Payment Process

Consequences of Not Paying

Tuition

Resident and Non-Resident Tuition

Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver

Fees

• Mandatory Student Fees
• Course Fees
• Other Fees

Refund Policies

Financial Aid

Payment Process

All tuition, fees and other charges for the semester must be paid at the time of registration or by the payment deadline. Find the payment deadline at dates and deadline.  There will be no university-initiated drop for non-payment.

To view your electronic bill, log in to UAOnline and choose Student Services and Account Information, then Student Account, then Statement and Payment History. An electronic bill will be generated on the 15th of each month and made available via UAOnline. An e-mail reminder will be sentto your UAA-assigned e-mail address each time the bill is generated.

A paper bill will not be mailed.

Payment may be made in cash, by check, or VISA or MasterCard.

Students requiring a payment plan may contact Tuition Management Systems (TMS) at www.afford.com/UAA  or 1-800-722-4867. For additional tuition assistance options click here.

Tuition and fee charges may be audited, corrected and adjusted before the end of the current semester. Students are notified of adjustments by mail. The university reserves the right to change its tuition or fees at any time.

Consequences of Not Paying Tuition and Fees

Students are held financially responsible for all courses for which they register. University policy requires a financial hold be placed on your account if you fail to meet your financial obligations. The hold will prevent any registration, transcript or graduation activity.

Past due accounts will be sent to a collections agency. Interest, late fees and/or collection costs will be added to your account. Past due accounts may be reported to a local credit bureau. The university is authorized to garnish Alaska Permanent Fund dividends for payment of past due accounts.

Tuition

2013-14 Tuition by Course Level Tuition is determined by the following:

• the number of credit hours in which you are enrolled,
• the level (e.g., 100-level, 200-level) of the course, and
• your residency status.

Students taking 4 or fewer credits are charged at the resident rate. 

Resident and Non-Resident Tuition

A person eligible for resident tuition is a person who, at the end of the add/drop period for semester-length courses, is a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who has been physically present in Alaska for two years and who declares the intention to remain in Alaska indefinitely. The University of Alaska policy on resident and nonresident tuition may be referenced in the current University of Alaska Board of Regents' Policy and University Regulation, Chapter 05.10 Tuition and Student Fees, at www.alaska.edu/bor/policy-regulations.

The Application for Resident Tuition Assessment maybe found at www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/admission-forms.cfm The deadline for requesting residency and submitting all required documentation is prior to the last day of the add/drop period for semester-length classes of the first semester in which residency is sought.

Nonresident students who restrict their registration to 4 or fewer credits each semester will be charged resident tuition. Nonresident students taking 5 or more credits are assessed nonresident fees on all academic credits.

Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver

UAA welcomes senior citizens to its classrooms and waives tuition for those eligible under Board of Regents policy R05.10.080. To qualify, students must be age eligible to receive full Social Security retirement benefits. Individuals who were eligible for senior citizen tuition waivers on Sept. 21, 2005, under the previous policy, shall continue to be eligible for a waiver. The Student Government, Student Media and Student Activities fees are waived for senior citizens receiving a tuition waiver. Other course fees, such as an art class supply fee, are not waived.

Students should complete a Tuition Waiver Request, available at the University Center.  Waiver forms should be completed and submitted, with proof of age eligibility, to the UAA Cashiering Office in the University Center.

Senior citizens using a tuition waiver can register on or after the first day of class, and on a space-available basis.

Senior citizens electing to pay full tuition and fees may register before instruction begins; however use of a senior citizen tuition waiver will not be accepted. Senior citizens electing to pay tuition and fees are subject to all payment deadlines. Refunds will not be available to senior citizens who drop courses and then re-register in the same course using a tuition waiver.

Fees

Mandatory Student Fees

Mandatory student fees are charged to all students (including secondary school students) registering in 3 or more credits for courses held on the Anchorage campus, based on the total registration once the 3-credit on-campus criteria is met. The Aviation Complex, King Career Center and University Center are considered on-campus facilities for purposes of fee assessment. Student fees are not refundable unless the student totally withdraws during the 100 percent refund period.

Students may elect to pay certain student fees if they are registered in 1 to 5 credits, or 200 or more contact hours, in one semester. The Student Life Fee for students registered in fewer than 6 credits is set at a fixed rate. Contact the Issue Cage in the Wells Fargo Sports Complex for information about the Athletics/Sports Complex Fee; contact Student Activities in the Student Union regarding the Student Activity Fee. Student Health and Counseling Center services are not available to students registered in fewer than 6 academic credits.

Breakdown of Mandatory Student Fees (fall and spring semesters)

• Green Fee: $3 for students registered in 3 or more credits to support sustainable and environmental practices and programs.
• Student Concert Board Fee: $10 for students registered in 3 or more credits to support major concerts and speakers.
• Student GovernmentFee: $1 per credit for students registered in 3 or more credits. Maximum charge $12. Allocation: student advocacy for academic, student and legislative affairs; USUAA activities, Board of Cultural Activities; Club Council; legal services;and operating expenses.
• Student Life Fee: $20 per credit hour for students registered in 6 or more credits. Maximum charge $240.
• Student Activities: $3 —supports Campus Kick-Off and Homecoming events, Collegiate Link, the Publicity Center, and the Student Union Gallery. Free or reduced admission to musical events, comedy shows, featured lectures, multicultural events and other social programs.
• Student Health and Counseling Services: $8 for students enrolled in 6 or more credits. No charge for routine physical exams, TB and HIV testing, or health education. Laboratory and pharmacy services available at a reasonable cost. No charge for mental health counseling, wellness programs and services, and alcohol and other drug education may be provided at Student Affairs-approved satellite locations at the Anchorage campus at no charge or at a reasonable price based on the cost of services provided.
• Athletics/Sports Complex: $9 — free or reduced admission to athletic events, use of Wells Fargo Sports Complex facilities, including pool, ice rink, weight room, gymnasium.
• Student Media Fee: $11 for students registered in 3 or more credits. Allocation: KRUA 88.1 FM student radio station($5.50); The Northern Light student newspaper ($5.50).
• StudentTransportation Fee: $13 for students registered in 3 or more credits. Supports campus shuttle service, U-Pass People Mover Program (city wide bus pass), bicycle racks, trail/sidewalk maintenance and Call Team walking escorts.
• Technology Fee: Mandatory $5 percredit hour for students registered in 1 or more credits, maximum charge $60. Provides up-to-date equipment, software, maintenance, training and support for students.

Course Fees

Course fees vary and are shown on the UAOnline detailed class information pages. To view fees for a given class, go to the uaonline and view Class Schedule search and click on the CRN.

• Two Percent Network Charge: The 2 percent network charge is to cover rapidly rising costs, especially in the maintenance and enhancement of our university-wide technology infrastructure. This will be applied on a course-by-course basis to tuition, nonresident surcharges if applicable, and fees in lieu of tuition, for credit and noncredit courses. Courses with applicable fees charged in lieu of tuition less than the lower division credit hour tuition rate ($168 for academic year 2013-2014) will be exempt from the charge. All calculated fees will be rounded to the nearest dollar. The minimum network charge per course will be $3.
• Administrative Fee: An administrative fee may be charged instead of tuition.
• Distance Fee: A $38 distance fee is charged for each distance education class offered through Distance Education Services. Call (907) 786-6177 for additional information about distance classes.
• Lab and Materials Fees: These additional charges cover the costs of lab supplies. Refer to the specific class listing on UAOnline for more information on lab and material fees. These fees are not refundable unless you drop during the 100 percent refund period.
• Special Fees: Special fees are assessed to pay for travel, equipment or facilities out of the ordinary.

Other Fees

The following fees are applicable in specific circumstances and may not apply to everyone.

• Continuous Registration Fee (graduate students): The continuous registration fee is $391 persemester.
• Late Payment Fees: A $125 fee will be assessed on all accounts which are not paid by the payment deadline. Anadditional $175 fee will be assessed later in the semester on all accounts still outstanding. Students who pay for or drop their courses prior to the published payment deadline will not be required to pay the fee. Find payment deadlines at [dates and deadline page].
• Parking Fee: Fee paid to use parking lots on campus each semester. Students may buy parking decals at www.thepermitstore.com.  For more information, go to www.uaa.alaska.edu/parking  or call Parking Services at (907) 786-1119.

Refund Policies

Refund processing is automatic for students who officially drop courses or withdraw from the university by the semester deadlines.

Students are responsible for reading the academic calendar and being aware of the published refund deadlines for their particular classes. The date of official drop or withdrawal activity determines eligibility for a refund. Students who drop or withdraw or who are administratively dropped or withdrawn from courses as a result of university disciplinary action forfeit all rights to any refund.

If there is a refund due to the student and the tuition was paid by credit card, the credit card account will be credited. If tuition was paid by cash or check, a refund check will be mailed to the student's address of record. Refunds will not be issued for amounts of less than $5.

• Canceled classes: If UAA cancels a class, a 100 percent refund of tuition and fees is automatically processed.
• Drop/Withdrawal:
• Full-semester length classes: A 100 percent refund of tuition and fees is automatically processed when official drop/withdrawal activity is completed prior to the published add/drop deadline. No refund is issued for a drop/withdrawal after the add/drop deadline for full-semester length classes.
• Classes with irregular start or end dates: The 100 percent refund period ends at 5 p.m. five business days after the first class day.
• Noncredit, CEU and self-support classes: One hundred percent of tuition is refunded if the student officially drops at least two business days before the first class day. There is no refund after this time.

Financial Aid

Applying for and receiving financial aid is a multi-step process. For a step-by-step explanation, visit the financial aid checklist at www.uaa.alaska.edu/financialaid/checklist.cfm.  For more information on financial aid, call (907) 786-1480 or stop by the University Center One Stop.

Financial aid is available to qualified students at UAA. Financial aid is any grant, scholarship, loan, tuition assistance or employment opportunity with the express purpose of assisting students with educational-related expenses. Financial aid is available only to students enrolled in eligible degree-seeking programs. Not all certificates are eligible programs.

Financial aid funding comes primarily from four sources: the federal government, state government, colleges and universities, and private organizations. Descriptions of the aid programs, eligibility requirements, application procedures and award amounts are outlined on the Student Financial Assistance website at www.uaa.alaska.edu/financialaid. Additional financial aid resources are available at www.studentaid.ed.gov  and www.acpe.alaska.gov.  UAA scholarship information is available at www.uaa.alaska.edu/scholarships.

Students who wish to be considered for assistancefrom most aid programs administered by UAA must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. The FAFSA should be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.