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33 Costs Tuition, Fees, Room and Board for 2020-2021* Compared to other institutions with similar faculty and facilities, the cost of attending the University of the Virgin Islands as a regular student is very reasonable. Since the institution is substantially supported by funds from the Government of the Virgin Islands, it is the univer- sity’s intention to bring higher education within the reach of every qualified high school gradu- ate in the Virgin Islands and to encourage promising non-residents to enroll in its programs. Because no two individuals are alike in their needs and spending habits, no two college budgets are the same. However, if students are realistic about their personal expenses, the following information should enable them to estimate their annual costs quite accurately: Full-Time Tuition and Fees Per Semester Resident Non-Resident Tuition $2,315.50 $6,946.00 Registration Fee 30.00 30.00 Property Fee 50.00 50.00 Technology Fee 90.00 90.00 Medical Insurance Fee 28.00 28.00 Student Activity Fee (STT) 44.00 44.00 Student Activity Fee (AAS) 20.00 20.00 Student Association Fee 20.00 20.00 Health Services 40.00 40.00 Room and Board Per Semester Double Single Room - Regular 1,387.00 1,803.00 Board Plan A 2,890.00 2,890.00 Board Plan B 2,025.00 2,025.00 Total Room and Board charges Per semester depending on Board Plan $3,412.00 - $4,277.00 Room-West Residence Halls 2,250.00 2,800.00 Board Plan A 2,890.00 2,890.00 Board Plan B 2,025.00 2,025.00 Total Room and Board charges Per semester depending on Board Plan $4,275 - $5,140.00 $4,825 - $5,690 NOTES: 1. A refundable room damage and key deposit of $100.00 is required of all students residing on campus. 2. An estimated $500.00 per semester for books and supplies is not included in the approxi- mate annual cost. Non-residents should include transportation in estimating the total cost. 3. Both room and board charges are required of all students residing on campus. *Subject to change by the Board of Trustees. 34 4. A residence hall room deposit of $100.00 is required to be paid by all students applying to live on campus in a given semester. This deposit will be applied towards payment of room and board charges. If residence hall reservations are canceled up to 21 days before the beginning of the semester, the deposit — less an administrative charge of $5.00 — will be refunded. Room deposits will not be refundable within the 21-day period preceding the start of the semester. 5. New students pay a $90.00 non-refundable orientation fee. 6. National Student Exchange (NSE) students pay a $90.00 non-refundable fee. 7. All non-tuition fees are non-refundable. Likewise, the Nursing Laboratory, Science Laboratory, Practice Teaching Fees are non-refundable. 8. A $100.00 Reinstatement Fee will be charged to cancelled Deferred Tuition Payment Plan accounts. Tuition and Fees for Part-Time and Summer Students Per Semester Resident Non-Resident Tuition (per credit) $154.00 $463.00 Registration Fee $30.00 $30.00 Property Fee $50.00 $50.00 Technology Fee $90.00 $90.00 Health Services Fee (per visit summer) $20.00 $20.00 Health Services Fee (per semester) $40.00 $40.00 Student Activity Fee (STT) $44.00 $44.00 Student Activity Fee (AAS) $20.00 $20.00 NOTE: Depending upon course registration, additional laboratory fees may be assessed as listed below. Laboratory Fees: Nursing lab fee $50.00 Science laboratory/equipment fee $50.00 Practice teaching fee $50.00 Physical education lab fee $25.00 BSN nursing standardized assessment Fee $110.00 Student Deposits: The damage and key deposit are refundable at the end of the student’s academic career at the University of the Virgin Islands providing there has been no loss, library fine or breakage charged against the deposit. If the deposit is reduced during the time of the student’s attendance at the University, the business office will request that the deposit be returned to its original amount. Payment: Students are responsible for paying their bills at the business office at any time prior to the published “due date.” Registered students’ failure to do so will result in their course selections being canceled. If this occurs, students wishing to register may do so during the late registration period. Students who owe money to the University, other than on student loans not yet due, will not receive their diploma and a hold will be placed on their record. Transcripts will not be issued for students with outstanding financial obligations. Late Registration Fee: A $75.00 non-refundable fee is assessed for late registration. Costs 35 Deferred Payment Cancellation Fee: A $100.00 cancellation fee will be assessed to students who have defaulted on the deferred tuition payment plan with Tuition Management. The outstanding deferred tuition amount, plus the cancellation fee will be applied to the student’s account at the University. Graduation Fee: A non-refundable fee of $75.00 (and $25.00 for an additional degree or replacement diploma) is charged each candidate for a baccalaureate or associate degree. It is payable at the time of application for graduation. If the requirements for the degree are not completed, the student is re-assessed in the next year he or she becomes a candidate for a degree. Institutional Refund Policy: The University arranges its services well in advance of each aca- demic year. Consequently, when a student withdraws from the University, its costs are not reduced, nor can the student be replaced. For these reasons, the University refunds only a portion of its charges, thereby sharing with the student the loss caused by the withdrawal from the University. The schedule of refunds of tuition is as follows: During first week of classes 90% During second week of classes 70% During third week of classes 50% During fourth week of classes 25% After fourth week of classes none Students must formally withdraw through the access and enrollment services office on either campus by completing a withdrawal form. The withdrawal date as shown by the student’s records will be the date used in the computation of any tuition refunds due to students. Refunds of tuition due to students because of withdrawal from the University will not be paid during the first two weeks following registration. Students who withdraw during this period should leave their names and forwarding addresses with the business office. Requests for refunds should be accompanied by the student’s registration receipt. All students residing on the St. Thomas Campus and Albert A. Sheen Campus are required to pay for both room and board. Board charges cover meals provided during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additional meals are provided during the snack bar hours on a cash basis on both campuses. Should a student residing in a university residence hall move off cam- pus during a semester, the student may be entitled to a room and board refund if he or she adheres to the following procedures: The Office of the Dean of Students must be notified in writing in advance. Check-out procedures, as established by that office, must be followed. The date of the actual move as shown in housing office records will be the date used in the computation of any board and room refund due to a student. The maximum room refund is 50% if a student withdraws or housing contract is terminated before mid-term. No refunds for rooms will be given after mid-term. Meal cards are issued to students in accordance with subscribed meal plan options which are valid for one semester only. Meal plan refunds will be prorated in accordance with the residence halls’ policy based on the date of withdrawal from campus housing. All refunds due to students for any reason whatsoever will be forfeited unless called for on or before June 30 of the university year in which they are due. Should June 30 fall on a Sunday or on a day when the business office is closed, the refund will be made on the next business day. The appeal process for exceptions to this published policy on refunds is through the Office of the Provost for tuition and the Office of the Dean of Students for room and board. Costs