Expenses

Expenses

Fees

General

The student expense information provided in this catalog is based upon therates for the 2004-05 academic year. More current information may be obtained by contacting Business Services, Lommasson Center, The University of Montana Missoula, Missoula, Montana 59812. (Phone 406 243 2223). The Board of Regents reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

Students are encouraged to have funds on deposit in a Missoula bank for fees, board, room and other necessary expenses and be able to write a check for the exact amount during registration periods. Foreign and Canadian checks are not accepted. Canadian money is discounted. Credit card payment is accepted using VISA or Mastercard. A student’s registration is not complete until fee payment/finalization has been processed.

Fee Schedule

The fee schedules shown are for the 2004-2005 academic year. Students with WUE residency, graduate students, law students, unsubsidized residents, post baccalaureate and summer students will find different fee schedules applied. Contact Business Services for more information. These fees may change without notice.

Students enrolled for 6 credits or fewer have the option of paying an additional amount to cover the ASUM activity fee, campus recreation fee, health service, and athletic fee.

Permission is required by the undergraduate student’s faculty advisor to register for more than 21 credits.

* Students enrolled for 6 credits or less have the option of paying additional amounts to cover Athletic, Activity, Campus Recreation, and clinical services provided by the Curry Health Center.

**At 12 credits Technology Fee $35; Computer Fee $36.60; Athletic Fee $30; Activity Fee $30; Kaimin Fee $4; Recycling Fee $2; Radio Fee $5 and Transportation Fee $8.

Note: Upper division resident undergraduates pay $14.10 more per credit. Resident graduate students pay an additional $24.65 per credit.

Upper division nonresident undergraduates pay $34.90 more per credit. Nonresident graduate students pay an additional $56.90 per credit

* Students enrolled for 6 credits or less have the option of paying additional amounts to cover Activity, Clinical Services provided by Curry Health Center.

**At 12 credits Technology Fee $35; Computer Fee $36.60; Activity Fee $30; Kaimin Fee $4; Recycling Fee $2; Radio Fee $5; Transportation Fee $8.

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 full-time students to attend most UM Missoula athletic events. Part-time students may attend up to 3 football games in addition to most other 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.

Curry Health Fee

This fee supports the services and programs of Curry Health Center. Students who pay this fee receive services a low charges (many services are at no additional charge).

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.

Medical Insurance Fee

The University of Montana-Missoula requires all students to have and to maintain major medical insurance. Before you can register for classes, you will be prompted to elect or waive the student Blue Cross Blue Shield plan. You may waive this option only if you have other major medical coverage. You must make a selection (elect or waive) before you can proceed to the class selection area of Cyberbear. If you elect the insurance and fail to register for at least 1 credit before the 15th class day, your election will be voided and you will not have insurance coverage. More information on the student insurance program is available at www.umt.edu/chc, then select “Student Insurance“.

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 $4.00 Kaimin fee supports the student newspaper and the $2.00 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 proposed 2004-2005 School of Law fees for 12 credits are approximately $2478 for autumn and $2460 for spring for an in state student and $6860 for autumn and $6842 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.

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 $1888.00 per semester (if they are enrolled in 15 or more credits) or $126.00 per credit if they are enrolled in less then 15 credits per semester. The amount 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 Enrollment Services-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.

Other Registration Costs and Policies

Late Registration

A student who does not complete registration, including payment of fees or finalize via cyberbear.umt.edu, during the scheduled registration period (see current Schedule of Classes) is assessed a late registration fee of $40.00. After the fifteenth class day, a petition is required to register and, if approved, an additional $80.00 may be assessed.

Dishonored Checks

A charge of $15.00 will be assessed on checks (paper or electronic) returned from the bank. Any check tendered in payment of registration fees and not honored by the bank upon which it is drawn may result in cancellation of a student’s registration. The student will be assessed the late registration fee of $80.00 maximum in addition to the $15.00 service charge.

Fee Policy on Drop/Adds

Students must pay for all courses for which they are enrolled at registration. However, within the first fifteen class days, they may drop or add courses. The courses for which students are enrolled on the fifteenth class day will determine any fee adjustments (see fee schedule) or financial aid adjustments. Beginning the sixteenth class day, courses dropped will not result in a reduction of fees but courses added will increase credit hour enrollment and may result in an additional charge. Financial aid adjustments are not made for any activity after the fifteenth day of classes.

Drop/Add Processing Fee

A $10.00 processing fee will be charged for each course that is added after the fifteenth class day or dropped after the twenty-fifth class day. See the summer class schedule for summer session deadlines.

Continuous Deferred Fee Payment Plan

The Board of Regents of Higher Education have authorized a continuous deferred fee payment plan which provides for the payment of at least one third of the total fees along with a $30.00 administrative charge at the time of registration, payment of one third approximately 30 days after registration and payment of the full balance approximately 60 days after registration. Registration, Incidental, Health Service, Activity, Kaimin, Recycling, Academic Facilities, Computer, Equipment, Athletic, Campus Recreation, Radio, University Center and Building Fees, and Residence Halls and Dining Service charges less any Financial Aid may be deferred. The signing and adherence to the terms and conditions of a promissory note will be required and no fees may be deferred by any person who owes the University any fees, fines, loans or other charges or who has previously deferred fees and failed to make timely payments. A $15.00 fee will be assessed each time a payment is late. This plan is not available for the summer session.

Monthly Bill Statements

Students will be sent electronic notices on a monthly basis. It is the student’s responsibility to check their official um mailing account. Payment for billed amounts are due by the due date included in the electronic message. Failure to make timely payments will result in an interest charge assessed on balances not paid in full by the following monthly billing.

Non Payment

No person who owes the University any fees, fines or other charges will be permitted to (1) receive academic credit or grades; (2) register; (3) secure any transcript, diploma or record; or, (4) access any University facilities or services, regardless of the relationship thereof to the amount owed, until the full amount due has been paid or rily adjusted with Business Services. Interest may be charged at the rate of 10% on the balance due from the day after the due date until the full amount has been paid and any attorney’s fees or other costs or charges necessary for the collection of the amount owed may be added to the balance due. The University shall have the right to apply any portion of any amount it may owe such individual for any reason, including wages, to payment of the balance owed to the University.

Determination of In-State Fee Status

The Montana University System classifies all students as either in-state or out-of-state. This classification affects admission decisions and fee determinations. The basic rules for making the classification are found in Board of Regents’ Policy. It is each student’s responsibility to secure and review a copy of the policy. Failure to be aware of the rules will not be cause for granting any exceptions to them. A copy of the policy is available from the Admissions Office or the Registrar’s Office. It is important to bear in mind that each residency determination is based on the unique set of facts found in each individual’s case. Students participating in the Western Undergraduate Exchange or the National Student Exchange programs are not eligible to gain residency. If you have questions concerning your particular case, be sure to contact the unit to which you are applying for admission or at which you are already enrolled. Generally, the Admissions Office or the Registrar’s Office will be able to assist you.

With certain exceptions, in order to be eligible for in-state status, a person must meet a 12-month durational residency test. You will have to demonstrate a bona fide intent to become a Montana resident. The 12-month period does not start until some act indicative of an intent to establish residency is taken. Mere presence in Montana or enrollment at a unit will not serve to start this period. Sufficient acts to start the period are registration to vote, obtaining a Montana driver’s license, registration of a motor vehicle in Montana, purchase of a home in Montana or filing of a resident Montana tax return. The 12-months must be completed by the 15 instructional day to qualify for that term. Your actions during the 12 month waiting period will be used to determine whether you are in the state as a bona fide resident or merely for educational purposes. The decision on your residency will not generally depend on just one factor. The following are the things you need to do that will support a claim of bona fide residency.

• Register to vote if you are a voter
• License a vehicle if you operate one in Montana
• Obtain a driver’s license if you drive
• Be physically present in Montana, not out of state, for more than a total of 30 days
• Not be claimed as a tax exemption by residents of another state
• Provide at least 51% of your own financial support (this means you will need to document to us that you have contributed approximately $6000 towards your support during the twelve month waiting period)
• File a Montana resident income tax return (this is important for all who claim residency in Montana, regardless of the amount of earnings)
• Only register for six (6) credits or less per semester (including summer school) during the twelve month waiting period. Registering for more than 6 credits creates a strong presumption that you are here for education purposes, and may disqualify you from achieving in-state status.

Be certain to secure the Board of Regents residency Policy and questionnaire from the Registrar’s Office in the Lommasson Center 201 or at the Registration Counter in Griz Central . At the end of your twelve month waiting period you must complete the residency questionnaire and attach copies of your driver’s license, vehicle registration, voter’s registration and your earnings for the twelve months and return it to the Registrar’s Office for review. This documentation can be submitted to the Registrar’s Office up to 30 days in advance of the petitioners start date and not later then the 15h instructional day of the semester for which the status is sought. When a student petitions or meets the requirements after the 15 instructional day, change in classification, if granted, will not be retroactive and will become effective for the next term.

Reclassification is not automatic and will not occur unless the individual so petitions. It is the student’s responsibility to meet any filing deadlines that are imposed by the appropriate unit of the System. All students should check with their appropriate unit to determine the time limits for filing. The appeal process is given in the Regents’ policy.

Costs of On-Campus Services

Housing and Dining Services

Students living in University residence halls are required to contract for a meal plan with Dining Services. Room and board rates are the same for in-state and out of-state students. Occupants may select any meal plan to obtain the number of meals preferred and choose from a variety of room options.

Students who are approved to move out of the residence halls and terminate their meal plan contract will receive a prorated refund based upon the days remaining in the semester less the cancellation fee.

Residence Halls

*Rates subject to change*

2005-06 room rates in University residence halls are:

Autumn/Spring Semesters per semester

Rates include telephone service and $6.00 per semester social fee.

Early arrival prior to opening day on August 27 , 2004, cost an additional $14.00 per day.

Lewis and Clark Village

Rent is $375.00 per month per person regardless of which size apartment you are assigned to. Each resident will be responsible for their own rent payment. Residents may choose to pay either by the semester or by the month. Rent includes a furnished apartment with all utilities paid including cable TV. You must make your arrangements for telephone service.

Dining Services

Dining Services meal plan prices 2005-2006 academic year.

*The prices below are subject to approval by the Board of Regents and may change.

Students living in residence halls are required to contract for one of the three meal plans. All meal plans are available to off-campus students, faculty and staff.

University Villages

*Rates subject to change*

University Villages housing is available. An application together with $20 processing fee should be submitted to University Village Office, Elkhorn Court, Missoula, MT 59801. A $250 deposit will be required when apartment is assigned.

Housing Apartment Rates (monthly)

Note: These rates are monthly and effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. All rates include cable TV, water, garbage, and sewer. Tenants are responsible for telephone service.

Vehicle Registration Fee

All vehicles parking on campus must display current campus vehicle registration between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday year round. Students, staff or faculty may purchase window or hanger decals for $146 a year. Students have the option of purchasing semester decals for $73.00. Reserved parking is available on a first come, first serve basis for $438 a year. Car pools of three or more drivers may register for $10 per person for the year.

Motorcycles are issued "B" decals at $32 per year. Day passes, all day parking for $2.00, may be purchased from the Office of Campus Security or the University Center and are valid in all "A" decal required lots only. Hourly pay parking is available for $.75 per hour. The above prices are subject to change pending approval by the Board of Regents.

Partial refunds on decal are available only until the last day of semester late registration. No refunds will be given on motorcycle, car pool or half semester registrations.

If a vehicle is sold, transferred or destroyed, the parking decal must be removed and returned to the Office of Public Safety for replacement. There is a $10 replacement fee for all decals lost, stolen or not returned.

Other Campus Services

On campus there are other services provided such as the swimming pool, laundry facilities, locker rental, a full service bookstore, prescription pharmacy, testing programs, etc. The rates charged for these services are too varied to present in this publication. If more information is required concerning these services, contact the department providing the service.

Veterans’ Benefits for Education Assistance

Under Public Law 95-202 and Public Law 815 A veteran may be eligible to receive benefits under various GI Bills. When applying for educational benefits, it is essential that the veteran’s status be known (Montgomery Bill, VEAP, Vocational Rehabilitation or Survivors or Dependents). Refer to the Veteran’s Guide available in the Lommasson Center, 201. The veteran must be enrolled and pursuing an approved program of education or training to be eligible for benefits.

The following chart indicates the minimum credit hours for which veterans must be registered to receive benefits:

*Graduate credits only

Additional information, minimum grade and credit requirements, advice on the benefits, or application forms may be obtained by contacting the Veterans’ Coordinator, Lommasson Center 201.

Students who plan to attend the University on The Montgomery G.I. Bill should be prepared to pay for their first semester when they arrive. It can take 10-12 weeks for their claim to be processed and their first check to arrive. Veterans who have exhausted all GI Bill benefit, maybe entitled to the Montana Veterans Fee Waiver and should contact the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office.

Financial Aid

Financial aid services are available from two campus locations depending upon status of admission. Students admitted to the College of Technology (COT) should apply at the South Avenue location. All other students, including graduate students, should use the Enrollment Services- Financial Aid Station located on the second floor of the Lommasson Center Building in Griz Central. Additional information may be obtained by accessing the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid web sit at http://www.umt.edu/finaid.

COT students only:

Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office
909 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 243-7886
E-Mail: faidcot@mso.umt.edu

All other students:

Enrollment Services-Financial Aid
Lommasson Center - Griz Central
Missoula, MT 59812-1254
(406) 243-5373
E-Mail: faid@mso.umt.edu

Both offices are fully accessible.

Notice: Any policy is subject to change without advance notice if required by federal or state law, Board of Regents, or Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office.

Acceptance to UM

Students must be accepted for admission (or readmission) to the University in a degree seeking program before financial aid requests are considered. Students accepted into non-degree categories are not eligible for any financial aid.

Presidential Leadership Scholarships

This award is open to incoming freshmen who have demonstrated high academic achievements, leadership and promise for success in their high school experiences. The award is renewable for four years based on meeting eligibility requirements. Further information is available beginning October 1 . The application is available from st Enrollment Services-Admissions, the Davidson Honors College, and high school counselors in Montana. The application is also available on-line at http://www.umt.edu. The application deadline is December 31.

Campus-Wide Scholarships

The University offers a campus-wide scholarship program. Students should apply each year as most scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. Students holding a renewable scholarship must complete a renewable application rather than the general application.

Requests for applications, beginning October 1st, may be directed to Enrollment Services-Admissions, the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office, or high school counselors in Montana. The application is also located on line at http://www.umt.edu. The filing deadline is December 31 for new incoming students and February 1 for continuing students. Students are notified in March.

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) scholarship may be available for applicants from participating states. Applications for a WUE scholarship will be considered if a completed Presidential or Freshman scholarship form is submitted by the deadline. Contact Enrollment Services- Admissions for further information.

Departmental Scholarships

Many departments, including the College of Technology, offer scholarships based on skill or academic potential. Students should contact their major departments for deadlines and more information.

Financial Aid Application

All students who wish to receive any federal funds, including federal parent loans, need based or most non-need based assistance, must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the federal web site at www.fasfa.ed.gov. Students whose FAFSA’s are received and processed by the Department of Education by March 1, and who complete all other documentation requirements are given priority for limited funds. Those who complete requirements later are considered only for federal loan programs and federal Pell Grants.

Determination of Eligibility

Eligibility for need-based financial aid is determined by subtracting the Expected Family Contribution (as determined from filing the FAFSA), scholarships, and other educational assistance from private or public agencies from the Cost of Education.

Financial Aid Package

Packages of need-based aid can include a combination of grants, loans and workstudy. A student using the FAFSA automatically applies for all possibilities with one application. The types of aid offered will include federal subsidized and unsubsidized student loans for graduate or undergraduate students and federal Pell Grants for undergraduates if qualified. For those who file the FAFSA early and complete all requirements for additional documentation promptly, additional campus aid will be considered. This aid includes federal and state grants for undergraduate students. Federal Perkins loans and either federal or state work study will be considered for all early filers for both degree-seeking undergraduates and graduate students.

Non-need based aid, in the form of unsubsidized federal loans, for students and parents of dependent students will be considered for those families who file the FAFSA and request these loans.

Distribution of Aid

All financial aid is awarded by the Enrollment Services- Financial Aid Office and distributed through Business Services, usually by crediting aid to the student's account. Aid is released after a student has accepted the award offer, but not before the first day of classes each semester. Loans maybe cancelled under certain conditions if the student no longer desires the debt. Students who are offered work study must obtain employment and complete additional paperwork at the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office. Students who work are paid monthly based on the timecard submitted by the student and the supervisor.

Additional Requirements for Loans

Any student who receives a student loan at The University of Montana must complete an entrance interview requirement before a loan will be disbursed. Graduating students will be required to complete an exit interview requirement prior to disbursement of any loans in their last scheduled semester of enrollment. Both entrance and exit counseling can be completed by accessing the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid page of the web site for The University of Montana-Missoula, at http://www.umt.edu/finaid.

Study Abroad and Financial Aid

Students who desire to study abroad and who enroll in courses that are approved by The University of Montana should contact the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office. Instructions will be provided for using financial aid with this type of study.

Other Requirements and Guidelines for Retaining Financial Aid

Financial aid for full-time is based on maintaining a minimum of twelve (12) credits each term for undergraduates and nine (9) credits for graduate students.

Part-time students with six (6) or more credits will be considered for reduced financial aid packages. Pell recipients receive 75% of the full Pell amount if enrolled for 9-11 credits, and 50% of the award if enrolled for 6-8 credits for the semester. Other aid may be reduced or eliminated.

Students enrolling for fewer than six credits are not considered for financial aid with two exceptions; (1) undergraduates who are seeking their first degree may be eligible for a reduced federal Pell Grant, and (2) fee waivers may be available for those who qualify.

Employment

The Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office coordinates subsidized federal and state work study programs. Open positions are posted on the electronic job board located at http://www.umt.edu/studentjobs.

Regular student employment positions are also posted electronically.

Satisfactory Progress

Any student receiving financial aid is required to make ry progress in a program leading to a degree. Complete information is available in the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office.

Short Term Loans

Limited short term loan money is available to registered students who are eligible and submit complete applications.

Reduced Fees

Fee Waivers

The Montana Board of Regents has authorized the waiver of registration and incidental fees for certain categories of students. Applications for any of the fee waivers listed must be made in writing to the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office. The request must be made prior to the start of the semester in which the student expects the waiver.

Minimum academic standards are necessary to receive fee waivers. Other requirements and limitations may apply. Contact the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office for application forms or more information.

Montana Veterans Fee Waiver

• bonafide resident of the State of Montana for fee purposes
• Honorable Discharge
• at one time qualified for veterans benefits under Title 38 of the U.S. Code, but are no longer eligible
• served during a time of war as determined by the Attorney General (World War II, 12-7-41 to 9-2-45; Korean War, 6-22-50 to 1-31-55; Vietnam War, 1-1-64 to 5-7-75; or post-Vietnam world conflicts under certain conditions. Contact the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office for further information.)

Indian Student Fee Waivers

• resident of the State of Montana for one year immediately prior to enrollment at The University of Montana-Missoula
• documentation proving at least one-quarter degree blood
• meet admissions guidelines of the University
• must have financial need as determined by the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office
• meet satisfactory academic progress according to the standards of the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office

Senior Citizens Fee Waiver

• permanent resident of the State of Montana
• 62 years of age or older

University of Montana Employees

High School Honors

• awarded by Board of Regents to top graduating seniors in Montana
• student must submit form received from the Regents to The University of Montana Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office for activation of this waiver.

Other

There are several other fee waivers including war orphans, family’s of UM employees, dependents of prisoners of war, and surviving spouse or children of any Montana firefighter or peace officer killed in the line of duty. Contact the Enrollment Services-Financial Aid Office for details.

Department of Military Science

All students are afforded the opportunity to apply for two, three and four year scholarships provided by Army ROTC. The scholarships pay for all mandatory tuition and fees, a monthly stipend and $300.00 per semester for books. The monthly stipend for scholarship students is $250.00 in the freshman year; $300.00 in the sophomore year; $350.00 in the junior year and $400.00 in the senior year.

Additional financial assistance opportunities are provided to students that are interested in joining the U.S. Army Reserve or the Montana State National Guard These programs are referred to as the Simultaneous Membership Program, since the student is involved in the National Guard or Reserves at the same time they are involved in ROTC. These programs have financial benefits that range from $15,000 for a two year program to $50,000 for a four year program. These benefits are very complex and are best understood by stopping in to visit with the Military Science Enrollment Officer.

Students have the opportunity to enroll in both the basic and advance courses offered by the Department of Military Science in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Basic Course is simply the Freshman and sophomore level courses offered by Army ROTC Instructors and no financial benefits are received for enrolling unless the student is on a scholarship. The Advanced Course refers to our junior and senior level courses. All advanced course students are contracted and receive financial benefits. We welcome student involvement in Land Navigation and Drill and Conditioning courses but no benefits are provided for enrollment in these classes.