EXPLANATION OF FEES

The following information is not intended to be comprehensive and is subject to change. Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by legislative or regental action, and changes become effective on the date enacted. The following tuition, fees, and charges information should be used only as a guideline for estimating costs. For clarification of any matter relating to payment or refund of tuition, fees, charges, and deposits, contact the office or administrative unit from which the charge or refund originated.

Tuition and Designated Tuition: Resident students pay $48 tuition per semester credit hour during academic year 2004-05 and $50 tuition per semester credit hour during academic year 2005-06. Nonresident students (out-of-state and international) currently pay $306 tuition per semester credit hour. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board calculates each year the nonresident tuition. Students enrolled in the same course for the third or more time will be charged the non-resident tuition rate for the hours associated with the course even if the student normally qualifies for in-state tuition.

In addition, the designated tuition is charged at the rate of $53 per semester credit hour for fall 2004 and at the rate of $60 per semester credit hour beginning with the spring 2005 semester.*

Student Service Fee: The student service fee per semester credit hour is $21 for academic year 2004-05 and academic year 2005-06 (not exceeding $189 per semester and $105 per summer session). The fee supports the Intramural Program, the Student Life Support Programs, and the Extramural Programs. The fee provides admission to athletic events at Sam Houston State under the auspices of the Department of Athletics.

Student Center Fee: The student center fee is required at the rate of $60 per semester ($30 per summer session) for academic year 2004-05 and academic year 2005-06 and is used to fund the Lowman Student Center programs and activities.

Computer Use Fee: This fee is charged at a rate of $12 per semester credit hour for academic year 2004-05 and $13 per semester credit hour for academic year 2005-06. It is used for the training of students, faculty and staff, and for providing support services for operation, maintenance, and replacement of computer hardware and software.

Recreational Sports Fee: Legislative action authorizes a recreational sports fee not to exceed $52 per semester ($26 per summer session) for academic year 2004-05 and $57 per semester ($28.50 per summer session) for academic year 2005-06. It may be used to purchase equipment for and/or construct, operate, maintain recreational sports facilities and programs.

International Education Fee: This fee of $1 is charged each semester or summer session and is used only to assist students participating in international student exchange or study programs.

Library Fee: Board action authorizes a library fee of $30 per semester and $15 per summer session for academic years 2004-05 and 2005-06. The library fee directly benefits students by supporting their classroom and research needs. The Newton Gresham Library uses this fund to purchase books, add electronic databases, and new journal subscriptions.

Medical Fee: A fee of $30 per semester ($15 per summer session) is charged for academic year 2004-05 and academic year 2005-06. This fee covers services at the University Health Center.

Advisement Fee: A fee of $50 per semester ($25 per summer session) will be charged to fund the Student Advising and Mentoring Center (SAM Center), which is available to all students. Advising through this center takes a more proactive orientation in helping students succeed in university life.

Late Registration Fee: A late payment fee of $10 is charged all students who register on or after the first class day of any semester or summer session.

Matriculation Fee: A matriculation fee of $15 is charged if a student resigns before the 1st class day of the semester or summer session.

Special Fees:

The University Center Fee: Classes provided at The University Center have an additional fee of $40 per semester credit hour for academic year 2004-05 and $45 per semester credit hour for academic year 2005-06.

General Property Deposit. Each student is required to make a General Property Deposit of $10 which will remain with the University through his/her career here except as noted below. All charges for property losses, damages, and breakages in libraries or laboratories must be settled promptly. However, any unpaid current charges will be deducted from the deposit before a refund is made.

Refund of General Property Deposit. The General Property Deposit, less charges, will be returned to the student at the end of his/her career as a student. However, any General Property Deposit which remains without call for refund for a period of four years from the date of last attendance at this university shall be forfeited. The deposit will then become a part of, and operative to, the permanent use and purpose of the University Student Deposit Fund.

*Subject to action by the Board of Regents, The Texas State University System, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

TUITION AND FEES SCHEDULES

Undergraduate, Texas Resident Tuition and Fees Schedule

Undergraduate, Non-Resident Tuition and Fees Schedule