3. TUITION, FEES, CHARGES, AND DEPOSITS
CHANGES TO TUITION, FEE, AND CHARGE AMOUNTS
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.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
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.
Full Payment
Under this option, the student makes full payment of all tuition, fees, and charges in advance of the beginning of the semester.
Tuition and Fees Short-term Loan
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). If approved, the student must provide an original signature on the promissory note before the loan proceeds will be authorized for posting to the student’s account. 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.
Installment Program
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.
Accepted Forms of Payment
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 https://asap.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 “Returned Check Fee” in this chapter). 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.
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize The University of Texas at San Antonio either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic funds transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. When we use information from your check to make an electronic funds transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day your payment is received, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution. For inquiries, please call (210) 458-8000.
PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICIES
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.
Residence Regulations
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 students’ 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 Waiver Programs for Certain Nonresident Persons 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 21.25 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.collegeforalltexans.com (search “residency information”).
The following persons shall be classified as Texas residents and entitled to pay the resident tuition at all Texas institutions of higher education: A person who meets the requirements set forth in § 54.052 et seq. of the Texas Education Code and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rule 21.24 et seq. A domicile in Texas is presumed if, at least 12 months prior to enrollment, the person has been gainfully employed in Texas, or meets one of the criteria in the table pertaining to Part B of the core residence questions form, or has their primary support through public assistance from legitimate social service agencies located in Texas. Gainful employment other than work-study can also be a basis for establishing a domicile.
Texas residency 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 of Resident Status and Waiver Programs for Certain Nonresident Persons. International students eligible to establish domicile in the U.S. based on their visa type are also entitled to pay resident tuition provided they meet the same requirements as U.S. citizens and domicile in the state and have physically resided in the State of Texas. Information about these exceptions and waivers may be found at http://info.sos.state.tx.us/fids/200804066-1.html.
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. To be entitled to pay the resident tuition, the military duty statement must be submitted by the student to the Office of the Registrar at least once a year prior to 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.collegeforalltexans.com (search “military and veterans”).
A recent change to the Texas Education Code, § 54.058 (k) and (l), provides the option of paying resident tuition to students who are eligible for benefits under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) or any other federal law authorizing educational benefits for certain veterans or service members and their spouses and dependent children. The eligible person is entitled to pay tuition and fees at a Texas institution of higher education at the rates provided for Texas residents without regard to the length of time the person has resided in the state. The person must file a letter of intent to establish residence in Texas and reside in Texas while enrolled in the institution. The letter of intent may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. The person must also provide proof of eligibility for benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill by submitting a copy of the certificate of eligibility. More information can be found at www.collegeforalltexans.com.
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. A student may request reclassification based on additional or changed information. The reclassification does not apply to an academic term if the reclassification is made on or after the Census Date of that term. 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.
A student’s residency classification is based on residency information completed by the student on the admission application. A student who is classified as a nonresident but feels they have satisfied the residence requirements can submit the required core residency questions form, supporting documentation and proof of their citizenship for non-U.S. citizens. Furthermore, if you are a non-U.S. citizen and are eligible for a residency classification change based on Texas Education Code § 54.055, you will be required to fill out and submit the notarized I-485 adjustment for permanent residence affidavit (affidavit form can be found on the last page of the Residency Questionnaire at http://www.collegeforalltexans.com).
These rules and regulations may change based on current USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) statutes. Since USCIS may cancel eligibility at any time, higher education institutions must confirm the student’s current USCIS status each time the student registers. To comply with current USCIS rules you may refer to the USCIS Web site: www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.
Residency documents can be mailed to the following address:
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of the Registrar
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0603
Documents delivered in person must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Center along with the completed Core Residency Questions, supporting documents and proof of citizenship (for non-U.S. citizens). Faxed documents will not be accepted or acknowledged.
See exemption table below for additional exemptions from tuition, fees, and charges. For further information on these exemptions, contact the Office of Fiscal Services.
Refund Policy for Withdrawal or Dropped Courses
Withdrawing from UTSA
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, advising centers, or on the Registrar’s Web site at http://www.utsa.edu/registrar/forms.html. The completed form is processed at the Enrollment Services Center (ESC). In order to withdraw, undergraduate students, other than those classified as special undergraduate/non-degree-seeking, must obtain the approval of the college (via advisor’s signature) 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 without an advisor’s signature. (Refer to section “Withdrawal from the University” in Chapter 4, General Academic Regulations – Undergraduate/Graduate.)
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:
| Semester | Time of Withdrawing | Amount of Refund of Tuition and Returnable Fees and Charges* |
|---|---|---|
Regular (Fall or Spring) Semester or Summer term of 10 weeks or longer |
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 |
|
During the second 5 class days |
70% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
|
During the third 5 class days |
50% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
|
During the fourth 5 class days |
25% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
|
After the fourth 5 class days |
No refund of tuition, fees, |
|
Term or session of more than five (5) weeks, but less than 10 weeks |
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 |
|
During the fourth, fifth, or sixth class day |
50% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
|
After the sixth class day |
No refund of tuition, fees, |
|
Term or session of five (5) weeks or less |
Prior to the first class day |
100% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
During the first class day |
80% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
|
During the second class day |
50% of applicable tuition and returnable fees and charges |
|
After the second class day |
No refund of tuition, fees, |
* Supplementary, laboratory, student services, Athletic Fee, University Center, medical services, Recreation Center, library resources, publication, international education, Automated Services, ID Card, Teaching and Learning Center Support Charge, Record Processing, Energy Fee, Transportation Fee, and class-related.
Dropping Courses
Dropping refers to the removal of one or more individual courses from a student’s schedule (refer to section “Dropping Courses” in Chapter 4, General Academic Regulations – Undergraduate/Graduate). 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.
Census Date is defined as the 12th class day for Fall or Spring semesters and Summer terms of 10 weeks or longer and the fourth class day for terms of more than five weeks, but less than 10 weeks. For terms of five weeks or less, please refer to the official registration calendar online for the specific semester in which the drop occurs.
Concurrent Tuition
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 to 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 www.collegeforalltexans.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, Athletic Fee, University Center, medical services, Recreation Center, library resources, publication, international education, Automated Services, ID Card, Teaching and Learning Center Support Charge, Record Processing, Energy Fee, Transportation Fee, and class-related.
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exemptions
| Valedictorian of an Accredited High School | |
|---|---|
Who is Eligible |
Highest-ranking graduate of an accredited Texas high school. |
Requirements |
Certification from high school must be provided to the Fiscal Services Office. |
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. |
| Children of Disabled/Deceased Texas Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers | |
Who is Eligible |
Children under 21 of full-paid or volunteer firefighters; full-paid or volunteer municipal, county, or state peace officers including a game warden; or custodial officer of the Department of Criminal Justice who died or became disabled in the line of duty. |
Requirements |
Certification from parent’s workplace must be provided to the Fiscal Services Office. |
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. |
| Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program | |
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.collegeforalltexans.com/. |
Requirements |
A student must:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Credit towards tuition or tuition and mandatory fees as follows:
|
| Deaf or Blind Students | |
Who is Eligible |
Texas residents who are deaf or blind. |
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. |
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
All tuition, fees, and charges. |
| Hazlewood Act (Texas ex-servicemen and Children of Texas Veterans) | |
Who is Eligible |
(a) A veteran may qualify for benefits under the Hazlewood Act if she or he:
(b) The exemptions provided for in Subsection (a) of this section also apply to the spouse or children of members of the armed forces of the United States who:
Subsection (b) provisions also apply to the spouse or children of members of the Texas National Guard and the Texas Air National Guard killed since January 1, 1946, while on active duty either in the service of their state or the United States. However, to qualify for this exemption (b) the spouse or child must be classified as a resident on the date of the spouse’s or child’s registration. (c) A person who becomes eligible for an exemption provided by Subsection (a) may waive any unused portion of their eligibility to their child. To be eligible to receive an exemption under this subsection, the child must:
|
Requirements |
A student seeking to use the exemption for the first time must:
A student continuing to use the exemption must:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition, fees, and other required 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.
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| Surviving Spouse and Dependent Children of Certain Deceased Public Servants (employees) | |
Who is Eligible |
Surviving spouse or minor child of certain police, security, or emergency personnel killed in the line of duty. |
Requirements |
To be eligible, a student must:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition. |
| Good Neighbor Scholarship | |
Who is Eligible |
Native-born students from other designated nations of the American hemisphere. |
Requirements |
To be eligible, a student must:
Applications are available only in January and February for the following Summer, Fall, and Spring Semesters. |
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition only. |
| Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses | |
Who is Eligible |
Firefighters enrolled in courses offered as part of fire science curriculum. |
Requirements |
To be eligible, a student must:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition.
|
| Children of Prisoners of War or Persons Missing in Action | |
Who is Eligible |
Child (under 21) or a dependent (under 25) who receives majority of support from parent. |
Requirements |
Parent must be a resident of Texas on active duty and 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. |
Tuition, Fees and Charges Exempted |
All tuition, fees, and charges. |
| Prisoners of War | |
Who is Eligible |
Students who were first classified as a prisoner of war by the United States Department of Defense on or after January 1, 1999. |
| Requirements | A student must:
Exemption from payment may not exceed a total of 120 semester credit hours. |
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition and required fees. |
| Students in Foster Care | |
Who is Eligible |
Students who are under the conservatorship of Department of Family and Protective Services:
And enrolls as an undergraduate no later than:
Effective with the Spring 2010 semester:
|
Requirements |
Certification from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services must be provided to the Fiscal Services Office. |
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
All tuition, fees, and charges. |
| Adopted Students Formerly in Foster or other Residential Care | |
Who is Eligible |
Certain adopted students. |
Requirements |
To be eligible, a student must:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
All tuition, fees, and charges. |
| Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) | |
Who is Eligible |
Certain students who received temporary assistance to needy families (TANF). |
Requirements |
To be eligible, a student must:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition (first year only). |
| Nursing Preceptors and Dependents | |
Who is Eligible |
Preceptors to professional nursing education programs and their eligible children. |
Requirements |
To receive an exemption, the preceptor must:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition, up to $500 per semester. |
| Educational Aides | |
Who is Eligible |
Educational aides. |
Requirements |
To be eligible, a student must:
Eligibility is certified by the institution of higher education. |
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition. |
| State Military Forces Receiving Tuition Assistance from the Adjutant General | |
Who is Eligible |
Students who are certified as receiving tuition assistance from the Adjutant General of the State military forces. |
Requirements |
A student must:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition and mandatory fees not to exceed 12 semester credit hours. |
| Students Sounding “Taps” at a Veteran’s Funeral | |
Who is Eligible |
Students who volunteer to play “Taps” at military funerals in Texas. |
Requirements |
A student must:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition and required fees up to the total amount of vouchers presented. |
| Children of a Deployed Member of the Armed Forces in Combat Operations Outside the U.S. | |
Who is Eligible |
A dependent child or stepchild of a member of the Armed Forces who is deployed on active duty for the purpose of engaging in a combative military operation outside the United States. |
Requirements |
To receive this exemption:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Resident Tuition only. |
| Wrongfully Convicted Persons | |
Who is Eligible |
A person who served in whole or in part, a sentence in prison under the laws of this State and has:
|
Requirements |
A student must:
|
Tuition, Fees, and Charges Exempted |
Tuition and mandatory fees |
Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997
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 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:
- 100% of the first $1,100, plus 50% of the second $1,100; $1,650 maximum PER STUDENT
- must be a half-time student for at least one academic period
- first two years of postsecondary education; available for two tax years.
The Lifetime Learning Credit is available for qualified tuition and fees with no restrictions regarding minimum enrollment or academic classification as follows:
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20% of the first $10,000 PER TAXPAYER
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not limited to first two years of education
- no minimum course load requirement
- no limit on number of years credit can be taken
- cannot combine with Hope Scholarship Credit for same student in same tax year.
For complete information regarding these credits, please see IRS Publication 970, “Tax Benefits for Education.”
Tuition Rebate
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:
- is awarded a baccalaureate degree
- has attempted no more than 3 semester credit hours in excess of the minimum number of semester credit hours required to complete the degree
- including transfer credits and credit earned by examination
- excluding course credit that is earned to satisfy requirements for a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program but that is not required to complete the degree program.
(See Appendix G, Tuition Rebate for Certain Undergraduates.)
Title IV Program Refund
Source: Federal Student Aid Handbook 2008-2009, Volume 5, Department of Education
The law specifies how your school must determine the amount of Title IV program assistance that you earn if you withdraw from school. The Title IV programs that are covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, National SMART grants, TEACH Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs), and Federal Perkins Loans.
When you withdraw during your payment period or period of enrollment (your school can define these for you and tell you which one applies) the amount of Title IV program assistance that you have earned up to that point is determined by a specific formula. If you received (or your school or parent received on your behalf) less assistance than the amount that you earned, you may be able to receive those additional funds. If you received more assistance than you earned, the excess funds must be returned by the school and/or you.
The amount of assistance that you have earned is determined on a prorata basis. For example, if you completed 30% of your payment period or period of enrollment, you earn 30% of the assistance you were originally scheduled to receive. Once you have completed more than 60% of the payment period or period of enrollment, you earn all the assistance that you were scheduled to receive for that period.
For additional information, including examples of refund calculations, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Nonpayment of Debts
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:
- denial of readmission, including further registration
- withholding of official transcripts
- withholding a degree to which the student would otherwise be entitled
- withholding of grades
- all penalties and actions authorized by law.
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.
PROCEDURAL CHARGES
Application Charge – Housing
A fee of $25 is assessed all students applying for University housing to defray administrative processing costs.
Application Charge – Undergraduate Students
UTSA assesses a $40.00 nonrefundable application fee that is required of all applicants.
Application Charge – Graduate Students
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.
Auditing Charge
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 nonrefundable.
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 office with his or her validated Audit Course Form.
Child Development Center Replacement Access Card Charge
A charge of $10 per replacement request will be charged for the replacement of the access card used for entry into the CDC facility to defray the cost of creating and issuing the replacement card.
Credit Card Expense Charge
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.
Duplicate Diploma Charge
A $15 charge will be assessed for each request for a duplicate diploma.
SEMESTER FEES AND CHARGES
Mandatory Semester Fees and Charges
First Semester Only
Students are assessed the following one-time charges in their first semester at UTSA.
General Property Deposit. 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.
Orientation Charge. An orientation charge of up to $150 (charge includes a $50 prepayment) is assessed to 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 resources, and include academic advising and course registration. Fall programs at the Main Campus include overnight accommodations and several scheduled meals during the three-day orientation program. Orientation is mandatory for new freshmen and freshman-transfer students and preregistration is required for these programs. Transfer students (who transfer 30 or more semester credit hours to UTSA from another college) who select to participate in Orientation are assessed $55 and attend a one-day program tailored to their specific needs. Further information is available from Orientation and Family Programs.
Every Semester
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, Energy Fee, Transportation Fee, 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/).
Athletics Fee. A charge of $13.00 per semester credit hour with a maximum of $156.00 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.
Automated Services and Computer Access Charge. Each student who registers at UTSA is required to pay a $25.00 per semester-credit-hour charge. The minimum charge is $100.00, and the maximum charge is $300.00 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.
Energy Fee. An energy fee of $35 per semester will be assessed all students enrolled at UTSA to defray projected utility cost increases.
International Education Fee. A $2 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 $14.00 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 $29.70 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. A $120 per semester fee is assessed all students to defray costs to finance, construct, operate, maintain, or improve student recreational facilities.
Student Services Fee. A compulsory student services fee of $15.40 per semester credit hour, with a maximum of $184.80 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.
Transportation Fee. A $20 per semester fee is assessed all students to defray the cost of providing transportation services, including capital expenses.
University Center Fee. The University Center fee of $10.00 per semester credit hour with a minimum of $40.00, and a maximum of $120.00 per semester is assessed all students. This fee is used for the sole purpose of financing, operating, maintaining, 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, course schedules, 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.
Possible Additional Semester Fees and Charges
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.
Admissions Reinstatement Charge
A charge of $30 is assessed all academically dismissed students who request reinstatement, to defray associated costs.
Advising Charges
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.
Certification Charge – College of Education and Human Development
All post-baccalaureate students seeking initial teacher certification are charged $75 per semester to defray costs of providing transcript evaluation, group and individual advising, and processing of certification applications to the State Board.
Graduate
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 6941-3 for Educational Leadership students and may be assessed for other professional certification courses for principals, school counselors and Master Reading teachers.
College of Liberal and Fine Arts and College of Sciences Majors
A charge of $15 per semester is assessed College of Liberal and Fine Arts and College of Sciences majors seeking initial certification after admission to the program.
College of Architecture Programs Fee
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, Interior Design, and Construction Science and Management curriculum.
Counseling Support Fee
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.
Deficiency Plan Charge – College of Education and Human Development
A charge of $75 is assessed for transcript evaluations and certification plans as requested by students seeking teacher certification and employment in local schools.
Distance Education Fee – Online Courses
A fee of $193 per course will be assessed all students registered in UT TeleCampus courses.
Distance Learning Fee
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, Banner/WebCT integration, software and hardware upgrade for WebCT Vista, developing online courses, and archiving courses.
Education Assessment Course Fee
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.
Education TExES Charge
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).
Educational Field Instruction Fee
A $40 fee will be assessed all students during their semester of student teaching and students in special education practicum settings, counseling practica, 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.
Equipment and Materials Fee
Department of History
A fee of $5 per course is assessed all students registered for certain courses in the Department of History to defray costs of supplies, printing and distribution of materials, computer equipment and maintenance, instructional materials and salaries.
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 to defray costs associated with purchase and maintenance of demonstration equipment, printing supplies, and acquisition of WEBASSIGN to enhance learning and wages.
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 and salaries for tutorial instruction.
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 and salaries for tutorial instruction.
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 and materials.
Extended Studies Registration Charge
A charge of $100 per semester 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.
Field Trip Fee
A supplementary fee is assessed students in certain Biology and Geology courses to pay for the expenses of field trips.
Foreign Language Multimedia Learning Center Fee
A fee of $7 per course is assessed each student who registers at UTSA in a foreign language course to defray costs of supplies, printing, equipment and part-time lab helpers in the Multimedia Learning Center.
Global Business Skills Charge – College of Business International Programs
A fee of $10 per course will be assessed all students enrolled in certain lower-division undergraduate College of Business classes, a fee of $20 per course will be assessed all students enrolled in certain upper-division undergraduate College of Business classes, and a fee of $20 per course will be assessed all students enrolled in certain graduate College of Business classes to defray costs of programs that develop students’ global business skills including: 1) programs that give participating students on-campus or U.S.-based access to study, research, or practicums related to global business; 2) programs that immerse participating students in global business environments for study, research or practicums in U.S. or international locations; and 3) costs to administer programs related to developing global business skills.
Graduate Services Charge
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.
Individual Instruction Fee – Music
A fee of $100 per course is assessed all students in certain Music courses to defray the costs associated with instrument purchases, sponsoring artist teachers, master class and workshops for music majors, better tutoring opportunities for performing ensembles and to establish an opera budget.
Installment Tuition Charges
A charge of $16 per academic term 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.
Instrument Users Fee
College of Sciences
Environmental Science Courses
A fee of $15 per course is assessed all students registered in certain Environmental Science courses to defray costs of repairing and replacing teaching equipment.
Department of Biology
A fee of $10 per course is assessed all students registered in certain Biology courses to defray costs 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 costs of repairing and replacing teaching equipment and salaries for technicians.
Department of Geological Sciences
A fee of $15 per course is assessed all students registered in certain Department of Geological Sciences courses to defray costs of repairing and replacing teaching equipment.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
A fee of $20 per course is assessed all students registered in certain Physics and Astronomy courses to defray costs of purchase, repair and maintenance of teaching equipment and salaries for technicians.
Department of Music
A fee of $30 per course is assessed all students registered in certain Music courses to defray costs of replacement and maintenance of musical instruments.
International Student Insurance Fee
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 Student Program Charge
A charge of $50 per semester will be assessed all international students to defray costs of programs and services for international students in the Office of International Programs.
International Student Application Charge
A charge of $100 per application is assessed each international student application to defray costs associated with evaluation and processing.
Internship Fee – Department of Criminal Justice
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.
Laboratory Fee
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.
Learning Resource Fee
A fee is assessed each student enrolled in Core Curriculum courses, Writing Program 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 Writing Program 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.
Manipulatives Fee – Department of Mathematics
A fee of $30 per undergraduate course and $35 per graduate course is assessed all students in certain mathematics courses to defray costs of manipulatives used in courses for pre-service and in-service mathematics teachers and payment of salaries for assistance with manipulatives.
Music Course Fee
A $25 per course fee for non-Music majors is assessed students who are registered in a course that uses equipment for instruction purposes.
National Student Exchange Program Application Fee
A fee of $95 is assessed students participating in the National Student Exchange program to defray costs associated with the application fee charged by NSE for student participation.
No Show Charge
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.
Parking Fees
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, 2010.
| Types of Permits | Amount |
|---|---|
Student General |
$120 |
Student General - Night |
$60 |
Student General Garage |
$260 |
Student General Garage - Night |
$120 |
Student Day General/Garage - Night |
$180 |
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.
Physical Education Fees
Golf Activity Fee. A fee of $80 for a semester or summer term is required for physical education golf activity courses to defray costs of equipment for use of driving range.
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.
Professional Affiliation and Development Fee – Department of Social Work
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.).
Professional Development Charge – College of Business Undergraduate Students
A charge of $25 per upper-division undergraduate student is assessed all upper-division College of Business students each semester ($15 per summer semester) to defray costs associated with providing personnel, instruction, and other support for professional development programs, placement, and internship support services.
Program Charges
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.
Roadrunner Camp Charge. 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.
Studio Art Fee
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 to defray costs associated with set up and maintenance of the art studios, instructional exhibitions, wages for graduate assistants and costs of supplies and materials.
Supplementary and Special Fees
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.
Technology Services and Instructional Support Charge
College of Architecture
A charge of $5 per semester credit hour is assessed all students enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate College of Architecture classes to defray costs associated with providing personnel and equipment support for instruction, including both direct and indirect costs.
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 $10 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 of 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, support for academic reporting and distance learning, service contracts, and other support necessary to maintain laboratory equipment.
Writing Program
A charge of $2 per semester credit hour is assessed all students enrolled in certain Writing Program courses to defray costs associated with providing personnel and equipment support of instructional design incorporating new technologies.
Three-Attempt Enrollment Charge
A charge of $121 per semester credit hour is assessed all undergraduate students enrolled in the same course for the third and subsequent times to defray revenue lost as a result of nonfunding by the state.
Undergraduate Credit Limitation Charges
45-Hour Undergraduate Credit Limitation
Resident undergraduate students who initially enrolled from the Fall 1999 Semester through the Summer 2006 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 to defray revenue lost as a result of nonfunding by the state.
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 to defray revenue lost as a result of nonfunding by the state.
Students with questions or who wish to appeal this policy due to extenuating circumstances should contact their advising center.
Please refer to “Undergraduate Credit Limitation” in Chapter 4, General Academic Regulations, of this bulletin.
UTSACard Replacement Charge
A charge of $10 per card is assessed for replacement of a lost and/or stolen student identification card.
Writing Materials Fee
A $5 per course fee is assessed for English composition courses.
FEES FOR RESOURCE USE
Foreign Language Testing Fee
A charge of $15 per course is assessed for testing to evaluate students for placement in foreign language programs.
Housing and Residence Life
Housing Cancellation Fee
A fee of $500 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.
Locker Fee
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.
Placement Test 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.
Thesis and Dissertation Binding Charge
A charge of $10 per copy is charged for binding the five official copies of the thesis and five official copies of the dissertation filed with the University.
Thesis and Dissertation Copyright Service Charge
An optional copyright charge of $45 may be made at the student’s request.
Thesis and Dissertation Publishing Charge
A microfilming publishing charge 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.
PENALTY FEES
Late Payment Fee
A late fee of $10 is added to a student’s bill when an installment payment is not paid by the due date.
Library Fines for Overdue Materials and Lost or Damaged Items
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.
Parking Fines
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
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.
Returned Check Fee
A charge of $25 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.
TUITION
The current Tuition and Fees Schedule can be accessed at the Fiscal Services Web site.