Tuition and Fees
Tuition Rates
| Course Level |
Credit Hour |
| 050–299 undergrad lower-division | $134/credit |
| 300–499 undergrad upper-division | $151/credit |
| 500–599 professional | Varies (see course descriptions) |
| 600-699 graduate | $301/credit |
*Non-resident students pay tuition at the resident rate during Summer Sessions. Audited credits are charged at the same rate as other credits.
Paying Tuition and Fees
Payment must be received by the conclusion of the open registration/fee payment period corresponding to the first class in which you are enrolled. Student bills are sent only to the student's assigned UAF email address. No paper bills are sent from UAF.
Pay online with check, MasterCard or Visa. Mailed check or money order should be payable to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Do not send cash by mail.
Business Office
Signers’ Hall First Floor
907-474-7384
Online Fee Payment
Don’t wait in line: pay fees and tuition online!
- Go to http://uaonline.alaska.edu, click Login to Secured Area and log on using your student ID and PIN number.
- Click on Student Services, Financial Aid and Account Information.
- Click on Student Account.
- Click on Account Detail for Term (Semester)/Pay Term Balance.
- Carefully read the instructions and terms on this page.
- If you intend to park on campus (and are not an employee), you can pay your parking fee on line. Click Parking Decal, choose the current term and corresponding parking option. Click Add Parking.
- If you are taking 6 or more credits you may elect to enroll in the university sponsored health insurance plan. Click Health Insurance, choose the summer term, and choose the desired coverage. Click Add Insurance.
- When you have added/declined all of the optional fees and are ready to pay, choose the Credit Card or Check link, and choose the current Summer Sessions. If paying by credit card, choose the type of card, enter the credit card number and the expiration date.
NOTE: The address on your credit card MUST MATCH the billing address that you enter on this screen. Click on Submit Payment.
If paying by check, enter the routing number, account number, name, address and amount. Click on Continue. If you agree with the terms, click on I Agree.
- Print the confirmation page. Review the Account Detail for Term to verify the payment was accepted.
NOTE: Do not use the back button because duplicate charges or payment errors may result.
If you have any problems or questions, please do a print screen of the problem or error and call the Business Office at 474-7384 or bring to the Business Office in Signers’ Hall.
Consequences of Not Paying
If you do not pay, you will NOT be dropped from your courses. You will be responsible for all tuition and fees. The University will not initiate a drop form for non-payment.
UAF may withhold transcripts, diplomas or grade reports from students who have not paid all financial obligations to the institution. Registration may be withheld from any student who is delinquent in paying any amount due to the university. Registration, meal plan and housing contracts may be canceled at any time for those who fail to meet installment contract payments or financial obligations. The registration process is not complete until the student has paid all fees and charges due the university.
Late Fees
Late payment fees
- If you miss the scheduled deadline for fee payment, you will be charged a late payment fee of $100.
- A $100 fee will be assessed on all accounts which are not paid by the withdrawal deadline. Students who pay for or drop their courses prior to the published payment deadline will NOT be required to pay the fee.
Late add fee—If you are given permission to add a class after the last day to pay tuition and fees, you will be charged a late fee of $50.
- No late fee will be charged when:
- you add a late start course during the regular registration period for that course, or
- you are moved into a class for which you were wait listed, or
- you change from one section to a different section of the same course, or
- you add a course to replace a canceled course in which you were previously enrolled.
This fee is refundable only if all classes for which you have registered
are canceled.
Fees
UA Network Charge—The UA network charge covers rapidly rising costs, especially in the maintenance and enhancement of the university-wide technology infrastructure. A 2% network charge is applied on a course-by-course basis to tuition, and fees in lieu of tuition for credit and non-credit courses. The minimum network charge per course is $2.
Technology Fee—The technology fee of $5 per credit hour to a maximum of $60 is used to support academic technology. Activity Fee—The activity fee of $2 per credit hour is used to support student activities in the summer. Late Registration Fee—Registration after the conclusion of the open registration/fee payment period is considered late and students will be charged a late fee of $100. No late fee is charged when adding a course to replace a canceled course or when gaining enrolled status from a waitlist.
Parking fee—Students, staff or faculty who park at any UAF or Tanana Valley Campus facility, whether on or off campus, are required to have a current parking decal or short term parking permit displayed on the vehicle at all times including evenings. Student decal fees can be added online to your semester tuition and fees by using http://uaonline.alaska.edu or by calling UAF Business Office at (907) 474-7384 or Parking Services at (907) 474-PARK (7275). Parking fees are based on the combined credit hour enrollment at UAF, TVC, and Center for Distance Education, or any class held at a UAF location where credit is given through another location. Tuition and fees must be paid in full before decals can be dispensed at either Parking Services office. A current DMV registration or documentation showing vehicle ownership is required. Your schedule bill payment receipt is helpful but not required.
| Decal Rates | |
| 1-8 credits | $35 |
| 9+ credits | $68 |
| Annual rate | $124 |
| Multi-car user (MCU) option: For each additional vehicle up to a maximum of three vehicles (Prohibited for campus residents.) | $10 |
| Short Term Parking Permits Purchase at parking kiosks located at the Thompson Drive pullout, Nenana, Taku, Museum, Elvey, Reichardt, University Park lots. |
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| per hour | $0.50 |
| daily permit | $3 |
| weekly permit | $15 |
| Reserved gold permit parking Available in a limited number of lots on campus for a rate of $63 per month. Contact Parking Services for details. | |
Your decal purchase is not complete and decals are not valid until they are properly affixed to the assigned vehicle.
Free visitor parking is available during the summer in the following lots: Taku East and Nenana West (see campus map). From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, visitors to campus using other lots must purchase permits at the kiosks or pay meter fees. Visitors enjoy free parking in all lots on campus on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Shuttle service is provided during the summer. Current shuttle service routes and hours are available on the Transportation Services website.
Parking Services
(2 Locations)
111 Eielson Building
1855 Marika Road
(907) 474-PARK (7275)
fypark1@uaf.edu
http://www.uaf.edu/parking/
Refunds
Tuition may be refunded to students who drop courses. The amount of the refund depends on the date the action is taken. See Dates and Deadlines (inside front cover) for refund dates. Material, field trip, technology, network, and activity fees are only refundable during the 100% refund period. Refund processing is automatic for students who officially drop courses by published refund deadlines.
Tuition refund petitions
Petitions for refund of university financial obligations may be granted when a student has been physically disabled, has experienced a death in the family, has a change in employment hours or location beyond the student’s control or has other extenuating circumstances. Written documentation of the condition is required. Petition forms may be obtained from the web at http://www. uaf.edu/business/ or from the Business Office, Center for Health and Counseling, Financial Aid Office and Student and Enrollment Services Office. Petitions are reviewed only if documentation of circumstances is provided and only after a student has officially withdrawn from the course(s). Summer refund petitions must be filed by August 14.
Canceled courses
If your class is canceled, you may add another class of equal credit and level at no additional tuition cost. You must pay any additional fees. If you do not add a replacement course, the Business Office will automatically process a credit to your account.
Bookstore refunds
Check out the virtual textbook link at http://www. uaf.edu/bookstore/ to learn about textbook return policies, buyback policies and more.
Student Insurance
Health insurance
Health insurance is highly recommended for all students—especially students taking courses that involve outdoor activities or other elements of risk. International students are require to have health insurance.
Students enrolled in at least six credit hours during the summer are eligible to enroll in the university sponsored health insurance plan for a cost of $241. Payment must be made at the UAF Business Office by June 5, 2009.
Students who are not eligible for the student plan are strongly encouraged to buy other student health insurance. Alternate student health insurance plans are available from a variety of national insurers.
Please read the student health insurance brochure carefully for details of the plan. See http://www.uaf.edu/chc/ for more details.
Center for Health and Counseling
203 Whitaker Building
(907) 474-7043
fyheaco@uaf.edu
Accident Insurance
Supplemental student accident insurance may be purchased for coverage during qualified Summer Session courses. The supplemental insurance covers injuries only, not personal health or sickness, and is secondary to any other insurance a student may have. For information on student accident insurance see http://www.alaska.edu/risksafety/b_insurance/insurance-coverage/student-accident/.





