Tuition and Fee Schedule - 2009-2010
Changing financial conditions, state legislative action and other considerations may necessitate adjustment of charges and expenses. The University reserves the right to make such adjustments to the charges and expenses as may from time to time be necessary in the opinion of the Board of Trustees up to the date of final registration for a given academic term. Students acknowledge this reservation by the submission of an application for admission or by registration for courses.
Tuition
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees establishes tuition rates. Tuition is charged on a per credit hour basis. The semester and annual amounts listed is the charge for a student who registers for fifteen credits per semester.
| Residency Status | Per credit | Semester (15 credit hours) | Annual (30 credit hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Resident | $201.00 | $3,015.00 | $6,030.00 |
| NEBHE/Canadian | $302.00 | $4,530.00 | $9,060.00 |
| Non-Residents | $506.00 | $7,590.00 | $15,180.00 |
Registration Fees
Registration fees are those fees that are assessed based on a student's registration. The total number of credit hours and the courses a student registers for determine the amount charged.
| Fee | Per credit | Semester (15 credit hours) | Annual (30 credit hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Student Fee | $17.00 | $255.00 | $510.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | N/A | $80.00 | $160.00 |
| Athletics Fee | N/A | $22.50 | $45.00 |
| Gentile Hall Fee | N/A | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Course Fees | N/A | varies | varies |
Other Fees
| Fee | Amount | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $40.00 | Each application |
| Insufficient Funds | $25.00 | Each occurrence |
| Late Registration | $25.00 | Each occurrence |
| Late Payment | $25.00 | Per month |
| Distance Education Course Support Fee | $7.00 | Per credit |
| Disctance Education Technology Fee | $6.00 | Per credit |
| Parking | $10.00 | Per year, $2 per additional vehicle |
| Payment Plans | $30.00 | Per semester |
| Re-instatement | $50.00 | Each occurrence |
Room and Board
Room: The University provides on-campus housing for students. Information about on-campus housing is available from the Residential Life Office.
| Double Room, Double Occupancy ($100.00 damage deposit required) | |
| Semester: $1,876.00 | Annual: $3,752.00 |
| Double Room, Single Occupancy (Available only when there are empty rooms in the residence halls. Usually not available to first semester residents. $100.00 damage deposit required) | |
| Semester: $2,345.00 | Annual: $4,690.00 |
| Single Room (Only 10 available. Assigned to the 10 most needy students with medical conditions, $100.00 damage deposit required) | |
| Semester: $2,251.00 | Annual: $4,502.00 |
| Triple Room, Triple Occupancy ($100.00 damage deposit required) | |
| Semester: $1,876.00 | Annual: $3,752.00 |
| Triple Room, Double Occupancy, (Available only when there are empty rooms in the residence halls. Usually not available to first semester residents. $100.00 damage deposit required) | |
| Semester: $2,157.50 | Annual: $4,314.00 |
| Family Housing ($550.00 damage deposit required) | |
| Monthly: $550.00 | |
Board: The University offers three meal plans. Students may select from a 20-meal plan, 15-meal plan or a 10-meal plan. A meal plan is required for students who elect to live in the residence halls. Information about meal plans is available from the Residential Life Office.
| BOARD PLANS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Meal Plan | Semester | Annual |
| 19 Meals plus $100 Declining Balance Dollars | $1,479.00 | $2,958.00 |
| 14 Meals plus $150 Declining Balance Dollars | $1,406.00 | $2,812.00 |
| 10 Meals plus $150 Declining Balance Dollars | $1,355.00 | $2,710.00 |
Fee Descriptions
Application Fee: A non-refundable mandatory fee charged to students applying for admission into a degree program.
Course Fees: Some specialized courses have mandatory course or laboratory fees. These fees can range from $10.00 to $200.00.
Insufficient Funds Fee: Charged when a check is returned for insufficient funds.
Late Registration Fee: Charged to continuing degree-seeking students who fail to pre-register for courses during the pre-registration period.
Late Payment Fee: Charged to students whose University bill is past due.
Payment Plan Fee: A fee charged to students who elect to pay university charges using a payment plan.
Parking Fee: Students who wish to park a vehicle on campus are required to register their vehicle(s) with the campus security and safety office.
Re-instatement Fee: A fee is charged to students who petition to have courses re-instated after courses have been cancelled for non-payment.
Student Activity Fee: Mandatory fee charged to all students who have courses based at the Presque Isle campus. All of the funds generated by the Student Activity fee are administered by the student government. The revenue generated is used to fund educational, cultural, social, and recreational activities. This fee allows students to attend University sponsored activities free or at a reduced rate. Activities include speakers, performances, dances, etc.
Athletics Fee: Mandatory fee charged to all students who have courses based at the Presque Isle campus. All of the funds generated by the Athletic fee are administered by the student government. The revenue generated is used to support U.M.P.I.'s athletic program.
Gentile Hall Fee: Mandatory fee charged to all students who have 9 or more credit hours based at the Presque Isle campus. The fee gives students access to Gentile Hall fitness center.
Unified Student Fee: Mandatory fee charged to all students. This fee is used to cover fixed costs of providing educational services that may not be directly related to the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled. This fee supports activities such as student services, the operation of facilities, and instruction-related technologies.
Distance Education Course Support Fee: A mandatory fee charged to students registering for Distance Education classes. For more information call the Teleservice Center at 1-800-868-7000.
Distance Education Technology Fee: A mandatory fee charged to students registering for Distance Education classes. For more information call the Teleservice Center at 1-800-868-7000.
Student Health Insurance
All university students who are enrolled in 9 or more credits hours must have health insurance coverage. Each year students are billed the premium for University provided health insurance. If a student already has health insurance coverage, they may request a waiver from the University insurance by providing the University Business Office with proof of insurance. Spouse or family coverage is also available. Students who are enrolled for less than 9 credit hours and wish to purchase the health insurance may do so by contacting the Business Office. For more details visit our insurance agent's web site at http://www2.crossagency.com.
Books and Supplies
Students are responsible for their books and supplies which may be purchased in the university bookstore located in the Campus Center. Payment for books is expected at the time of purchase. The cost of books for a full-time student (12 - 15 credit hours) is approximately $500.00 per semester.
