Fee Schedule Explanation
Activity Fee
The activity fee is applied to the Associated Students of
The University of Montana-Missoula, ASUM. It entitles students
to use ASUM services (legal services, day care, tutoring services,
etc.), provides support to ASUM activities, allows students
to vote in elections and receive reduced rates to programming
events.
Athletic Fee
This fee is used to help the Athletic Department maintain
Division I status, and help bring them into compliance with
gender equity laws. This fee entitles students to attend most
UM-Missoula athletic events.
Building and Nonresident Building
Fees
These fees are applied to the long term debt and used for
the acquisition and renovation of buildings.
Campus Recreation Fee
This fee supports the services and programs of the Campus
Recreation Department. It allows students to use the facilities
at no charge, the Grizzly Pool at no charge at certain times,
and to participate in recreation sports.
Computer Fees
Fee is used for the purchase or lease of computer equipment,
software, maintenance, or related items which will benefit the
instructional program.
Equipment Fees
This fee is applied to the purchase, lease and maintenance
of equipment which will provide a primary benefit to the educational
program, including library and other related capital acquisitions.
Health Services Fee (See
Services - Curry Health Center)
The Curry Health Center (CHC) provides medical, dental, counseling,
and health enhancement services to the students of the university.
The Clinical Health Fee is mandatory for students enrolled for
7 or more credits and is automatically charged on the schedule
bill. Students taking fewer than 7 credits that choose not to
pay the Clinical Health Fee may receive services on a fee-for-service
basis in some departments (See individual departmental listing
for more information). More detailed information is available
from the Curry Health Center. The campus programs health fee
is assessed to all students.
Medical Insurance Fee (See
Services - Medical Insurance)
All students are required to have medical insurance while attending
the university. Students enrolled for 7 or more credits for
either autumn or spring terms will automatically be charged
for the student insurance plan on their schedule bill. Students
have until the 15th class day each term to waive this student
insurance coverage. Students who drop below 7 credits by the
15th class day, and have not specifically requested insurance
enrollment either through the internet (cyberbear.umt.edu) or
completing enrollment forms, are automatically dropped from
the plan and the premium amount is credited to the student's
account. After the 15th class day, students may petition to
waive the coverage. Proof of other insurance must be provided
to the Student Insurance Representative located in room 111
of the Curry Health Center. No waiver will be granted after
the end of the term.
The student insurance plan is offered to all students taking
a minimum of four credits. Under limited circumstances, students
enrolled for fewer than 4 credits may petition for insurance
coverage. Contact Student Insurance Representative for petition
details.
Waive or Add Insurance:
1. Students may waive or enroll for insurance each semester
(excluding summer) on the internet at cyberbear.umt.edu ro by
completing and signing specific forms. These forms are available
from and must be returned to Griz Central in the Lommasson Center
or the Student Insurance office located in room 111 of Curry
Health Center
2. Students are advised to carefully review their schedule
bill to verify whether the student insurance premium is correctly
waived or included on the bill.
3. Students enrolled in the insurance must also pay the Clinical
Health Fee. These programs compliment each other and have helped
to contain insurance premium increases. Note: Students taking
seven or more credits are required to pay the Clinical Health
Fee.
4. Non-U.S. Citizen Students are required to maintain
adequate insurance while attending the University, regardless
of the number of credits taken. Written proof of comparable
coverage, in English, must be provided to the Student Insurance
Office in order to waive the University plan. Since insurance
is not offered on a public, government-sponsored basis, adequate
insurance is vital in covering the highly technical and expensive
health care available in the United States.
Radio and Transportation Fee
Students enrolled for 7 credits or more are assessed these
fees. Radio Fee is used to support the student radio station.
Transportation Fee is used to address transportation issues.
Registration Fee
Fee is non-refundable and applied to instructional costs.
Tuition Resident and Nonresident Fees
These fees are applied to instructional costs.
University Center Fees
The University Center operation fee is applied to
the operation of the University Center. The University Center
renovation fee is applied to renovation of the University Center.
Kaimin and Recycling Fees
The $2.00 Kaimin fee supports the student newspaper
and the $1.00 Recycling fee supports the recycling program.
Academic Facilities and Technology
Fee
The Academic Facility Fee was approved by students
for the repayment of bonds. The proceeds from the bonds will
be used to remodel classrooms and laboratories. The Technology
Fee is used to support the technology infrastructure for Academic
and Administrative Systems.
Other Course Fees
The Board of Regents may approve additional fees
at any time. Fees frequently are assessed for selected courses
in subjects such as: Accounting Technology, Art, Biology, Biochemistry,
Building Maintenance Engineering, Business, Chemistry, Computer
Technology, Culinary Arts, Curriculum and Instruction, Dance,
Diesel Equipment Technology, Drama, Educational Leadership,
Electronics Technology, Forestry, Geology, Health and Human
Performance, Heavy Equipment Operation, Journalism, Legal Studies,
Mathematics, Metals Processes, Microbiology, Military Science,
Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Resource Conservation,
Respiratory Therapy, Science, Secretarial Technology, Small
Engines, Surgical Technology, Truck, Welding, and Wildlife Biology.
This listing may not be all-inclusive and does not preclude
a specific fee from being assessed. Special fees are assessed
for extended field trips in various departments. An Educational
Service Fee is charged for the off-campus .B.A. and M.P.A. programs.
Audited courses are assessed the same fees as courses taken
for credit.
A fee is charged for cooperative education internships.
Purchase of supplies, equipment, or tools may be required by
certain programs.
Law School Fees
The 2000-2001 School of Law fees for 12 credits were
approximately $1727 for autumn and $1707 for spring for an in-state
student and $4648 for autumn and $4628 for spring for an out-of-state
student. The Health Service fee is included. Health Insurance
coverage is available to students for an additional charge.
The 2001-2002 fees will be published July, 2001 and are likely
to increase.
Law Special Fees
All persons who apply for admission to the School
of Law must pay an acceptance fee of $300.00 ($150.00 is refundable
if written notice is received by the due date if student does
not want to attend) which is applied toward payment of fees
upon entering and attending the School of Law in the semester
for which application was made.
In addition to the above fees, Law School students must pay
an additional $121.00 per credit which is applied to instructional
costs.
All law students are assessed a $26.00 law activity fee for
autumn and a $6.00 law activity fee for spring.
Summer Programs and Continuing Education
Fees, room and board costs for Summer Programs and
fees for registration in Continuing Education are contained
in separate publications. These publications can be obtained
by contacting the Center for Continuing Education and Summer
Programs, The University of Montana-Missoula, Missoula, MT 59812.
Refund for Withdrawal from the University
The withdrawal process (dropping all classes) begins at Griz
Central located in the Lommasson Center. The date used in determining
the amount credited to the student's account is the official
withdrawal date as recorded by the University Registrar. No
fees are credited after the fifteenth class day of the semester.
Students using the continuous deferred payment plan will have
their withdrawal credit applied to their student account, but
may still owe some or all of the deferred balance. All existing
debts such as a deferred payment plan balance, library charges,
health service charges, etc., may be deducted from any refund
due the student. For further information, contact Business Services.
Financial aid funds may be returned to the funding source for
students who have received aid the semester they withdraw. Consult
the Financial Aid Office for more information.
Fees paid for room and board charges are refunded on a pro-rata
basis. During the final two weeks of the term, room fees will
be forfeited.
Medical withdrawals are granted for significant medical problems.
Refunds for medical withdrawals initiated after the third week
of classes are reviewed only if a significant medical problem
originated in the first three weeks. This must be documented
by a medical provider. This cannot conflict with Financial Aid
guidelines.