Tuition is determined by the following:

• the number of credit hours in which you are enrolled,
• the campus and level of the course, and
• your residency status.

Students taking 4 or fewer credits are charged at the resident rate.  

Note: Audited credits are charged at the same rate as other credits. **Starting in Spring 2024, The University of Alaska is removing the credit card threshold.  All nonresident Troth Yedda' and CTC students will pay the nonresident rate.

You are considered a full-time student if you enroll in 12 or more credits as an undergraduate or 9 or more credits as a graduate student.

The College of Business and Security Management has a 25% tuition surcharge of for upper division and graduate level courses ($72-$135/per credit). The College of Engineering and Mines has a 20% tuition surcharge ($58-$108/per credit). Surcharges are applied on a per credit basis (rounded to the nearest dollar) and are considered a fee. Tuition waivers do not cover tuition surcharges. 

All students should check their residency status and tuition charges each semester when they register. Electronic processes, such as a new application, may cause a student's status to change from one semester to the next.

In general, students are expected to have resided in Alaska for the prior two years to be eligible for resident tuition. However, there are additional criteria to meet the eligibility requirements. In the past two years, students must not have:

• been absent from Alaska for an aggregate of more than 120 days other than documented absences due to illness or attendance at another educational institution while maintaining Alaska residency;
• acted inconsistently with Alaska residency, such as claiming residency in another state or voting as a resident of another state;
• registered as a resident at an educational institution in another state; or
• received the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) scholarship, and paid tuition at WUE rates.

Proof of eligibility for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend is the standard accepted documentation of residency. You'll also need to complete an Application for Resident Tuition Assessment. Other specific proof of residency, as outlined at the Alaska PDF site may be accepted.

• PFD proof of eligibility — Submit a copy of your most recent Form 1099 or go to check out the Alaska PDF site and click on "Check Application Status," follow the instructions, print the final page that shows "approved, paid, or eligible" and submit it with your UAF residency application.

Students graduating from a qualified Alaska high school within one year of enrollment and enrolling in a degree program will automatically be considered residents when they provide their high school transcript.

Other exemptions of the nonresident surcharge may be permissible.

• UAF Sponsored, Co-Sponsored and Alternative Courses
• UAF Sponsored, Co-Sponsored and Alternative Course Fees

UA Board of Regents policy waives regular tuition for Alaska residents who are at least 65 years old.

Eligibility requirements:

• you are a permanent resident of Alaska,
• you are at least 65 years old
• there is space (i.e., no waitlist) in the class or classes you want to take.

Using the senior citizen tuition waiver:

• You must wait to register until the first day of instruction for that semester to use a senior citizen tuition waiver.
• You must meet both age and residency requirements on the first day of class.
• Reimbursements will not be made to senior citizens who pay for a course then request a waiver.

Senior citizen tuition waiver

Senior citizen tuition waiver PDF

Please remember:

• Tuition waivers cover tuition only. Tuition surcharges are not covered.
• The applicant is responsible for paying all other fees by the payment deadline.
• Late fees and payment deadlines apply to those using tuition waivers.
• Waivers found to be ineligible will be reversed and the students will be responsible for payment of the waived tuition.

Please call 907-474-7384 for more information.

Employees:

• Employee tuition waivers cover the cost of 16 credits per academic year (up to 8 credits per semester) for university employees.
• Employee tuition waivers require the employee's signature. A supervisor's signature is also required if the classes take place during the employee's work hours.
• Adjunct tuition waivers require the signature of the employee.

Dependents:

• There is no limit to the number of credits an employee's spouse and dependent children through age 23 may take.
• Dependent children must be under the age of 24 on the first day of instruction to be eligible.
• Dependent tuition waivers require the sponsoring employee's signature in addition to the dependent's signature.
• The dependent student is responsible for paying all other fees by the payment deadline.

Please remember:

• The employee must be in a benefit-eligible position on the first day of class.
• Tuition waivers cover tuition only. Tuition surcharges are not covered.
• Late fees and payment deadlines apply to those using tuition waivers.
• Waivers found to be ineligible will be reversed and the students will be responsible for payment of the waived tuition.
• Reimbursements will not be made to employees/dependents who pay for a course or courses and later become eligible for the waiver.

Tuition waivers must be submitted prior to the fee payment deadline.

• If an upper-level class is swapped for a lower-level class, the difference is refundable at 100% through the 100% tuition and fees refund period for that semester.
• If a lower-level class is swapped for an upper-level class, the student must pay the difference.

The consolidated fee, facilities, network, orientation, laboratory, material and miscellaneous fees are not refunded after the 100% refund deadline. Parking permits purchased and not received or purchased and returned by the fee payment deadline are refundable. Health insurance will be credited to your account if a total withdrawal takes place within the first 31 days of the insurance policy coverage. If you withdraw for medical reasons, you may appeal the reversal of your insurance enrollment with the Student Health and Counseling Center.

Appeals for a refund of tuition are exceptions to policy and are only allowed in exceptional cases. Approval is not automatic, and you need to provide documented evidence to support your request. Acceptable serious and compelling reasons may include:

1. death in the immediate family;
2. serious illness or injury of the student or immediate family; and
3. factors outside students' control (for example, fire, flood).

Not receiving expected financial aid, or failing to comply with published deadlines or regulations are not serious and compelling reasons to seek a refund and will not be approved.

Appeals for a refund of tuition must be submitted within 30 class days after the beginning of the next regular semester. Forms for an appeal for a refund of tuition are available online, through the Bursar's Office in Signers' Hall at the Fairbanks campus, or through local campus student services offices. Once received, the appeal will be evaluated by a campus-wide committee, which will return a decision to the student. The decision of the committee is final, and a student who files a written appeal under these procedures shall be expected to abide by the final disposition of the review, as provided, and may not seek a further appeal of the matter under any other procedure within the university. Submission of appeals and appropriate documentation after published deadlines will not be considered. Contact the UAF Bursar's Office for more information.

In order for the committee to consider your appeal for a refund for a class, you must be fully withdrawn from the class. To withdraw from your class or classes, complete the Total Withdrawal or Late Withdrawal form (whichever is appropriate) and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. Forms can be found online or at the Office of the Registrar.

Financial aid will be disbursed to student accounts 10 business days prior to the first day of class for the semester and the Bursar's Office will begin processing refunds at that time. Submit an  Advance of Funding form if you need your fund for books and supplies.

Refund processing is automatic for students who officially drop courses by published refund deadlines. Remember to return parking permits if you drop them during the 100% refund time.

All refunds are processed electronically or by mail. The Bursar's Office does not issue refund checks for amounts less than $10. It is your responsibility to check your account and contact the Bursar's Office to receive your refund as cash or to apply it to your PolarExpress card as a nonrefundable payment.

• If you paid tuition and fees by credit card only, the card will be credited up to the amount charged.
• If your tuition was paid through external sources such as financial aid, federal loans, scholarships, or grants, you will receive your refund as a check sent to your mailing address of record or direct-deposited in your bank account.

Once processed by the Bursar's Office, direct deposit takes three to five business days to disburse to your bank account.

• Your refund is subject to federal regulations. If you receive a refund due to dropped classes or a total withdrawal, you may no longer qualify to receive scholarships or financial aid. In that case, the funds may be returned to the lender or grantor pursuant to all applicable rules and regulations.
• If you paid by cash or check, a refund check will be sent to your mailing address of record, or direct-deposited in your bank account. If you notify the Bursar's Office that you have not received the check due to an incorrect address, a fee of $18.50 will be charged for all checks reissued due to a stop payment request by the student. Please be sure your current mailing address is on file.
• If you paid your tuition and fees by check, refund processing will begin after your check has cleared the bank.

Any balance owed to the university will be deducted from your refund.

Students who drop during the 100% refund period and want to maintain health insurance coverage should contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at 907-474-7043.

Enrolling in direct deposit allows your refunds to be electronically deposited into your bank account. It's simple, safe and convenient. Enrollment is available through our secure self-service website. Sign up for direct deposit of your refund through UAOnline by following these steps:

• At the "Student Services & Accounting Information" menu, select the "Direct Deposit Enrollment" link.
• Select "1st time setup of direct deposit".
• Select the account type.
• Enter the bank routing code.
• Enter account number.
• Re-enter account number.
• Select "Submit".

Cost: $56 per credit for UAF, Rural College, CTC, Juneau Fisheries and eCampus

The non-refundable consolidated fee provides students access to various services that enhance their educational experience beyond the classroom and ensures the continuation and expansion of critical universitywide services for all students. The consolidated fee paid by each student supports these specific services: student government, student health and counseling center, student recreation center, support for online and distance learning, student sustainability, student activities and services, libraries and digital resources, technology, and transportation and related infrastructure. The consolidated fee is mandatory and cannot be negotiated, waived or reduced.

Cost: $22 per credit for CRCD campuses (Bristol Bay, Interior Alaska, Kuskokwim, Northwest, Chukchi) 

The non-refundable consolidated fee provides students access to various services that enhance their educational experience beyond the classroom and ensures the continuation and expansion of critical universitywide services for all students. CRCD campus students are assessed a reduced fee due to their distance from the Fairbanks campus, but they do receive access to UAF services through online or other methods. The consolidated fee paid by each student supports these specific services: telehealth and counseling, virtual recreation classes, streaming of sporting events, libraries and digital resources, and technology. The consolidated fee is mandatory and cannot be negotiated, waived or reduced.

ASUAF

The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks represent student views and concerns to the university administration, board of regents, and Alaska Legislature. The consolidated fee partially funds the publication of the UAF student newspaper, the Sun Star; the student-managed ASUAF Concert Board; KSUA, the student radio station; and other media. Other services provided through ASUAF include a free half-hour attorney consultation, academic travel funding, subsidized student club activities, regular free coffee service, and much more. Contact ASUAF at 907-474-7355 or visit the ASUAF website

Athletics

Provides admission to all home athletic competitions and live streaming of Nanook sporting events. Fee excludes post-season competitions. For further details regarding event/ticket policies visit Alaska Nanooks website.

eCampus

Funds go towards academic and advising support, online student resources, exam proctoring services, technology upgrades, and enhancements to course delivery. For more information visit the eCampus website.

Libraries and Digital Resources

Supports students by providing the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library services such as research assistance and instruction, online/digital resources, subscriptions for databases and journals, and improvements to library materials/spaces (physical and virtual) used by students.

Recreation

Membership to the Student Recreation Center (SRC), Patty Ice, Patty Pool, and Outdoor Adventures including virtual recreation classes. The SRC is a comprehensive fitness facility with equipment, courts, track, group fitness, intramurals and a climbing wall. Patty Ice provides recreational ice skating sessions. Patty Pool provides lap swim sessions. Outdoor Adventures has discounted equipment rentals, trips and an outdoor rock/ice wall. Some extra programs have additional fees associated; consult DRAW staff for details. Anyone under the age of 18 using the SRC and its facilities must be accompanied by a parent or guardian whose minimum age is 21, unless he/she is a full-time UAF student. Call 907-474-5886 for more information.

Student Activities and Services

Supports Nanook traditions such as Starvation Gulch, Winter Carnival and SpringFest as well as student activities and student life programs that enhance the out-of-class experience of students and will provide ongoing operational and capital funding for programs. For more information visit the Student Activities website.

Student Health and Counseling Center

Basic medical and counseling services at the Student Health and Counseling Center on the Fairbanks campus including telehealth and counseling. See Student Health and Counseling website for more information.

You can contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at 907-474-7043.

Student Sustainability

Supports student-run sustainability programs. These include the Office of Sustainability, UAF Recycling, the Green Bikes Shop and rental program, the UAF FreeStore, the Upcycle Annex Repair Cafe and DIY Space, the Nanook Grown Student Gardener Training Program, and the Wood Center Food Pantry.

Summer Activity

Supports student activities in the summer.

Technology

Supports technology initiatives including implementation of UAF's wireless network/access, delivering university-licensed software to all students, increasing the number of technology-enabled classrooms and computing spaces, and expanding and improving online and self-service environments.

Transportation and Related infrastructure

Covers a portion of the costs of operating shuttle buses that provide transportation throughout campus and to various university facilities off campus, street and lot maintenance, snow removal, lighting, and plug-ins.

Cost: $19 per credit.

Who pays: All students, including those enrolled in online or distance education courses.

What's covered: The UA infrastructure fee is assessed to all students to address the capital investment for university facilities and infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, academic equipment, capital refresh, and support. It also covers rapidly rising costs in the maintenance and enhancement of university-wide technology infrastructure. The infrastructure supports physical and virtual operations, maintenance, and construction that modernize university facilities, student living and learning spaces, and technology systems that enhance the university-wide academic experience.

Cost: $225

Who pays: Newly admitted degree-seeking students

What's covered: The Matriculation Fee is a one-time fee charged to newly admitted students upon enrollment. This one-time assessment was developed to reduce the number of enrollment and graduation-related fees charged to a student. The fees are also used to support academic programming for orientation and other transformative experiences.

Cost: Varies

Who pays: Students enrolled in courses with special fees. See the class schedule for individual classes.

What’s covered: Some courses require special equipment, supplies, or services and charge a materials fee in addition to tuition.

Cost: $40-$75 (add $25 if late)

Who pays: Applicants to certificate and associate degree programs are charged $40; applicants to baccalaureate programs $50; applicants to graduate programs, $75. There is a $25 late fee charged for all baccalaureate and graduate program applications submitted after the published deadlines.

What's covered: Assessment and processing of prospective student applications

For complete rate information, please go to the Residence Life website.

Residence Life Programming Fee

Cost: $25 per semester

Who pays: Residential students and employees

What's covered: Fee revenues will be used to modernize the student experience by better serving university residents by providing sustainable funding for community councils and the Residence Hall Association.

How to apply: Send the completed application and application fee to the UAF Department of Residence Life. Applications are available online. Room rent and meal plan fees, along with all other fees, are due in full by fee payment end. Information about Residence Life is available at 907-474-7247, uaf-housing@alaska.edu or on the Residence Life website. 


Kuskokwim Campus Housing

For information about campus housing at the Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel, visit the Kuskokwim Campus website or call 907-543-4562.

Cost: $75 per box per semester, $30 summer only. Limited numbers of larger boxes are available for an additional cost.

Who pays: Students who wish to receive U.S. Postal Service mail on campus must rent a campus mailbox at the Campus Mail Center in Constitution Hall. USPS mail is delivered on campus to post office boxes only, not to street addresses. The fee can be paid at UAOnline or at the Bursar’s Office in Signers’ Hall. Fees renew automatically each semester until the rental agreement is canceled and keys are returned.

What’s covered: Mailbox space, postal and mail forwarding services.

Cost: $40 per credit hour.

Who pays: Students using the credit-by-exam option for earning UAF course credit.

What's covered: The fee pays for coordinating the exam or other evaluation requirements between student and professor, grade recording and transcription.

Cost: $50 fee payment plus $10/credit hour for credits earned.

Who pays: Students using the credit for prior learning option to earn UAF course credits.

What's covered: The fee pays for the portfolio or license/certificate review by faculty. If credit is awarded, the fee per credit hour earned pays for grade recording and transcription.

• adds a late-start course during the regular registration period for that course, or
• is moved into a class for which they were waitlisted, or
• is changed from one section to a different section of the same course, or
• adds graduate thesis or research credits, or
• adds a course to replace a canceled course in which they were previously enrolled, or
• is moved to a lower or higher level of a course (e.g., MATH F151X to MATH F105) due to the instructor’s recommendation.

Cost: $125 for first; $175 for second; $50 per month for late payment plan payments.

Who pays: All students who have missed the fee payment deadline and have a balance of $500 or more. An additional $175 fee will be added to accounts which are not paid in full by the withdrawal deadline.

What's covered: Processing of late payments.

Cost: $900-$3,195

Who pays: All students living in residence halls and Cutler Apartments are required to purchase a meal plan, with the exception of graduate students. UAF also offers meal plans to commuter students, including residents of family housing and students living off campus.  Students who do not live on campus but are interested in purchasing a meal plan can contact Dining Services at 907-474-6661 or uaf-dining@alaska.edu.  Please review the dining contract for more details.  All prices are per semester. 

What’s covered (per semester): See the Dining Services page for details of specific meal plans and how to purchase plans.

Note: The Wood Center food court is closed for campus holidays. Dining locations are limited during UAF winter and spring breaks.

Cost: $65 depending on when a student signs up. Discount only applies to online enrollment via UAOnline.

Who pays: Students unable to pay all tuition and fees at the beginning of a semester

What’s covered: Budgeting by distributing the costs of tuition and fees across two or more payment dates. See the Bursar's Office website for more information.

Cost: $100.

Who pays: Students dropped from classes due to nonpayment will be charged $100 to have classes reinstated.

What's covered: Reinstatement processing.

Cost: $30.

Who pays: If a check is returned for any reason, a hold will be placed on the student’s account, which will prevent the student from registering, viewing grades, participating in graduation activities and receiving transcripts until the check clears and a $30 fee is paid.

What's covered: Processing returned checks.

Cost: Varies according to course load. A student can expect to pay about $250-$1,100 per semester for textbooks. The cost for books averages about $90-$115 per course.

Who pays: Students in classes with required texts

What’s covered: Texts, assigned readings or other course materials assigned by instructors

• Electronic = $12
• Paper = $15
• Expedited paper = $30

• Official transcripts can be issued electronically (secure PDF delivery to an email address) or on special transcript paper in a sealed envelope sent by U.S. mail. Official transcript requests are handled by Parchment (accessible via UAOnline) and by the Office of the Registrar. Electronic transcripts can be delivered within minutes of the request as long as there are no holds on the student account. Processing time for paper transcripts is normally three to five business days. Transcript requests are processed as they are received and cannot be held for grades or degrees.
• Unofficial transcripts are accessible via UAOnline.