“Mandatory Fees” means fees 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. All Mandatory Fees must be approved by the board.
Arizona Financial Aid Trust (AFAT) Fee
The AFAT fee was legislatively enacted and cannot be combined with any other fees for undergraduate or graduate students. This fee is charged to undergraduate and graduate students. This is the only fee charged to graduate students. The maximum amount charged for this fee is $61.
Student Engagement Fee
The Student Engagement Fee is broadly designed to support the following areas:
- Athletics
- Student Health & Recreation Services
- Information Technology & Library
- Recreation Center Bond Retirement
- Recreation Center Programs
- Student Media
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Wildcat Events Board
The maximum amount charged for this fee is $808 per semester.
Submitting a Mandatory Fee Proposal
To request a New Mandatory Fee (MF) or a change exceeding the growth rates, please complete the New Academic Fee Request Form #19 and attach all required supporting documents, including the relevant ABOR Forms.
- This type of proposal must be submitted for consideration by December 1, 2025.
To request a change to an existing MF within the growth rates, please complete the Academic Fee Modification Request Form #11 and attach all required supporting documents.
- This type of proposal must be submitted for consideration by July 1, 2025.
If you have any issues with the online form or questions, contact the University Fees Office.