University of Maine at Farmington 2021-2022 Catalog

 
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UNDERGRADUATE TUITION

Undergraduate Tuition (based on a typical full-time course load of 16 credits each semester)

Maine resident $   9,216 per year
Non-resident $ 21,152 per year
New England Regional Student* $ 15,200 per year
                   *eligible students in approved programs    
Board and room (double occupancy with meal plan A*) $ 10,336 per year

*Plan A is 7-day all access with $200 declining balance card.

MANDATORY FEES

Unified fee

1-6 credits              $ 189 per year
6.5-11.5 credits $ 377 per year
12 credits or more                                  $740  per year

 

Student activity fee

1-5.5 credits       $  80 per year
6-11.5 credits $120 per year
12 credits or more                                $160 per year

 

Health and Wellness Fee                  

(students enrolled in 4 credit or more)                                     

                                 $50 

         

                    per year    

Orientation Fee (1st Year and Transfers Students only) $230 one-time
Education Major Fee ( All students enrolling in Teacher Education degree programs (Bachelors or Masters of Science in Education) $139 one-time

Outreach Fee

(students enrolling in graduate level courses, on a non-degree basis)

$50 per semester

 

OTHER FEES:

Course Fees

(courses may have an additional fee to

cover the cost of materials)

varies per semester
Late Payment Fee            $50       per month
Non-Negotiable Returned Check Fee $25 per check
Payment Plan Fee  $30 per semester
Voluntary Health insurance* $ 3,624 per year

*Voluntary Health Insurance is purchased directly through Gallagher - not on student bill. Student Health & Special Risk at www.gallagherstudent.com/UMS.It will not appear on the student bill.

Hotline for info (207)581-2681. Enrollment deadline is 9/13/2021. For other options, see: http://www.umf.maine.edu/merrillcenter/home/student-accounts/health-insurance.

 

Books (estimate)           $  900      per year

 

Undergraduate Tuition is charged by the credit as follows: $288 for Maine residents, $661 for non-residents, $475 for New England Regional, and $288 for Canadian students.

In addition to these charges and those mentioned under the section on Admissions, there is a one-time orientation fee of $230 for entering first-year students and transfers.

Some courses require fees for materials and supplies or transportation.

The unified fee is used to acquire up-to-date technology equipment and services for students, and it supports Mantor Library, intercollegiate athletics, and student organizations.

The student activity fee is disbursed to the Student Senate for Senate-sponsored events and for distribution to student clubs and organizations.

METHODS OF PAYMENTS

All tuition, room and board charges, and other fees are due and payable in full approximately two weeks prior to the start of each semester. A late fee of $50 may be assessed if full payment is not received by the due date. This late fee is charged monthly on remaining account past due for four consecutive months until paid in full. You may pay your bill by cash (when paying in person in the Merrill Center); by check payable to UMF; e-check or credit card if payments are made on-line through the Student Center on MaineStreet (mainestreet.maine.edu) (VISA, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express are accepted.)

The UMF Five-Payment Plan enables you to pay all or part of your semester charges in five installments. The monthly payments and enrollment fee ($30) are paid directly to UMF. Enrollment and the first payment are required in August for the fall semester. Plan information will accompany your semester bill.

VA PAYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, UMF will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, due to the covered individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the school as a result of delayed disbursement funding from VA under Chapter 31 or 33.

The student, however, must take the following actions:

  1. Submit a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance no later than the first day of classes.
  2. Complete a Veteran Request for Certification prior to the start of each semester, and submit it to the UMF Certifying Official.
  3. Pay in full, or sign up for a payment plan, for the difference between the amount of the student’s financial obligation and the amount of the VA education benefit disbursement, by the billing due date each semester. Late fees may be assessed, and holds assigned, for any balance due not covered by the VA.

FINANCIAL POLICIES

The financial requirements of the University, changing costs, state and legislative action, and other matters may require adjustment of charges and expenses. The University reserves the right, up to the date of final registration for a given academic term, to make such adjustments as may be deemed necessary by the Board of Trustees. The applicant acknowledges this reservation by submitting an application for admission or registration.

Any student who fails to pay tuition and fees when due by the above described methods, or who fails to receive prior consent from the Student Accounts Office to delay payment, is subject to transcripts and future registrations being prohibited until the student's account is current. Unpaid accounts are forwarded to outside agencies for collections. Collections costs may be added to the balance due. In addition, Maine State Income Tax refunds may be held.

Audited courses are charged at the same rate as those taken for credit. Students enrolled in non-credit Johnson Scholars Program or Learning Assistance courses are charged tuition at the same rate as other undergraduate courses.

Students living in university residence halls, other than Lockwood Hall, must participate in a board plan. Students residing off-campus may, at their option, participate in a board plan.

RESIDENCY STATUS

A student is classified as a Maine resident or non-resident for tuition purposes at the time of admission to the University. Students enrolled as non-residents who have reason to believe their residence status has subsequently changed may contact the Chief Business Officer to apply for in-state residency status for tuition purposes.

TUITIONS, FEE, AND ROOM CHARGE ADJUSTMENTS

Student charges will be adjusted for voluntary withdrawals from the University and for drops or withdrawals from individual classes in accordance with the schedule and provisions set forth below.

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

  • “Standard” full semester classes are classes which are scheduled to start during the first week of a semester and meet through the end of that semester.
  • “Non-standard” classes are classes whose starting and ending dates do not coincide with the starting and ending dates of the Fall or Spring semester. These classes fall into two groups; those with a duration of less than 12 weeks and those with a duration of 12 weeks or longer.
  • The “Drop” period is the time frame a student may drop classes from their schedule without financial penalties.
  • Dropping classes is a reduction in a student’s class load during the Drop period while remaining enrolled in other classes at any of the University of Maine campuses.
  • Withdrawing from classes is a reduction in a student’s class load after the Drop period while remaining enrolled in other classes at any of the University of Maine campuses.
  • A “Withdrawal from the University”, either temporary or permanent, involves the student withdrawing from all classes at all University of Maine System campuses for which he/she is registered as well as notifying appropriate administrative officials of his/her decision to leave.
  • Students who cease attendance, in any or all of their classes, without providing official notification are not entitled to an adjustment to charges. If a student ceases attendance for emergency reasons, the University will accept a written appeal.

 

ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE TUITION & FEES

 

For Withdrawals from the University:

“Standard” Full Semester classes and “Non-standard” classes of 12 weeks or more:

Withdrawal Date

Percent of Adjustment

Prior to the end of the second week

100%

Prior to the end of the fourth week

75%

Prior to the end of sixth week

50%

Prior to the end of the eighth week

25%

After the eighth week

0%

 

“Non-Standard” short classes – classes of less than 12 weeks in length:

Withdrawal Date

Percent of Adjustment

Withdrawal on or before the number of days equal to the number of weeks a class is scheduled. For example, for a six week course, an adjustment will be calculated through the sixth day

100%

After the number of days equal to the number of weeks a class is scheduled.

0%

 

For Dropped Classes:

“Standard” Full Semester Classes:

Drop/Withdrawal Date

Percent of Refund

Prior to the end of the second week

100%

After the second week

0%

 

“Non-standard” Classes:

Drop/Withdrawal Date

Percent of Refund

Dropping or withdrawing on or before the number of days equal to the number of weeks a class is scheduled. For example, for a six week course, an adjustment will be granted through the sixth day.

100%

After the number of days equal to the number of weeks a class is scheduled.

0%

 

DETERMINATION OF ATTENDANCE

For “standard” full semester classes, the attendance period begins on the opening day of scheduled university classes, includes weekends and holidays, and ends on the date the student notifies the Merrill Center in writing, that he/she is withdrawing.

For “Non-standard” classes, the attendance period begins on the start date of the class as specified on the schedule of classes, includes weekends and holidays, and ends on the date the student notifies the Merrill Center in writing, that/she is withdrawing.

 

ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE ROOM & BOARD

Room Schedule

Withdrawal Date

Percent of Refund

Prior to the end of the second week

100%

Prior to the end of the fourth week

75%

Prior to the end of the sixth week

50%

Prior to the end of the eighth week

25%

After the eighth week

0%

 

Board Schedule

Withdrawal Date

Percent of Refund

Students who withdraw from the university prior to the end of the semester will be refunded for the unused portion of their meal plan on a prorated basis.

Prorated

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