Differential Tuition

“Differential Tuition” means 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.

Additional Information

Only graduate and professional programs are eligible to submit differential tuition (DT) proposals. 

  • New DT proposals or changes that exceed the ABOR-approved growth rate must be submitted for consideration by December 1, 2025.
  • Modifications to existing DTs that remain within the ABOR-approved growth rate must be submitted by July 1, 2025

Approved fees will take effect in Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Spring 2027, depending on the timing of approval at the Fall or Spring ABOR meetings. Fee implementation for any term before these is no longer available.

New or Exceeding Growth Rates

To request a new or increase exceeding the ABOR approved growth rates complete the UAccess PFDT Request form and attach the related ABOR Forms. If you have any issues with the online form or questions, contact University Fees

The path to the UAccess request is UAccess Student> Navigator> Student Financials> Tuition and Fees> UA University Fees> UA Prgm and Diff Tuit Req.

Modification to Existing Fees

To request a modification to an existing fee that does not exceed the ABOR-Approved growth rates, complete the Modifications to Academic Fee Request form #11 and attach the required documents.

If you have any issues with the online form or questions, contact the University Fees