Tuition and Fees

	2007-2008	2008-2009
TUITION: *Per Semester*
Banded Undergraduate Tuition (12-18 credit hours)	$9,200	$9,700
Undergraduate Tuition per hour (less than 12 credit hours or greater than 18 credit hours)	$605	$640
Graduate Tuition per hour	$605	$640
PH.D Tuition per hour	$640	$670
School of Pharmacy (annual)	$26,500	$27,500
Adult Degree Completion Program per hour (Undergraduate)	$320	$330
Virtual University per hour (Undergraduate)	$395	$415
FEES:
Application Fee	$20	$20
Records Fee (one-time charge, all students)	$30	$30
Graduation Fee	$25	$25
Confirmation Fee (one time charge, first time full-time students ) Non-Refundable	$200	$200
Confirmation Fee (one time charge, transfer full-time students ) Non-Refundable	$100	$100
Deferred Payment Plan Fee	$50	$50

2007-2008
Undergraduate University Fee 0-5 credit hours $110; 6-11 credit hours $170
Graduate University Fee $32 per credit hour
Student Center, Library, Technology Fee per semester
Undergraduates: $110 (1-5 hrs); $170 (6-11 hrs); $200 (12 hours or over)
Graduates: $26 per credit hour
*Parking Fees
Undergraduates: $80 per semester for full-time students: $11 per hour for part-time students
Graduates: $11 per credit hour
Priority Parking Fee	$130	$140

2008-2009
Undergraduate University Fee 0-5 credit hours $120; 6-11 credit hours $185
Graduate University Fee $35 per credit hour
Student Services, Athletics, Technology Fee per semester
Undergraduates: $165 (1-5 hrs); $255 (6-11 hrs); $300 (12 hours or over)
Graduates: $33 per credit hour
*Parking Fees
Undergraduates: $85 per semester for full-time students: $13 per hour for part-time students
Graduates: $13 per credit hour

COURSE REGISTRATION FEES: (Refer to listing in the schedule or Contact Respective Department)
Lab/Clinical Course Fee	$10-500	$10-500
Change of Schedule Fee	$25	$25
Administration Fee (i.e., contested registration, graduation matters, etc.)	Up to $150	Up to $150
LATE FEES:
Late Registration Fee	$50	$50
Late Payment Arrangement Fee (will be charged monthly until arrangements made)	$50	$50
Late Graduation Application Fee	$50	$50
LAPTOP PROGRAM FEES:
Laptop Fee for contracts beginning Fall 2002-Present (one-time charge)	$1,500	$1,600

SPRING HOUSING (Per Semester)	2007-2008	2008-2009
Single Room	$2,600	$2,710
Double Room	$2,040	$2,125
Triple Room	$1,645	$1,705
McCombs Center Dorm Single	$2,720	$2,830
Hillside Building Single	$2,900	$3,020
McCombs Center Dorm Double	$2,460	$2,560
Hillside Building Double	$2,600	$2,705
Avoca Apartments:	$2,405	$2,500

SUMMER HOUSING (Per Semester)
Double as a Single - Summer (12 weeks)		$3,000
Double - Summer (12 weeks)		$2,000
Single - Summer (12 weeks)		$2,240
Double as a Single - Summer (6 weeks)		$1,500
Double - Summer (6 weeks)		$1,000
Single - Summer (6 weeks)		$1,120


New Freeway Dorm Single (Fall 2008)		$3,020
New Freeway Dorm Triple (Fall 2008)		$2,705

Deposit: A $225 deposit is required in advance for all students requesting on-campus housing.

Meal Plan Information

All students living on campus are required to purchase one of the available plans for their respective halls.

Spring Semester: 2007-2008

B-$1,350 + Tax Per Semester Available in all halls

C-$800 + Tax Per Semester Available only in Avoca Apartments, St. Joseph’s, Hillside, and McCombs Center

Summer Semester: 2008-2009

B-$850 + Tax Per Semester Available in all halls

C-$500 + Tax Per Semester Available only in Avoca Apartments, St. Joseph’s, Hillside, and McCombs Center

Fall Semester: 2008-2009

B- $1,450 + Tax Per Semester Available in all halls

C-$850 + Tax Per Semester Available only in Avoca Apartments, St. Joseph’s, Hillside, and McCombs Center

*Tuition Discounts

Tuition discounts are available for part-time/full-time undergraduate or graduate students who qualify for such discounts such as the Active Duty Military and their dependents, Civilian Department of Defense Employees (no dependents), Retired Military (no dependents), UIW/SAHS/IWHS Employees and their dependents, and University Senior Preparatory Program.

Military and Civilian Department of Defense discounts apply to any student enrolled with the Main Campus. Those students eligible are active duty military with or without a Tuition Assistance Form and their dependents, civilian Department of Defense employees (no dependents), and retired military (no dependents). Discounts for Extended Academic Program students apply only to active duty military with the exception of Virtual University graduate students. Those students receive the same percentage as a main campus graduate student. The discount will be applied to tuition only and any other fees associated with enrollment will be the responsibility of the student. Discounts are not applicable to students for whom 100% tuition is paid by any third party payor. Discounts may be reversed if payment is received after discount(s) are applied. The Business Office and Office of Financial Assistance determine eligibility. Refer to the University Payment Policy located under the Tuition and Financial Regulations. Discounts may vary between University programs (Main Campus, ADCaP, or Virtual University).

It is the responsibility of the student to present their valid identification or current military identification along with any Tuition Assistance Forms to the Business Office within the specified dated as published by the University course schedule. Those courses pertaining to ADCaP, Virtual University and mini semesters have ten days from the first day of classes to submit a valid identification, application and/or TA form(s) to qualify for the discount.

Tuition discounts are available for any individual who is employed at the University of the Incarnate Word, Incarnate Word High School or St. Anthony Catholic High School on a regular, full-time employment agreement (for at least 75% of the time) as faculty, administrator, or staff. Employees may receive tuition remission for themselves for undergraduate and/or graduate classes taken at UIW per the guidelines listed in the UIW/IWHS/SACHS Administrator/Staff Guidelines & Faculty Handbook. Employee tuition waiver forms are available through the Human Resources Office. According to the Administrative/Staff Guidelines, the deadline for submission of Employee Tuition Waiver forms is 14 calendar days after the last day to add a course for the term. For further information, please contact the Human Resources Office at 829-6019. The discount will be applied to tuition only and any other fees associated with enrollment will be the responsibility of the student. Refer to the University Payment Policy located under the Tuition and Financial Regulations.

University Preparatory Program discounts applies to Junior and Senior Incarnate Word High School (IWHS) and St. Anthony Catholic High School (SACHS) students. The direct cost to all participants in the High School/University Program varies according to the number of hours for which the student is enrolled at the University of the Incarnate Word. Students selected for this program from IWHS/SACHS will receive an Academic Scholarship resulting in a percentage reduction in University tuition. In addition, they will receive a percentage discount on their high school tuition for each three (3) hour course they take at the University each semester. Discount applies to part-time status 1-9 hours, no discounts will be granted for a full-time status 12+ hours (Banded Tuition). The discount will be applied to tuition only and any other fees associated with enrollment will be the responsibility of the student. For further information, please contact the respective High School Business Office (IWHS (210) 829-3115 or SACHS (210) 832-5639). Refer to the University Payment Policy located under the Tuition and Financial Regulations.

It is the responsibility of the student to apply for tuition discounts. The student and his/her family must apply using the appropriate application form(s) and provide all necessary information to complete each application (i.e., valid identification(s), tuition assistance form(s)) to receive consideration for these discounts. Applications for these tuition discounts should be submitted to the respective departments or the Business Office according to the deadlines posted in each respective Semester Schedule of Classes. No discounts will be applied after the deadline indicated in the Semester Schedule of Classes. All discounts will be evaluated and assessed to the student account after the last day to add and drop a course for the respective term or within stated deadline outlined in the published Schedule of Classes. In order to continue receiving the discount, the student is responsible for submitting a new application and required information to complete the application each session (fall, spring, summer). Prospective students may call the Business Office at (210) 829-6043 if they need appropriate forms or more information.

*Any student pursing a doctorate (PhD) is not eligible for these discounts, regardless if enrolled in a graduate level course.

Your student financial aid award may be adjusted without notice due to receiving such discount(s).

All discounts are subject to change without notice.

Auditing Courses

*Auditing courses are available to non-student, part-time or full-time students. Auditors that are *non-students or are enrolled in a part-time status pay 50% of regular tuition for lecture courses and any associated course fees; however, full tuition is charged for limited enrollment, private instruction and studio courses.

*Audit courses follow the Last day for 100% Refund for any Undergraduate and Graduate courses. Deadlines may be found in the Main Campus Schedule of Classes (See Academic Calendar) or from the respective program administrator (i.e., Adcap or Virtual University).

Full-time students may audit one lecture course (3-4 hours) per session (fall, spring, summer) at no cost. Any course fees associated with this enrollment will be the responsibility of the student.

Students are allowed to combine their total number of hours within a respective session to determine their full-time status. Undergraduates on the Main Campus are consider full-time with 12 + enrolled hours, a Graduate and Doctoral student on the Main Campus is considered a full-time status at 9 + hours. Full-time doctoral status changes when doctoral student is in dissertation writing phase and/or enrolled 3 + hours. If a full-time student falls under banded tuition and, with the audit class, does not exceed a total of 18 hours, no discount will be granted.

*Students enrolled in our Adcap program will be allowed to audit courses within that program. Audit discounts are not applicable to Virtual University courses.

The deadline for changing enrollment in a course from graded to audit status is printed in the Academic Calendar located in the University Course Schedule.

Payment Options (For more information refer to our UIW Undergraduate Bulletin or UIW Graduate Bulletin):

Other than Financial Assistance and Work-Study programs, the University accepts cash, checks, and credit cards for payment of tuition and fees.

· Cash, *check and credit card payments for the payment of tuition and fees are accepted at the Business Office, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Payments sent via mail should be forwarded to: UIW Business Office, 4301 Broadway CPO# 291, San Antonio, Texas 78209. All checks must include the student’s name, account number, and specific term to insure proper credit to account.

*Drop Box located next to Rm. 190 in the Administration Building

The following credit cards are accepted: Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover. Credit card payments are accepted over the telephone at (210) 829-6043, choose Option #5 on our telephone menu.

·Secured Web payments for tuition and fees are accepted with your UIW PIN personal identification number. If you have already been issued a PIN#, you may use this same number to gain access to this screen. For those students with no PIN number, contact the Registrar’s Office at 829-6006. Log on to: http://www.uiwtx.edu/banner self-service

· The University offers students a Tuition Payment Plan. The student can divide their charges into installments. It is the responsibility of the student to enroll in a payment plan each semester. Failure to remit these payments may result in withholding of credits, transcripts, diplomas, and a late payment fee each month for not submitting tuition payments as agreed. However, this will not exempt students from liability for those charges. Enrollment into this plan may include an application fee.

To enroll in the deferred payment plan or if you need additional information, please come by the Business Office or call (210) 829-6043.

Payment Policy (For more information refer to our UIW Undergraduate Bulletin or UIW Graduate Bulletin):

Registration for an academic term is not complete until full payment for the current and /or prior terms has been made, or until a student has entered into a payment plan with the University (see above for enrollment information). Payment arrangements must be finalized by the eighth calendar day from the first class day to the semester. Students may have their registration cancelled at that time if payment arrangements have not been completed.
All international students are required to pay the full semester’s tuition and fees upon registering each semester. International students will not be allowed to enroll in a payment plan.
ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Students who have not met their total financial obligations to the University may not be permitted to enroll for a subsequent academic term and current registration is subject to cancellation.
Withdrawal without proper notice entails failure in all courses for the semester and the student is held liable for the full payment of tuition, fees and other charges.
Students must pay their financial obligation in full to the University to have diplomas and transcripts released. In addition, if payment is not made in full, students may be prohibited from participating in the graduation ceremony.
The student agrees to assume liability for any debt incurred during his/her attendance at the University. In the event of a delinquency or default, the student will pay all reasonable costs of collection including but not limited to attorney fees and necessary court costs.

Student Health Insurance

All full-time domestic students (Full-time constitutes 12+ hours for undergraduates, 9+ hours for graduates and *doctoral students) and all international students (eligibility is based on Admission status) are required to participate in the student accident and sickness insurance plan. Only domestic students are allowed to waive insurance when proof of existing personal domestic coverage is presented and a waiver is completed (Contact Business Office regarding waiver information). This plan protects students 24 hours a day, whether at home, school or while traveling. The insurance plan is also available for dependents. This coverage is in effect during the interim vacation periods. Participation in intercollegiate athletics is not covered. Brochures that describe student health insurance cost and coverage details are available in the Office of Health Services, Business Office or by logging on to: http://www.uiw.edu/health/hinsurance.html Insurance must be waived on or before the stated waiver deadline posted in the Academic Calendar found in this University Course Schedule.

*Full-time doctoral status changes when student is in dissertation writing phase and/or 3 + hours (Doctoral students are not automatically charged in this status and must request and pay for insurance coverage after enrollment.)

Note: Insurance is automatically assessed against the majority of student’s account. The charges will not be removed unless a waiver and proof of insurance is provided to the Business Office within the waiver deadline.

If charges do not appear on your student statement it reflects, no insurance premium has been submitted on your behalf. Application and full payment for dependent coverage is due the day of purchase. Eligibility of insurance is determined by insurance company.

Students currently enrolled in any University term(s) can purchase UIW students insurance for themselves and their *dependents at anytime from the Business Office during the academic school year.

*Individual student insurance must be purchased prior to availability for dependent coverage.

Parking Permits

All automobiles or motorcycles parked on campus must be registered with the Business Office.

In order to park on campus, students must pay a parking fee that entitles them to obtain and display a parking decal. Parking fees are automatically assessed to a student’s account. To waive charges, a student must complete a waiver form on or before the stated waiver deadline posted in the Academic Calendar found in this University Course Schedule. Since parking decals are issued annually, and in the event that you are not parking your vehicle on campus for a respective term, you may be granted a parking waiver by returning the issued decal by the published parking waiver deadline. Part-time and graduate students will be assessed a fee dependent upon the number of semester hours they are taking any given semester. The fee will bebased on a rate of $11 per credit hour for part-time and graduate students. A lost or stolen permit can be replaced at the Business Office. The fee for a replacement permit is the full-time charge for the respective semester (Priority parking is issued on availability). Failure to exhibit a decal will be cause for ticketing. Incarnate Word High School and St. Anthony Catholic High School decals are valid parking credentials at the University. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced. Violators will be ticketed and charged. A repeat violation will result in the towing of the vehicle at the owner's expense. For questions about specific charges or refunds, contact the Business Office at (210) 829-6043.

How To Obtain a Parking Decal

The following records must be presented to the Business Office to receive your decal:

A valid driver’s license;
A current copy of your vehicle registration

*The following applies for individuals with a disability placard:

Present your original letter issued by the state or your disability placard (decal);
A valid driver’s license;
A current copy of your vehicle registration

* These Students or Employees must still register the vehicle and pick up a UIW Disability Decal at the Business Office.

For questions about specific charges or refunds, contact the Business Office at (210) 829-6043 or visit our Business Office Web Page by logging on to: http://www.uiw.edu and clicking onto link Business Office.

Refund Schedule for Fall 2007 Semesters

A student’s withdrawal from the University will be considered as occurring the day he or she turns in the withdrawal form to the Academic Advising Office (for undergraduate students) or the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (for graduate or doctorate students). The student may obtain the withdrawal form from the Registrar’s Office or the Academic Advising Office. The student must obtain a signature from the Academic Advising Office before the student’s withdrawal will be considered official. Notice to an instructor or other office or a student contract with the Business Office does not cancel registration.

WITHDRAWALS WITHOUT PROPER NOTICE MAY RESULT IN FAILURE IN ALL COURSES FOR THE SEMESTER AND THE STUDENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL PAYMENT OF ALL TUITION, FEES and OTHER CHARGES.

The following tables indicate the University policies on refunding your Institutional Charges.

Refund Schedule for Spring/Summer 2008 Semesters

Dropping a course or withdrawing—what is the difference?

A withdrawal is defined as cancelling your entire enrollment within a particular semester. A drop is defined as cancelling registration of an individual course or courses while maintaining enrollment in at least one course. Why is this important to you? The action you take determines if you receive a refund and the amount of that refund. Withdrawing also has an effect on your financial aid. See the information regarding withdrawals further in this section. It is important for you to know the difference so that you know which deadline applies to you.

Spring 2008 refund deadlines:

Spring 2008 Undergraduate/Graduate Extended

	Dropping	Withdrawing
	(Cancellation registration in one or more classes while maintaining enrollment in at least one class.)	(Cancelling ALL enrollment within the semester.)
100% refund	January 24	January 18
75% refund	No refund after January 24	January 25
50% refund	No refund after January 24	January 30

Graduate Spring Mini I

	Dropping	Withdrawing
	(Cancellation registration in one or more classes while maintaining enrollment in at least one class.)	(Cancelling ALL enrollment within the semester.)
100% refund	January 18	January 18

Graduate Spring Mini II

	Dropping	Withdrawing
	(Cancellation registration in one or more classes while maintaining enrollment in at least one class.)	(Cancelling ALL enrollment within the semester.)
100% refund	March 14	March 14

Summer 2008 refund deadlines:

Summer 2008 Undergraduate/Graduate Extended

	Dropping	Withdrawing
	(Cancellation registration in one or more classes while maintaining enrollment in at least one class.)	(Cancelling ALL enrollment within the semester.)
100% refund	May 23	May 23
75% refund	No refund after May 23	May 30
50% refund	No refund after May 23	June 4

Graduate Summer Mini I

	Dropping	Withdrawing
	(Cancellation registration in one or more classes while maintaining enrollment in at least one class.)	(Cancelling ALL enrollment within the semester.)
100% refund	May 23	May 23

Graduate Summer Mini II

	Dropping	Withdrawing
	(Cancellation registration in one or more classes while maintaining enrollment in at least one class.)	(Cancelling ALL enrollment within the semester.)
100% refund	July 7	July 7

Pastoral Institute

	Dropping	Withdrawing
	(Cancellation registration in one or more classes while maintaining enrollment in at least one class.)	(Cancelling ALL enrollment within the semester.)
100% refund	June 13	June 13

Appeals to Refund Policy

For exceptions to the refund policy due to medical or other extenuating circumstances contact the Business Office at (210) 829-6088.

Late Disbursement of Federal Loans and Grants, Private or State Financial Aid:

The Office of Financial Assistance will determine the amounts to be credited to the student’s account prior to the refund calculation based on federal or state regulations or private source regulations.

Return of Title IV Funds:

As a requirement set forth by the Department of Education, the Office of Financial Assistance is required to return a percentage of Federal Financial Aid that was disbursed to students who have completely withdrawn from UIW or have stopped attending all classes (unofficial withdrawal). The amount of aid returned is determined by the following formula:

Number of days attended / Total days in the semester = % of aid “earned”.

Any aid above and beyond this amount must be returned to its source. Additionally, if you receive a partial or full refund of tuition and fees, any State or Institutional grants must be reduced by the percentage of refund you received.

Please remember that withdrawals affect your future status of Satisfactory Academic Progress. For more information about Satisfactory Academic Progress, please see http://www.uiw.edu/finaid/finaideligibility.html.

The amounts owed for a Title IV return will be refunded to their sources in the following order:

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Perkins Loans

Federal PLUS loan for Graduate Students

Federal Parent PLUS Loans

Federal PELL Grants

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant

Federal National SMART Grant

Federal SEOG Grants

Other Title IV Assistance

State, Private and Institutional Aid

Student Payments

Parent Payments

A student that withdraws and has received financial assistance must complete an exit counseling session. A student can fulfill this requirement by logging on to www.mapping-your-future.org or visiting the Office of Financial Assistance for a counseling interview.

In addition, if students received an institutional loan such as Perkins, Ralston, Nursing, or Faculty Nursing and are not planning on attending the forthcoming semester or are planning to graduate, these students are required complete an electronic exit interview. Please call the Business Office at (210) 829-6084 if you have any questions.

For questions about financial aid contact the Office of Financial Assistance at 210-829-6008.

EXAMPLES OF REFUND POLICIES

The following are examples of the University Refund Policy based on student withdrawal dates. These examples explain what happens to student’s Institutional Charges at the time they withdraw. If amounts a student has for Payments comes from a Title IV source (financial aid), these funds may be required to be returned under the Federal Return of Title IV Guidelines.

CHARGES PAYMENTS BALANCE

$9,200 $6,000 $3,200

(Tuition 12-18 hours) (Payment Received)

Withdrawal at 100%: $9,200 $6,000 $-6,000 (Credit)

(Tuition 12-18 hours) (Payment Received)

Withdrawal at 0%: $9,200 $6,000 $3,200

Tuition 12-18 hours (Payment Received)

0% Withdrawal $0.00 $2,700

Appeals to Refund Policy

For exceptions to this withdrawal and refund policy due to medical or other extenuating circumstances contact the Business Office at (210) 829-6088.

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