Summer Tuition & Fees and Add/Drop/Withdrawal Information

Tuition & Fee Information Third Party/Company Payment Veterans' Information	Tuition Refund Information Overdue Accounts Summer 2012 Financial Aid.pdf
Add/Drop Information	Withdrawal Information

Summer 2012 Tuition and Fee Information

Tuition is priced on the listed credit hour unless the contact hour is different. Tuition is then based on the listed contact hour. See information on Financial Aid and Scholarships on our website at http://www.uml.edu/financialaid/

	Per credit-contact hr.
Undergraduate Face-to-Face Tuition	$330.00
Undergraduate Audit	$330.00
Undergraduate Off Campus Courses and Audit*	$290.00 to $360.00*
Undergraduate Online Courses	$360.00
Undergraduate Online Courses Audit	$360.00
Graduate Online, On Campus, and Off Campus Courses and Audit (except Online MBA and Graduate Education Courses)	$535.00
Graduate Education Courses	$465.00
Graduate MBA Online Courses	$585.00
Registration Fee per Term (non-refundable)	$30.00
Late Fee for Non Payment	$50.00
Fee for Undergraduate Degree Application	$60.00

Please Note: Cost per credit includes access fee (parking and access to Blackboard)

*NOTE: Some tuitions may vary depending on customization and customer and program requirements.

Please note: Graduate students will be assessed a "First Year Student Services Fee" upon matriculation into a graduate degree or certificate program. Please see the Student Financial Services website for more information. Students who have checks returned due to insufficient funds will be charged a $30.00 insufficient funds fee.

Student Billing Goes Paperless:

• Effective December 2010, paper bills will no longer be sent to students' permanent home addresses.
• Students now have access to view their bills online at http://isis.uml.edu.
• Students will receive an email notification to their UMass Lowell student email account (e.g. John_Doe@student.uml.edu) when a new bill has been generated. This notification will provide the balance due as well as the due date. Students will be directed to log into http://isis.uml.edu to access the actual bill which will be in a .pdf format.
• Students will be able to view/print/pay their bill online at http://isis.uml.edu
• Students will be able to forward their bill electronically to parent(s)/legal guardians etc. by saving the invoice file to their computer and forwarding as an attachment in an email message.
• Job aids and e-learning tools that cover the new billing process are available at http://isis.uml.edu

For more information please go to http://www.uml.edu/admin/ar/billing.html or call the Student Financial Services Office at 978-934-3570.

Payment Options

Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, M/C, Visa, and Discover. Mail payments (made payable to UMass Lowell) to:
UMASS LOWELL
Attn: Bursar's Office
883 Broadway St., Room 103
Lowell, MA 01854-5109

Payments may also be made in person at the cashier's window, Room 103, Dugan Hall, UML South. Please note, a cash payment cannot be accepted after 4 pm.

Overdue Accounts

Students will be permitted to attend class and to utilize facilities only after they have cleared all their financial obligations to the University. In addition, student transcripts and diplomas will not be released until all debts have been paid.

All students are advised that the University uses the services of collection agencies authorized under the Commonwealth’s Master Service Agreement. Students with a prior semester balance who are not enrolled for the current semester and are referred to a collection agency are held liable for all associated collection costs, which may be substantial.

Directed Studies

Directed Studies, Departmental exams, Practicums, Internships, Applied Music Lessons, etc. are considered Special Programs and, as such, tuition remission, waivers, and certificates of eligibility cannot be accepted.

NOTE: Veterans' Information

Veterans must be matriculated in an undergraduate degree program and have all appropriate paperwork on file in the Registrar’s Office, UML South, Dugan Hall 101, 883 Broadway Street, Lowell. For additional information, please see the website at http://www.uml.edu/admin/registrar/veterans/Veterans_Tuition_Waiver.html for detailed information. Veterans' waivers are available for on-campus undergraduate courses provided there is a sufficient number of tuition-paying students enrolled to bear the cost of instruction and provided there is space available. Due to the high cost of online, blended and off-campus courses, there are no waivers available for these courses. There are no waivers for Directed Studies, Departmental exams, Practicums, and Internships. Merit and Need-Based Assistance Grants for online courses may be available to veterans who are presently enrolled in undergraduate degree and certificate programs and who are making satisfactory academic progress towards their degrees or certificates.

International Students

International students registering for continuing studies classes or enrolling in programs must provide proof of non-immigrant status. Please submit a copy of your current visa document, visa stamp and I-94 card, with your registration form. Students with F-1 or J-1 visa status must provide a copy of their Form I-20 or Form DS-2019. These students are not permitted to be enrolled in a degree program or in full-time status. F-1 and J-1 students must have the consent of their F-1 or J-1 U.S. sponsoring institution. The ultimate responsibility to know and follow the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations rests upon the student. Students holding B-1, B-2, may not register for any academic classes. Students on F-2 status may not register for full-time classes or be enrolled in a degree program. Please contact the International Students and Scholars Office at  ISSO@uml.edu with any questions.

Third Party Payment

All students using company direct payment, military plans, state tuition waivers, or veterans’ waivers must mail original authorization forms to UMass Lowell, Student Financial Services Office, 883 Broadway Street, Room 101, Lowell, MA 01854-5110. Copies and/or faxes of tuition waivers cannot be honored. No tuition refund is awarded for late submission of eligibility form. Students receiving company reimbursement must prepay their own tuition. The University does not honor company reimbursement contingent upon grades.

NOTE: Senior Citizens

Senior citizens (60 years or older) who are Massachusetts residents may attend on-campus classes in Continuing Studies credit programs tuition-free, provided that there is a sufficient number of tuition-paying students enrolled to bear the cost of instruction and provided there is space available. Please note that waivers are not retroactive and do not cover registration fees and other fees. Proof of Massachusetts residency and birth date must be provided annually at the time of registration.There are no waivers available for online, blended and off-campus courses.

Refund Schedule for Tuition & Fees

Students who withdraw from the University or drop all of their courses during the add/drop period will receive a 100% adjustment to tuition and fees for the semester except for the following:

1) The Continuing Studies $30.00 non-refundable Registration Fee per term.
2) Students who are suspended or expelled for disciplinary reasons will forfeit all rights to a tuition and fee adjustment.
3) Any book voucher monies advanced to students and used at the bookstore. Students should contact the UMass Lowell Bookstore at (978) 934-2623 for the bookstore refund policy on books and materials purchased directly from them.
4) Residence hall charges and meal plan charges follow a different refund schedule. Students should contact the Residence Life Office at (978) 934-5115 for further assistance.

Please note: There are no adjustments to tuition and fee charges if students withdraw or drop classes after the add/drop period of the academic semester.

Student records will be cleared and appropriate refunds will be awarded, only after outstanding University bills (library fines, parking fines, etc.) are paid and all University-owned property is returned. If debts remain unpaid, students' academic permanent records will not be released and students will not be readmitted to the University.

Health Insurance

All students enrolled in 9 or more credits will be charged for health insurance. Students who have comparable health insurance may apply on ISIS to waive the charge. Please see the Student Financial Services website and the Health Services website at www.uml.edu. Please note that all students who withdraw from or drop all of their classes within the first 30 days (calendar days) of the academic semester are not allowed to be enrolled in the University student health insurance plan.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for students who qualify. Students must apply on or before June 30, 2012 using the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, available at www.fafsa.ed.gov, to be considered for Summer School financial aid.

Students must be matriculated in an eligible degree or certificate program and be enrolled in courses required for that program. Financial aid consists of any monetary assistance to students whose resources may not fully cover the costs of accessing a college education. Financial aid for Summer School enrollment may consist of Federal Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, work programs, waivers, scholarships, reimbursement programs, alternate loan programs and other financing arrangements.

Following the end of the add/drop period, financial aid is applied to student charges. Students who withdraw from the university after receiving financial aid will be reviewed to determine the funds the student earned prior to withdrawing. Students who withdraw may be required to return some or all financial aid. For more information about financial aid eligibility, please go to www.uml.edu/financialaid/.

Graduate Teaching and/or Research Assistants

A limited number of teaching and research assistantships are available for matriculated, full-time (minimum of 9 credits/semester) graduate students in good academic standing. Assistantships are assigned by the student's department and are subject to the agreement between UMass Lowell and UAW/Graduate Employees Organization. Therefore, all requests for teaching assistantships should be directed to the departmental graduate coordinator or chairperson.  Note:OCE courses are not automatically covered by the TA and RA tuition and fee waiver. TAs and RAs should contact the Director of Graduate Administration  at (978) 934-2173 for rules and procedures governing dispensation.

Correct Social Security Number/Tax Identification Number

The University of Massachusetts Lowell must obtain your correct social security number (SSN) to file certain information returns with the IRS as well as to furnish a statement to you. The returns the University must file contain information about qualified tuition and related expenses (Form 1098-T, Tuition Payments Statement). The information about your tuition will help to determine whether you, or the person who can claim you as a dependent, may take the Hope credit or Lifetime Learning credit to reduce the federal income tax.

For additional information on Financial policies and procedures, see www.uml.edu/admin/ar

Please note that the tuition and fees are subject to change. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this website. However, Continuing Studies reserves the right to make changes of any nature in its program, calendar, locations, tuition, and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.

For additional Summer 2012 deadline information, please see our academic calendar.

Summer Add/Drop Deadlines

Add/Drops can be processed in ISIS (see http://isis.uml.edu) or in the Registrar's Office, UML South, Dugan Hall 104, 883 Broadway St., Lowell, MA. Changes from credit to audit and audit to credit status are limited to this same period. Need assistance? Please contact the UML Registrar's Office at 978-934-2550.

UNDERGRADUATE	Add	Drop
Summer I On Campus 5/21 - 6/28 (Section -01X)	without permission 5/25 with permission 6/4	6/4
Summer II On Campus 7/9 - 8/16 (Section -02X)	without permission 7/16 with permission 7/23	7/23
Accelerated Online Courses (10-week) 5/21 - 7/28 (Section -06X)	without permission 5/25 with permission 6/4	6/4
Ten Week On Campus Courses 5/21 - 7/28 (Section -05X)	without permission 5/25 with permission 6/4	6/4
Full Term Online Courses 5/21 - 8/11 (Section -03X)	without permission 5/25	6/4
Full Term Face-to-Face Courses (spanning both sessions) 5/21 - 8/11 (Section -001, 002)	without permission 5/25	6/4
GRADUATE	Add	Drop
On Campus & Off Campus Courses Summer I 5/21 - 6/28 (Sections -01X and -04X)	6/4	6/4
On Campus & Off Campus Courses Summer II 7/9 - 8/16 (Sections -02X and -04X)	7/23	7/23
Full Term Face-to-Face Courses (spanning both sessions) 5/21 - 8/11 (Section -02X)	6/4	6/4
Ten Week On Campus Courses 5/21 - 7/28 (Section -05X)	6/4	6/4
Accelerated Online Courses (10 Week) 5/21 - 7/28 (Section -06X)	6/4	6/4
Full Term Online Courses 5/21 - 8/11 (Section -03X)	6/4	6/4
8-Week Online Courses (MBA) 5/21 - 7/14 (Section -081)	6/4	6/4

Wait Listing

You may now put yourself on a wait list through ISIS if the course you want is full. When you try to register for a closed course, the system will ask you if you want to be put on a wait list. The wait list function also allows you to list a course you would like to drop if you are allowed into the closed course.

If space becomes available in a course, the wait list function will add you into the class in the order of your request. Please note that you will receive an email at your UML email address if you are put into the closed course. Check your schedule in ISIS to see if you are registered for the closed course. If you no longer wish to register for a course you are wait listed for, you must remove yourself from the wait list through ISIS. If you do not remove yourself from the wait list, you run the risk of being registered for a course and will be responsible for the grade received as well as the tuition and fees incurred.

First-time students may request to be put on the wait list by filling out the form located at: http://www.uml.edu/admin/registrar/docs/waitlist.pdf and faxing it to the number indicated.

Deadlines for Withdrawal with "W" Notation

Students withdrawing from any class can do so through ISIS.. Verbal messages to faculty or staff do not constitute official notification.

UNDERGRADUATE
Summer I On Campus Courses 5/21 - 6/28 (Section -01X)	6/16
Summer II On Campus Courses 7/9 - 8/16 (Section -02X)	8/4
Ten Week On Campus Courses 5/21 - 7/28 (Section -05X)	7/14
Accelerated Online Courses(10-Week) 5/21 - 7/28 (Section -06X)	7/4
Full Term Online Courses 5/21 - 8/11 (Section -03X)	8/4
Full Term Face-to-Face Courses 5/21 - 8/11 (Section -00X)	8/4
GRADUATE
On Campus & Off Campus Courses Summer I 5/21 - 6/28 (Sections -01X and -04X)	6/21
On Campus & Off Campus Courses Summer II 7/9 - 8/16 (Sections -02X and -04X)	8/9
Ten Week On Campus Courses 5/21 - 7/28 (Section -05X)	7/21
Accelerated Online Courses (10-Week) 5/21 - 7/28 (Section -06X)	7/21
Full Term Online Courses 5/21 - 8/11 (Section -03X)	8/4
Full Term Face-to-Face Courses (spanning both sessions) 5/21 - 8/11 (Section -02X)	8/4
8-Week Online Courses (MBA) 5/21 - 7/14 (Section -081)	7/7