Texas A&M University Graduate Catalog 2003-2004 Edition

Tuition, Fees and Other
Financial Information

General Information

Educational expenses for nine months will vary according to personal needs and course of study. The Financial Aid Office's basic budget for new graduate students including tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, room and board, incidental and living expenses comes to about $15,965. 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 about $20,681. 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. University Rules in place at the time of publishing are reflected here. All are subject to change. The most current information available will be maintained on the website sfs.tamu.edu.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Students must meet all financial obligations to the University by their due dates to avoid late penalties. 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. State law requires that tuition and fees be paid prior to the first day of classes. Students who wish to pay fees in installments should contact Student Customer Services at (979) 845-8127.

Obligation to Pay Tuition, Required Fees,
Other Fees and Charges for Optional Services

By registering for classes, students agree to pay all tuition and required fees associated with their registration, optional services and other fees, whether paying in full or utilizing the installment payment option. Failure to pay tuition, fees and other charges may result in penalties, late registration fees and/or possible cancellation.

Scholarships, Grants and Loans

All scholarships, grants and loans are applied to any outstanding charges before installments are calculated.

Payment Methods

Students may pay all obligations to the University with a personal check unless barred from doing so due to bad checks. Payment of tuition and fees with a bad check may result in cancellation of the student's registration and/or restrictions on use of personal checks on campus if not cleared within the time period given.
Checks for tuition and fees may not exceed the student's Texas A&M 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.
Student account payment options include cash, checks, money orders, Western Union Quick Collect, Discover Card, American Express and MasterCard. There is a convenience fee added to the amount of credit card charges, which represents the fee the University is charged by these institutions.

Installments

Tuition, most required fees, room, board and parking are payable in full, or in three installments with one-half payable on the financial due date 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 fee will not be refunded once a payment is made under the three-payment installment plan.

Penalties and Late Registration Fees

Late Payment Penalty. There are severe penalties for failure to pay student account balances and installments by their specified due dates. 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. A $25 late fee will be assessed for each payment not received on or before its due date. 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.

Late Registration Fees. Students who register on or after the first day of classes are assessed a $100 late registration fee. Students who register after the official census date (12th class day for fall or spring and 4th class day for summer) are assessed a $200 late registration fee. Students who add classes after the official census date are assessed a $50 late add fee. Note: Penalties, late registration and late add fees also apply to students who are required to reenroll because their registrations were canceled for nonpayment.

Use of Collection Agencies and Credit Bureau. If amounts become past due, the University reserves the right to report the account to the Credit Bureau. This will also initiate internal collection efforts and could cause the University to employ an outside collection agency to recover the debt. If any collection efforts must be made, the student will be required to pay all collection costs, including collection agency fees, legal fees and other costs incurred in collecting the amounts due.

Cancelling Your Registration

Once students have registered for classes, they must select one course of action from the following to remain in good standing with the University:

pay all amounts due by the specified due date;
use the telephone system to drop all classes prior to the first day of classes; or
contact the Dean's office of their college to withdraw from the University after the first day of classes; then contact Student Financial Services Customer Service at (979) 845-8127 and request that their registration be canceled.

Following this procedure 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 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.

Cancellation for Nonpayment of Tuition or Fees

The University reserves the right to cancel registrations not paid by their due date, or the official census date for a semester or summer term, to comply with state laws requiring payment of tuition and fees, to free the classroom spaces for other students, and to ensure the most efficient use of University resources.

Financial Assistance

Assistantships

Graduate assistantships, both teaching (GAT) and non-teaching (GANT), are available to qualified students on a competitive basis. Assistantships require service up to 20 hours a week. Appointment to assistantships is normally for nine months, although some may be available for up to twelve months. Most assistantships are awarded through the applicant's major department. Applicants should contact the department head or graduate advisor concerning the availability of assistantships.

Graduate students must register for the appropriate number of University semester credit hours to maintain full-time status during any semester or summer term in which they hold an assistantship. Graduate students who hold assistantships or fellowships are required to satisfy the minimum load requirements during the entire term.

Teaching Assistants, Research Assistants and Graduate Assistants Non-Teaching who are employed at least one-half time at a Texas institute of higher education and show job duties are related to teaching or research in an academic program associated with their field of study are entitled to register themselves, their spouse and their children in the employing Texas institute of higher education by paying the tuition and fees required of Texas residents.

Termination of the student's employment (voluntary or involuntary) during the semester may result in revocation of the exemption, recalculation of tuition at the nonresident or international rate, and immediate payment of tuition due.
Employment must be for the entire semester in which the student is enrolled and actual paid work must commence on or before the official census date for the term (12th class day for fall and spring, 4th class day for summer), to be eligible for exemption.
Terms used to describe qualifying positions are intended to indicate an academic position, not a position title.
Volunteer or unpaid work does not constitute employment.
Student Worker positions do not qualify.
Graduate Assistants must be full time (9 hours for spring and fall, 6 hours for 10-week summer, 3 hours for 5-week summer).

Fellowships

Ordinarily, graduate students holding fellowships are not required to perform any services. Therefore, fellowship holders are not considered employees and FICA regulations do not apply. Graduate students holding fellowships administered through the Office of Graduate Studies must register for a minimum of:

9 semester credit hours during a fall or spring semester;
6 semester credit hours during a 10-week summer semester; or
3 semester credit hours during each 5-week summer term.

In addition, if a student is registered for at least one hour for the 10-week summer semester and a total of six hours in any combination of 5-week summer terms and the 10-week summer semester, the student is considered full-time for the 10-week summer semester. A Q grade before the 12th class day does not count toward the certification of enrollment status.

Unless specifically excluded by the conditions of the fellowship award, students holding fellowships administered through the Office of Graduate Studies may concurrently hold assistantships requiring service up to 20 hours per week. Graduate students concurrently holding a fellowship with a one-quarter time assistantship normally have the same registration requirements as students holding one-half time assistantships. Colleges and departments may impose additional semester credit hour requirements for students holding assistantships or fellowships which exceed the minimum stated above.

Department of Student Financial Aid

Graduate students needing financial assistance should apply by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Federal Central Processor and having the results sent to Texas A&M. The department participates in several federal and state programs including the Texas Public Education Grant, Federal/State Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loans and the Federal Stafford Loans. Students are required to be enrolled full-time to receive the full amount of the grant program. A student must be enrolled at least half-time to receive Federal/State Work-Study, the Federal Stafford Loan or Federal Perkins Loan. Short-term loans are also available to assist students with unexpected expenses.

Students should address their inquiries and requests for applications to the Department of Student Financial Aid, Texas A&M University, P. O. Box 30016, College Station, TX 77842-3016, (979) 845-3236, financialaid@tamu.edu, financialaid.tamu.edu.

Tuition and Required Fees

All rates are the most current available at the time of printing and are subject to change. Please refer to sfs.tamu.edu for the latest tuition and fee information.

State Minimum Tuition--Residents of Texas

Resident students pay $138 per semester credit hour.

Nonresident and International Tuition

Nonresident and International students pay $374 per semester credit hour.

Advising Services Fee

This $8.85 per semester credit hour fee is a University-wide fee assessed to provide 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.

Bursar Services Fee

This $0.55 per semester credit hour fee is assessed to provide 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.

Computer Access/Instructional Technology Fee

The computer access/instructional technology fee is charged at the rate of $14.05 per semester credit hour to support equipment and services for student access to computing, networking 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. During the summer 5-week terms and 10-week semester, a fee is charged at the rate of $7.03 per semester credit hour.

Distance Education Fee

Students registering for distance education courses will be assessed a $40 per hour charge. This fee is to provide funding for computers, networking and other costs associated with distance education.

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 Fee

This $55 per semester fee ($25 for a 5-week summer term and $55 for a 10-week summer semester) 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.

Health Insurance for International Students

In the United States it is up to each person to provide for their own and their family's health care expenses. International students (those who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States) enrolled at Texas A&M, are required to have an approved health insurance plan. This is to ensure that medical treatment will be available in the event of injury or illness while enrolled here. This requirement includes students enrolled in extensive English language programs. Students are encouraged to obtain The Texas A&M University System approved student health insurance plan.

Boston Mutual Life
111 East University, Suite 150
College Station, TX 77841
(979) 260-9629

If you are a sponsored student whose program is coordinated by the Sponsored Student Unit of International Student Services at Texas A&M, and your sponsor requires you to have health insurance coverage in order to participate in your program, you are not required to purchase additional health insurance coverage.

If you are eligible to receive University health insurance coverage through your employment at Texas A&M University as a budgeted faculty or staff member working a minimum of 20 hours a week (including 50 percent time graduate assistantships), you are required to purchase coverage for medical expenses ($10,000) and repatriation ($7,500). You must provide evidence of coverage. Please contact:

Student Health Insurance Office
A.P. Beutel Health Center
Texas A&M University
(979) 845-0183

Identification Card (Aggie Card) Fee

Every student is required to have a student ID card. ID cards are permanent and students are responsible for maintaining a working ID throughout their career at the University. The Aggie Card is used for Aggie Bucks, residence hall access, registration, fee collection, financial aid disbursement, dining halls, athletic event and recreational sports admittance and library privileges. If the student so chooses, the card can be used as an ATM card if the student opens a checking account with either Aggieland Credit Union or Wells Fargo Bank. The charge is $3 per semester. Replacement ID cards are $12. Students who lose their IDs should report the loss immediately to Student Financial Services--Aggie Card Office in the Pavilion, (979) 845-4661, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or to the Network Availability Center (NAC) at (979) 862-4884, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Instructional Enhancement/Equipment Access Fees

The instructional enhancement/equipment access fees are charged to students enrolled in certain courses in all colleges listed below. The fee is used for the purchase and maintenance of equipment, visual aids, other supplemental materials and educational supplies to provide students with a rich learning environment.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences	Up to $100 per course
College of Architecture	Up to $100 per course
Mays Business School	$4 to $10 per hour
College of Education and Human Development	Up to $75 per course
Dwight Look College of Engineering	Up to $100 per course
College of Geosciences	Up to $75 per course
Bush School of Government and Public Service	Up to $65 per course
College of Liberal Arts	Up to $100 per course
College of Science	Up to $100 per course
College of Veterinary Medicine	Up to $60 per course

International Education Fee

This $4 per semester fee ($2 for a 5-week summer term and $4 for a 10-week summer semester) is assessed to all students to support International education and related activities.

International Student Services Fee

This $46 fee ($18 for a 5-week summer term and $36 for a 10-week summer semester) is required of all International students to offset the cost of services and materials for the special administration of International students such as visa verification, changes and extensions, work permits, social/cultural/academic adjustments and issuing I-20s for travel.

Laboratory Fees

The University is required to assess and collect a laboratory fee not to exceed $30 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 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 13th day of classes are assessed a $100 late registration fee.
Students who register after the 12th class day are assessed a $200 late registration penalty.
Students who add classes after the 12th class day that result in a net increase in hours enrolled are assessed a $50 late add fee.

Library Access Fee

All students pay this fee at the rate of $21.80 per hour ($10.90 per hour for a 5-week summer term and $21.80 per hour for a 10-week summer semester). These funds are used to provide new acquisitions, materials, etc. for campus libraries.

Recreational Sports Center Fee

This $78 per semester fee ($39 for a 5-week summer term and $78 for a 10-week summer semester) is assessed to all students enrolled at Texas A&M for use of the Recreational Sports Center and to provide funding for its operation and maintenance.

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.

Software Licensing Fee

This $1.25 per semester credit hour fee ($0.63 for 5-week summer term and $1.25 for a 10-week summer semester) is assessed to provide campus-wide software site licenses for students and the associated administrative costs of managing the licenses.

Student Center Complex Fee

This $40 fee ($20 for a 5-week summer term and $40 for a 10-week summer semester) is required of all students for operating, maintaining, improving and equipping the Student Center Complex.

Student Services Fee

All students pay this fee at the rate of $11.86 per semester credit hour not to exceed $142.32 per semester ($71.16 for a 5-week summer term and $142.32 for a 10-week summer semester). It entitles the student to receive The Battalion newspaper, reduced admission to many Memorial Student Center (MSC) programs and the services of the Student Legal Advisor, MSC, Student Counseling Service, Student Activities Office and Recreational Sports.

Transportation Fee

This $50 per semester fee ($25 for a 5-week summer term and $50 for a 10-week summer semester) is assessed to provide unlimited free access for all students to the on-campus and off-campus services, expanded service and revenue for a long-term bus replacement plan. In addition, revenues will pay for operating expenses and the enhancement of bus facilities on campus.

Optional Campus Services

Installment Payment Option

Students who choose to pay using the three-payment installment plan pay a $15 installment payment service charge. The payments are approximately 50 percent for the first installment and 25 percent for the remaining two installments. This charge is non-refundable once a payment has been made.

Aggie Bucks

At the beginning of each month students with Aggie Bucks receive a monthly activity statement at their neo email account. Students can access neo on the website neo.tamu.edu.

Aggie Bucks are a convenient way to purchase food, books and other services almost anywhere on and off campus. Students access Aggie Bucks using their student ID card (Aggie Card). The Aggie Bucks system tracks deposits and expenditures and reports the cardholders account balance with every purchase. There is no service fee for using Aggie Bucks. You receive $1 worth of goods or services for each $1 of Aggie Bucks purchased. Aggie Bucks may be purchased throughout the semester from Student Financial Customer Service in the Pavilion between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Aggie Bucks are fully refundable only by request at the end of the semester and unused amounts will carry over from semester to semester. Graduating seniors' Aggie Buck accounts will automatically be refunded. Please allow four weeks for processing. Aggie Bucks accounts which remain inactive for 6 months will be charged a service fee of $3 per month beginning with the 7th month and continuing through the 11th month or until account activity resumes. If, at the end of this 11-month period, there is still $15 or more in the account, it will be automatically refunded to the cardholder's last known address. If the balance is less than $15, it will be forfeited and placed in an Aggie Bucks Scholarship Fund.

		Option Code
	Cost	Fall/Spring	Summer 1	Summer 2
50 Aggie Bucks	$50	51	51	54
100 Aggie Bucks	$100	03	03	55
300 Aggie Bucks	$300	01	01	43
500 Aggie Bucks	$500	50	50	53
1,000 Aggie Bucks	$1,000	52	52	57

You can choose up to 3 Aggie Bucks combinations per term.

For more information, call the Aggie Bucks office at (979) 845-4661, website aggiecard.tamu.edu. Report lost or stolen cards to (979) 862-4884.

Athletic Events

Football--student tickets for home football games (fall only) $187.50.
All Sports--student tickets for all home sports (for all fall and spring sports) $247.50.

Bus Service

Free off-campus shuttle bus service is provided to all students that present a valid student ID. On-campus shuttle bus service is provided to all customers at no charge. For more information about routes, visit the Transportation Services website address at transport.tamu.edu.

Campus Dining Options/Meals

Any student living off or on campus may choose a Campus Dining Option (meal plan) from Texas A&M University's Department of Food Services for the ultimate in convenience, flexibility and service. Dining Options range from the Semester 300 to the Semester 75 "commuter's choice," as well as those for members of the Corps, to meet the dining needs of all students.

To "Eat Any Where, Any Time," select a Campus Dining Option for the best value over à la carte dining with services that include:

Outbound Dining Meals campus wide
Over 30 diverse locations
Up to 19 hours daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner to late night
Convenience stores, national franchises and branded items
Extensive variety and quality menu choices
"All-you-care-to-eat" and Guest Meals in three Dining Centers (Commons, Duncan and Sbisa)
Special events, such as Aggie Muster Barbecue
Web site at food.tamu.edu for menus, hours, Campus Dining Options and other information

Outbound Dining Meals are available through the purchase of a Campus Dining Option as an alternative to visiting a Dining Center. Outbound menus posted in ALL locations allow access to meals campus wide.

The number of Guest Meals available equals the average of meals per week listed for the Dining Option selected. For example with the "Semester 300," use up to 20 of the total meals per semester for guests. Guest Meals are for use in Commons, Duncan and Sbisa Dining Centers only.

The Campus Dining Office can assist with Dining Options information and questions at any time during the semester. Call (979) 845-0152, fax (979) 458-1500 or email dining@food.tamu.edu.

To add a Dining Option, students may make a selection at registration under Fee Options or through the Food Services web site food.tamu.edu. Once meals have started for the semester, students can no longer use the University registration process. If contacting the Campus Dining Office for help, students must come to the Pavilion in person (with Aggie Card) or provide a written request (with name, ID number and chosen Option) by fax, web or email.

Once a Campus Dining Option has been added to a student account, the student is responsible for payment of the appropriate fee to the Office of Student Financial Services.

The "Semester" Dining Options offer increased flexibility and allow students to purchase the one that best suits individual needs. Access to meals is available up to the number of meals purchased per semester.

Semester 300 (averages to 20 meals per week)	$1,335.00 (+ tax)
Semester 240 (averages to 16 meals per week)	$1,236.00 (+ tax)
Semester 180 (averages to 12 meals per week)	$1,017.00 (+ tax)
Semester 150 (averages to 10 meals per week)	$885.00 (+ tax)
Semester 105 (averages to 7 meals per week)	$640.50 (+ tax)
Semester 75 (averages to 5 meals per week)	$457.50 (+ tax)

Members of the Corps of Cadets must select one of the "Corps Semester" Dining Options and dine within Corps regulations.*

Corps Semester 300 *(averages 20 meals per week)**	$1,335.00 (+ tax)
Corps Semester 230 *(averages 15 meals per week)**	$1,184.50 (+ tax)

*The Corps of Cadets Commandant's Office requires 12 weekly meals, including "March-in," be automatically deducted for dining exclusively in Duncan Dining Center, approximately 171 each semester. Meals remaining from the original total purchased may be utilized on campus as needed.

Student Aggie Cards must be presented to cashiers for Dining Option or Aggie Bucks participation. According to University regulations, no one else is permitted to use your Aggie Card. Therefore, Dining Options are non-transferable between students.

Meals not eaten do not carry forward to the next semester and are not refundable. The Department of Food Services uses the University's refund schedule for Tuition and Fee Adjustments (see Tuition and Fee Adjustments). Any changes in Dining Options are permitted only through the fourth week of classes.

Campus Dining Options and services listed are based on information available at time of printing and are subject to change.

For more on Campus Dining Options, visit food.tamu.edu, email dining@food.tamu.edu or call (979) 845-0152. For all other Food Services information, call (979) 845-3005 or visit the web.

Note: For Cain Hall, call (979) 845-2313. Residents are to dine at Cain Dining Hall and must purchase the Cain Hall meal plan.

MSC OPAS Tickets

This exciting optional fee enables Texas A&M students to purchase six vouchers for tickets to MSC OPAS programs. This option is only available during fall registration but allows students to attend any six programs during the season. A limited number of students will be able to purchase this option due to seating capacity. For more information, please contact MSC OPAS at (979) 845-1661.

Parking Permit

All vehicles parked on the Texas A&M University campus are required to have a parking permit, unless they are parked in a pay visitor area. Permits are issued at the Transportation Services office located in room 118 of the John J. Koldus Building. Costs of permits are currently as follows, but may be subject to change. For more information, visit the Transportation Services website address at transport.tamu.edu.

Resident Student Permit (two semesters)	$141
Commuter Student Permit (two semesters)	$141
Night Permit (academic year)	$57
Parking Garage Permit (academic year)	$390
Motorcycle Permit--including mopeds and scooters (academic year)	$57

Housing

Housing in residence halls is not available for graduate students except during summer school. Summer school housing information is normally available in early March. Graduate housing is available in the University Apartments.

For more information please contact:	For summer school housing please contact:
University Apartments	Housing Assignments Office
Department of Residence Life	Department of Residence Life
Texas A&M University	Texas A&M University
3365 TAMU	1258 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3365	College Station, TX 77843-1258
(979) 862-2264	(979) 862-4744 or 1-888-451-3896
Fax (979) 862-2605	Fax (979) 862-3122
jonip@tamu.edu	housing@tamu.edu
reslife.tamu.edu	reslife.tamu.edu

Student Directory

The cost is $3.25 and includes sales tax.

Yearbook

The cost is $32.48 and includes sales tax.

Fees for Other Special Items or Services

Application Fees

Graduate: $50; Undergraduate: $50; International: $75

Career Center Fee

This $35 fee is required for students in the semester they register for on-campus interviews to support full-time and internship placement services.

Cooperative Education Fee

A fee of $75 is charged to all students participating in the Cooperative Education program.

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 charged at the rate of $50 to those who apply for graduation after the set deadline.

International Student Health Insurance Fee

International students (students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States) enrolled at Texas A&M are required to have an approved health insurance plan. This is to ensure that medical treatment will be available in the event of injury or illness during enrollment at the University. This requirement includes students enrolled in extensive English language programs. International students receive more detailed information about this requirement during the admission process.

However, any questions may be directed to:

International Student Services
First Floor Bizzell Hall East
(979) 845-1825
Fax (979) 862-4633
iss@iss.tamu.edu

Thesis/Dissertation/Record of Study Fee (Processing Fee)

This fee includes the review, processing and archiving of each thesis/dissertation/record of study. Archival formats include microfilm or digital storage. The fee does not include binding of personal copies. Information on binding personal copies is available at the Thesis Office or on the website thesis.tamu.edu.

Masters fee: $95, Doctoral fee: $155

New Student Orientation Fee

A non-refundable new student orientation fee of $75 is charged to all new graduate students. This fee is assessed the first semester the student is registered.

Distance Education and
Other Nontraditional Course Offerings

DE		Distance Education Instruction: This group includes traditional off-campus classes, all university centers and telecommunications, video and other nontraditional Distance Education Instruction delivery models.
IA		In Absentia: The traditional student who is performing individual research or completing degree requirements that do not require classroom instruction.
CE		Cooperative Registration: Students participating in the Cooperative Education Program at Texas A&M University.
GG		Texas A&M University Graduate Students-Galveston: Texas A&M graduate students who enrolled at College Station, but who are taking courses exclu-sively at Galveston.
SA		Study Abroad: Students participating in the Texas A&M University Study Abroad Program.

Required Tuition and Fees	DE	IA	CE	GG	SA
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
Cooperative Education Fee	No	No	Yes	No	No
Distance Learning Fee	Yes	No	No	No	No
Equipment Access Fees	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Field Trip Fees	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Health Center Fee	No	No	No	No	No
ID Maintenance Fee	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
International Education Fee	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
International Student Services Fees	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Laboratory Fees	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Library Access Fee	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Property Deposit	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Recreational Sports Fee	No	No	No	No	No
Sponsored International Student Fee	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Student Services Fee	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Transportation Fee	No	No	No	No	No
University Center Complex Fee	No	No	No	Yes	No
Writing Center Fee	No	No	No	N/A	No

Deposits

Property Deposit

Every student, unless registered in absentia, 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. If a student withdraws from the University without paying the charges, the deposit will be held for 30 days after the close of the semester or a student's withdrawal, so that all charges and fines may be totaled from the various departments. This deposit, less outstanding charges, will be returned upon the student graduating or withdrawing from school. Deposits not refunded within four years from date of last attendance will be forfeited into a student deposit scholarship account.

Room Deposit

A deposit of $300 and a nonrefundable $25 application fee are required to apply for a room in a residence hall. The deposit 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: On or before May 1 for $300 (100 percent); May 15 for $75 (25 percent); after May 15 no refund. The amount of the room deposit and the deposit refund schedule are subject to change per University administration approval.

Refund Policy

Fee Adjustments for Courses Added and Dropped

A student may drop courses during the first four days of a fall or spring semester. Students also may drop classes with special permission of the dean between the 5th and 12th class days. Full refunds will be given for courses dropped during these periods. Refunds will not be issued for classes dropped after the 12th 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 five days of a fall or spring semester. Refunds are mailed to billing or local addresses.

Withdrawal from the University

The federal government mandates that students who withdraw from all classes may only keep the financial assistance they have "earned" up to the time of withdrawal. Title IV funds that were disbursed in excess of the earned amount must be returned by the University and/or the student to the federal government. This situation could result in the student owing financial assistance to the University, government or both.

To determine the amount of aid the student has earned up to the time of withdrawal, the Department of Student Financial Aid will divide the number of calendar days the student attended classes by the total number of calendar days in the semester (less any scheduled breaks of five days or more). The resulting percentage is then multiplied by the total federal funds that were disbursed (either to the student's university account or to the student directly by check or direct deposit) for the semester. This calculation determines the amount of aid earned by the student, which he or she may keep (for example, if the student attended 25 percent of the term, the student will have earned 25 percent of the aid disbursed). The unearned amount (total aid disbursed less the earned amount) must be returned to the federal government by the University or the student. The Department of Student Financial Aid will notify and provide instructions to students who are required to return funds to the government.

Allocating Returned Title IV (Federal Aid)

Funds that are returned to the federal government are used to reduce the outstanding balances in individual federal programs.

Financial aid returned (by the University and/or the student or parent) must be allocated in the following order:

Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal PLUS (Parent) Loan
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Other Federal Loan or Grant Assistance

Students whose circumstances require that they withdraw from all classes are strongly encouraged to speak with a financial aid counselor and their academic advisor before doing so.

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

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, Residence Hall Rent and Meal Plans (excluding Aggie Bucks).

Fall and Spring Semester and 10-Week Summer Semester
By last business day, prior to the first class day	100%
During the first five class days	80%
During the second five class days	70
During the third five class days	50%
During the fourth five class days	25%
After the fourth five class days	None

5-Week Summer Term
By last business day, prior to the first class day	100%
During the first, second or third class day	80%
During the fourth, fifth or sixth class day	50%
Seventh day of class and thereafter	None

Residence Hall Rent/Deposit

If a student withdraws, moves off campus or in any other way terminates the 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. If a student cancels the academic year housing contract during the contract period, the $300 deposit is subject to forfeiture and a 50 percent spring semester rent fee may be billed. 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.

Athletic Refunds

Refunds are not allowed for individual games or games missed. A prorated refund is permitted until the option is used to pick up a ticket for any one game. Once a ticket option has been used, 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, Room 113 G. Rollie White Coliseum.

Department of Food Services Campus Dining Options
Add/Change/Drop Policies

Campus Dining Options and services listed are based on information available at time of printing and are subject to change.

The Department of Food Services follows the University's refund schedule for Tuition and Fee Adjustments (see Tuition and Fee Adjustments) which are given on the percentage basis listed for students dropping fee options or officially withdrawing from the University. Changes to a Campus Dining Option with fewer meals or requests to drop are permitted only through the fourth week of classes. Meals not eaten do not carry forward to the next semester and are not refundable.

Students may purchase a Campus Dining Option or change to more meals at any time through the Campus Dining Office. The appropriate fee is paid to the Office of Student Financial Services. Allow for the number of days remaining within the semester when choosing your Option. Members of the Corps of Cadets are required to select one of the Corps Dining Options and dine according to Corps regulations. Following University Rules, no one else is authorized to use your student ID card (or Aggie Card). Therefore, Campus Dining Options are non-transferable between students.

Visit food.tamu.edu for Dining Options information. Contact the Campus Dining Office by email dining@food.tamu.edu or call (979) 845-0152. To reach the Department of Food Services Administrative Offices, email feedback@food.tamu.edu or call (979) 845-3005.

Identification Card Fee

No refund available for this fee.

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. Studen

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