USF 2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 20 - 21

Fees

The levels of the Activity and Service Fee, the Health Fee, and the Athletic fee are determined on each campus by a student fee committee appointed by the President of the University and the Student Government President. The committee includes USF faculty and students with the majority of the committee being students. The fees may be reviewed on a yearly basis.

Registration fees are assessed in accordance with Board of Regent rules. All fees are subject to change without prior notice. The University will make every effort to advertise any such changes if they occur.

1. Initial Application Fee
   (Each application - not refundable)     $30.00

2. Tuition
   Schedule/Fee Statements are no longer mailed. Tuition is due by the fifth day of each term. To find out the amount of the total tuition due (the amount will not reflect any payments made on the account), students can bring a photo ID to the Registration HelpDesk located in the Registrar's Lobby, SVC 1034, and request a Registration Confirmation which will reflect total tuition and fees.

   The student is responsible for paying fees in full by the appropriate due date stated in the particular term's "Schedule of Classes." Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the student's registration. Fees paid by mail must be postmarked by the post office, not office meter stamped, on or before the fifth day of the term. Checks are payable to USF.

   To avoid a $100.00 late payment fee, all tuition fees must be paid or postmarked by the U.S. Post Office, not office metered, by the fifth day of the term. The University cannot be responsible for lost or misdirected U.S. Postal mail. A student whose registration has been cancelled may request registration reinstatement through the fourth week of class for the academic term. Upon approval for reinstatement, all fees and other debts owed to the University must be paid in full by cash, money order, check or credit card before reinstatement will be affected.

   1. Fall 2003 Tuition Fee Structure
      Tuition Fees are estimated only/subject to change. Tuition Fees are assessed by course level, not student classification.

      Campus/Course Level	Resident	Non-Resident*
      Tampa Campus:
      0001-4999 Undergraduate	$89.99/hr	$408.12/hr
      5000-Over Graduate	$183.67/hr	$676.33/hr
      USF Downtown Center Credit Courses:
      0001-4999 Undergraduate	$95.89/hr	$340.48/hr
      5000-Over Graduate	$172.36/hr	$551.12/hr
      Tampa Anytime Anyplace/Off Campus Credit Courses:
      0001-4999 Undergraduate	$81.73/hr	$399.86/hr
      5000-Over Graduate	$175.41/hr	$664.23/hr
      St. Petersburg Campus:
      0001-4999 Undergraduate	$77.89/hr	$396.02/hr
      5000-Over Graduate	$171.57/hr	$664.23/hr
      St. Petersburg Anytime Anyplace/Off Campus Credit Courses:
      0001-4999 Undergraduate	$77.29/hr	$395.42/hr
      5000-Over Graduate	$170.97/hr	$663.63/hr
      Sarasota Campus:
      0001-4999 Undergraduate	$79.61/hr	$397.74/hr
      5000-Over Graduate	$173.29/hr	$665.95/hr
      Sarasota Anytime Anyplace/Off Campus Credit Courses:
      0001-4999 Undergraduate	$77.61/hr	$337.61/hr
      5000-Over Graduate	$171.29/hr	$663.95/hr
      Lakeland Campus:
      0001-4999 Undergraduate	$73.13/hr	$391.26/hr
      5000-Over Graduate	$166.81/hr	$659.47/hr
      Lakeland Anytime Anyplace/Off Campus Credit Coursess:
      0001-4999 Undergraduate	$73.13/hr	$391.26/hr
      5000-Over Graduate	$166.81/hr	$659.47/hr

      *See "Resident Status," above

      Flat Fees:

      Tampa Campus	$17.00
      Regional Campuses	$5.00

      NOTE:

      1. There is no ceiling (maximum) on the amount which a student may be assessed for a single term.
      2. Fees are assessed for individual courses. See Course Listings for course sections with these fees.
      3. Students who only register for a co-op assignment must pay a minimum of one (1) hour at the level of the co-op assignment.
      4. Cashier's Office Hours - Regular Registration - See regular registration dates and times in "Schedule of Classes." Regular Cashier's Office hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm and Tuesday, Wednesday from 10:00am - 6:00pm.
      5. Tuition fee payment should be mailed to:

         Tuition/Purchasing and Financial Services
         University of South Florida, ADM 147
         4202 E. Fowler Avenue
         Tampa, Florida 33620-5800

   2. Off-Campus College of Education Courses
      Students enrolling for off-campus (Continuing Education) courses will be assessed fees according to the fee structure "a" above. Continuing Education courses are designated by the "700 series" section number. The "Schedule of Classes," which is printed each semester, should be used as a reference for updated information.

3. Late Registration Fee
   All degree seeking students who initiate (i.e., those students who have not enrolled for any courses during early or regular registration) their registration during the late registration period will be automatically assessed a $100.00 late registration fee.

   All non-degree seeking students who have not registered for any courses by the end of the first week of classes will be automatically assessed a $100.00 late registration fee.

4. Financial Aid Disbursement
   Upon satisfaction of eligibility criteria, financial aid will be credited to student accounts after the drop/add period is over. Monies in excess of charges will be mailed to students' local addresses.

5. Cancellation for Non-Payment of Fees
   Students not on an authorized deferred payment of fees and who have not paid their tuition fees in full by a specified day (per "Schedule of Classes") will have their registration for that term cancelled. This means, specifically, that a student will receive no credit for any courses taken during that term.

6. Intern Certificate of Participation
   Individuals who have supervised interns may register for courses during a term by presenting their intern Certificate of Participation. The Intern Participation Certificate effective July 1, 1997 states that certificate holders are entitled to a waiver of only matriculation fees for a maximum of six (6) credit hours instruction during a single term. Certificates are valid for three years from the date of issuance.

   Fees must be paid or postmarked by the U.S. Post Office (not office meter marked) by the fifth day of the term. The University cannot be responsible for lost or misdirected U.S. Postal mail.

7. Faculty and Staff Educational Assistance Program
   The University is developing a new program to provide a successor to the former tuition waiver benefit. Please check with Human Resources regarding this benefit.

8. Tuition Deferment for VA Students
   Students receiving VA benefits who have applied in writing no later than the date specified in the "Schedule of Classes" for the deferment in Veterans Services have until a specified date (see Schedule of Classes) to pay tuition in full.

9. Florida Prepaid College Program
   Students who are eligible to receive benefits under this program are responsible for the local portion of fees. These fees per credit hour are:

   $23.86	Tampa Campus
   $13.48	Sarasota Campus
   $11.76	St. Petersburg Campus
   $ 7.00	Lakeland Campus
   $15.60	Tampa YOU
   $11.48	Sarasota YOU
   $16.66	New College

   This fee must be paid or postmarked by the fifth day of the term to avoid being cancelled or charged the $100.00 late payment fee.

10. Mailed Payments
    To avoid cancellation of registration or a $100.00 Late Payment Fee, all fee payments must be postmarked, by the post office not office metered, by the applicable fee payment deadline listed in the Academic Calendar.

11. Returned Registration Checks
    A student's current registration is subject to cancellation if the check presented in payment of those fees is returned to the University unpaid. Dishonored fee payment checks must be redeemed within 10 calendar days to avoid cancellation of a student's current registration. A $100.00 Late Payment Fee and a $25.00 administrative charge will be assessed on any registration check returned unpaid to the University.

12. 2003/2004 Room Rent for Double & Single Occupancy*
    Room rent is paid in accordance with information in the Student Housing Contract .

    Double Occupancy	Fall/Spring
    Kosove	$3,408
    Andros and Castor	$2,818
    Maple	$3,000
    Single Occupancy	Fall/Spring
    Kosove	$4,504
    Andros and Castor	$4,112
    Holly	$4,460
    Magnolia Appartments
    Single - 9 month contract	$583/mo.
    Family - 9 month contract	$850/mo.

13. Meal Plans 2003-2004
    Please note: rates and plans are subject to change. Please visit our website at www.usfdiningservices.com or our Sales Office in the Marshall Center (room 40) for the most up-to-date information.

    Traditional Meal Plans
    All meals are eaten at the Fresh Food Company and the Andros Dining Center. Flex Dollars can be used at any USF Dining location on campus. Meals do not roll over from semester to semester (or week to week with the Any 15). Flex Dollars roll over from Fall to Spring, but unused Flex Dollars are forfeited at the end of Spring. Meal plan portion is already taxed.

    Available to all students:

    Unlimited Plan + $150 Flex Dollars	$1549.67
    Any 15 Plan + $300 Flex Dollars	$1377.85
    BULLBlock 150 + $150 Flex Dollars	$1222.34

    Available to voluntary students and mandatory students only living in Kosove, Holly or Greek Housing:

    BULLBlock 90 + $300 Flex Dollars

    $877.80

    Available to voluntary students only:

    BULLBlock 50 + $300 Flex Dollars	$650
    FlexiBULL 1000 (receive $1100)	$1000
    FlexiBULL 500 (receive $550)	$500
    FlexiBULL 300 (receive $330)	$300

    Declining Balance Account
    A Declining Balance account is available to voluntary students in place of a traditional meal plan, or to a mandatory student to add money to their meal plan. DB funds can be used at any dining location on campus, including the Fresh Food Company and Andros Dining Center. There are special discounts associated with using your DB money at some of the dining locations. There is no fee, no minimum to maintain and the money rolls over through the semesters and the years.

Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webCat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2003

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