Tuition and General Fees*

*One of the nation's largest private universities, BYU is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A significant portion of the cost of operating the university is paid from the tithes of the Church members. Because of this, members already have made a monetary contribution to the operation of the university. To equalize this cost, nonmembers are assessed higher tuition, a practice similar in principle to that of state universities charging higher tuition to nonresidents. This higher tuition still does not cover the total educational cost.

**Graduate tuition is assessed to all students (both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking) who have received a bachelor’s degree.

Tuition Adjustment—Status Change Between Part-, Three-Quarter-, and Full-Time

A full-time student dropping to three-quarter-time or part-time, or a three-quarter-time student dropping to part-time, or a part-time student who decreases credit hours may be eligible to receive a tuition refund. A refund request must be initiated by the student through Student Financial Services (D-155 ASB). A full refund of the difference between full-time, three-quarter-time, and part-time assessment will be allowed until the scheduled last day for adding classes. Refunds for courses dropped after that date will be subject to the refund rate schedule listed under Tuition Charge/Refund—Discontinuance.

Late Tuition Payment Fee

Late tuition payment fees will be assessed full-time, three-quarter-time, and part-time students for failure to pay tuition by scheduled deadlines.

Students whose tuition check is dishonored by the bank will be charged the late fee in effect at the time the check is redeemed.

Discontinuance—Tuition Charge/Refund

When a student officially discontinues from the university, a partial refund of tuition and fees paid may be appropriate. Any refund due will be paid by check, through the mail, approximately 10 days from the date on which the student requests discontinuance. Payments originally paid by credit card will be returned to the credit card. Any unpaid university charges will be deducted from the refund amount.

Note: Late fees are nonrefundable.

The amount of the refund a student will receive is based on the date a student reports such discontinuance to the Discontinuance Office (B-150 ASB). The following rates apply to both tuition and class fee refunds:

Refund Rate Schedule

A petition for exception to the refund schedule will be considered for students forced to discontinue because of circumstances that are beyond their control, such as death in the immediate family, life-threatening situations, medical incapacitation, a university error, or military leave. Students should not submit petitions based on ignorance of university policies and procedures. These will be denied. Petition forms are in D-148 ASB.

Refunds for Class Fees

Class fee refunds are based on the same schedule as listed for tuition refunds. Those with an asterisk (*) are exceptions to this schedule and must be applied for at the respective academic department.

Class Fees

*Student must also have equipment and purchase lift passes.
**See department for a refund application.
***See department for a fee card.

Student Teaching/Practicum Fees

Materials/Service Fees

Fee payment cards are available in the following classes for materials and services used:

CM 105, 155, 210, 211, 217, 241, 320, 411, 412, 426, 494R.

EC En 212, 301R.

IT 101, 104A,B, 150, 231, 240, 328, 344, 347, 443, 447.

TTE 140, 150, 200, 209, 229, 250, 270, 300, 301, 400, 450, 490R, 593R.

TMA 285, 475R.

VA 133.

VAStu 104, 105, 106, 204R, 205R, 206R, 216, 217, 218, 219, 349R, 350R, 351R, 354R, 355R, 356R, 358R, 359R, 456R, 459R, 656R, 659R.

Miscellaneous Fees and Fines

Health Insurance Requirement

BYU requires all three-quarter- and full-time students (9 credit hours or more for a semester; 4.5 credit hours for a term) to carry adequate medical insurance. This applies the entire time a student has continuing status, including students taking a semester or term off. All participants in groups on tour, Study Abroad, or internships are required to carry adequate medical insurance.

• provide at least 70 percent coverage for all major medical expenses, including physician, hospital, and ancillary services;
  
• have an individual annual deductible of no more than $500; and
  
• have an annual plan limit of no less than $25,000.
  

Debt Collection Fees

Students’ past-due debts are referred to Student Financial Services for collection, and a reasonable collecton fee is added to the student’s account. If BYU is unable to collect the debt within a reasonable time, the debt may be referred to an outside collection agency and/or attorney for collection. All collection costs, including BYU’s collection fee and any collection agency fees and/or attorney fees and court costs will be added to the student’s debt and must be paid in full before the university will release the financial hold on the student’s transcript, allow the student to register, or consider the student for readmission. Also, eligibility for graduation, participation in graduation ceremonies, and/or release of the diploma may be delayed or denied.

Estimated College Expenses

BYU offers a unique, high-quality university education in an atmosphere that nurtures spiritual growth and a strong testimony of the divinity of Jesus Christ, and educational expenses have been deliberately kept at a minimum. This is possible because of financial support from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which covers a significant portion of the university’s total expenses. A single undergraduate student at BYU may expect the following approximate basic costs:

*Tuition for non-LDS undergraduate students is $2,558 for each of the fall and winter semesters and $1,279 for each of the spring and summer terms.

On entering the university, students are responsible for making arrangements to cover enrollment expenses and should have sufficient funds on hand for at least the first semester. University financial aid is available to supplement savings only through one or more of the following programs: scholarships and awards, student loans, Pell Grants, and student employment.