TUITION AND FEES
General Information
The schedule of tuition fees and other special fees applies to all regularly enrolled students at The University of West Florida. Required fees are established by the Florida Board of Regents and the Florida Legislature and are generally updated each fall semester. The University will make every possible effort to advertise any changes in fees when and if they occur. Completion of registration includes payment of fees.

Residency for Tuition Purposes
To qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes, the student (dependent or independent) must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or a legal alien granted an indefinite stay by U.S. Immigration, and must have established legal residence in Florida for a least one year. A student who does not meet this basic criteria cannot be classified as a resident for tuition purposes. Questions regarding residency status upon initial application to UWF should be directed to the Office of Admissions. Questions regarding a change in residency status after enrollment should be directed to the Office of the Registrar (see Change of Residency Status).

Tuition and Registration Fees
The following schedule of fees lists the approved per credit hour fees in effect at the time of publication of this Catalog and is generally updated each fall semester. Fees actually charged will be in accordance with the fee schedule approved by the Florida Legislature and adopted by the Florida Board of Regents (BOR). Tuition rates for Fall 1999 are not available at the time of this publication.

First-time-in-college students may be subject to increased matriculation fees of 50% for course work in excess of 115% of their baccalaureate degree requirements.

Transfer students may be subject to increased matriculation fees of 50% for course work in excess of 115% of the hours remaining to be completed for earning the baccalaureate degree. See section on Excess Hours under Registration.

Repeat Course Surcharge
By act of the 1997 Florida Legislature (H.B. 1545), each university of the State University System is required to implement a repeat course surcharge for students who take a State-funded undergraduate course for the third time.

Starting with the Fall Semester 1997, students who take the same course for the third time at UWF will be subject to increased matriculation fee of 100% of the cost of instruction. See section on Repeat Course Surcharge under Registration.

Special Fees
ADMISSION APPLICATION FEE: $20.00
Students submitting an admission application for degree-seeking status are required to pay a $20 nonrefundable application fee. Students applying for the non degree-seeking category are not required to pay the application fee until degree-seeking status is requested.

NEW FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE ORIENTATION FEE: $35.00
This fee includes the $10 Nautilus Card payment and is assessed when new freshman and sophomore students register to attend the Fall Orientation and Registration Program. A $15.00 fee, including payment for the Nautilus Card, is assessed for the Spring and Summer Orientation and Registration Programs.

LATE REGISTRATION FEE: $50.00
A late registration fee is assessed when a student does not begin registration during the designated registration periods (see academic calendar and registration sections of the Course Planning Guide and the Catalog).

LATE PAYMENT FEE: $50.00
A late payment fee is assessed to students who do not pay full tuition by the designated deadlines (see academic calendar).

NAUTILUS CARD: $10.00
The Nautilus Card is the official University photo I.D. card for students, faculty, and staff. It serves as the library card, debit card, meal card, and copy card. It is required for access to recreation facilities and the student health center, for tickets to University events, and for financial aid delivery. A onetime fee is assessed, and all students attending classes on the Pensacola campus are required to obtain the Nautilus Card. Picture identification is required. A fee of $10 will be charged for a replacement card.

STANDARD TEST FEE: AT COST
A fee is assessed for test materials and related factoring used in standardized tests such as the Graduate Record Exam.

REINSTATEMENT FEE: $100.00
A late registration and payment fee is assessed to students whose registrations were canceled due to nonpayment of fees and who have been approved for reinstatement.

LABORATORY FEES: $13.00 PER COURSE/PER SEMESTER
Scientific lab fees may be assessed to offset the cost of scientific lab materials or items which are utilized in the course of the student's scientific laboratory activities. Such fees cannot be used to offset the cost of equipment, equipment repairs, and maintenance.

RETURNED CHECK SERVICE CHARGE: $25.00/$30.00/$40.00
$25.00 if the face amount of the check does not exceed $50; $30.00 if the face value exceeds $50 but does not exceed $300; $40.00 if the face value exceeds $300, or an amount up to five percent of the face amount of the check, which ever is greater. A returned check charge is assessed to students who have a check returned by a bank to UWF.

TRANSCRIPT FEE: $5.00
This fee is assessed for each official transcript issued and must be paid at the time of transcript order.

DIPLOMA REPLACEMENT FEE: $5.00
This is a replacement fee for preparation of a duplicate diploma.

STUDENT HEALTH FEE: $3.00 PER SEMESTER HOUR
A health fee is assessed for each semester hour of registration for courses offered on the Pensacola campus (fee is included in the tuition assessment).

Students enrolled in courses offered at locations other than the Pensacola campus may utilize the university health service by paying the per credit hour health fee for all courses in which they are enrolled.

Upon request to the University Fee Appeals Committee, the health fee will be refunded to students interning or co-oping outside Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

PAYMENT OF FEES
Methods of Payment
Fees may be paid by any of the following methods:

1. Walk-in payments at the University Cashier's Office on the main campus or the Fort Walton Beach Campus, Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
2. Drop-box depositories located in Building 20 East to the left of the main entrance to the Controller's Office, Building 22, and at the Fort Walton Beach Campus Administrative Building.
3. By mail. All mail-in payments must be postmarked not later than midnight of the last day to pay fees. Mail-in fee payments postmarked after midnight will result in a late payment fee being assessed to the student. Mail payments to UWF Cashier's Office, 11000 University Parkway, Building 20 East, Pensacola, FL 32514-5750.

Students paying fees by mail or by drop-box depository methods must include their student number on all checks and include all fee payment documents (original copies of fee waiver forms, fee deferment forms, tuition aid forms, etc.) to insure proper and timely credit for payment.

Students are expected to meet all financial obligations as they become due. UWF reserves the right to cancel the registration of students who fail to promptly meet their financial obligations to the University. Students may not pay delinquent account balances applicable to a prior term from financial aid awards applicable to the current academic term. All delinquent balances must be paid in full prior to the distribution of current term financial aid. It is each student's responsibility to keep informed of all registration and fee payment dates, deadlines, and other requirements by referring to the academic calendar of events in the Catalog, the semester Course Planning Guide, and announcements printed in the Voyager or disseminated through other media from time to time. If necessary, students should inform their parents or other interested parties of the deadline dates and the necessity for meeting them.

The student will be held liable for all fees assessed for courses remaining on the student's registration at the close of the drop/add period for which a partial payment of fees has occurred or an authorized fee deferment status has been granted. Under such circumstances, the student's registration will not be canceled. An administrative hold will be placed on the student's record until the course fees and the late fees are paid in full.

Fees for courses remaining on the student's schedule at the close of the drop/add period must be paid not later than the close of business on the last day to pay fees. Authorized deferment status may be granted under certain conditions. Authorized deferment status must be granted and processed by the University Cashier during the regular fee payment period. Failure to pay all fees or receive authorized deferred payment status by the close of the drop/add period will result in cancellation of the student's registration.

Fee Payment: Term E Courses
Fees for special courses (courses not offered in terms A, B, or C) are due by the close of the second class meeting date. Fees paid by mail must be postmarked by midnight on the day following the second class meeting date.

Financial Aid Delivery
Financial aid, including loans, scholarships, deferments, and third party billings, is not automatically applied to outstanding charges, including current term tuition and fees. It is the student's responsibility to insure that fees are either paid or in an authorized deferment status as of the close of the fee payment period.

Students are encouraged to sign up for delivery of financial aid by either mail or electronic deposit directly to the student's bank account. If the student's financial aid award is complete, delivery of financial aid by either of these methods makes financial aid available to the student on the first day of classes. Contact the Student Accounts Office, Building 20 East, to sign up for either of these methods of financial aid delivery.

Students who do not sign up for delivery of financial aid by either mail or electronic deposit must come to the Commons Auditorium, Building 22, during the fee payment period to receive all forms of financial aid. Tuition and fees, housing, and other outstanding charges must be paid at the time of delivery of all forms of financial aid. Financial aid is not applied to a student's account automatically unless the student requests either direct deposit or mail delivery.

Students who want their financial aid sent to the Fort Walton Beach Campus for delivery must notify the Student Accounts Office prior to the first day of classes each semester.

All students placed in a deferred fee payment status must confirm the deferred status with the Cashier or Student Accounts offices located in Building 20 East on the main campus. Failure to do so may result in either cancellation of their registration or the assessment of the late payment fee.

The Nautilus Card must be presented at the time of financial aid delivery.

DELAY IN FINANCIAL AID DELIVERY
Deferral of tuition may be permitted for those students receiving financial aid from federal, state, or University assistance programs when delivery of the aid is delayed through circumstances beyond the control of the student. Failure to make timely application for such aid will be insufficient reason to receive such deferral. Eligibility will be based upon a recommendation by the Director of Financial Assistance to the University Controller for each student for each academic term for which receipt of aid is delayed. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with Student Accounts, Building 20 East (Commons Auditorium during the fall and spring semesters) during the fee payment period, that deferred status is approved and recorded. Failure to do so can result in the assessment of the late payment fee.

Tuition Loan Program (TLP)
Eligible students may pay registration and tuition fees in two equal installments. One-half of the total registration and tuition fees is payable by the close of the drop/add period with the remainder payable by midterm. A promissory note must be executed to pay fees on the installment plan and must be submitted to the Cashier's Office during the fee payment period. Contact the Student Accounts Office for detailed information.

Students must have a favorable credit rating with the University to be eligible for the Tuition Loan Program (TLP).

Students receiving other forms of financial aid must submit TLP applications to the Student Accounts Office rather than the Cashier's Office.

Contracts and Fees Paid by Another Agency
Students who are registering for courses which will be partially or fully paid by their sponsoring agencies must bring the contracts or authorization forms and partial payments, if applicable, to the Cashier's Office during the registration period. Students must confirm the fees-pending status with the Cashier's Office during the designated fee payment period.

If the authorization is to be mailed to the Cashier's Office by the agency, it must be postmarked by midnight on the last day to pay fees. The student must confirm third party billing status with the Cashier's Office during the fee payment period. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the assessment of the late payment fee.

Florida Prepaid College Program
The Florida Prepaid Program was created by the state of Florida to guarantee payment of tuition and may include optional dormitory contract guarantees. The plan excludes local fees (i.e., health, athletic, student activity, laboratory, etc.) which are paid by the student using one of the options described under Methods of Fee Payment and by the deadlines stated in the academic calendar. The Cashier's Office will automatically bill the Florida Prepaid Program for eligible students. Students who do not want prepaid to be billed must notify the Cashier's Office each semester by the fee payment deadline. The fees (BOR approved 1999-2000 fees), excluding books not covered by the Prepaid College Program, total approximately $19.90 per hour plus lab fees. Students using the Florida Prepaid College Program are responsible for paying local fees by the last day of fee payment. A $50 late fee will be assessed if fees are paid after this date and an additional $50 late registration fee may be assessed.

The cost of books is not included under the Florida Prepaid College Program.

Delinquent Balances
Students who have delinquent balances at the University (loans, library fines, traffic fines, etc.) will have their diplomas, grades, and transcript requests held until satisfactory settlement has been made. Students owing delinquent balances of $100 or less and which is not more than 120 days past due, will be allowed to register prior to paying the balance. The balance due is required to be paid by the close of the fee payment period. Failure to do so will result in future registrations being held as well as holds being placed on diplomas, grades, and transcripts until the account is paid in full. Current semester financial aid awards may be used to pay delinquent balances owed from a previous semester in amounts up to $100. Balances owed from a prior semester in excess of $100 may not be paid from current term financial aid awards.

Tuition Waivers
DUAL ENROLLED OR EARLY ADMITTED STUDENTS
High school students enrolled in dual enrollment or early admission programs pursuant to Florida Statutes articulated acceleration will be exempt from the payment of registration, matriculation, and laboratory fees. Refer to sections on Registration and Admissions for more information.

FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD
Certain members of the active duty Florida National Guard may be exempt from the payment of one-half of the cost of tuition and fees for courses on a space-available basis only. Students using this waiver may not register for courses subject to the waiver until the last day of registration.

Certain members of the Florida National Guard may qualify for that portion of fees not otherwise waived to be paid directly by the Florida Department of Military Affairs when authorized by that agency. An approved authorization billing must be presented to the Cashier's Office on the main campus or Fort Walton Beach Campus by the close of the drop/add-fee payment period. Authorization presented after that day will be subject to the assessment of the late payment fee.

FOSTER CARE STUDENTS
Students for whom the state is paying foster care board payments and for whom the permanency planning goals are long-term foster care or independent living will be exempt from the payment of all undergraduate fees, including fees associated with enrollment in college preparatory instruction or completion of college-level communication and computation skills testing programs. Before a fee exemption can be given, the student should have applied for and been denied State financial aid which would have provided, at a minimum, payment of all undergraduate fees.

SENIOR CITIZENS - FLORIDA RESIDENTS
Students who are 60 years or older and who meet Florida residency requirements may enroll on a space-available basis without payment of the application and registration fees. Refer to section on Registration for more information.

SPECIAL RISK DEPENDENT
Dependent children of special risk members as defined in Sections 112.190 and 112.191, Florida Statutes (law enforcement officers and fire fighters), killed in the line of duty are eligible for waiver of tuition and fees under certain circumstances. Contact the University Controller regarding eligibility for these waivers.

STATE EMPLOYEE SIX-HOUR FREE COURSE BENEFIT
All full-time State and University employees are eligible for six hours of tuition-free courses per semester. Refer to the Registration section (State Employees) for detailed procedures.

Late Registration and Late Payment Fees
Provided documentation is received by the institution to indicate extenuating circumstances justifying a waiver, the University Fee Appeals Committee may waive the late payment fee and the University Registrar may waive the late registration fee when it is determined that:

1. the University is primarily responsible for delinquency of a student's account,
   or
   
2. extenuating circumstances exist beyond the control of the student.

Deferred Payments
Deferred payment status for tuition and registration fees may be granted upon application by the student on the following grounds:

VETERANS DEFERMENTS
Deferral eligibility is guaranteed to students receiving veterans educational assistance benefits from federal or state assistance programs, where such aid is delayed in transmission to the student through circumstances beyond the control of the student.

Veterans and other eligible students receiving benefits under Chapters 30, 32, 35, and 1606, U.S.C., will be entitled to one deferment each academic year. An additional deferment will be granted each time there is a delay in the receipt of benefits.

Each veteran granted a deferment will sign a promissory note for the amount of registration and tuition fees due. The promissory note must be presented to the University Cashier during the regular fee payment period. Failure to present the promissory note by the deadline will result in the student being assessed the $50.00 late payment fee. If the student does not present an authorized deferment to the Cashier, including the $50.00 late fee, by the close of the fourth week of classes, the student's registration will be canceled. Petition for reinstatement would require that the student present an authorized VA deferment promissory note along with a $100.00 late registration and late payment fee in lieu of full payment of tuition and registration fees. (See the procedure outlined in Reinstatement.)

If an eligible veteran's educational benefits are delayed beyond the deferral period, the deferment may be extended provided an extension is requested by the student and is granted in writing by the Office of Veterans Services prior to the due date of the original deferment. Additional extensions may be similarly granted until the veteran begins receiving educational benefits. Failure of the veteran to pay the amount of the authorized deferment by the due date or extended date, whichever is later, will result in the student being assessed the $50.00 late payment fee.

The University reserves the right to deny deferral status to students who have established an unfavorable credit rating.

THIRD PARTY BILLINGS
Deferment is permitted provided formal contractual arrangements have been made with the University for payments by an approved third party. The University Controller is charged with the responsibility for negotiating third party contracts.

Refund of Fees
The late registration and late payment fees are nonrefundable unless waived by the University Fee Appeals Committee.

Requests for refunds and other appeal actions to be considered by the University Fee Appeals Committee must be submitted within six months after the end of the semester to which the refund or appeal action is applicable. Requests made after that deadline will not be considered.

1. Full refunds will be made to the student when a course is canceled by the University or when a student is denied admission to a University course.
2. During the Drop/Add Period:
   The per-credit-hour fee will be fully refunded for each semester hour or course(s) dropped during the drop/add period.
3. After the Drop/Add Period:
   1. A refund of 25 percent of the total fees paid will be made if withdrawal from all courses is completed prior to the end of the fourth week of classes. Withdrawals are processed in the Office of the Registrar.
   2. In the following instances, the per-credit-hour fee will be refunded:
      1. involuntary call to active military duty;
      2. death of the student or death in the immediate family (parent, spouse, child, sibling);
      3. complete withdrawal of the student from all courses due to illness of the student that is confirmed in writing by a physician, stating that completion of the term is precluded; or
      4. exceptional circumstances upon approval of the University Fee Appeals Committee. The student must submit a written appeal to the University Fee Appeals Committee, Building 20 East. Appeals for refunds must be supported by appropriate written documentation.
4. First time enrolled UWF students who completely withdraw from all courses shall receive a prorated refund over the first 60% of the academic term. An administrative fee of 5% of tuition fees assessed up to a maximum of $100 shall be deducted from the tuition refund.

If it is necessary for the student to withdraw from a course(s) and a course add transaction is approved on an exceptional basis, the fee for the added credit hours may be offset by the credit hours in those courses from which the student withdrew and was eligible for refund if approved by the Fee Appeals Committee. The credit hour fees administered under this policy may extend to the amount of the fee already assessed or paid by the student.

Appeal for Late Fee Assessments and Refunds
Student appeals for late payment of fees, refunds of tuition, and other charges after the refund deadline are referred to the University Fee Appeals Committee. All appeals should be submitted in writing, with attached supporting documentation, to the University Cashier. Fee appeals forms are available in that Office.

The University Fee Appeals Committee reports to the Vice President for Administrative Affairs who has final authority over all appeals for late payment of fees.

All questions regarding fee appeals should be directed to the Cashier's Office, Building 20 East, or call (850) 474-3033.

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