FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Expenses and Fee Payment |
Residence Status |
Student
Expenses and Fee Payment
Student Expenses and Fee Payment
Charges for tuition and fees vary according to the student's status as a
resident or nonresident of
The University reserves the right, with the approval of proper authorities,
to make changes in tuition and fees at any time.
Student Expenses. Graduate students taking nine or more semester hours and undergraduate students taking 12 or more semester hours during a regular semester will be charged full tuition and fees. Students taking fewer than the nine hours for graduates and 12 hours for undergraduates will be charged a prorated portion of tuition and fees as specified in the fee schedules in this Catalog.
Costs of tuition and fees for the regular academic year for a typical
full-time
The estimated average cost of books and supplies per semester varies by area and level of study and ranges from $225 to $300. Beginning students in architecture and engineering should allow an additional expense of $200 to $300 for drawing instruments, calculator and supplies. Uniforms and supplies for nurses cost approximately $300.
In addition to the above, the student should take into consideration the
cost of clothing, snacks, recreation, laundry, transportation, etc., in
planning his/her expenses for each semester.
Fee Payment. Tuition and fees are due and payable by the date
specified on the bill. Advance registration billing and due dates of fees vary
with the term. Checks and money orders should be made payable to UNC Charlotte.
Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Returned Check Policy. If a check is returned by the bank, a certified letter is sent to the maker, indicating that a penalty of $15 has been assessed and the account must be settled within 10 working days or the check will be considered to be a bad check and be processed accordingly. A hold will be placed on the student's record until the bad check is covered and the penalty is paid.
Residence
Status for Tuition Purposes
The basis for determining the appropriate tuition charge rests upon whether
a student is a resident or a nonresident for tuition purposes. Each student
must make a statement as to the length of his or her residence in
Residence. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, a person
must become a legal resident and remain a legal resident for at least 12 months
immediately prior to classification. Thus, there is a distinction between legal
residence and residence for tuition purposes. Furthermore, 12 months' legal
residence means more than simple abode in
Initiative. Being classified a resident for tuition purposes is
contingent on the student's seeking such status and providing all information
that the institution may require in making the determination.
Parents' Domicile. If an individual, irrespective of age, has living
parent(s) or court-appointed guardian of the person, the domicile of such
parent(s) or guardian is, prima facie, the domicile of the individual; but
this prima facie evidence of the individual's domicile may or may not be
sustained by other information. Further, nondomiciliary status of parents is
not deemed prima facie evidence of the applicant child's status if the
applicant has lived (though not necessarily legally resided) in North Carolina
for the five years preceding enrollment or re-registration.
Effect of Marriage. Marriage alone does not prevent a person from
becoming or continuing to be a resident for tuition purposes, nor does marriage
in any circumstance insure that a person will become or continue to be a
resident for tuition purposes. Marriage and the legal residence of one's spouse
are, however, relevant information in determining residentiary intent.
Furthermore, if both a husband and his wife are legal residents of North
Carolina and if one of them has been a legal resident longer than the other,
then the longer duration may be claimed by either spouse in meeting the
12-month requirement for in-state tuition status.
Military Personnel. A North Carolinian who serves outside the State in the armed forces does not lose North Carolina domicile simply by reason of such service. And students from the military may prove retention or establishment of residence by reference, as in other cases, to residentiary acts accompanied by residentiary intent.
In addition, a separate North Carolina statute affords tuition rate benefits
to certain military personnel and their dependents even though not qualifying
for the in-state tuition rate by reason of 12 months legal residence in North
Carolina. Members of the armed services, while stationed in and concurrently
living in North Carolina, may be charged a tuition rate lower than the
out-of-state tuition rate to the extent that the total of entitlements for
applicable tuition costs available from the federal government, plus certain
amounts based under a statutory formula upon the in-state tuition rate, is a
sum less than the out-of-state tuition rate for the pertinent enrollment. A
dependent relative of a service member stationed in North Carolina is eligible
to be charged the in-state tuition rate while the dependent relative is living
in North Carolina with the service member and if the dependent relative has met
any requirement of the Selective Service System applicable to the dependent
relative. These tuition benefits may be enjoyed only if the applicable
requirements for admission have been met; these benefits alone do not provide
the basis for receiving those derivative benefits under the provisions of the
residence classification statute reviewed elsewhere in this summary.
Grace Period. If a person (1) has been a bona fide legal resident,
(2) has consequently been classified a resident for tuition purposes, and (3)
has subsequently lost North Carolina legal residence while enrolled at a public
institution of higher education, that person may continue to enjoy the in-state
tuition rate for a grace period of 12 months measured from the date on which
North Carolina legal residence was lost. If the 12 months ends during an
academic term for which the person is enrolled at a State institution of higher
education, the grace period extends, in addition, to the end of that term. The
fact of marriage to one who continues domiciled outside North Carolina does not
by itself cause loss of legal residence, marking the beginning of the grace
period.
Minors. Minors (persons under 18 years of age) usually have the domicile of their parents, but certain special cases are recognized by the residence classification statute in determining residence for tuition purposes.
(a) If a minor's parents live apart, the minor's domicile is deemed to be North Carolina for the time period(s) that either parent, as a North Carolina legal resident, may claim and does claim the minor as a tax dependent, even if other law or judicial act assigns the minor's domicile outside North Carolina. A minor thus deemed to be a legal resident will not, upon achieving majority before enrolling at an institution of higher education, lose North Carolina legal residence if that person (1) upon becoming an adult "acts, to the extent that the person's degree of actual emancipation permits, in a manner consistent with bona fide legal residence in North Carolina" and (2) "begins enrollment at an institution of higher education not later than the fall academic term next following completion of education prerequisite to admission at such institution."
(b) If a minor has lived for five or more consecutive years with relatives
(other than parents) who are domiciled in North Carolina and if the relatives
have functioned during this time as if they were personal guardians, the minor
will be deemed a resident for tuition purposes for an enrolled term commencing
immediately after at least five years in which these circumstances have
existed. If under this consideration a minor is deemed to be a resident for
tuition purposes immediately prior to his or her eighteenth birthday, that
person on achieving majority will be deemed a legal resident of North Carolina
of at least 12 months duration. This provision acts to confer in-state tuition
status even in the face of other provisions of law to the contrary; however, a
person deemed a resident of 12 months duration pursuant to this provision
continues to be a legal resident of the State only so long as he or she does
not abandon North Carolina domicile.
Lost but Regained Domicile. If a student ceases enrollment at or graduates
from an institution of higher education while classified a resident for tuition
purposes and then both abandons and reacquires North Carolina domicile within a
12-month period, that person, if he or she continues to maintain the reacquired
domicile into re-enrollment at an institution of higher education, may
re-enroll at the in-state tuition rate without having to meet the usual
12-month durational requirement. However, any one person may receive the
benefit of the provision only once.
Change of Status. A student admitted to initial enrollment in an
institution (or permitted to re-enroll following an absence from the
institutional program which involved a formal withdrawal from enrollment) must
be classified by the admitting institution either as a resident or as a
nonresident for tuition purposes prior to actual enrollment. A residence status
classification once assigned (and finalized pursuant to any appeal properly
taken) may be changed thereafter (with corresponding change in billing rates)
only at intervals corresponding with the established primary divisions of the
academic year.
Transfer Students. When a student transfers from one North Carolina
public institution of higher education to another, he or she is treated as a
new student by the institution to which he or she is transferring and must be
assigned an initial residence status classification for tuition purposes.
Appeal Procedure. A student may request a review of decisions by the Undergraduate Admissions Office or Office of the Registrar relating to in-state or out-of-state residence for tuition purposes through the Internal Audit Office. Appeals should be submitted in writing, and must include address, telephone number and student I.D. number. Graduate student appeals should be submitted to the Graduate School.
Following are tuition and fees authorized for 1996-97. They are subject to change by the appropriate authorities.
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UNDERGRADUATES |
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Resident |
Non-Resident |
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0 Hrs. |
$215.50 |
$1110.50 |
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1-5 Hrs. |
215.50 |
1110.50 |
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6-8 Hrs. |
435.50 |
2223.50 |
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9-11 Hrs. |
750.00 |
3433.00 |
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12 or more Hrs. |
859.00 |
4436.00 |
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GRADUATES |
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Resident |
Non-Resident |
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0 Hrs. (Thesis Only) |
$206.00 |
$628.00 |
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0 Hrs. |
215.50 |
1110.50 |
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1-2 Hrs. |
215.50 |
1110.50 |
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3-5 Hrs. |
325.50 |
2223.50 |
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6-8 Hrs. |
544.50 |
3227.50 |
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9 or more Hrs. |
859.00 |
4436.00 |
Post-baccalaureate students who are taking only undergraduate courses will pay tuition and fees at the undergraduate rate. Post-baccalaureate students taking one or more graduate credit courses will pay tuition and fees at the graduate rate for all courses.
The following Student Activities Fees are included in the full-time tuition and fee amounts. Fees per semester are:
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Educational and Technology |
$38.00 |
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Student Activity Facility |
$65.00 |
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Student Activity Center Operations |
$50.00 |
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Cone Center Facilities |
$10.00 |
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Cone Center Operating |
$56.50 |
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Student Activity |
$18.00 |
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Physical Education Facilities Maintenance |
$3.00 |
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Health Center |
$46.00 |
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Athletic |
$123.00 |
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Intramural |
$10.50 |
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Student I.D. |
$1.00 |
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Telephone Registration |
$1.00 |
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Total fees per full-time student, per semester |
$422.00 |
HOUSING PER SEMESTER
Shared Residence Hall space is not available to married students. The following 1997-98 prices and plans are subject to change.
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Apartment |
$1,068.00 to $1,230.00 |
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Residence Hall -- Double Room |
$898.00 |
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Residence Hall -- Single Room (if available) |
$1,282.00 |
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Suite |
$1,068.00 to $1,204.00 |
DINING SERVICES PER SEMESTER
Following are options available to freshmen living in housing areas that require meal plans:
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15 meals per week with $225.00 declining balance |
$985.00 |
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15 meals per week with $100 declining balance |
$885.00 |
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15 meals per week |
$825.00 |
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12 meals per week with $150.00 declining balance |
$885.00 |
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12 meals per week |
$799.00 |
Upper-classmen living in housing areas that require purchase of a meal plan may select one of the plans listed above, or one of the following:
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Declining Balance Account |
$600.00 or $885.00 |
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7 meals per week with $175.00 declining balance |
$730.00 |
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7 meals per week |
$575.00 |
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85 meals with $75.00 declining balance |
$540.00 |
Commuters or UNC Charlotte apartment residents may purchase any of the plans listed above or a Declining Balance account in the amount of $400.00.
Any student, faculty, or staff member may purchase, or add additional, Optional Declining Balance funds to their 49er ID card. Optional Declining Balance can be purchased directly from the food service contractor, Marriott Management Services, located in the ID Card office in the Cone Student Center. New Optional Declining Balance accounts require a minimum purchase of $25.00 and may be paid in cash, by check, or charged to Visa or Mastercard.
Special
Assessments
During 1996-97, the following special assessments were charged to cover the cost of supplies or special materials (per semester, except where indicated otherwise):
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National League for Nursing Achievement Test (per test) |
$27.00 |
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Scuba Diving (HPED 2219) |
$60.00 |
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Advanced Scuba Diving (HPED 2220) |
$35.00 |
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Applied Music Fee (1 credit hour) |
$45.00 |
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Applied Music Fee (2 credit hours) |
$90.00 |
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College of Engineering student fee 1-7 hours (per academic year) 8 hours or more (per academic year) |
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Teacher Licensure Fee |
$30.00 |
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Cooperative Education Fee |
$65.00 |
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Architecture Major General Student Fee(per academic year) |
$70.00 |
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International Student Fee (per academic year) |
$100.00 |
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Administrative Cancellation Fee |
$75.00 |
Application Fee. A $35 application fee must be submitted with the
application for admission. The fee is not deductible and is not refundable.
New Student Fee. All new degree-seeking undergraduate students
(freshmen and transfers) will be required to pay a one-time $25 new student
fee.
Housing Deposit. Admission to UNC Charlotte does not guarantee residence hall space. Arrangements for on-campus housing are made, after admission, with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Housing and Residence Life. On-campus housing is not available for married students.
All housing applications must be submitted with a $100 deposit. The deposit
is refundable, minus any outstanding damages and charges, upon departure from
the residence life system. No deposits for fall semester are refunded after May
15. No refunds for spring semester are made after November 30. All students
living in the residence halls will have an $11 Residence Hall Association fee
included in their semester housing charges.
Student Activities Fee. A part of the general fee provides students
with a program of cultural, recreational and entertainment activities. It pays
for admission to many athletic contests, dramatic productions, activities
sponsored by the University Program Board, social and entertainment functions,
and for subscriptions to the campus newspaper and literary magazine.
Graduation Fee. Each member of the graduating class must pay a
graduation fee of $25 at the time he/she applies for the degree. This fee
includes the cost of the diploma and the cap and gown. No reduction of the fee
is allowed for those receiving degrees in absentia. For graduate
students, the cost of renting a hood is in addition to the $25 charge.
Credit By Examination Fee. Fees for credit by examination are as follows: A written examination for a course will require a fee of $15. A laboratory examination
requiring the arrangement of such things as laboratory materials will
require a fee of $25. A combination of a laboratory and written examination
will require a fee of $30.
Tuition Surcharge. Undergraduate students who take more than 140 credit hours (or more than 110% of the hours required to complete their baccalaureate degree program) are subject to a 25% tuition surcharge on the excess hours taken. However, the surcharge will not apply to students who exceed these credit hour limits while completing their degree within the equivalent of four academic years, or in the case of five-year programs, within the equivalent of five academic years. Finally, the surcharge does not apply to students who entered the University before Fall 1994.
Motor
Vehicles and Parking
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES
Students attending UNC Charlotte are required to register their motor vehicles(s) in order to park on campus; there is no free parking. Vehicle registration for fall and spring semesters begins two weeks prior to the first day of classes. Students may request parking permits to be mailed directly to them by contacting Parking Services at least one month prior to the beginning of classes (704-547-4285). Payment must be made before permit is mailed. Enforcement begins the first Monday after classes begin in the fall and spring semester, and the first day of class in the summer terms. Two categories of permits are issued: Resident (for students living on campus) and Commuter (for students living off campus).
Permits sold in August are good for one year. Students who graduate in December may return their parking permit for a partial refund. The price of the permit is the same for faculty, staff and students. In 1997-98, permits cost $155 but this cost is subject to change. Parking Services receives no state funding, therefore, parking fees are used to defray construction and operating expenses.
Night permits, valid only after 3 p.m., are sold at a reduced rate using the
same schedule as the regular student permits. Students with night permits who
come on campus before that time must park and pay at the meters or in the
visitors deck.
Penalties for Parking Violations. Violators of University parking regulations are subject to monetary penalties ranging from $5 to $100, depending on the seriousness of the violation. Copies of parking regulations are distributed with the parking permit. If citations are not paid or appealed within five days, the penalty will be applied to the student’s account with the University. Subsequent registration may be withheld for non-payment. Parking citations are issued from 8:00 a.m. until midnight, Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
Questions concerning parking on campus should be directed to Parking Services, which is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Emergency situations and questions at other times should be directed to 547-2200.
Refunds
Tuition and Fees Refunds
A student who officially withdraws from the University in the fall or spring semester will receive a refund as follows:
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Fall or Spring Semester |
% of Tuition and Fees Refunded |
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Before 1st Class Day |
100% |
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Week #1 |
100% minus $25.00 withdrawal fee |
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Week #2 |
100% minus $75.00 withdrawal fee |
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Week #3 |
80% |
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Week #4 |
75% |
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Week #5 |
70% |
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Week #6 |
60% |
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Week #7 |
55% |
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Week #8 |
50% |
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Week #9 |
40% |
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After Week #9 |
0% |
Summer School: A student who officially withdraws from the University during summer school will receive a refund as follows:
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5 and 10 Week Summer Terms |
% of Tuition and Fees Refunded |
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Before 1st Class Day |
100% |
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Day 1 |
100% minus $10 registration fee |
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Day 2 - 3 |
90% |
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Day 4 - 5 |
80% |
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Day 6 - 7 |
70% |
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Day 8 - 10 |
60% |
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Day 11 - 12 |
50% |
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Day 13 - 15 |
40% |
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After Day 15 |
0% |
Students registered for short courses and institutes only during summer school will receive refunds upon withdrawal from the University as follows:
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Special Term |
% of Tuition and Fees Refunded |
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Before 1st Class Day |
100% |
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First Class Day |
100% minus $10 registration fee |
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Second Class Day |
50% |
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After Second Class Day |
0% |
Exception: Charges are refundable by administrative action on a
prorated basis for the unexpired portion of the term for the following reasons:
death of the student, withdrawal for adequate medical reason as certified by
the University student health center or family doctor, death in the immediate
family which necessitates student withdrawal, and dismissal or suspension from
school. Appropriate documentation must be submitted to the Registrar.
Housing Refunds
The rental period for academic-year contracts is for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters) continuing until the end of the spring semester, regardless of occupancy date after the fall semester begins. The housing and dining contract binds the student and/or guarantor to the full amount of charges for housing for the academic year except as noted:
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Cancellation Date: |
Effect of Cancellation: |
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By 5:00 pm May 15, 1997, for Fall 1997 semester |
$100 deposit refunded and all housing and dining charges removed from student’s account. |
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After 5:00 pm on May 15, 1997, to 5:00 pm on August 12,
1997, for Fall 1997 semester |
Forfeiture of $100 housing deposit; all other housing and dining charges removed from student’s account. |
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After 5:00 pm on August 12, 1997,for Fall 1997
semester |
Forfeiture of $100 housing deposit; payment of $400 liquidation fee; housing charges on a prorata basis. |
NOTE: Dates listed are for academic year 1997-98 only. Cancellation dates for future academic terms will be adjusted yearly to reflect the calendar. Total cost for period occupancy to student, including deposit and liquidation fee, will be limited to the total cost of semester housing.
Summer School: Summer school housing charges are refundable based on the number of weeks of occupancy.
Appeal Procedure
Appeals about tuition, and dining refunds should be submitted in writing to Student Accounts, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223. Appeals about housing refunds should be submitted to Department of Housing, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223. Appeals are heard on a monthly schedule by the Tuition, Housing and Dining Appeal Committee.
Financial
Aid
UNC Charlotte administers financial aid without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability.
The University offers a comprehensive program of student financial aid
(scholarships, grants, loans and part-time employment) to assist both graduate
and undergraduate students in meeting educational expenses. Reasonable
educational expenses include tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies,
transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses and expenses related to
maintenance of a student's dependents.
Eligibility. The programs of student financial aid are administered according to a nationally accepted policy that the family, meaning parents (or those acting in place of parents) and/or spouse, is responsible for a student's educational expenses. Therefore, eligibility for financial aid will be determined by a comparison of a budget (educational expenses as defined above) for the period of attendance with what the student's family can reasonably be expected to contribute.
A financial aid applicant will be considered for available assistance for which he/she is eligible if the student:
1. Completes the application process and related forms only after thoroughly
reading all instructions.
2. Completes the admission application process and is accepted for enrollment
at UNC Charlotte.
3. Is working toward a degree and not simply taking courses.
Application Process
To apply for the following programs, a student must complete the Free Federal Application for Financial Aid using the instructions and mailing address provided with the form. The form is available in the UNC Charlotte Financial Aid Office and in high school counseling offices.
Federal Direct Student Loans
Federal Pell Grant*
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant*
Federal Work Study
N.C. Student Incentive Grant*
University Grants
University Loans
University Need-based Scholarships
*For undergraduate students
only.
Renewal Process
Renewal of financial aid is based upon a student's
making satisfactory academic progress. The Free Federal Application for
Financial Aid is required each year that a student applies for financial aid.
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
Federal Perkins Loan--Applicants may request
amounts based on financial need up to a total of $15,000 for a four-year degree
and an aggregate total of $30,000 for graduate study. The interest rate is 5
percent, with repayment beginning nine months after graduation. To apply, an
individual must complete the Financial Aid Form.
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans--Qualified
undergraduate applicants may borrow up to $2,625 for the first year, $3,500 for
the second year, and up to $5,500 per year for the remainder of undergraduate
study. Graduate students may borrow up to $8,500 per year. Independent students
may be eligible to receive additional loan amounts. The interest rate is
variable, and repayment begins six months after the borrower ceases to be a
student.
Short-Term Emergency Loans--Students may
borrow up to $150 for unanticipated expenses which occur during the semester
and up to $600 for tuition expenses. The loans have a $1 service charge, but no
interest is charged. Loans must be repaid within 30 to 60 days. Funds for these
loans are provided by private donation.
Grants
Federal Pell Grants--These are for
undergraduate students and can range from $400 to $2,700, based on the
student's financial need. It is an entitlement program, meaning that any
student who applies and is determined to be eligible will receive funds.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant--These are for undergraduate students and range from $200 to about
$1,000. Eligibility is based on financial need and is determined within the UNC
Charlotte Financial Aid Office.
North Carolina Minority Presence Grant Program--The
University of North Carolina Board of Governors provides funding to
historically white and historically black institutions to aid them in
recruiting financially needy North Carolina students who would be minority
presence students at the respective institutions by enabling the institutions
to offer relatively more aid for minority presence students in the form of
grants rather than loans. General Program Part I includes funds for minority
presence grants for students attending the North Carolina Central University
School of Law. General Program Part II consists of grant funds for Native
Americans, Hispanics, and Asians.
UNC Charlotte Grants--UNC Charlotte
administers several other grant programs funded by the State of North Carolina
and requires North Carolina residency for consideration. These are available to
both graduate and undergraduate students who apply by the established priority
date of April 1.
Employment On-Campus. The Student Employment
Office assists students in locating work on campus. The University participates
in the federal Work-Study Program and attempts to match students with jobs
related to their academic interests.
Part-time Employment Off-Campus. The
University Career Center assists students in obtaining part-time employment
off-campus. Job listings and assistance are available in the King Building.
Students are encouraged also to participate in career related experiences such
as co-op, internships, and 49erships which can be arranged through the
University Career Center.
Education for the Vocationally Handicapped.
Students who have suffered a disability which renders them vocationally
handicapped are eligible for aid provided by the North Carolina State Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation. This aid takes the form of services which include
vocational counseling and guidance and placement. Payment of expenses such as
training, medical treatment, room and board, books, fees and tuition may be
available. A vocational rehabilitation officer is available in Charlotte for
interviewing applicants. Appointments may be made by contacting Vocational
Rehabilitation Services located at 1928 E. Independence Blvd., (704) 342-6218.
Veterans Benefits. The Office of the Registrar works with the Veterans Administration to assist in administering the various programs of benefit to veterans or eligible relatives of veterans. The veterans clerk in the Registrar's Office certifies enrollment and transmits necessary credentials and information to the proper Veterans Administrative Office.
Admission to the University should be obtained before the student makes application for veteran's benefits. Applicants must be accepted into a degree program to receive benefits.
In order to be eligible for the full monthly
allowance under any of the above laws, an undergraduate student must be
enrolled for 12 or more semester hours and a graduate student must be enrolled
for nine or more semester hours. Those enrolled on a part-time basis will be
eligible for part-time compensation. Students are responsible for reporting any
change in enrollment status to the veterans clerk in the Registrar’s Office.
Children of Veterans. The North Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs awards scholarships for the children of certain deceased or disabled veterans. Those awarded "full" scholarships are entitled to tuition, mandatory fees, board allowance and room allowance; those awarded "limited" scholarships are entitled to tuition and mandatory fees. All inquiries should be referred to the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs, 227 East Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601, telephone (919) 733-3851.
Before the time of registration, each eligible student who wishes to enter the University should: (1) apply for admission following University procedures, and (2) apply for a scholarship award to the North Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs.
Scholarships
UNC Charlotte offers a comprehensive program of undergraduate scholarships. Some of these are awarded entirely on the basis of merit, but individual financial need is a consideration in the awarding of many of them. The University's major awards for merit are the:
Alumni Scholarships
Cameron Scholarships
Colvard Scholarships
Bonnie E. Cone Scholarships
Fretwell Scholarships
Cameron Morrison
Stone Scholarships
The Alumni Scholarships for Merit are
awarded annually to continuing students of the University who have proven
outstanding scholastic attainment, participated in University and/or community
activities, and demonstrated campus leadership. The scholarships were
established in 1978 to recognize outstanding full-time students and to
encourage their continuing involvement and interest in the activities of the
University. Information concerning the scholarships is distributed to each
department and college within the University each year prior to the award and
contains material outlining application procedures for the scholarships.
The C.C. Cameron Scholarships established by
First Union Corp., honor Mr. C.C. Cameron, who served as chairman of First
Union and as chairman of the UNCC Board of Trustees. The purpose of the Cameron
Scholars program is to bring outstanding students to UNC Charlotte. Recipients
are selected on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and
service to others. Cameron Scholars are provided financial assistance and work
experiences which encourage intellectual growth and stimulate the will to achieve
full potential.
The Colvard Scholarships for Merit honor Dr.
Dean Wallace Colvard, first chancellor of The University of North Carolina at
Charlotte, and his wife, Martha, who were instrumental in founding Friends of
UNCC. Dr. and Mrs. Colvard have personified the quest for excellence at UNC
Charlotte. The Colvard Scholarships are awarded to applicants judged on the
basis of their achievements in high school, college aptitude tests and their
promise of making meaningful contributions to society. Their roles as leaders
and their service to school and community are weighed carefully.
The Bonnie E. Cone Scholarships for Merit
have been endowed by Clara McKay (Mrs. Charles H.) Stone of Charlotte and other
friends of Charlotte College. The scholarships honor Dr. Bonnie E. Cone,
founder and developer of Charlotte College, from which UNC Charlotte developed.
The Bonnie E. Cone Scholarships are awarded annually to students having high
moral character and proven scholastic attainment and whose further education at
the University will, in the judgment of the scholarship committee, enhance the
citizenship of the recipients and advance the service of UNC Charlotte as an
institution of excellence.
The Fretwell Scholarships were established
in 1990 in recognition of Dr. E.K. Fretwell Jr., chancellor of UNC Charlotte
from 1979 to 1989. The primary purpose of the awards is to attract students of
great potential to the University. The scholarships' founders believe that such
students stimulate and challenge fellow students and faculty members. Fretwell
Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors based on
achievements in school, college aptitude test scores, service to school and
community, and potential for leadership and for making meaningful contributions
to society.
The Cameron Morrison Scholarships, first
awarded in 1985, were established as a memorial to former Governor and Mrs.
Cameron Morrison. The need-based scholarships recognize those students who are
public high school graduates from Mecklenburg and Richmond Counties who seek
self-improvement and demonstrate initiative and ability. To receive
consideration, students must complete the general University application for
financial assistance. Continuing students with a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade
point average and entering students ranking in the upper 10 percent of their
high school graduating class are given preference.
The Clara McKay Stone and Charles H. Stone Scholarships were established in 1986 and first awarded in 1987. Mr. and Mrs. Stone were early supporters and major benefactors of the University. Through their efforts the following were established: the Bonnie Cone Scholarships, the Charles H. Stone Professor of Chemistry, the Charles H. Stone Professors of American History, and the Charles H. Stone Collection of the University Library.
The purpose of the Stone Scholarships is to provide scholarship assistance for worthwhile and deserving students and applicants for admission to the University who have high moral character and whose education at the University will better enable the recipients to live worthwhile and productive lives and to further the service of the University to society. The fund provides both merit awards and awards for students who are deserving, but may not have the ability for high academic attainment, and who are in need of financial assistance in order to further their education at the University.
Detailed information about the scholarships named
above, including minimum qualifications, selection processes and the amount of
the stipends may be obtained from the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Need-based and Departmental Scholarships. Numerous other scholarships are administered by the Student Financial Aid Office. In most cases, there is no special application for these scholarships, and all aid applicants will be considered unless the scholarship is noted as an exception. Normally, those students with demonstrated need and a grade point average of 3.5 or better will be considered for scholarships.
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