Financial Information Auburn University’s fees have remained somewhat lower than those (See “Undergraduate Admissions” section under Academic Policies.) An charged by similar institutions in the Southeast and in other sections of application fee must accompany the application for housing and is not the country. As institutional costs have risen, the Board of Trustees has refundable or applicable to housing fees. (See “Housing and Residence authorized small increases in fees from time to time. Every effort is made, Life” section under Student Services.) however, to hold fees and charges at a minimum. Fees Related to Graduation The following fees and charges are in effect at this time. However, since Graduation Fee (each degree) .................................................... 20.00 the catalog must be published well in advance of the next school year, it Duplicate Diploma Fee .............................................................. 20.00 is not always possible to anticipate changes. Thus the fee schedule may Thesis and Dissertation Binding Fee (per copy) ........................ 21.00 have to be revised. Every effort will be made to publicize changes as far Doctoral Dissertation Microfilming Fee ..................................... 70.00 in advance as possible. Internship Courses. Effective fall 2007, students registering for internship courses from one to nine hours will be assessed at the per Basic Charges (revised May 2011) credit hour rate and pay tuition only. No registration fee will be assessed The following is a schedule of the tuition structure effective Fall, 2011. provided that the student is not enrolled in any other courses and is If you need more details, please call the Student Financial Services Office taking an internship course only. at (334) 844-4634. Rent for Student Housing, (see “Housing and Residence Life”) Meal Plans (See “Dining Services” under Student Services.) Tuition and Registration Resident Non-Resident Credit Hour Tuition - Undergraduate to 12 hours* (a) 304.00 912.00 Special Service Fees Credit Hour Tuition - Graduate/Professional to 9 hours* (a) 405.00 1,215.00 Cooperative Education Program ................................................ 45.00 Registration Fee (a) 501.00 501.00 Cooperative Education ID Fee (athletic tickets) .......................... 96.00 Proration Fee 200.00 200.00 Non-Credit/Specialty Fees Cooperative Education Diploma Fee .......................................... 15.00 Auburn Abroad Fee** (b) 501.00 501.00 Auditing Fee - Undergraduate per course (c) 304.00 912.00 Auditing Fee - Graduate/Professional per course (c) 405.00 1,215.00 Resignations and Refunds Clearing for Graduation** (d) 501.00 501.00 Students officially resigning prior to the start of a term will not be held College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Rotation Fee 540.00 540.00 liable for fees (other than non-refundable fees). Students resigning during Continuous Enrollment Fee - Graduate 450.00 450.00 GRA/GTA Enrollment Fee 307.00 307.00 the first 15 class days of the fall and spring semesters and the first 5 Horticulture 307.00 307.00 class days of the summer term and/or session will be charged a $100 International Student Fee 130.00 130.00 Resignation Fee. Music Fee (full hour lessons) (e) 246.00 246.00 Music Fee (half-hour lessons) (e) 163.00 163.00 The liability for fees will not be excused for resignations effective after Professional Fees, Program Fees, Differential Tuition*** the 15th class day of fall and spring semesters and the 5th class day College of Architecture, Design, & Construction (per semester) 2,160.00 2,160.00 of summer term and/or session except in cases of resignation caused College of Business FR/SO (per semester) 260.00 260.00 College of Business FR/SO Summer (per semester) 75.00 75.00 by personal illness (physicians statement required) or call into military College of Business JR/SR (per semester) 560.00 560.00 service (copy of activation orders required, excluding temporary training College of Business JR/SR Summer (per semester) 150.00 150.00 assignments). A pro-rata reduction will be made in cases of personal College of Business Graduate - per credit hour 200.00 200.00 College of Veterinary Medicine (per semester) 4,000.00 8,000.00 illness and a full reduction for military service activation. Students having Honors College FR (per semester) 250.00 250.00 made prior payment will be refunded the amount paid less their liability School of Nursing - per credit hour 200.00 200.00 after the resignation. Students suspended for disciplinary reasons are not School of Pharmacy (per semester) 5,283.00 5,283.00 * Additional credit hour tuition eliminated eligible for refunds or reductions in liability. Resigning students receiving ** Same as Registration fee refunds will first have their refunds applied to any outstanding obligations *** Professional fees, program fees, differential tuition in addition to regular credit hour tuition and to any scholarship, grant or loan which they had received for the term. Graduate students’ tuition and registration fee are waived, provided they are on a one-quarter time or greater appointment and are being paid according to the approved salary structure Students reducing course loads on or prior to the 15th day of classes as a Graduate Research or Teaching Assistant. Their appointment date must be effective of fall and spring semesters and the 5th class day of summer term and/or as of the eighth class day of the spring semester, the fifth class day of summer semester, or session may be eligible for a partial refund or reduction in liability of tuition September 1 for the fall semester. Professional and Program fees are not waived. and fees. To be eligible, the adjustment must be completed on or before Graduate students that have their tuition and registration fee waived pay the GRA/GTA the 15th day of classes of fall and spring semesters and the 5th class day enrollment fee each semester. of summer term and/or session. In such cases, fees will be reassessed a.) The university tuition and registration fee is used to meet part of the cost of instruction, physical training and development, laboratory materials and supplies for student use, based on the adjusted schedule. maintenance, operation and expansion of the physical plant, Library and Student Activities. Students who believe that extenuating circumstances warrant an The Student Activities portion of the fee supports such activities as intercollegiate athletics, exception to the refund policy must submit an appeal in writing to the exhibits, GLOMERATA, intramural sports, PLAINSMAN, religious life, social affairs, student government, student union activities and operations, TIGER CUB, and WEGL Radio Director, Office of Student Financial Services, Martin Hall. Acceptance or Station. This fee includes $0.25 held in reserve to cover damage to university property by rejection of the appeal will be mailed within 10 business days. students. The Registration Fee is waived for full-time faculty and staff. All students except Any Federal Title IV financial aid recipients who resign will be liable faculty and staff are eligible to participate in Student Activities. b.) Students participating in the Study Abroad/Exchange Program will pay the Auburn Abroad for any unearned funds received as determined by the Federal Return Fee, and any course work resulting in AU credit or grades will be assessed in accordance of Funds Policy. These amounts will be charged back to the student’s with the university fee structure. university account. c.) Not charged to faculty and staff. d.) A student who is a candidate for a degree in a term in which no credit work is taken is required to register in such term as a pre-requisite to graduation. (For members of the Payment of University Obligations faculty and staff the charge shall be reduced to $5.00.) Graduation fee is to be paid in addition to this charge. The Auburn University Billing/Receivable System will bill students the e.) This additional music fee is to be paid for each Performance Course of individual instruction. majority of their charges due AU. Among the charges included within Instruction is available in either half-hour or hour lessons. this system are those for tuition/fees, Tiger Club, housing and parking. Other charges will be included in the system as deemed appropriate. Other Fees and Charges Any questions concerning a charge should be directed to the department Late Payment Charges. All students, regardless of classification, responsible for that particular charge. must clear tuition, fees and other university obligations by the deadlines AU Billing/Receivable statements will be processed at approximate set by the university, or be liable for late payment charges. Late payment monthly intervals corresponding to the university’s semester schedule. charges will be assessed following each due date at 1.5 percent of the The first installment for tuition and fees will be billed and due prior to unpaid balance. the beginning of each semester. The final installment will be billed Returned Check Charge ............................................................ 25.00 approximately one week prior to the beginning of the semester and due Note: All checks accepted subject to collection. on the bill due date. Additional charges will be billed as incurred. All Application Fee. An application fee must accompany all applications charges appearing on a billing statement must be cleared by the due for admission and is not refundable nor applicable to registration