UAF Consolidated Fee
What is the UAF Consolidated fee?
The UAF Consolidated Fee is a fee charged to all students, both undergraduate and graduate, at a flat rate per credit hour. This fee supports a variety of student-focused services and resources across the university.
All students enrolled in courses are charged the consolidated fee, including those taking classes online. Many of the services supported by this fee are available both in person and remotely. For example, Health & Counseling Services provides both in-person and online support options, and resources such as Nanook Recreation, the UAF Library, and other student services provide benefits that support students throughout their academic experience.
Why do we have a consolidated fee?
The UAF Consolidated Fee was established beginning in Fall 2020 for the 2020–2021 academic year. Prior to its implementation, a student’s bill typically included at least ten separate fee line items that supported many of the departments now funded through the consolidated fee. These included fees such as the ASUAF Student Government Fee, the Nanook Recreation Fee, the Student Activities Fee, and others.
The previous fee model was complex. Some fees were assessed as flat amounts once students reached a certain credit threshold, while others were charged on a per-credit basis and capped at a maximum amount. Fee rates also varied depending on the campus offering the course. As a result, the total fee structure could be difficult for students to understand and anticipate.
To simplify this structure and align with other univeristy best practices, the Tuition and Fee Committee recommended transitioning to a single consolidated fee that distributes revenue to departments providing student services across all UAF campuses.
Benefits of the consolidated fee include:
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Students can more easily estimate costs based on the number of enrolled credit hours.
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The fee is applied beginning at one credit hour, providing a consistent and equitable structure.
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Fees are easier to communicate to students, faculty, and staff.
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Student bills are simplified and no longer include numerous separate fee line items.
How much is the UAF Consolidated Fee?
Today, the consolidated fee is a flat $56 per credit hour and supports student services across 16 departments at UAF.
The consolidated fee is mandatory and cannot be negotiated, waived or reduced.
What does the UAF Consolidated Fee support?
The table below outlines how the UAF Consolidated Fee is distributed among the 16 departments supported by this fee. These departments provide a variety of services, programs, and resources that support students across the university.
Additional descriptions of the services provided by each department are listed below the table.
| Department / Program | Distribution (%) |
|---|---|
| Health & Counseling | 18.5% |
| Center for Teaching & Learning | 12.0% |
| Athletics | 11.5% |
| Nanook Recreation | 11.5% |
| CSE Transformative Experiences | 10.0% |
| Library | 9.5% |
| Nanook Technology Services | 6.5% |
| Student Success Center / Tutoring | 5.0% |
| Transportation | 4.0% |
| Student Media | 2.5% |
| ASUAF | 2.0% |
| Sustainability | 2.0% |
| Graduate School | 2.0% |
| CTC Technology Support & Refresh | 2.0% |
| General Studies / URSA Support | 0.5% |
| Student Arts & Production Access | 0.5% |
Student Health and Counseling Center – 18.5% of the Consolidated Fee
Basic medical and counseling services at the Student Health and Counseling Center on the Troth Yeddha’ Fairbanks Campus, including telehealth and counseling. See the Student Health and Counseling website for more information.
You can contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at 907-474-7043.
Center for Teaching & Learning (eCampus) - 12% of the Consolidated Fee
Funds go towards academic and advising support, online student resources, exam proctoring services, technology upgrades, and enhancements to course delivery. For more information, visit the CTL website.
Athletics – 11.5% of the Consolidated Fee
Provides admission to all home athletic competitions and live streaming of Nanook sporting events. Fee excludes post-season competitions. For further details regarding event/ticket policies visit the Alaska Nanooks website.
Nanook Recreation – 11.5% of the Consolidated Fee
Membership to the Student Recreation Center (SRC), Patty Ice, Patty Pool, and Outdoor Adventures including virtual recreation classes. The SRC is a comprehensive fitness facility with equipment, courts, track, group fitness, intramurals and a climbing wall. Patty Ice provides recreational ice skating sessions. Patty Pool provides lap swim sessions. Outdoor Adventures has discounted equipment rentals, trips and an outdoor rock/ice wall. Some extra programs have additional fees associated; consult DRAW staff for details. Anyone under the age of 18 using the SRC and its facilities must be accompanied by a parent or guardian whose minimum age is 21, unless they are a full-time UAF student. Call 907-474-5886 for more information.
Center for Student Engagement – Transformative Experience – 10% of the Consolidated fee
Supports Nanook traditions such as Starvation Gulch, Winter Carnival and SpringFest as well as student activities and student life programs that enhance the out-of-class experience of students and provides ongoing operational and capital funding for programs. For more information visit the CSE website.
Libraries and Digital Resources – 9.5% of the Consolidated Fee
Supports students by providing the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library services such as research assistance and instruction, online/digital resources, subscriptions for databases and journals, and improvements to library materials/spaces (physical and virtual) used by students
Associated Students of UAF (ASUAF) - 6.5% (Total) of the Consolidated Fee
Student Government – 2 % of the Consolidated Fee
The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ASUAF) is your student
government at UAF. ASUAF represents student voices to university leadership, the Board
of Regents, and the Alaska Legislature. Beyond advocacy, ASUAF provides club funding,
travel funding, legal consultations with an attorney, and events and programs throughout
the year. Contact ASUAF at 907-474-7355 or visit the ASUAF website.
Student Sustainability – 2 % of the Consolidated Fee
The UAF Office of Sustainability oversees student-run sustainability programs and
initiatives. Key programs and services include the UAF Recycling pickups program,
the Green Bikes Shop, the FreeStore, the Upcycle Annex Repair Cafe & Makerspace, the
Nanook Grown Student Gardener Training Program, and the Wood Center Food Pantry. The
Office also hosts events, houses internships, and assists students with sustainability-focused
projects. Contact the Office of Sustainability at 907-474-5070 or visit the Office of Sustainability website.
Student Media – 2.5 % of the Consolidated Fee
The Student Media department includes three distinct groups: The Sun Star, UAF’s student
newspaper; KSUA, the student radio station; and Concert Board, the student-managed
live entertainment planning group. Each operates independently of the other, offering
students a diverse and engaging media experience across a range of interests. To contact
The Sun Star, email uaf-sunstar@alaska.edu or visit the Sun Star website. To contact KSUA, email uaf-ksua@alaska.edu or visit the KSUA website. To contact the Concert Board, email uaf-concertboard@alaska.edu.
Nanook Technology Services – Technology Support & Refresh - 6.5% of the Consolidated Fee
Supports technology initiatives including implementation of UAF's wireless network/access, delivering university-licensed software to all students, increasing the number of technology-enabled classrooms and computing spaces, and expanding and improving online and self-service environments.
Student Success Center – Tutoring, Advising, Student Support - 5.0% of the Consolidated Fee
The academic tutoring fee provides students with unlimited access to academic tutoring sessions across various subjects as well as unlimited, personalized academic support from trained peer coaches. These services are available throughout the year, in-person and online, to help students achieve their educational goals and excel in their studies.
Transportation – 4.0% of the Consolidated Fee
Supports the operation of shuttle buses that transport students and staff across campus and to various university facilities off-campus (in Fairbanks), including infrastructure supporting transportation services, snow removal, and lot maintenance at university sites and locations (in and beyond Fairbanks).
Graduate School – 2.0% of the Consolidated Fee
Supports enhancement of operational capacity, improves student services, ensures timely, high-quality academic processes, including thesis/dissertation review, orientation programming and professional development events. These funds support academic and advising support for graduate students and thesis completion fellowships, as well as the streamlining of academic processes. This allocated dedication ensures sustained investment in graduate education and aligns infrastructure funding with UAF's mission to foster high-quality, research-driven student outcomes.
Community & Technical College – Technology Support & Refresh - 2.0% of the Consolidated Fee
Supports technology initiatives including implementation of CTC's wireless network/access, delivering university-licensed software to all students, increasing the number of technology-enabled classrooms and computing spaces, and expanding and improving online and self-service environments.
General Studies/Undergraduate Research & Scholarly Activities - 0.5% of the Consolidated Fee
Supports URSA’s Innovative Technology and Education (ITE) awards, providing funding for technology-related equipment and software used in student instruction, research, and scholarly activity.
Student Arts & Production Access - 0.5% of the Consolidated Fee
Supports free student admission to all Music Department concerts, Theatre & Film Department productions and film screenings, and Art Department gallery openings. In addition to free admission for students, fee revenue supports safety compliance, equipment/technology towards a modern student experience and the safe operation of the specialized spaces within the Fine Arts Complex. UAF students have free admission to approximately 50 events each academic year.
How is my consolidated fee distributed?
The UAF Consolidated Fee is assessed at $56 per credit hour. For example, a student enrolled in 12 credit hours during a semester would pay $672 in consolidated fees.
The revenue collected through the consolidated fee is automatically distributed to the departments supported by the fee according to a predetermined percentage allocation.
The table below provides an example of how the $672 consolidated fee for a student taking 12 credit hours would be distributed across the departments supported by this fee.
| Department / Program | Distribution % | Amount from $672 (12 credits) |
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| Health & Counseling | 18.5% | $124.32 |
| Center for Teaching & Learning | 12.0% | $80.64 |
| Athletics | 11.5% | $77.28 |
| Nanook Recreation | 11.5% | $77.28 |
| CSE Transformative Experiences | 10.0% | $67.20 |
| Library | 9.5% | $63.84 |
| Nanook Technology Services | 6.5% | $43.68 |
| Student Success Center / Tutoring | 5.0% | $33.60 |
| Transportation | 4.0% | $26.88 |
| Student Media | 2.5% | $16.80 |
| ASUAF | 2.0% | $13.44 |
| Sustainability | 2.0% | $13.44 |
| Graduate School | 2.0% | $13.44 |
| CTC Technology Support & Refresh | 2.0% | $13.44 |
| General Studies / URSA Support | 0.5% | $3.36 |
| Student Arts & Production Access | 0.5% | $3.36 |
| Total | 100.0% | $672.00 |
Who decides the fee and distribution amounts?
The UAF Tuition Committee is responsible for conducting an annual review of the consolidated fee and its distribution to supported departments. These reviews are published on the committee’s Consolidated Fee Reviews webpage.
Decisions regarding changes to the fee amount or distribution percentages are made by UAF’s Core Cabinet. When potential changes are being considered, Core Cabinet may request that the Tuition Committee review and evaluate proposed adjustments.
Any approved changes to the consolidated fee or its distribution are finalized the spring before the academic year of implementation. This timeline ensures that updated fee information is available for inclusion in the UAF course catalog, allowing students time to review the changes and plan for the upcoming academic year.