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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 undergraduate students including tuition and fees, books, supplies, transportation, on-campus room and board, incidental and living expenses comes to about $18,177. 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 $24,297. 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 financialaid.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.
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Students may pay all obligations to the University with a personal check
unless barred from doing so due to previous bad checks. 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.
- 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 included cash, checks, money orders, and
Western Union Quick Collect. Students may also make student account payments
online using e-checks and credit cards (American Express and Discover) through
AggiE-Pay which can be accessed at sfs.tamu.edu.
Installments
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 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:
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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.
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.
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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:
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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.
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 half-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 Perkins Loan or a Federal Stafford Loan. Short-term loans are also available to assist students with unexpected expenses.
Students should address their inquiries 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.
Tuition--Residents of Texas
Resident students pay $122.50 per semester credit hour. Graduate students pay $170.50 per semester credit hour.
Tuition--Nonresident and International
Nonresident and International students pay $380.50 per semester credit hour. Nonresident and International graduate students pay $428.50 per semester credit hour.
Nonresident Tuition Exemption
If you have any questions concerning your eligibility for exemption from nonresident tuition, you may contact the Student Accounts and Billing Services Office at (979) 845-8130 or your department.
Advising Services Fee
This $8.85 per semester credit hour fee ($4.43 for 5-week summer term and $8.85 for a 10-week summer term) 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 ($0.28 for 5-week summer term and $0.55 for a 10-week summer session) 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 session, 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 assess 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 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.
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.
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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:
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Student Health Insurance Office
A.P.
Beutel Health Center
Texas A&M University
(979) 845-0183
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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:
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Student Financial Services
Aggie Card Office, Pavilion
(979) 845-4661
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday
or
The Network Availability Center (NAC)
(979) 862-4884
24 hours a day, seven days a week
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Instructional Enhancement/Equipment Access Fees
The instructional enhancement/equipment access fees are charged to students enrolled in certain courses in the colleges/department 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.
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Engineering Equipment Access Fee
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$70 per course; $210 maximum
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Instructional Enhancement/Distance Learning Fee
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College/Department
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Non-Distance
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Distance
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Engineering
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$0-100
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$0-1,500 per course
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Instructional Enhancement Equipment Fee
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College/Department
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Non-Distance
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Distance
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Agriculture and Life Sciences
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$0-100
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$0-1,200 per course
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Architecture
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$0-100
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$0-1,000 per course
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Business
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$4-10
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$4-300 per hour
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Education
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$0-75
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$0-1,000 per course
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Geosciences
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$0-75
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$0-1,500 per course
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Kinesiology
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$0-75
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$0-1,500 per course
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Liberal Arts
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$0-100
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$0-1,500 per course
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Science
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$0-100
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$0-1,000 per course
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Veterinary Medicine
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$0-60
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$0-1,500 per course
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Bush School
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$0-65
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$0-1,000 per course
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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 ($23 for a 5-week summer term and $46 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
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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 ($18.80 for summer term). These funds are used to provide new acquisitions, materials, etc. for campus libraries.
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.
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 attending the University for use of the recreational sports center.
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 these 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 $12.51 per semester credit hour not to exceed $150.00 per semester ($75.06 for a 5-week summer term and $150.00 for a 10-week summer term). 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 $60 per semester fee ($30 for a 5-week summer term and $60 for a 10-week summer semester) is assessed to provide unlimited free access to all students to on-campus and off-campus services, and expanded service and revenue for a long-term bus replacement plan. In addition, revenue will pay for operating expenses and the enhancement of bus facilities on campus. Fee subject to change.
Optional Campus Services
Installment Payment Option
Students who chose to pay using the three-payment installment plan pay a $15 installment payment service charge. 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 Internet at 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'
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Option Code
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Cost
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Fall/Spring
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Summer 1
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Summer 2
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50 Aggie Bucks
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$50
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51
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51
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54
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100 Aggie Bucks
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$100
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03
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03
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55
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300 Aggie Bucks
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$300
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43
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500 Aggie Bucks
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$500
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50
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50
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53
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1,000 Aggie Bucks
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$1,000
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52
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52
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57
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s last known address. If the balance is less than $15,
it will be forfeited and placed in an Aggie Bucks Scholarship Fund.
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
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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 also provided to all customers at no charge. For more information about routes, visit the Transportation Services website at transport.tamu.edu.
Campus Dining Options/Meals
Any student living off or on campus may select a Campus Dining Option (meal plan) each semester 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:
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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 the three Dining Centers (no carry outs from Sbisa, Commons
or Duncan) or utilize Outbound Dining Meal menus posted in designated
Food Services "take out" locations campus wide.
- Special events, such as Aggie Muster Barbecue
- For menus, hours, Campus Dining Options and other information, please
visit food.tamu.edu
Outbound Dining is a full meal program included with the purchase
of a Campus Dining Option that provides an alternative to using the
three Dining Centers (no carry outs from Sbisa, Commons or Duncan).
Outbound menus are posted in designated Food Services "take out" locations
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. Fax (979) 458-1500, call (979) 845-0152 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 website 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, student UIN 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)
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$1,591.28
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Semester 240
(averages to 16 meals per week)
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$1,467.87
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Semester 180
(averages to 12 meals per week)
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$1,149.62
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Semester 150
(averages to 10 meals per week)
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$998.61
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Semester 105
(averages to 7 meals per week)
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$710.39
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Semester 75
(averages to 5 meals per week)
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$511.48)
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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*)
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$1,591.28
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Corps Semester 230
(averages 15 meals per week*)
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$1,406.71
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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.
Campus Dining Options are valid for one semester only. Dates for use
correspond with the University academic calendar and those set for
move-in and move-out of residence halls.
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. 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. Prices listed include 8.25% sales tax.
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.
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 may be requested online at transport.tamu.edu or at the Transportation Services Customer Assistance office located in room 108 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 at transport.tamu.edu.
Resident Student Permit (two semesters)
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$141
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Commuter Student Permit (two semesters)
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$141
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Night Permit (academic year)
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$57
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Parking Garage Permit (academic year)
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$390
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Motorcycle Permit--including mopeds and
scooters (academic year)
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$57
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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.
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For more information please contact:
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For summer school housing please contact:
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University Apartments
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Housing Assignments Office
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Department of Residence Life
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Department of Residence Life
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Texas A&M University
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Texas A&M University
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3365 TAMU
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1258 TAMU
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College Station, TX 77843-3365
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College Station, TX 77843-1258
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(979) 862-2264
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(979) 862-4744 or 1-888-451-3896
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Fax (979) 862-2605
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Fax (979) 862-3122
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university-apartments@tamu.edu
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housing@tamu.edu
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reslife.tamu.edu
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reslife.tamu.edu
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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.
Questions may be directed to:
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International Student Services
First Floor Bizzell Hall East
(979) 845-1825
Fax (979) 862-4633
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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.
Sponsored International Students
An administrative fee not to exceed $350 per semester or summer term (all or part thereof) will be required to support international sponsored students whose programs are coordinated through International Student Services, unless these fees are waived as part of negotiated contractual agreements.
Teacher Education Admission Fee
A fee of $200 is charged to all students entering the teacher education program.
Distance Education and Other Nontraditional Course Offerings
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Distance Education Instruction: This group includes traditional off-campus
classes, all university centers and telecommunications, video and other nontraditional
Distance Education Instruction delivery models.
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In Absentia: The traditional student who is performing individual research
or completing degree requirements that do not require classroom instruction.
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CE
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Cooperative Registration: Students participating in the Cooperative Education
Program at Texas A&M University.
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GG
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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.
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SA
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Study Abroad: Students participating in the Texas A&M University Study
Abroad Program.
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Required Tuition and Fees
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DE
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IA
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CE
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GG
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SA
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Tuition
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Advising Services Fee
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Bursar Services Fee
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Computer Access Fee
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Cooperative Education Fee
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No
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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Distance Learning Fee
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Equipment Access Fees
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Field Trip Fees
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Health Center Fee
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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ID Maintenance Fee
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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International Education Fee
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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International Student Services Fees
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Laboratory Fees
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Library Access Fee
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Property Deposit
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Recreational Sports Fee
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Sponsored International Student Fee
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Student Services Fee
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Transportation Fee
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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University Center Complex Fee
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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No
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Writing Center Fee
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No
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No
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No
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N/A
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No
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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 to offset charges for damages 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 officially and unofficially withdraw from all classes may only keep the financial assistance they have "earned" up to the time of withdrawal. Documentation for students who unofficially withdraw from the University may be required. 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. In most cases, students who complete 60 percent of the semester are eligible for all of the financial aid disbursed to them.
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:
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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 |
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| 5-Week Summer Term |
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| 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: Texas A&M University 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 which are given on the percentage basis (see Tuition and Fee Adjustments) listed for students dropping fee options or officially withdrawing from the University. 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. Campus dining options are valid for one semester only. Dates for use correspond with the University academic calendar and those set for move-in and move-out of residence halls.
Meals not eaten do not carry forward to the next semester and are not refundable
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Students may purchase a Campus Dining Option or change to more meals at any time through the Campus Dining Office.
Changes to a Campus Dining Option with fewer meals or requests to drop are permitted only through the fourth week of classes
. 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.
Visit food.tamu.edu (or Campus Dining Options/Meals) 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 info@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. Students who will not be on campus when the yearbooks are published 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.
Tuition and Required Fee Estimates
Graduate Tuition and Fees (estimated)
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No. of
Hours
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Resident
Student
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Nonresident
Student
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International
Student
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3
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$ 819.08
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$1,527.08
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$1573.08
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6
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1,408.16
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2,824.16
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2,870.16
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9
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1,997.24
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4,121.24
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4,167.24
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12
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2,586.32
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5,418.32
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5,464.32
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15
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3,139.82
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6,679.82
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6,725.82
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18
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3,693.32
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7,941.32
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7,987.32
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Special Notes
: "Residence" refers to whether you were a Texas resident at the time you enrolled in the University or a resident of another state or a foreign country. Rates used are the most current available at the time of printing and are subject to change. Please see information about equipment access fees and lab fees which may affect a student's total charges. Actual fees may vary.
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