All charges and refunds will be made to the nearest even dollar. All charges are subject to subsequent audit and verification. Errors will be corrected by appropriate additional charges or refunds.
Students who owe additional fees or fines will receive a statement of their accounts approximately six weeks after the beginning of the semester except summer.
| Fall and Spring Semesters | Drop* | Withdrawal** | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge | Refund | Charge | Refund | |
| Prior to first day of class | 0 | 100% | 0 | 100% |
| 1-7 calendar days*** | 0 | 100% | 10% | 90% |
| 8-14 calendar days | 20% | 80% | 20% | 80% |
| 15-21 calendar days | 40% | 60% | 40% | 60% |
| 22-28 calendar days | 60% | 40% | 60% | 40% |
| 29 or more calendar days | 100% | 0 | 100% | 0 |
*Drop - Courses dropped which do not result in complete withdrawal.
**Withdrawal - Complete withdrawal from all classes.
***Note: Only seven calendar days to drop with no charge.
Students receiving Federal Title IV Financial Aid should read the Refund Process section in Chapter 4 of this catalog.
Tuition and Maintenance Fees
The following fees were accurate for the 2006-07 academic year. Fees for academic year 2007-2008 were not yet set at the printing of this catalog. When new fees are set, they are available online at www.utc.edu/Administration/Bursar/fees.
In-state undergraduate/special student maintenance fees
Per Semester Hour $157
Maximum Charge $1,874
In-state graduate student maintenance fees
Per Semester Hour $250
Maximum Charge $2,247
Out-of-state undergraduate/special student tuition/maintenance fees
Per Semester Hour $637
Maximum Charge $7,042
Out-of-state graduate student tuition/maintenance fees
Per Semester Hour $861
Maximum Charge $7,415
Debt Service Fee
All students registered will be assessed a debt service fee.
Per Semester Hour $9
Maximum Charge $110
Program and Service Fee
All students registered will be assessed a program and service fee.
Per Semester Hour $8
Maximum Charge $90
Technology Fee
All students registered will be assessed a technology fee.
Per Semester Hour $12
Maximum Charge $100
Facilities Fee
All students registered will be assessed a facilities fee.
Per Semester $50
Athletic Fee
All students registered will be assessed an athletic fee.
Per Semester Hour $10
Maximum Charge $120
Late Fees
All students who register after the first official day of classes must pay a $50 late fee. All students with an accounts receivable balance 45 days into a term must pay a $50 late fee.
Fees for Audit Courses
Fees for auditing courses are the same as those for courses taken for credit. Auditors do not take examinations, receive credit or grades, and may or may not participate in the class activities as determined by the instructor.
Senior Citizens
Tennessee residents who become 65 years of age or older during the academic semester when they begin classes and who meet admission requirements may enroll for credit for a fee of $7.50 per semester hour to a maximum of $75 per semester.
Tennessee residents who become 60 years of age or older during the academic semester when they begin classes may audit classes on a "space available" basis at the University without paying a fee.
For fee information, call the Bursar's Office at (423) 425-4781.
Disabled Residents
Tennessee residents who are physician-certified with 100 percent total disability and meet admission requirements may enroll for credit for a fee of $7.50 per semester hour to a maximum of $75 per semester.
Tennessee residents who are physician-certified with 100 percent total disability may audit classes on a "space available" basis at the University without paying a fee.
For fee information call the Bursar's office at (423) 425-4781.
