Understanding Your Bill - FAQ for Main Campus Students
Q. On my bill, what does “Amount Due” represent?
A. It stands for your total charges for your registration(s).
Q. What is the 2008-2009 cost of tuition for main campus undergraduate for one
semester at UIW?
A. For students taking 12 to 18 credit hours:
Regardless of whether you take 12, 14 to 18 credit hours your tuition per semester is a flat charge of $9,700.
For students enrolled in less than 12 hours, tuition is charged per credit hour:
Main Campus:
Undergraduates/Graduates: $640 per credit hour
PhD: $670 per credit hour
*This does not include room, board, books, fees, or laptop. Since majors and housing status varies, your bill includes costs specific to your enrollment at UIW. A complete list of costs can be found online at www.uiw.edu/busoff/tuifeespg.htm
Q. How do I figure my Tuition due by term?
A. I am taking 6 hours in Main Campus UG/GR
6 hours x $640 = $3,840
I am taking 18 hours in Main Campus UG
Banded Tuition = $9,700
Q. When is payment due?
A. Main Campus:
Fall 1 (G1) 08/25/08
Fall2 (G2) 10/20/08
Extended 08/25/08
Q. What method of payments does UIW accept?
A. Other than Financial Assistance and Work-Study programs, the University accepts cash, checks, and credit cards for payment of tuition and fees.
Q. Is my financial aid included on the bill?
A. Your financial aid should be included under the section titled “estimated or current term payments”. If you have questions about your aid, please contact the Office of Financial Assistance. (210) 829-6008
Q. Does UIW offer a payment plan?
A. UIW does offer a tuition payment plan for those students with no financial assistance or those students that have incurred out of pocket expenses. Students can divide their payments into four equal installments. To enroll in the deferred payment plan or for further information, please contact the Business Office. All payment plans must be completed for the fall term by September 4, 2008 to avoid late fees.
INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENT REFUNDS
Q. What if my amount due shows a negative balance?
A. This means you may be eligible for a refund. Refunds will be determined after the 100% refund period has ended, after funds are disbursed to your account, or 14 days after the first day of class for the current term, whichever is later. Please see the Refund Schedule located in the UIW Schedule of Classes for more information.
Q. When am I eligible for a refund?
A. You will be eligible to receive a refund when you have completed 6 hours or more for Undergraduate and/or 4 hours or more for Graduate/PhD. students.
Example: I am a Graduate (GR) student enrolled in 3 hrs Mini I and 3 hours Mini II, a refund will be processed the next business day after the last day for 100% refund (See Academic Calendar located in Fall Course Schedule) of Fall Mini II or after total tuition and fees have been paid in full.
Example: I am an Undergraduate (UG) student enrolled in 6 hours in Fall Extended, a refund will be processed the next business day after the last day for 100% refund (See Academic Calendar located in Fall Course Schedule) of Fall GR/UG Extended term or after total tuition and fees are paid in full.
Q. When am I not eligible for a refund?
A. You will become ineligible for a student refund when you have enrolled for less than 6 hours as an Undergraduate and less than 4 hours as an Graduate/PhD student.
Example: I am a Graduate (GR) student enrolled
in 3 hrs in Mini II and have no other enrollment in the Extended,
Mini I, ADCaP or Virtual terms. I am financially responsible to pay
the entire balance charged.
Example: I am an Undergraduate (UG) enrolled in 4 hrs
in Extended and have no other enrollment in Mini I, Mini II, ADCaP
or Virtual Terms. I am financially responsible to pay the entire
balance charged.
Q. When will I receive a refund check?
A. Processing of refunds begins after the last day for 100% refund or after all tuition and fees have been paid in full.
Fall 2008 Refund Schedule
Beginning in Fall 2008, the last day to drop a class with a 100% refund is the same day as the last day to withdraw from the University with a 100% refund. The dates listed below indicate the last day to drop a class or withdraw and receive a 100% refund. See Withdrawal Information, below, for information on the consequences of withdrawing from a semester.
Fall 2008
August
August 29 Fall Graduate Mini I – Last day to receive a 100% refund for dropping a class or withdrawing.
August 29 Virtual Fall I – Last day to receive a 100% refund for dropping a class or withdrawing.
September
September 1 Undergraduate and Graduate Extended Term – Last day to receive a 100% refund for dropping a class or withdrawing. (No refund for dropping individual courses after this date.)
September 5 ADCAP Fall I – Last day to receive a 100% refund for dropping a class or withdrawing.
September 9 Undergraduate Extended Term – Last day to receive a 50% refund for withdrawing only (no refund for dropping individual courses.)
October
October 24 Fall Graduate Mini II – Last day to receive a 100% refund for dropping a class or withdrawing.
October 31 ADCAP Fall II – Last day to receive a 100% refund for dropping a class or withdrawing.
October 31 Virtual Fall II – Last day to receive a 100% refund for dropping a class or withdrawing.
All refunds are mailed to the primary residence address provided by the student.
Q. If I factored books into my financial aid package, how can I purchase books?
A. Books and supplies are not included on your bill. Books and supplies average about $500 per semester, but may vary depending on your major.
Bookstore credit is awarded only to those students who will have an excess in guaranteed financial aid monies after their entire balance is paid in full. The remaining amount will be placed on your account automatically if you elected to do so on your Student Information Form.
All questions regarding eligibility of bookstore credit can be addressed by the Office of Financial Assistance.
Q. What if I don't use all my bookstore credit?
A. If you do not use all of your bookstore credit, the remaining amount will be credited to your student account. If your account is paid in full then a refund check will be issued to you at the end of the Fall/Spring and Summer semesters.
Q. Can I still receive official transcripts if I have a balance?
A. No. Every student must have a zero balance in order to obtain an official transcript/record.
Q. Did you know you can see or pay your bill 24 hours/7 day a week ?
A. Log on to: http://www.uiwtx.edu/banner_self-service
Send feedback on this page to Angela Williams
