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Tuition and Fee Schedule, Academic Year 2008-2009


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General Information

Educational expenses for nine months will vary according to personal needs and course of study. The estimated cost for new students including tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, room and board, incidental and living expenses will be approximately $18,516. Total expenses for returning students during an academic year should be slightly less than those for new students. The cost for new nonresident and international students is approximately $26,766. All tuition and fee amounts provided herein represent the most accurate figures available at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. Students are expected to meet all financial obligations to the University by designated due dates. Failure to pay amounts owed may result in cancellation of the student's registration and their being barred from future enrollment and receiving official transcripts. Students may pay all obligations to the University with a personal check unless otherwise restricted. Checks for tuition and fees may not exceed the student's Texas A&M University account balance. Checks written in excess of the amount owed will be posted to the student's account and any refund will be delayed a minimum of 15 working days from the date the check is posted. The refund process for checks posted in the current term will not begin until after the add/drop period of the current term. Payment of tuition and fees with a bad check may result in cancellation of the student's registration and restrictions on use of personal checks on campus if not cleared within the time period given. Tuition, most required fees, room, board and parking are payable in full, or in three installments with one-half payable prior to the first day of classes and the remainder payable in two equal payments during the semester. A $15 service charge to cover the cost of handling will be assessed to each student who chooses to use the installment plan. Students may pay their account in full any time during a semester; however, the service will not be refunded once a payment is made under the three-payment installment plan. State law requires that tuition and fees be paid prior to the first day of classes. Students who wish to pay fees in installments can select this option through the Course Enrollment System and AggiE-Pay. The installment plan is an option students must select each semester. All scholarships, grants and loans are applied to any outstanding charges before installments are calculated. There are penalties for failure to pay installments by their specified due dates. A $25 late payment penalty is assessed for each payment not received on or before its installment due date. Students may also be subject to late registration charges and cancellation of courses if payment is not made by the late after date. If a payment is delinquent when a semester ends, the student will be removed from the rolls of the University and will not receive credit for academic work performed. Students will not be readmitted to the University until all past due balances, including late charges, are paid. If a student is removed from the rolls of the University or is withdrawn for failure to pay amounts owed the University, a $50 reinstatement fee will be assessed in addition to any other late fees or penalties already incurred and must be paid before the student will be reinstated. Payments can be made online at AggiE-Pay.

Prior to the 20th class day (15th class day for summer term), the University reserves the right to cancel registrations not paid by their due date in order to free the classroom spaces for other students and insure the most efficient utilization of University resources.

Once a student has registered for classes, they must take one of the following courses of action to remain in good standing with the University:

  • Pay all amounts due by the specified due date
  • Contact their Dean's Office and request that their registration be cancelled

This is especially important for students who have been awarded scholarships or financial aid since the aid may automatically pay tuition and fees and cause the registration to be held even though the student has decided not to attend. Failure to contact their Dean's Office and request cancellation of an unwanted registration may result in grades of F or I in all courses for the semester. The student will be required to reimburse the University for scholarships and other financial aid applied to his or her account and will be held responsible for paying all fees for the semester, regardless of whether he or she attended classes.

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Tuition and Required Fees

Tuition-Resident
Resident students pay $163.25 per semester credit hour (consists of $50.00 state minimum and $113.25 designated tuition). Graduate students pay an additional $50.00 per semester credit hour. The state minimum tuition is not part of the flat rate tuition policy and will be charged per SCH enrolled.

Tuition-Nonresident/International
Nonresident and International students pay $644.25 per semester credit hour (consists of $331.00 state minimum and $113.25 designated tuition). Nonresident and International graduate students pay an additional $50.00 per semester credit hour. The state minimum tuition is not part of the flat rate tuition policy and will be charged per SCH enrolled.

Advising Services Fee
This $9.10 per semester credit hour fee provides advising services not provided to students by members of the faculty. This fee includes but is not limited to support for General Academics, Honors Program, Professional School Advising, Cooperative Education, Center for Academic Enhancement, Placement Center, Office of Graduate Studies, various college advising offices and the infrastructure to support these offices and programs. This fee is assessed to students enrolling at Texas A&M for the first time after spring 2002 or, who have previously received a degree and have enrolled in a program at a new degree or program level for the first time after spring 2002.

Bursar Services Fee
This $0.55 per semester credit hour fee provides effective and efficient support services for the assessment and collection of student tuition and fees, cashiering services, student long-term and short-term loan management, and student financial debt management. This fee is assessed to students enrolling at Texas A&M for the first time after spring 2002 or, who have previously received a degree and have enrolled in a program at a new degree or program level for the first time after spring 2002.

Computer Access/Instructional Technology Fee
The computer access/instructional technology fee is charged at the rate of $22.80 per semester credit hour for the fall, spring and 10-week summer terms($14.00 per semester credit hour for the students who were enrolled at Texas A&M prior to summer 2002 and who have had no program or degree changes) to support equipment and services for student access to computing, networking, student administrative computing and instructional technology at the University. The fee will be used to keep the classroom instructional multimedia equipment near state-of-the-art and to support faculty in utilizing instructional technology. $10.15 per semester credit hour ($7.00 per semester credit hour for the students who were enrolled at Texas A&M prior to summer 2002 and who have had no program or degree changes) is charged during the 5-week summer terms.

Course Specific Fees (Instructional Enhancement Fee (All Colleges))
For more information, please go to Course Specific Fees

Distance Education Fee
$40.00 per semester credit hour is assessed to students taking courses using distance education resources.

Energy Fee
This $60.00 per semester fee ($32.50 per summer five week term) is required of all students to cover extraordinary increases in utility costs the University is experiencing for Educational and General facilities on the Texas A&M University campus.

Field Trip Fees
Field trip fees are assessed to cover the cost of providing trips and vary depending on the course taken and expected expenses.

Health Center
This $69.25 per semester fee ($25.00 per summer five week term) is required ` of all students for the purpose of operating, maintaining and equipping the University Health Center and entitles the student to its services. These services do not include surgical operations or charges for consultations with outside physicians requested by parents.

Identification Card
This $3.00 fee is required for student identification and for accessing University services, activities, and events. Replacement ID Cards are $12 each.

International Education
This $4.00 per semester fee ($2.00 per summer five week term) is assessed to all students to support international education related activities.

International Student Services (ISS) Fee
This $46 fee ( $23 for a 5 week summer term and $46 for a 10 week-summer semester) is required of all students who are not US citizens or who are not US permanent residents to offset the cost of specialized services International Student Services provides to these students, such as immigration advising, certificate of eligibility document issuance (I-20/DS-2019), verification and monitoring of legal status, status changes, extensions of legal status, approve or help with the approval of on and off campus work authorizations, social/academic adjustment, orientation programming, administration of special scholarships and programs for these students.

Library Access Fee
This $25.05/sch ($6.00/sch for students who were enrolled at Texas A&M prior to summer 2002 and who have had no program or degree changes) is assessed to all students to provide new acquisitions, materials, etc. for campus libraries.

Laboratory
The University is required to assess and collect a laboratory fee not less than $2 nor more than $30.00 for each laboratory course to cover in general the cost of laboratory materials and supplies used by a student.

Late Penalties
Students who fail to pay fees and installments when due are assessed a $25.00 late payment fee for each payment or installment paid late.

Late Registration/Add Penalties
Students who register on or after the first day of classes, but before the thirteenth day of classes (before the 4th class day for summer sessions) are assessed a $100 late registration fee. Students who register after the twelfth class day are assessed a $200 late registration penalty (4th class day for summer sessions). Students who add classes after the Census Date (12th class day for fall and spring term and 4th class day for summer sessions) that result in a net increase in hours enrolled are assessed a $50 late add fee. This includes students who do not pay by these dates. Note: The University reserves the right to cancel registrations not paid by their due date, or by the official census date for semester or summer term, to comply with state laws requiring payment of tuition and fees. Late registration fee and late add fee will be applied to student’s account who are required to reenroll because their registrations were cancelled for non-payment. Registrations are subject to cancellation and/or financial penalties if sufficient payment is not received before 5:00 p.m. on the last business day before classes begin and on the Census Date (12th class day for fall and spring term and 4th class day for summer sessions), to free the classroom spaces for other students, and to ensure the most efficient use of University resources.

Software Licensing Fee
This $1.25 per semester credit hour fee ($0.63 for summer term) is assessed to provide campus-wide software site licenses for students and the associated administrative costs of managing these licenses.

Student Recreation Center
This $98.00 per semester fee ($49.00 per summer five week term) is assessed to all students enrolled at Texas A&M University to provide funding for operation and maintenance of the Student Recreation Center.

Student Center Complex
This $100.00 per semester fee ($50.00 per summer five week term) is required of all students for operating, maintaining, improving, and equipping the Student Center Complex.

Student Service Fee
All students pay this fee at the rate of $13.83 per semester credit hour not exceeding $165.96 per semester or $82.98 per 5-week summer term. The student service fee covers various student services. It entitles the student to receive The Battalion newspaper, reduced admission to many MSC Programs and services of the Student Legal Advisor, Student Counseling Service and Student Activities Office.

Reinstatement Fee
Students who fail to pay all fees by the last day of the semester will be administratively withdrawn from the University and charged a $50 reinstatement fee.

Returned Check Penalty
If a check or electronic check accepted by the university is returned by the bank on which it is drawn, the person presenting it will be required to pay a returned check service charge of $30.00. If the check is for tuition or fees, the student’s registration for that semester or term may be canceled.

Supplementary Fee for Non-Funded Courses Attempted More than Twice at TAMU
A course that is repeated by a student more than twice at a public institution of higher education in Texas may not be reported for state funding. As a result, the institution must either pass the non-funded portion to all students, or charge a supplementary fee to the student that is repeating the course. (Regulation: §13.25 Formula Funding Exceptions, http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Rules/tac2.cfm?Chapter_ID=13)

A student attempting certain courses more than twice at Texas A&M University will be subject to a supplementary fee of $125 per semester credit hour ($375 for a 3 hour course) for the repeated course, in addition to tuition and required fees associated with the course. For more information, go to http://admissions.tamu.edu/Registrar/General/ThreePeat.aspx.

Transportation Fee
This $70.00 per semester fee ($35.00 per summer five week term) is assessed to provide unlimited free access to all students to the on-campus and off-campus services, expanded service, and revenue for a long-term bus replacement plan. In additional, revenue will pay for operating expenses and the enhancement of bus facilities on campus. For more information, please see Transportation Services.

University Writing Fee
This $8.00 per semester fee is assessed to provide support for the administrative and tutorial costs of the University Writing Center. The Center was established to enhance students' writing skills and to incorporate "writing-across-the curriculum" approaches to instruction.

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Optional Services

Aggie Bucks

Students access AGGIE BUCKS using their student ID card.

With over 200 locations both on and off campus, you can use Aggie Bucks to handle most of your purchasing needs. Whether its books for class, an afternoon snack, or that new Aggie T-shirt, chances are there is an Aggie Bucks merchant that can meet your needs. Make sure you visit the Aggie Bucks Website to see the most updated listing of Aggie Bucks Merchants.

How do Aggie Bucks work? The Aggie Bucks system tracks your deposits and expenditures and reports your balance with every purchase. You can also check your balance at anytime with the "Aggie Bucks Tracker". You can also use Aggie Bucks Tracker to purchase additional Aggie Bucks 24/7. There is no service fee for using AGGIE BUCKS, and students receive $1.00 worth of food, merchandise, or services for each $1.00 worth of AGGIE BUCKS purchased.

Unused balances remain in the student's account and can be used in future terms. There is no charge for using the Aggie Bucks system; however, inactive accounts are subject to a service fee as described below. Refunds are available by request at the end of each semester and will be applied to any outstanding balances on the student's university account before mailing a refund check (for non-students, refunds will be mailed). Graduating students will automatically be refunded the balance in their account 4 to 6 weeks after the close of the semester.

Aggie Bucks accounts which remain inactive for 6 months will be charged a service fee of $3.00/month beginning with the 7th month and continuing through the 11th month or until account activity resumes. If, at the end of this 11month period, there is still $15.00 or more in the account, it will be automatically refunded in full to the cardholder's last known address. If the balance is less than $15.00 it will be forfeited and placed in an Aggie Bucks Scholarship Fund.

The fee for the replacement of a lost or stolen ID card is $12.

Type Cost Aggie Bucks Value
AGGIE BUCKS 100 $100 (100 AGGIE BUCKS)
AGGIE BUCKS 300 $300 (300 AGGIE BUCKS)
AGGIE BUCKS 500 $500 (500 AGGIE BUCKS)

Athletic Events
Football Tickets Only ($199.50) Student tickets for home football games. ( fall only)
All Sports with Football ($325.00) Student tickets for all home sports. (fall & spring)
All Sports Pass without Football ($175.00) (fall & spring)

For more information, please go to http://mysportspass.tamu.edu.

Career Center Fee

This $6.75 ($3.38 per summer five week term) is required of all students to cover use of the Career Center offerings Texas A&M University campus. These include workshops, testing, advising and resume writing along with numerous books and resources covering many specialized career topics. For more information, go to http://careercenter.tamu.edu/.

Golf Memberships
Membership allows the holder to play any time tee times or twilight times are available, including weekends and holidays. Memberships are non transferable and may be used only by the holder of the membership. Golf carts, range balls, and clubs are available for rent at the pro shop and are NOT included in the price of the memberships. Each golfer must have a set of clubs and must register in the pro shop before beginning play. Other rules governing play are available at the Texas A&M Golf Course pro shop. Tee times may be reserved up to 7 days in advance and are recommended. To reserve a tee time or for more information, please contact the Texas A&M Golf Course at (979) 845-1723.

Semester memberships are $250.00 and are divided as follows:
Fall semester - September 1 through December 31.
Spring semester - January 1 through May 31
Summer semester - June 1 through August 31

Annual memberships are $675.00 and run three consecutive semesters. For example: An annual membership purchased beginning in spring would be valid from January 1 through the following December 31.

Semester cart memberships are $250.00 and are also available. Cart membership allows the holder to ride at any time as long as carts are available. Cart memberships are non transferable and may be used only by the holder of the membership. Any golfer playing with a cart membership holder must pay the appropriate fee to cover their portion of the cart.

Meal Plans

For Meal Plans Rates, please go to the Department of Food Services Meal Plans Semester Options website at http://diningservices.tamu.edu/mealplans/0708mealplans.html, or http://diningservices.tamu.edu/ and click on Meal Plans.

Meal plans and rates are per semester. For Corps plans, required meals are adjusted according to the number of class days and number of meals available per semester. Plans and rates are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change. Refunds follow the University's schedule for Tuition and Fee Adjustments. Meal plans do not carry forward to the next semester, and unused meals are not refundable. ID cards must be presented to use meal plans, guest meals or Outbound Dining in Food Services locations. Meal plans are non-transferable. In accordance with University regulations, no one else is permitted to use your ID card. The Department of Dining Services will make every reasonable effort to continue dining services during weather emergencies or power outages. Hours are subject to change. Advance notice of schedule changes will be given when possible.

Note: For information please call (979) 845-2313.

* Members of the Corps of Cadets are required to purchase one of the two Corps meal plans and dine in accordance with Corps regulations. Corps meal plan meals do not carry forward to the next semester and are not refundable.

MSC OPAS Tickets
See the best of Broadway, music, dance and more for only $200 per year! By adding this service option to your registration, MSC OPAS will provide you with vouchers to claim your six tickets. For more information, please contact MSC OPAS at (979) 845-1661 or logon to www.mscopas.org. Due to seating capacity, limited number of students will be able to purchase this option.

Parking Permit
Required of all students who park motor vehicles on campus. (Rates are subject to change.)Permits may be purchased online. For further information regarding parking or transportation at Texas A&M, please visit Transportation Services website at http://transport.tamu.edu/, call (979) 862-PARK, or email parking@tamu.edu.

Residence Hall Room Rates
All students living in residence halls are required to pay room rent. Rooms are furnished with beds, mattresses, desks, chairs and dressers. Students are expected to furnish their own pillows, blankets and linens. Room rents include heat, lights and cleaning of common areas. (Rates are subject to change.) For more information, please contact Residence Life at housing@tamu.edu.

Residence Hall Rates per Fall and Spring Semester for 2007-2008

Type Rate Locations
Balcony Type $1700.00 Fowler, Hughes, Keathley, McInnis, Schuhmacher
Balcony Type, Single $2549.00 Fowler, Hughes, Keathley, McInnis, Schuhmacher
Commons $2223.00 Aston, Dunn, Krueger, Mosher
Commons, Single $3335.00 Aston, Dunn, Krueger, Mosher
Corridor Type, Corps, Leggett $1541.00 Briggs, Crocker, Dorms 1 through 12, Legett, Moore, Moses
Corridor , Single $2311.00 Davis-Gary
Legett $1541.00 Legett
Modular $2429.00 Appelt, Clements, Eppright, Haas, Hobby, Lechner, McFadden, Neeley, Rudder, Underwood, Wells
Modular, Single $3644.00 Appelt, Clements, Eppright, Haas, Hobby, Lechner, McFadden, Neeley, Rudder, Underwood, Wells
Ramp $1337.00 Hart, Walton
Ramp, Single $2006.00 Hart, Walton

Student Directory
The cost is $3.25 and includes sales tax.

Yearbook
The cost is $64.90 and includes sales tax. For more information, please go to http://aggieland.tamu.edu/.

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Other Fees

Application Fees
Graduate -$50
Undergraduate -$60
International, Undergraduate and Graduate -$75

Teacher Education Admission Fee
$200 charged to students entering the teacher education program. For more information on this fee and program requirements, please see Secondary Teacher Education Program.

Cooperative Education Fee
$75 charged to students participating in Cooperative Education to support program services.

Diploma Fee
A non-refundable fee of $40 per degree sought is assessed the semester a student applies for graduation. This fee is payable each time a student applies for graduation. The diploma fee is $90 for those who apply after the set deadline.

Master of Land Economics and Real Estate (LERE) Program Fee
The fee structure is $1,500 per semester for each fall and spring semester beginning with students who enter Spring 2006 and later. It will be used to further enhance the LERE program through the support of career services, student advising, curriculum development, and enrichment experiences.

Mays MBA Program Fee
The fee structure is $2500 per semester for each of the three semesters of the Mays MBA Program beginning with those students who enter Fall 2006 and later. The fee is used to support the MBA Program office, Graduate Business Career Services, and the various activities of the Mays MBA Program.

Mays Masters' Programs Fee
The fee structure is $400 for each fall and spring semester and $200 for each summer session beginning with those students who enter Fall 2006 and later. The fee supports the Graduate Business Career Services office and other placement and admission resources for Mays Masters students.

Microfilming, Collating and Binding
Masters-$95.00
Doctoral-$155.00

New Student Orientation
A non-refundable new student orientation fee of $75 is charged to all students who attend a new student conference.

New Graduate Student Orientation
A non-refundable new graduate student orientation fee of $50 is charged to all new graduate students.

ROTC Uniform Rental
Cadets enrolled in Army, Air Force or Naval ROTC will be furnished the basic cadet uniforms. Cadets who are not enrolled in ROTC (Drills and Ceremonies Cadets) are required to pay a rental charge per semester for use of uniforms. For more information on corps uniforms, please see Corps of Cadets.

Sponsored International Students
An administrative fee not to exceed $500 per semester or summer session (all or part thereof) will be required to support international sponsored students whose programs are coordinated through Sponsored Student Programs, unless these fees are waived as part of negotiated contractual agreements.

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Deposits

Property Deposit
Every student, unless registered in absentia or the English Language Institute, must make a property deposit to protect the University from damage to or loss of University property. Charges will be billed directly to the student or collected by the department upon reissue of supplies or property. Failure to pay the charges promptly will cause the student to be barred from re-admission and receiving an official transcript from the University. Refunds will be delayed so that all charges and fines may be totaled from the various departments and applied toward the refund. If a student officially withdrawals during the semester, the deposit will be held for 30 days after the official withdrawal date. For unofficial withdrawal or graduation, the deposit, less outstanding charges, will be returned to the student after the close of the semester.

Room Deposit
A deposit of $300 is required to apply for a room in a residence hall. It will be retained as a deposit against damage or late cancellation or to keep the application on an active waiting list. A reservation may be canceled and the deposit refunded upon request prior to signing a housing contract. After a housing contract has been signed for the next academic year, deposit refunds are made according to the following proposed schedule: up to April 1 for $300 (100%); April 2 -15 for $225 (75%); April 16 - May 1 for $150 (50%); May 2 - May 15 for $75 (25%). After May 15 the housing deposit will not be refunded.

College of Business Administration Masters Enrollment Deposit
$500 applied to first semester registration charges for students who complete enrollment. Deposit is forfeited for students who fail to enroll for classes.

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Distance Education Charges and Waivers

  • Distance Education Instruction:This applies to Texas residents only and includes traditional off-campus classes, all university centers, and telecommunications, video and other non-traditional DE delivery models. For more information, please see Distance Education.
  • In-Absentia:The traditional student who is performing individual research or completing degree requirements that do not require classroom instruction.
  • Texas A&M University Graduate Students-Galveston: Texas A&M graduate students who are enrolled at College Station, but who are taking courses exclusively at Galveston.
  • Studies Abroad:Students participating in the Texas A&M University Studies Abroad Program. For more information, please see Study Abroad Programs.
  • Co-op Registration:Students participating in the Cooperative Education Program at Texas A&M University. For more information, please see Cooperative Education & Internships.
Required Tuition and Fees Distance Education Instruction In-Absentia TAMU Graduate Students at Galveston Studies Abroad Programs Co-op Registration
Tuition Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Advising Services Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bursar Services Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Computer Access Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Distance Learning Fee Yes No No No No
Library Access Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
International Education Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Student Services Fee Yes No Yes Yes No
Health Center Fee No No No No No
University Center Complex Fee No No Yes No No
Recreational Sports Fee No No No No No
Equipment Access Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Field Trip Fees Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Laboratory Fees Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
International Student Services Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Software Licensing Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sponsored International Student Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Transportation Fee No No No No No
University Writing Fee No No No No No
Co-op Education Fee No No No No Yes
Property Deposit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ID Maintenance Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Energy Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DE Teaching Fee Yes No No No No
Career Center Fee Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Refund Policy

Fee Adjustments for Courses Dropped and Added
A student may drop courses during the first five days of a fall or spring semester (first four days of a summer term). Students also may drop classes with special permission of the dean between the 6th and 12th class days. Full refunds will be given for courses dropped during these periods provided the student remains enrolled in at least one class. Refunds will not be issued for classes dropped after the 12th class day. Any credit balance on a student’s account as a result of dropping courses will not be refunded until after the fifth class day. As of the first day of the semester, students may not drop all of their courses through the drop/add process, but instead must go to the office of their Dean to officially withdraw. A student may add courses during the first seven days of a fall or spring semester.

Withdrawal from the University
Once the University has accepted payment for tuition and fees, a student is considered officially enrolled unless otherwise restricted from enrolling.

Stopping payment on a check for fees or allowing the check to be returned unpaid by the bank for any reason does not constitute official withdrawal. The withdrawal process is done in the Dean's Office of the college in which a student is registered. A withdrawal form will be issued in the Dean's Office that will explain exactly what the student needs to do. Failure to follow procedures for withdrawing from the University may result in financial penalties and delays with future enrollment in the University. Once a student registers, he or she is responsible for the total fees assessed regardless of whether the installment option is used. Refund percentages are applied to total fees assessed and not the amount paid. This means that students who withdraw before paying all installments may, in the event of withdrawal, still owe the University.

International students must go by the International Student Services Office before withdrawing to determine if doing so will affect their visa status.

Financial Aid Recipients should talk to a Financial Aid Counselor before withdrawing. Students receiving funds awarded by the Department of Student Financial Aid should be aware of policies regarding withdrawal from the University. These policies are consistent with Federal regulation. Calculation of tuition and fee refunds due to withdrawal are based on all charges the University has assessed the student. When a student has elected various optional services charged to their fee statement, the total dollar value of these optional services will also be used to determine whether repayment of any grant or Federal Perkins Loan will be required. Federal regulations require a pro-rata refund calculation for all first time students who receive Title IV and certain State student aid at a post-secondary institution of higher education who withdraw during a payment period (semester). The length of time during which a refund must be calculated is up to 60% of the payment period. First time students include freshmen and transfers.

Athletes should see their academic advisor in the Athletic Department before initiating the withdrawal process.

Any credit balance on a student’s account as a result of officially withdrawing from the university will be held for 30 days after the official withdrawal date. The reason for the delay is so that all charges and fines may be totaled from the various departments and applied to the refund.

Tuition and Fee Adjustments
*Tuition and fee adjustments shall be made to students officially withdrawing from the University for charges listed below according to the following refund schedule: Tuition and required fees, resident hall rent, and meal plans (excluding Aggie Bucks).

Fall and Spring Semester and 10 Week Summer Session

Time Period Refund
Prior to 5:00 pm on the last business day before classes begin 100 percent
During the first five class days 80 percent
During the second five class days 70 percent
During the third five class days 50 percent
During the fourth five class days 25 percent
After the fourth five class days None

5 Week Summer Term

Time Period Refund
Prior to 5:00 pm on the last business day before classes begin 100 percent
During the first, second or third class day 80 percent
During the fourth, fifth or sixth class day 50 percent
After the sixth class day None

Residence Hall Rent/Deposit
If a student withdraws, moves off campus or in any other way terminates the academic year housing contract, a refund of residence hall rent may be made according to the above schedule. Any changes to the rent refund schedule will be detailed in the housing contract. The academic year contract period is from the time the contract is signed to the end of the fourth week of classes in the spring semester. Exceptions to this policy may be made for students who cancel their contract for the following reasons: co-op or student teaching assignment, academic restriction, graduation and medical withdrawal with necessary paperwork. Any cancellations made after the first day of classes for the fall semester, will result in a 50% surcharge of the spring semester's room rent, unless outlined as an exception in the housing contract.

Athletic Refunds
Refunds are not allowed for individual games or games missed. Prorated refunds will be given only in the event of withdrawal from the University. For information on refunds, contact the Athletic Business Office at (979) 845-2313.

Board
No meal plan refunds or conversions will be allowed after the fourth week of class.

Identification Card
No refunds are given for the ID Card Fee.

Parking
Customers wanting to park only for a portion of the year may return the permit any time before July 31 for a prorated refund. NOTE: Customers who return their permit lose their priority as a previous customer. See Assignment Process

Yearbook
Yearbook charges are refundable in full during the semester in which payment is made. Thereafter, no refunds will be made on canceled orders. Yearbooks must be picked up during the academic year in which they are published. Students who will not be on campus when the yearbooks are published, usually by September 1, must pay a mailing and handling fee. Yearbooks will not be held, nor will they be mailed, without payment of the mailing and handling fee. Refunds will not be made on books not picked up within one semester of the publication date. Refunds will not be made before 21 days from the date of payment. *Refund policies contained herein reflect policies in effect at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Reductions in Rates for Late Entry to the University
No reduction will be made in the charge of room rent and board in case of entrance within 10 days after the opening of a semester or summer term, nor will a refund be made in case of withdrawal during the last 10 days of a semester or summer term, or the last days for which payment is made.