The University of Arizona (UofA) charges additional academic fees approved by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to offer high-quality learning experiences. Our office supports Colleges and Departments in preparing fee proposals and overseeing approved fees. The University Fees website includes links to the ABOR policies and definitions regarding these fees, approved fee listings, general information, and forms for proposing fees.
Academic Fees
Consists of Mandatory, College, Program, and other fees levied due to enrollment as a student in the University.
ABOR approval is typically required when:
- A new fee is proposed or
- A modification to an existing fee exceeds the ABOR-approved growth rates or
- The population that will pay the fee changes (for example, switching from first-year students to seniors).
College Fee
Additional amounts are charged to students in all graduate or undergraduate academic programs in a college, school, or division. The college fee will reflect additional charges for specific programs with demonstrably higher instructional costs.
Differential Tuition
Tuition that is higher or lower than the Published Tuition established for each university campus or location and applies to all graduate or undergraduate academic programs in a college or school.
Program Fees
Additional amounts are charged to students in select singular degree programs within colleges, schools, or departments, including honors colleges or programs that do not fit into the tiered college fee structure. Only graduate programs can request a program fee.
Mandatory Fees
Fees that are charged to students for a specific purpose, activity, or service. Mandatory Fees can be university-wide or differentiated by campus location, delivery method, enrollment level, or other board-approved criteria. The board must approve all Mandatory Fees.
Other Academic Fees
These are fees levied by the university due to enrollment, which are additional charges for particular purposes with demonstrably higher costs, such as administrative fees, orientations, penalty charges, etc.
Non-Academic Fees
These are fees levied by the university that are not related to enrollment in a program. Examples include but are not limited to parking, deposits, graduation, tests, and other administrative fees.
The University is transitioning to a new budget model. For details on budget information, visit the Office of Budget and Planning website.
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