USF 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog - USF St. Petersburg - Pages 248-250
This notice summarizes the provisions of 240.1201 Florida Statutes, BOR Rule 6C-7.05 and University Policy/ Procedure concerning Florida residency for tuition purposes.
In determining residency classification, students fall into one of two categories. They are either (1) independent students (students not claimed on parent’s or legal guardian’s federal income tax statement or whose parents do not provide 50% or more of their support) or (2) dependent students (students, regardless of age, who are claimed as dependents by parent or legal guardian on federal income tax statement or whose parents provide 50% or more of their support).
The law basically requires that a U.S. citizen/permanent resident alien/independent student or a dependent student’s parent/legal guardian has established and maintained a LEGAL Florida residence for at least twelve (12) months before the first day of classes of the term for which Florida residency status is sought.
USF St. Petersburg is required to obtain documentation of 12-months legal residence before a student is classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. A student is required to request Florida residency in writing and submit supporting documents no later than the fifth day of classes in the term for which classification is sought.
The following is acceptable, nonconclusive evidence of the establishment of a legal residence in Florida. At least one such document must be dated/issued at least 12 months before the first day of classes of the term for which Florida residency is sought.
PLEASE NOTE: Rent receipts, leases, employment records, tax returns, school/college records are NOT evidence of establishing a legal Florida residence. Students who are dependent on out-of-state parents or who come to Florida for educational purposes are generally ineligible for reclassification to Florida status. In rare cases, the law allows some students (e.g., military, public school teachers, etc.) who do not meet the basic requirements to be classified as Florida residents for tuition purposes. For more information about exceptional categories, contact the Office of the Admissions & Records.
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 St. Petersburg faculty and students with the majority of the committee being students. The fees may be reviewed on a yearly basis. The following fee schedule applies to all USF St. Petersburg students.
Registration fees are assessed in accordance with University Board of Trustees rules. All fees are subject to change without prior notice. The University will make every effort to advertise any such changes if they occur.
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 metered, on or before the fifth day of the term. Checks are payable to USF St. Petersburg.
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 Service 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, or cashier’s check before reinstatement will be effected.
NOTE: There is no ceiling (maximum) on the amount that a student may be assessed for a single term.
A lab fee of $8.00 to $15.00 is charged for certain courses. Please consult your Schedule of Classes to locate the courses that require the fee and the amount of the fee that applies to the course.
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.
Cashier’s Office Hours - Regular Registration – See regular registration dates and times in “Schedule of Classes.” Regular Cashier’s Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuition fee payment should be mailed to:
Cashier’s Office
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
140 7th Avenue South, BAY 132
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
* Fees do not include books, on-campus seminars, housing, or food service and may change without notice.
The new 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 metered) by the fifth day of the term. The University cannot be responsible for lost or misdirected U.S. Postal Service mail.
This fee must be paid or postmarked by the fifth day of the term to avoid cancellation of registration or a $100.00 late payment fee.
The following refunds, less deductions for unpaid debts to the University, are authorized. A Refund Request form must be completed and presented to the Cashier’s Office, BAY 132, to initiate the refund process. A two-week waiting period is observed for each refund to be sure checks have cleared.
100% of registration fees and tuition will be refunded if notice of withdrawal from the University is approved prior to the end of drop/add period and written documentation is received from the student.
25% of registration fees and tuition paid, less building and capital improvement fees, will be refunded if notice of withdrawal from all courses from the University is approved prior to the end of the fourth week of classes (summer term is prior to the end of the third week of classes) and written documentation is received from the student.
Effective January 1989, USF St. Petersburg approved a refund of 100% of the tuition and registration fees if a student withdraws or drops a course due to circumstances determined by the University to be exceptional and beyond the control of the student. Requests for fee adjustments must meet one of the conditions below to be considered.
100% of registration fees and tuition will be refunded when a student withdraws or drops a course due to circumstances determined by the University to be exceptional and beyond the control of the student, including but not limited to:
Students who receive financial aid and subsequently change their enrollment status resulting in a refund in accordance with this subsection may have all or a portion of their refund returned to the University’s financial aid programs in accordance with the Financial Aid Policy on Refunds and Repayments.
Charges against students for loss or breakage of University equipment, books, fines and other charges are due immediately. Delinquent accounts may be considered sufficient cause for cancellation of registration. University regulations prohibit registration or release of transcript, diploma, or grades for any student whose account with the University is delinquent. Payments should be brought to the Cashier’s Office, BAY 132, by the appropriate deadline.
Location/phone: USF St. Petersburg: BAY 105, (727) 553-4128
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Web Address: http://www.stpt.usf.edu/enrollment/finaid/index.htm
In addition to finding a wealth of information on the Web regarding your financial aid, you can apply for aid and monitor your aid application at USF St. Petersburg via the Financial Aid Web: http://www.stpt.usf.edu/enrollment/finaid/index.htm and via OASIS: http://usfonline.admin.usf.edu/.
Complete and submit the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to list USF St. Petersburg, school code #001537, as a school to receive your information.
Since many programs are funded on a limited basis, it is to your advantage to apply early. Priority application dates and detailed information regarding financial aid are provided each year in the Financial Aid Handbook and on our Web site. Conduct a nationwide scholarship search: http://www.fastweb.com/ and check out USF St. Petersburg’s scholarship information.
The Office of Financial Aid communicates important information regarding your aid via e-mail throughout the year. Therefore, it is extremely important that you ensure that your current e-mail address is in OASIS.
A tuition deferment prevents cancellation of registration for non-payment of fees and temporarily prevents assessment of the late payment fee. Since financial aid is disbursed after drop/add, check OASIS to see if you have a tuition deferment prior to the start of each term (http://usfonline.admin.usf.edu). If you have a tuition deferment, avoid paying a late payment fee by paying your tuition as soon as financial aid is available, or by the deferred payment deadline, whichever comes first. Most financial aid is disbursed through your student account and is applied to tuition and other charges posted to the account before a check is issued for any remaining balance. Since tuition deferment prevents cancellation for non-payment, you must officially withdraw from all classes by the refund deadline to be relieved of liability to pay and to ensure that tuition is not later paid by disbursed financial aid. For further information regarding deferments go to http://usfweb.usf.edu/finaid/, at the bottom of the page, click on “Deferments & Bookstore Advance.”
Short-term loans are also available for limited use. The deadline for deferred tuition payment and details about short-term loans are printed in the Schedule of Classes. Because we are required by federal regulations to verify the last date of attendance in classes, at the end of each semester, the Office of Financial Aid mails letters to financial aid recipients who appear to have unofficially withdrawn. (Your semester grades are all F, U, or I.) Your last date of attendance may be considered the last date you submitted an assignment or took an exam, or your last date of actual attendance in classes. This letter requires a response within 14 days, or it will be assumed you did not attend beyond the 50% point of the term. This may require you to repay a portion of federal financial aid received.
Academic scholarships are administered by a number of different offices within the University.
The Office of Admissions administers a variety of different scholarships for first-time-in-college students. All first-time-in-college students interested in academic and minority scholarships should contact the Admissions Office directly.
The Office of Adult and Transfer Student Services administers a variety of different scholarships for transfer students. All transfer students interested in academic and minority scholarships should go to http://www.atss.usf.edu/ the Office of Adult and Transfer Student Services website.
All financial aid applicants are automatically considered for grants administered through the Office of Financial Aid, if applications are completed by the priority application dates published each year in the Financial Aid Handbook.
The individual colleges of USF (the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Business, and the College of Education) administer some scholarships directly through the Dean’s Office in each college. New students and transfer students are advised to contact the USF Admissions Office first, and then the individual colleges regarding scholarship opportunities.
USF St. Petersburg also offers scholarships to St. Petersburg campus students. The deadline usually is the first business day of March each year. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at USF St. Petersburg or go to the website at http://www.stpt.usf.edu/enrollment/finaid/index.htm.
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2005
http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0506/stpfininf.htm