Cash Handling Policy

Tuition rates and all fees are subject to change at any time by action of the Board of Regents or of the Texas Legislature. Tuition rates are composed of the following components:

The payment of the tuition and fees entitles the student to instruction in various non-laboratory classes..

Nonresident or international students awarded a competitive scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 or more by Texas Woman's University of any part of the academic year may pay the in-state tuition rate.

Nonresident or international students receiving competitive research assistantships may pay the in-state tuition rate provided they are employed at least half-time in a position which relates to their degree program.

Resident students registered for thesis or dissertation credit only, in those instances where such credit is the final credit hour requirements for the degree in progress, may pay a sum proportionately less than herein prescribed. (Consult the Graduate School for details.)

Students who will concurrently enroll at both Texas Woman's University and another state university or junior college should consult with the Registrar prior to enrollment at either institution.

Tuition for all doctoral work in excess of 99 semester credit hours will be charged at the out-of-state rate.

Any resident undergraduate student who before the semester or other academic session begins has previously attempted a number of semester credit hours taken at any institution of higher education while classified as a resident student for tuition purposes that exceeds by at least 45 hours the number of semester credit hours required for completion of the degree program in which the student is enrolled, except for those who fall within the exceptions set out in Section 61.059(b), (c), and (d) of the Texas Education Code, will be charged at the out-of-state rate. For this purpose, an undergraduate student who is not enrolled in a TWU degree program is considered to be enrolled in a degree program requiring a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. (Does NOT apply to semester credit hours earned before the 1999 fall semester.)

Computer Fee - For all students the rate of $16.00 per semester credit hour, per semester is assessed to cover the computer fee. This fee is assessed to help cover the cost of computer operations used for admissions, registration, student financial aid, computer labs, student workstations, and other student computer services.

Course Fees - The Board of Regents has authorized that every course will be assessed a course fee between $3.00 and $200.00 per semester credit hour. Currently, the minimum course fee is $4.00 per semester credit hour. If expenses for a course are determined by the University to exceed $4.00, an additional amount will be assessed.

The overall costs of distance learning courses are similar to costs incurred in traditional courses. The tuition and fee rates are the same. However, two additional fees are assessed for courses taught online or via televideo:

The first is a standard fee of $12/credit hour that is charged to all distance learners.
The second is a distance learning fee that is determined and charged by the academic department.
The maximum you can be charged for both fees combined is $300/course.

Distance courses are those in which at least 50% of the content is delivered via electronic means. The primary use of distance fee revenue is for academic units as they create and maintain distance learning initiatives. Fees support a variety of expenses related to the delivery of the course, including university-wide support and technology costs as well as costs specific to the course (e.g. consumable supplies, equipment, software).

For those students who are enrolled in only distance learning courses:

The Student Union and Medical Services fees are waived. Those students are not eligible for these services.
To be eligible for Medical Services, students must enroll in a minimum of a one hour face-to-face class.
To be eligible for the Student Insurance, undergraduate students must enroll in a minimum of six hours, three of which must be face-to-face. Graduate students must enroll in at least three credit hours which must be face-to-face.
Even if the course has a limited number of face-to-face meetings, if the majority of the coursework is online, it will be listed as an Internet or televideo class. Pay close attention to how the class is described in the schedule.

Fitness and Recreation Fee - A fitness and recreation fee of $75.00 per semester will be assessed to all students who enroll for the fall, spring or summer III semesters; $37.50 for the summer I, summer II or $18.75 for MayMester terms.

Library Use Fee - A library use fee of $50.00 per semester will be assessed to all students who enroll for the fall, spring or summer III semesters; $25.00 for the summer I, summer II or $12.50 for MayMester terms.

Medical Services Fee - A medical service fee of $43.00 per semester will be assessed to all students who enroll for the fall, spring or summer III semesters; $21.50 for the summer I, summer II or $10.75 for MayMester terms. The medical service fee is used to provide medical services to students at the University.

Publication Fee - A $10.00 publication fee will be charged to all students who enroll for the fall, spring or summer III semesters; $5.00 for the summer I, summer II or MayMester terms. The publication fee is used to defray the cost of publishing the University catalogs, schedules of classes, and other student-oriented University publications.

New Student Orientation Fee - A $125 fee to pay for new student orientation, Pioneer Camp and various assessment tools used in the first year will be charged to every new student with less than 13 credit hours.

Student Union Fee - A $32.00 student center fee will be charged to all students who enroll for the fall, spring or summer III semesters; $16.00 for the summer I, summer II or $8.00 for MayMester terms. The student center fee finances the Office of the Director of the Student Center and the maintenance of the student center areas on each campus.

Student ID Fee - A $11.00 fee to cover the cost of the student identification card system is required of all students who register for each fall semester, spring semester, and each summer term. There is a $10.00 replacement fee for lost, stolen, or discarded cards.

International Education Fee - A $3.00 international education fee will be assessed to all students who enroll. Funds collected under this fee will be used in assisting students participating in TWU international exchange and study programs.

Student Services Fee - The following schedule indicates the charges based on the semester credit hours:

For all students: $26.40 per semester credit hour
(Total fee not to exceed $211.20 per semester for fall, spring or summer III semesters; $105.60 for the summer I, summer II terms; $52.80 for MayMester term.)

The student services fee entitles students to a variety of services provided by University components or via contract from an outside provider. Components funded at least partially by student services fee are Career Services, Student Development, the Counseling Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Wellness Services and Disability Support Services. The student services fee also enables students to attend special lectures, concerts, and dramatic presentations; to receive the University newspaper, The Lasso; to participate as members of the United Student Association; and to use a variety of recreational facilities.

Transcript Fee - A transcript fee of $5.00 will be charged for each copy of an official transcript.

Certification Processing Fees - The following certification processing charges will be assessed to students who apply for certification under the stated plan:

        Initial Certification Plan                    $25.00
        Endorsement Plan                           $15.00
        Addition of Field Specialization         $15.00
        Deficiency Plan                               $25.00

A fee of $50.00 will be assessed for students who apply for graduation without a certification plan.

Diploma and Graduation Fees - A candidate for graduation must pay fees for the diploma, academic regalia, and if necessary, mailing of diploma. The University will make every effort to keep these fees at a minimum cost, but they must vary from time to time. To replace a previously issued diploma, an additional charge must be paid. Additional information may be obtained from the Records and Registration Office.

Drop/Add Fee - A $5.00 fee will be charged for dropping or adding a course when the student initiates the drop/add. There will be no charge for drops and adds that are departmentally initiated to balance teaching loads or closed courses. A charge will be made for each class dropped and/or each class added.

Housing and Meal Services - See Residence Hall Rates by visiting the TWU Housing Website. Rate information is also available in the Office of University Housing.

Late Registration Fee - Students will be assessed a $50.00 fee for late registration. Students enrolling in a block course, which has its first meeting after the sixth day of classes, will be allowed to register without penalty at that class meeting, but they may not enroll at a later time.

Liability Insurance - Students enrolled in practicum courses or courses requiring clinical experience will be charged a fee for malpractice insurance on their student account.

Matriculation Fee - A non-refundable $15.00 matriculation fee will be assessed to all students who withdraw from the University before the first class day.

A $30.00 non-refundable application fee will be assessed to all undergraduate students at the time of application for admission.

Graduate School Application Fee - A $30.00 non-refundable application fee will be assessed to all students who apply for admission to the Graduate School.

International Application Fee - A $50.00 non-refundable application fee will be assessed to all international students at the time of application for admission.

Textbooks and Supplies - Students and faculty members may purchase textbooks and all school supplies at the University Bookstore. It is difficult to estimate the per-student cost of textbooks since the figures vary considerably by level and subject matter area. The total cost will be affected by the proportion of used versus new textbooks purchased by students.

Refundable and Non-refundable Charges - The following charges are refundable/non-refundable for authorized withdrawal or drop: