CollegeForTexans.com. However, in each case it is the student’s responsibility to initiate the action of applying for an exemption and providing satisfactory evidence that all conditions required for the exemption have been met. Until such time as the exemption is granted, a student will be required to pay all tuition, fees, and charges from his or her own funds.
Students who might be eligible for an exemption should apply for the exemption at least one month before registration for the semester in which they plan to use the exemption provision. (Applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship are accepted in the Office of Student Financial Aid in January and February before the academic year in which students plan to attend UTSA.) Note that Required Fees and Charges consist of the following: supplementary, laboratory, student services, University Center, medical services, Recreation Center, library resources, publication, international education, and class-related.
(TOP)Valedictorian of an Accredited High School |
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Who is Eligible |
Highest-ranking graduate of an accredited Texas high school. |
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Requirements |
Certification from high school must be provided to the Fiscal Services Office. |
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition during first two regular (Fall and Spring) semesters immediately following their graduation. May be granted for any one of the first four regular semesters immediately following their high school graduation with the permission of the UTSA President. |
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Children of Disabled Texas Firefighters and Peace Officers |
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Who is Eligible |
Children under 21 of full-paid or volunteer firefighters; full-paid municipal, county, or state peace officers; custodians of the Department of Corrections; or game wardens who died or became disabled in the line of duty. |
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Requirements | Certification from parent’s workplace must be provided to the Fiscal Services Office. |
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted | Tuition, fees, and charges other than property deposits and fees for lodging. Exemption not to exceed 120 undergraduate credit hours or any semester begun after age 26. |
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Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program |
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Who is Eligible |
Students who completed the recommended or advanced high school program in less than the normal time and meet additional eligibility requirements. More information is available from high school counselors and at http://www.collegefortexans.com/. |
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Requirements | A student must:
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted | Tuition (up to $1,000). |
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Deaf or Blind Students |
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Who is Eligible |
Texas residents who are deaf or blind. |
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Requirements | Certification of deafness/blindness from the Texas Commission for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired/Texas Commission for the Blind. Form must be provided to the Fiscal Services Office. |
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted | All tuition, fees, and charges. |
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Hazlewood Act ( Texas ex-servicemen) |
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Who is Eligible |
A veteran may qualify for benefits under the Hazlewood Act if she or he:
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Requirements | A student seeking to use the exemption for the first time must:
A student continuing to use the exemption must:
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted | Tuition, fees, and charges other than property deposits, student services fees, and fees for lodging, board, or clothing. The exemption shall not apply to the payment of fees for services or items that are not required for enrollment in general or for the specific courses taken by the student. No student may use Hazlewood for more than 150 credit hours. |
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Surviving Spouse and Dependent Children of Certain Deceased Public Servants (employees) |
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Who is Eligible |
Surviving spouse or minor child of certain police, security, or emergency personnel killed in the line of duty. |
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Requirements | To be eligible, a student must:
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted | Tuition. |
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Children of Texas Veterans |
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Who is Eligible |
Child of a member of the armed forces who died in service during World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, Grenada, Lebanon and Panama eras, or the Persian Gulf War. Orphan of members of the Texas National Guard killed since January 1, 1946, while on active duty. |
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Requirements | Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for certification. |
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted | Tuition, fees, and charges except property deposit fees, student services fees, and fees for lodging. |
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Good Neighbor Scholarship |
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Who is Eligible |
Native-born students from other designated nations of the American hemisphere. |
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Requirements | To be eligible, a student must:
Applications are available only in January and February for the following Summer, Fall, and Spring Semesters. Applications are reviewed and granted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board semester by semester. |
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted | Tuition only. |
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Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses |
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Who is Eligible |
Firefighters enrolled in courses offered as part of fire science curriculum. |
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Requirements | Enrollment in courses offered as part of the fire science curriculum. |
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition. |
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Children of Prisoners of War or Persons Missing in Action |
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Who is Eligible |
Child (under 21) or a dependent who receives majority of support from parent. |
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Requirements | Parent must be classified by Department of Defense as a Prisoner of War or Missing in Action at the time of registration, and certification must be provided to the Fiscal Services Office. |
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Tuition, Fees and Charges Exempted | All tuition, fees, and charges. |
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Students in Foster Care |
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Who is Eligible |
Students who are in foster or other residential care under conservatorship of Dept. of Protective and Regulatory Services on or after:
And enrolls as an undergraduate no later than:
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Requirements |
Certification from the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (Child Protective Services) must be provided to the Fiscal Services Office. |
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted | All tuition, fees, and charges. |
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Adopted Students Formerly in Foster or other Residential Care |
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Who is Eligible | Certain adopted students |
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Requirements | To be eligible, a student must:
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted | All tuition, fees, and charges. |
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Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) |
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Who is Eligible |
Certain students who received temporary assistance to needy families (TANF). |
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Requirements | To be eligible, a student must:
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition (first year only). |
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Nursing Preceptors and Dependents |
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Who is Eligible |
Preceptors to professional nursing education programs and their eligible children . An individual’s eligibility for the program ends when the person has previously received exemptions under this program for 10 semesters or summer sessions at any institution or institutions of higher education, or received a baccalaureate degree. For the purposes of this program, a summer session that is less than nine weeks in duration is considered one-half of a summer session. |
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Requirements |
To receive an exemption, the preceptor must:
To receive an exemption, the child of the preceptor must:
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition, up to $700 per semester. |
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Educational Aides |
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Who is Eligible |
Educational aides. |
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Requirements | To be eligible, a student must:
Eligibility is certified by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. |
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Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted | Tuition. |
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The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 allows certain taxpayers who pay qualified tuition and fees to claim the Hope Scholarship Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit against their federal income tax liability. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations require UTSA to report the name, social security number, and address of the student on their federal income tax return on Form 1098-T.
The Hope Scholarship Credit is available for qualified tuition and fees paid after December 31, 1997. The Lifetime Learning Credit is available for qualified tuition and fees paid after June 30, 1998. The credits may be claimed by the taxpayer for himself or herself, his or her spouse, or any dependents. Payments by a taxpayer’s dependents must be treated as having been made by the taxpayer.
The Hope Scholarship Credit is available for qualified tuition and fees as follows:
The Lifetime Learning Credit is available for qualified tuition and fees with no restrictions regarding minimum enrollment or academic classification as follows:
Resident students entering a baccalaureate degree program on or after September 1, 1997, may be eligible for a tuition rebate of up to $1,000 if the student:
(See Appendix G, Texas Education Code, §54.0065)
Source: The Student Guide, Department of Education, 2005–2006
The law requires that, when you withdraw during a payment period or period of enrollment (your school can define these periods for you and tell you which one applies to you), the amount of SFA Program assistance that you have “earned” up to that point is determined by a specific formula. If you received (or your school received on your behalf) less assistance than the amount that you earned, you will be able to receive those additional funds. If you received more assistance than you earned, the excess funds must be returned. The amount of assistance that you have earned is determined on a pro-rata basis. That is, if you completed 30 percent of the payment period or period of enrollment, you earn 30 percent of the assistance you were originally scheduled to receive. Once you have completed more than 60 percent of the payment period or period of enrollment, you earn all of your assistance.
If you received excess funds that must be returned, your school can explain what portion of those funds must be returned.
Students who fail to pay full tuition, fees, and charges, including late fees, on the due date are subject to one or more of the following actions at the University’s option:
When a student has any of the above actions against his or her record, it is the student’s responsibility to clear any obligations with UTSA and see that the Office of the Registrar is notified. No further services of the University will be provided until all obligations are cleared. UTSA reserves the right to deduct from the refund any outstanding financial obligations owed to the University.
A student who pays tuition, fees, and charges with a check that is not subsequently honored by a bank and the fault is not that of the bank, and who does not make payment within 15 days, may be withdrawn from the University by the Registrar for nonpayment of tuition and fees.
A fee of $25 is assessed all students applying for university housing to defray administrative processing costs.
UTSA assesses a nonrefundable application fee that is required of all applicants who have not previously registered and paid for academic credit coursework at UTSA. For applicants to semesters prior to Spring 2007, the fee is $30.00. For applicants to Spring 2007 and subsequent semesters, the application fee is $40.00. Former UTSA students applying for undergraduate admission are not required to resubmit the application charge.
A nonrefundable charge for applying for admission or readmission to graduate programs at UTSA is assessed as follows: UTSA graduate students $30 (online), $35 (paper); non UTSA students $45 (online), $50 (paper); International students $80 (online), $85 (paper).
Late Processing Charge – A charge of $10 is assessed each student who submits an application after the deadline to defray administrative processing costs.
Change of Major Charge – A charge of $5 is assessed each student changing his or her major to defray administrative processing costs.
All auditors of courses must submit an Audit Course Form, with appropriate approvals, to the Enrollment Services Center. Students registered at UTSA may, with the approval of the instructor and Dean of the college in which the course is offered, audit courses by paying an auditing charge of $25 per course. The audit charge is not refundable.
A nonstudent auditor must pay an auditing charge of $50 per course. The charge is nonrefundable. Nonstudents over 65 are permitted to audit without paying a charge, provided space is available and an Audit Course Form is approved. Nonstudent auditors who wish to have library privileges may receive them by completing a Friends of the UTSA Library application at the circulation desk in the UTSA Library, John Peace Library Building, second floor, and by paying a nonrefundable charge. There are limits on the services offered to Friends of the UTSA Library cardholders; further details are available from the circulation desk. Permission to audit may be obtained and charges paid beginning the first day of class through the Census Date.
Students who park on campus must register their vehicles and purchase a parking permit. Nonstudent auditors who want UTSA parking privileges must register their vehicles and purchase a parking permit. To purchase a parking permit the nonstudent auditor should go to the University Parking and Transportation Services with his or her validated Audit Course Form.
A charge of 1.855% of balances paid is assessed all students electing to use a credit card for payment. This charge is assessed to defray the expense incurred by the institution in processing and handling this type of payment transaction.
A $15 charge will be assessed for each request for a duplicate diploma.
(TOP)Students are assessed the following one-time charges in their first semester at UTSA.
Every student must make a general property deposit of $10 at the time of initial registration to protect the University from losses such as property loss, damage, or breakage; violation of rules in any University library or laboratory; failure to return keys furnished by the University; or damage to or loss of any other University property.
The deposit, less outstanding charges, is refunded upon request only when the student officially withdraws from school or graduates. When the property deposit refund is requested, the student has the option to elect that the property deposit refund be used to pay the first year’s dues in the UTSA Alumni Association. The form for requesting a refund or that the deposit be used for association dues is available at the Office of Fiscal Services. A general property deposit that remains without call for refund for a period of four years from the date of last attendance at UTSA shall be forfeited, and the deposit shall become operative to the permanent use and purpose of student scholarships.
An orientation charge of up to $150 is assessed all new freshmen and freshman-transfer students (who transfer fewer than 30 semester credit hours to UTSA from another college), when they are admitted to UTSA.Orientation programs provide information about UTSA’s academic requirements, campus services, and student activities. Almost all of the programs also include academic advising and registration, overnight accommodations and several scheduledmeals during the three-day orientation program. Orientation is mandatory for new freshmen and freshman-transfer students andpre-registration is requiredfor these programs. Transfer students (who transfer 30 or more semester credit hours to UTSA from another college) who select participation in Orientation are assessed $55 and attend a one-day program tailored to their specific needs. Further information is available fromOrientation and Transition Services.
Certain services and benefits are provided every semester by UTSA to all students. These are supported by tuition and the following fees and charges: student services, athletics, University Center, automated services and computer access, library resources, university publication, international education, recreation center, Teaching and Learning Center support, UTSACard, medical services, and records processing. All students are assessed these fees and charges each semester.
Tuition. Pursuant to Subchapter B, Chapter 54, Texas Education Code, each student who registers at UTSA is required to pay tuition (see Exemption from Tuition, Fees, and Charges in this chapter) according to the number of semester credit hours for which registration is completed and according to his or her residence classification (see the Fiscal Services Web site at www.utsa.edu/fiscalservices/).
Energy Fee. An energy fee of $45 per semester will be assessed all students enrolled at UTSA to defray projected utility cost increases.
Athletics Fee. A charge of $9.40* per semester credit hour with a maximum of $112.80 per semester is assessed all students to provide partial funding for UTSA athletic programs, expand scholarships to athletics, increase the number of sports offered, and expand indoor and outdoor athletic facilities. (*Pending Board of Regents approval, this fee will increase to $10 per semester credit hour with a maximum of $120 per semester effective with the Spring 2007 semester.)
Automated Services and Computer Access Charge. Each student who registers at UTSA is required to pay a $23.85 per semester-credit-hour charge. The minimum charge is $95.40, and the maximum charge is $286.20 per semester. This fee is to defray costs associated with provision of specialized automated services, a wireless network, 24-hour computer access, and distance learning facilities and support.
International Education Fee. A $1 per semester fee will be assessed all students enrolled at UTSA to cover the costs of the international education program
Library Resources Charge. A charge of $11.44 per semester credit hour is assessed all students who register at UTSA to defray costs of providing increased direct services and supplies, including online access to full-text indexes, and increased printed books and journals.
Medical Services Fee. A $23.50 per semester fee is assessed all students for medical services provided at Health Services.
Records Processing Charge. A $10 per semester charge will be assessed all students enrolled at UTSA to defray costs associated with adding and dropping classes, administrative processing of applications for graduation, late registration, processing transcripts, updating student records, and preparing enrollment certifications.
Recreation Center Fee. The Recreation Center fee is $65* per semester. (*Pending Board of Regents approval, this fee will increase to $66 per semester effective with the Spring 2007 semester.)
Student Services Fee. A compulsory student services fee of $14.85 per semester credit hour, with a maximum of $178.20 per semester is charged all students. This fee provides services and activities that are separate and apart from the regularly scheduled academic functions of the University and directly involve or benefit students. These services and activities include student government and organizations, transportation service, student publications, financial aid, counseling, and career services, and any other student activities and services specifically authorized and approved by the Board of Regents.
Teaching and Learning Center Support Charge. A charge of $5 per student is assessed to defray costs associated with the support of center operations and learning needs of students.
UniversityCenter Fee. The University Center fee is $4.40 per semester credit hour. The minimum fee is $20, and the maximum is $52.80 per semester. This fee is used for the sole purpose of financing, operating, and improving the student union building.
University Publication Charge. A $5 per semester charge will be assessed all students enrolled at UTSA to cover the costs of providing catalogs and other official publications.
UTSACard Charge. A student fee of $3 is assessed each semester as a service charge for the student photo-identification card. This charge does not entitle the student to a new card each semester.
(TOP)Depending on the major pursued or the courses selected by a student, additional fees and charges may be required. Students should become aware of additional fees and charges incurred by their major or course selection. Some (not all) of these fees and charges are noted by the course listing in the online schedule of classes.
A charge of $30 is assessed all academically dismissed students who request reinstatement to defray associated costs.
A charge is assessed each degree-seeking student enrolled at UTSA to provide advising services. The fee varies based on student classification as a freshman or major as follows: freshmen and undeclared majors: $102 per semester; College of Architecture undergraduate students: $80 per semester; College of Business undergraduate students: $95 per semester; College of Education and Human Development undergraduate students: $87 per semester; College of Engineering undergraduate students: $91 per semester; College of Liberal and Fine Arts undergraduate students: $83 per semester; College of Public Policy: $90 per semester; College of Sciences undergraduate students: $82 per semester; Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences undergraduate students: $91 per semester.
A fee of $25 per course is assessed students enrolled in courses in the architecture curriculum who use any of the studios under the direction of the College of Architecture. This fee is to defray costs of supplies, materials, equipment, and services for students enrolled in Architecture and Interior Design curriculum.
All post-baccalaureate students seeking initial teacher certification are charged $67 per semester to defray costs of providing transcript evaluation, group advising, and processing of certification applications to the State Board.
A charge of $25 per student is assessed graduate students seeking various professional certifications. Services for graduate students are provided only during their final semester. The fee will be attached to EDL 6943 for Educational Leadership students and may be assessed for other professional certification courses for principals, school counselors and Master Reading teachers.
A charge of $15 per semester is assessed College of Liberal and Fine Arts and College of Science majors seeking initial certification after admission to the program.
A charge of $75 is assessed for transcript evaluations and deficiency plans as requested by students seeking teacher certification and employment in local schools.
All students registered in certain counseling department courses are charged a fee of $35 per course to defray costs of services and training designed to prepare counselors.
A fee of $193 per semester will be assessed all students registered in UT TeleCampus courses.
A fee of $25 per semester credit hour may be assessed distance learning students to defray costs associated with maintenance and operation of WebCT hardware, purchase of WebCT disaster recovery system, software upgrade to WebCT version 7.0, Banner/WebCT integration, software and hardware upgrade for WebCT Vista, developing online courses, and archiving courses.
A fee of $15 per undergraduate course and $25 per graduate course will be assessed all students registered in certain College of Education and Human Development courses to defray costs of development and maintenance of a collection of professional assessment materials.
A charge of $32 per semester is assessed all students pursuing teaching or professional certification through the College of Education and Human Development to defray costs associated with providing materials and services to enhance student success on the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES).
A $40 fee will be assessed all students during their semester of student teaching and students in special education practicum settings, counseling practicums, and student internships to defray costs associated with providing materials and services associated with field based courses, to include supervision of student teachers, interns, and practica at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, mileage costs, and instructional support materials and salaries.
Department of History
A fee of $5 per course is assessed all students registered for certain courses in the Department of History.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
A fee of $18 per course is assessed all students registered for certain courses in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Department of Political Science and Geography
Media Equipment and Materials. A fee of $30 per undergraduate student and $35 per graduate student is assessed all students registered for certain courses in the Department of Political Science and Geography to defray costs of the media studio.
Geographic Information Systems Materials. A fee of $32 per undergraduate student and $40 per graduate student is assessed all students registered for certain courses in the Department of Political Science and Geography to defray costs of printing equipment and supplies.
Department of Psychology
A fee of $5 per course is assessed all students enrolled in certain courses of the Department of Psychology to defray costs associated with providing materials and services to enhance student success through tutorials and instructional support.
A charge of $100 is assessed students in the Extended Studies Program enrolled for select undergraduate courses to defray costs associated with the administration of the Extended Studies Program. The program allows non-UTSA students to enroll in selected undergraduate courses on a space-available basis with a simplified admission and registration process.
A supplementary fee is assessed students in certain courses to pay for the expenses of field trips.
Each student who registers at UTSA in a foreign language course is required to pay a $7 per course fee.
College of Architecture
A charge of $50 per semester is assessed all students enrolled in graduate courses of the College of Architecture to defray costs associated with recruitment, advising, orientation, assistantships, internships, placement and administrative services.
College of Business
A charge of $50 per semester credit hour is assessed all students enrolled in graduate or doctoral courses of the College of Business to defray costs including advising, orientation, graduation, certification, placement, research support, recruitment, professional education meetings, seminars, administrative services, graduate student travel, assistantships and other support services
College of Education and Human Development
A charge of $25 per semester credit hour is assessed all students enrolled in graduate or doctoral courses in the College of Education and Human Development to defray costs associated with advising, orientation, certification, placement, research support, recruitment, professional education, meetings, and other administrative and support services.
College of Engineering
A charge of $60 per semester is assessed all students enrolled in graduate courses of the College of Engineering curriculum to provide additional advising, orientation, and administrative services.
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
A charge of $40 per course is assessed all students enrolled in graduate courses of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts to defray costs associated with advising, orientation, recruitment, professional meetings, laboratory maintenance, administration, internships, and other services.
College of Public Policy – Department of Public Administration
A charge of $50 per semester is assessed all students enrolled in graduate courses of the Department of Public Administration to provide advising, recruitment, orientation, internship, placement services, and MPA program accreditation.
College of Public Policy –Department of Social Work
A charge of $20 per semester credit hour is assessed all students enrolled in graduate social work courses in the College of Public Policy to defray costs associated with processing social work field education applications, administrative support, community field liaisons, travel, orientation, training, printing, equipment and supplies.
College of Sciences
A charge of $30 per semester credit hour is assessed all students enrolled in graduate or doctoral courses of the College of Sciences curriculum to provide advising, research support, recruitment, professional meetings, assistantships, administrative services, and seminars.
A fee of $100 per course is assessed all students in certain Music courses to defray the costs associated with private instruction related expenses.
A $16 charge is assessed when a student elects to pay tuition, fees, and charges under the installment payment plan. This charge is normally included in the first installment payment. A $10 charge is assessed for each delinquent installment payment.
Department of Biology
A fee of $10 per course is assessed all students registered in certain Biology courses to defray cost of repairing and replacing teaching equipment.
Department of Chemistry
A fee of $15 per course is assessed all students registered in certain Department of Chemistry courses to defray the cost of repairing and replacing teaching equipment.
Department of Earth and Environmental Science
A fee of $15 per course is assessed all students registered in certain Department of Earth and Environmental Science courses to defray cost of repairing and replacing teaching equipment.
Department of Music
In certain music courses, an instrument user fee of $30 per course may be charged.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
A fee of $20 per course is assessed all students registered in certain Physics and Astronomy courses to defray cost of repairing and replacing teaching equipment.
All international students are required to purchase the UT System Student Health Insurance Plan, which covers basic medical expenses for injury and sickness. The plan is in compliance with the United States Information Agency’s regulations. The fee is assessed as part of the regular tuition and fee charges. A waiver of this fee is available, provided (1) the student presents proof of coverage by a comparable U.S. health plan, and (2) UTSA approves the comparable health coverage. International students who may be classified as Texas residents for tuition purposes are still required to purchase this plan unless they obtain a waiver.
(TOP)A charge of $50 will be assessed all international students to defray costs of programs and services for international students in the Office of International Programs.
A charge of $10 per course will be assessed all students enrolled in lower-division undergraduate College of Business classes, a charge of $20 per course will be assessed all students enrolled in upper-division undergraduate College of Business classes, and a charge of $20 per course will be assessed all students enrolled in graduate College of Business classes to support international programs.
A fee of $65 is assessed each student enrolled in Department of Criminal Justice courses to defray costs associated with creating, developing, and implementing internships including salaries and material costs.
In certain courses a laboratory fee, not to exceed the actual cost of materials and supplies and no less than $2 nor more than $30, may be charged. When a laboratory fee is charged, the online schedule of classes indicates the associated fee.
A fee is assessed each student enrolled in Core Curriculum courses, Freshman Initiative courses, College of Business undergraduate courses, College of Education and Human Development undergraduate and graduate courses, College of Engineering courses, College of Liberal and Fine Arts courses, and College of Sciences courses to provide materials and services to enhance student success. The fee varies based on course enrollment as follows: $12 per Core Curriculum course; $4 per Freshman Initiative semester credit hour; $15 per College of Business lower-division undergraduate course, $21 per College of Business upper-division course; $10 per College of Education and Human Development undergraduate and graduate course; $20 per College of Engineering course; $10 per College of Liberal and Fine Arts course; and $5 per College of Sciences semester credit hour.
A fee of $30 per undergraduate course and $35 per graduate course is assessed all students in certain mathematics courses to defray cost of manipulatives used in courses for pre-service and in-service mathematics and science teachers and payment of salaries for assistance with manipulatives.
A $25 per course fee for non-Music majors is assessed students who are registered in a course that uses equipment for instruction purposes.
A fee of $85 is assessed students participating in the National Student Exchange program to defray costs associated with the application fee charged by NSE for student participation.
Counseling Services
A fee of $5 per missed appointment is assessed all students who do not attend their scheduled appointment.
Health Services
A fee of $5 per missed appointment is assessed all students who do not attend their scheduled appointment.
(TOP)All vehicles parked on campus must comply with UTSA Parking and Traffic Regulations. Copies of these regulations are available during registration in the UTSA Parking and Transportation Services office and online at http://www.utsa.edu/parking. In addition, University Police strictly adhere to and enforce Texas Vehicle Inspection Laws for all vehicles parking or driving on property owned by The University of Texas at San Antonio. All permits will be annual, expiring on August 20, 2007.
Types of Permits |
Amount |
Student General |
$115 |
Student General Garage |
$230 |
Student Resident |
$170 |
Remote Permit |
$75 |
Student Motorcycle |
$42 |
Alumni Permit |
$20 |
Parking permits are available for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable statutory law and UTSA Parking and Traffic Regulations. Students who park illegally in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities will be referred to San Antonio court as required by law and also subject to a fine up to $250 and loss of campus parking privileges.
Equipment and Lane Fee. A fee of $78 for a semester or summer term is required for physical education bowling courses.
Golf Activity Fee. A fee of $80 for a semester or summer term is required for physical education golf activity courses.
Kinesiology Activity Fee. A fee of $10 per course is assessed students in certain Kinesiology courses to defray costs of equipment and services associated with providing locks, lockers, and towels.
Kinesiology Supply and Maintenance Fee. A fee of $10 per course is assessed all students registered in certain Kinesiology courses to defray costs associated with purchase of disposable or consumable materials and maintenance of equipment in instructional classes.
Outdoor Activity Fee. A fee of $40 per semester is assessed all students enrolled in certain Kinesiology courses to defray costs associated with repair and purchase of equipment and transportation.
Swimming Pool Fee. A fee of $30 for a semester or summer term is required for physical education swimming activity courses.
A fee of $25 per semester is assessed each student enrolled in certain social work courses to defray costs associated with affiliation expenses for professional organizations (accreditation fees, membership, travel, etc.) and professional development for social work graduate students (registration, travel, honorarium, etc.)
A charge of $25 per upper-division undergraduate student is assessed all upper-division College of Business students each semester to defray costs associated with providing personnel, instruction, and other support for professional development programs, placement, and internship support services.
College of Education and Human Development. A charge of $5 is assessed each long semester for all students registered in certain College of Education and Human Development courses to defray costs of the required criminal history check.
Honors College. A charge of $20 per semester is assessed all students enrolled in the Honors College to defray costs associated with providing services and programs to Honors students.
A charge of $125 is assessed each student attending Roadrunner Camp.
Study Abroad–Exchange Application and Processing Charge. A charge of $50 per semester is assessed all students applying to participate in study abroad and exchange programs.
Study Abroad–Exchange Registration Charge. A charge of $100 per semester is assessed all students registered in study abroad and exchange programs.
A fee of $35 per course is assessed students enrolled in art (ART) courses in the visual arts curriculum that will use any of the studios under the direction of the Department of Art and Art History.
Some art, music, and other courses may require supplementary or special fees. When such fees are assessed, the online schedule of classes indicates the associated fee.
College of Business
A charge of $15 per course is assessed all students registered in certain College of Business courses to defray costs associated with personnel and equipment support for instruction.
College of Education and Human Development
A charge of $5 per semester credit hour is assessed all students registered in College of Education and Human Development courses to defray costs associated with providing personnel and technology support for Web design, procurement, maintenance and support, computer hardware and software, and other support necessary to maintain laboratory operations as well as technology for student needs and distance learning.
College of Engineering
A charge of $5 per semester credit hour is assessed all students enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate Engineering course to defray costs associated with providing additional personnel, calibration equipment, computer software/hardware, service contracts, and other laboratory equipment maintenance.
College of Sciences
A charge of $5 per semester credit hour is assessed all students registered in certain College of Sciences courses to defray costs associated with providing personnel and equipment support for instruction, technical support for Web design and maintenance and support for academic reporting and distance learning, service contracts, and other support necessary to maintain laboratory equipment.
Freshman Initiative
A charge of $2 per semester credit hour is assessed all students enrolled in certain Freshman Initiative courses to defray costs associated with providing personnel and equipment support of instructional design incorporating new technologies.
A charge of $121 per semester credit hour is assessed all students enrolled in the same course for the third and subsequent times to defray revenue lost as a result of non-funding by the State.
45-Hour Undergraduate Credit Limitation
Resident undergraduate students who initially enrolled during or after the Fall 1999 Semester and who enroll in courses in excess of 45 semester credit hours above those required for completion of their degree program will be assessed an additional charge of $121 per semester credit hour.
30-Hour Undergraduate Credit Limitation
Effective Fall 2006, all new undergraduate resident students will be assessed the higher tuition rate of $121 per semester credit hour for hours attempted in excess of 30 semester credit hours above those required for completion of a degree. Students with questions or who wish to appeal this policy due to extenuating circumstances should contact the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
Please refer to “Undergraduate Credit Limitation” section in Chapter 4, General Academic Regulations, of this bulletin.
A charge of $10 per card is assessed for replacement of a lost and/or stolen student identification card.
A $5 per course fee is assessed for English composition courses.
(TOP)A charge of $15 per course is assessed for testing to evaluate students for placement in foreign language programs.
Housing Cancellation Fee
A fee of $700 is charged all students leaving UTSA who submit a late cancellation of their housing contract or move out after the contract begins and a fee of $650 is charged all students remaining at UTSA who submit a late cancellation of their housing contract or move out after the contract begins to defray costs associated with vacancies.
Housing Damage Fee
A fee based on the actual cost of damages sustained is charged all students to defray costs associated with actual repairs made that are not normal wear and tear items.
Housing Mailbox Key Replacement Fee
A fee of $10 is charged all students who request replacement of their Housing mailbox key to defray costs associated with replacing lost keys.
Housing Late Payment Fee
A fee of $30 is charged all students for each late payment of their Housing rent to defray costs associated with collection of past due rent.
A limited number of lockers are available for student use in the Library. The locker fee is $25 per semester and $10 for the summer session. Graduate students are given priority. Students who wish to use lockers in the music, architecture and interior design, and visual arts departments will be required to pay a $15 per semester fee.
Certain courses require a placement test before course enrollment. Students should contact the Office of Testing Services for information about placement testing and test fees.
A fee of $10 per copy is charged for binding the three official copies of the thesis and three official copies of the dissertation filed with the University.
An optional copyright fee of $45 may be made at the student’s request.
A microfilming publishing fee of $45 for the master’s thesis and $55 for the dissertation is charged. A student may choose not to publish the master’s thesis, but dissertation publication is required.
A late fee of $10 is added to a student’s bill when an installment payment is not paid by the due date.
Fines are charged for overdue library materials and library items that are lost or damaged. UTSA Library regulations on borrowing and fines are available at the circulation desk.
Unpaid parking fines place a financial hold on student records and will interfere in the registration or transcript release processes. Students with unpaid fines of $200 or more will be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs and subject to disciplinary action.
Property damage charges are assessed to students for property loss, damage, or breakage; violation of rules in any University library or laboratory; failure to return keys issued by the University; or damage to or loss of any other UTSA property. Charges are billed directly to the student or are collected by the department upon reissue of supplies or property. Failure to pay the charges promptly results in denial of the student’s readmission or reenrollment and in the University’s refusal to issue the student’s transcript.
A charge of $15 is assessed for each returned check to offset the cost of handling. The University will not accept a check from a student who wittingly or unwittingly has previously written three insufficient checks.
The current Tuition and Fees Schedule can be accessed at the Fiscal Services Web site .
(TOP) 3. Tuition, Fees, Charges,
and Deposits
4. General Academic
Regulations –
Undergraduate
4. General Academic
Regulations –
Graduate
5. Administrative Policies
and Procedures
6. Academic Resources
and Student Services
Appendices
A. Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
B. Student Code of Conduct
C. University Policies
D. Campus Security Report 2006
E. Student Grievances
F. Drug Free Schools
G. Tuition Rebates
H. Accreditation
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