“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. The board must approve all mandatory fees.
Beginning in the academic year of 2024-2025, all undergraduate mandatory fees were combined into a single comprehensive fee known as the Student Engagement Fee. However, the Arizona Financial Aid Trust (AFAT) mandatory fee was legislatively enacted and cannot be combined with any other fees for undergraduate or graduate students.
The board has also approved including mandatory fees for graduate and professional students in graduate tuition as part of its efforts to simplify the process.
Student Engagement Fee (UGRD)
The total consolidated annual fee, effective Fall 2024, will vary based on the student’s guarantee program and enrollment status. This amount includes all of the fees listed below.
| Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Athletics Fee | More Information |
| Health & Recreation Fee | More Information |
| Information Technology & Library Fee | More Information |
| Student Services Fee | More Information |
| Student Initiated Fees: | |
Recreation Center Bond Retirement Fee | More Information |
Recreation Center Program Fee | More Information |
Student Media Fee | More Information |
Sustainability Fee | More Information |
Wildcat Events Board Fee | More Information |
Submitting a Mandatory Fee Proposal
To request a change to a Mandatory Fee (MF), please complete the Academic Fee Request Form #11 and attach all required supporting documents.
- New MF proposals or changes exceeding the ABOR-approved growth rates must be submitted for consideration by December 1, 2025.
- Modifications to existing MFs that remain within the approved growth rate must be submitted by July 1, 2025.
If you have any issues with the online form or questions, contact the University Fees Office.