Financial Information and Fees

The financial requirements of the University, changing costs, state and legislative action, and other matters may require an adjustment to the charges and expenses listed in this catalog. The University reserves the right to make such adjustments to the estimated charges and expenses up to the first day of classes for a given academic term. The applicant acknowledges this reservation by the submission of an application for admission or by registration.

Tuition

Changes in Tuition Cost during and after Course Add/Drop Period

The No Show Policy is instituted during the class drop period of each semester session.

Students who are appearing on class rosters but not attending in-person classes or students who have not logged into their online classes during the drop period are referred to as No Show students. Student Success and the Distance Education offices attempt to contact No Show students to determine if they will be attending classes. Classes will be dropped with all tuition charges removed for those students who will not be attending or who were unable to be contacted.

No tuition adjustment will be allowed when withdrawing from a course after the Drop period. Course withdrawal after the drop period is only by formal notice to the Registrar’s Office located in Cyr Hall.

Tuition Waiver for Persons Over 65

The Board of Trustee authorizes the waiver of tuition for persons over the age of 65 who wish to register for undergraduate courses on a credit or non-credit basis at any campus of the University of Maine System. Applicants must establish financial need and enrollment will be subject to space availability.

Semester Tuition and Fee Rates: 2024-2025 Academic Year

Mandatory Fees

• Unified Fee: This fee is used to cover fixed costs of providing educational services that may not be directly related to the number of credit hours for which a student is enrolled. This fee supports activities such as student services, the operation of the facilities such as student and fitness center, and student-utilized, instruction related technologies.
• Activity Fee: This fee is charged per credit to all students except those in online degree programs. All of the student activity fees are administered by students and are used to fund educational, cultural, social and recreational activities. This fee allows students to attend most University sponsored activities free of charge. Activities include speakers, performances, dances, sports events, etc.
• Technology Fee: This fee supports the campus technology and educational environment necessary to meet the technological demands of the University of Maine community.

Other Fees (non-refundable)

• Field Expedition Fee:  A fee of up to $150 is associated with certain Biology and Environmental Studies program courses.
• Forestry Transportation Fee: Varies (see course description).
• Insufficient Funds Fee: A fee of $25 will be charged for every check returned for insufficient funds.
• Laboratory Course Fee: A fee of $15-$70 will be charged in addition to tuition for applicable science courses (see course descriptions).
• Late Payment Fee: A fee of up to $100 may be charged per semester on any outstanding balance. Students in a payment plan who are current with their payments will not be charged.
• Nursing Clinical Fee: A fee of up to $75 for applicable Nursing courses (see course descriptions).
• Nursing Lab Course Fee: A fee of up to $50 will be charged in addition to tuition for applicable nursing courses (see course descriptions).
• ATI Nursing Course Fee: A one-time fee of $800 will be charged at the beginning of nursing students’ first semester.
• Residence Hall License Release Fee: A fee of $250 will be charged for breaking a signed housing license agreement.
• UMFK Payment Plan Fee: A fee of $30 per semester will be charged to students participating in a payment plan.
• Other course fees and testing fees may apply.
• International student health insurance: is mandatory for all international students unless proof of insurance is submitted through the online link at enrollment can be completed at https://www.gallagherstudent.com/UMS.

Deposits

Tuition Deposit: A $50 tuition deposit is requested within 30 days once a student receives notice of acceptance into a university degree program by the Admissions Office. The deposit is applied to a student’s account and is forfeited if an applicant for September admissions withdraws after May 1, or if an applicant for January admissions withdraws after January 1. Applicants who provide the Admissions Office with written notification of withdrawal before the deadline dates will have the deposits refunded. A deposit paid after May 1 or January 1 is forfeited.

Residency Guidelines

There are many factors that will be considered in determining residency for in-state tuition purposes. No one factor can be used to establish domicile, rather all factors and circumstances must be considered on a case-by-case basis. A domicile or residency classification, assigned by a public or private authority, neither qualifies nor disqualifies a student for UMS in-state status.

A student applying for admission to a degree program is classified as eligible, or not eligible, for in-state tuition at the time of acceptance to the University. A non-matriculated (non-degree) student is classified as eligible, or not eligible, for in-state tuition at the time of registration. If the student is enrolled full-time in an academic program, as defined by the University, it will be presumed that the student is in Maine for educational purposes, and that the student is not in Maine to establish a domicile. A residence established for the purpose of attending a UMS campus shall not by itself constitute domicile. The burden will be on the student to prove that he or she has established a Maine domicile for other than educational purposes.

Residency guidelines can be found in the University of Maine System Policy.

To change tuition status, the following procedures are to be followed:

1. “Request for Change in Tuition Status” must be filed with the UMS Residency Appeals Committee on or before the first day of classes for the summer session, fall, or spring semester for which residency is requested. Applications may not be retroactive.
2. The UMS Residency Appeals Committee shall issue a written decision within 30 days.
3. The student may appeal the decision of the Committee in writing within 30 days to Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration.
4. The Vice Chancellor will issue a final decision within 30 days

Room and Board Rates: 2024-2025 Academic Year

* All Day Dining; Unlimited meals in Nowland Dining Hall plus $150 in Flex to use at the Bengal’s Lair or on the “Everyday” mobile dining app. With this all-access plan, students can enter the dining hall during operating hours as often as they wish to enjoy a meal, grab a snack, a beverage, or enjoy a homemade dessert; whatever you’re craving! It provides the ultimate flexibility to satisfy your hunger when it’s convenient with your schedule.

Notes: Additional single room fee $300.00

Residence hall students must participate in the board plan. Students residing off-campus, at their option, may participate in a commuter meal plan. Information is available at Student Life and/ or at Sodexo websites.

All incoming students, including students entering UMFK residence for the first time, transfers from other schools, or students returning after an absence from the residence hall will be assigned a roommate. Single rooms are assigned upon availability and are never guaranteed permanent due to changes that may occur during the academic year. Priority for single rooms will be given to the oldest senior resident to the youngest freshman resident upon meeting the deadlines for submitting paperwork.

Payment Procedures and Policies

Billing: Students receive at least one paper bill each semester. Updated account information can be viewed on your Student Center at any time.  Students may see their account balance in MaineStreet under the Financials section or see a “PDF” format of the bill by going to “ViewMyBill” and then view “Bill/Payment Options.”

Making Payments:

• The University accepts both debit and credit cards. All card payments must be submitted online through the Student Center. A convenience fee is charged when paying with a card.
• Electronic check payments can also be made online through the Students Center. There is no fee when paying with an electronic check unless it comes back NSF.
• Wire transfers (and international payments via Flywire or transfers made) are also accepted. Cash and check payments can be made in the Business Office, located in Cyr Hall. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Checks should be made payable to the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Cash should not be mailed.
• Payments should be mailed directly to:

Business Office
University of Maine at Fort Kent
23 University Drive
Fort Kent, ME  04743

You may make payments online. Deposit payments, as well as regular payments, may be made through MaineStreet by “e-checking” using debit or credit cards. To pay your bill, click on “PayMyBill” in the student center.

Authorize others to make payments: You may also authorize others to view your account and pay your bill. Please note that authorized users DO NOT have access to stored payment methods, academic records, or other financial information. For more information on adding an authorized user please view the MaineStreet Quick Guide for Adding Authorized Users in Bill+Pay.

Payment Plan: A convenient monthly payment plan is available through your MaineStreet Student Center. Consult the Business Office for further information.

Outside Scholarships: Students must notify the Financial Aid Office of any non-university scholarships to be used to pay University charges.

Third Party Payments: A student must give the Business Office written authorization each semester from the agency or employer prior to the payment due date. No conditional payment offers will be accepted.

Delinquent Student Accounts: It is the policy of the UMFK to withhold all official credentials, including grade reports, transcripts, and recommendations until student accounts have been paid in full. It is also University policy to withhold the same for students who have defaulted on their Perkins Loan or until library fines have been paid. Students with past due charges are not allowed to register for classes at any University of Maine System schools until all financial obligations have been met. The University also reserves the right to cancel a student’s registration for non-payment of current semester charges. If a student account becomes seriously delinquent, the University may send the account to an outside collection agency, which will adversely affect the student’s credit history and credit rating.

Add and Drop with Refund Policy

1. Course Add or Drop: A change in course credit load through the Add and Drop period for a term or session.
2. Course Withdrawal: A reduction in course credit load AFTER the Add and Drop period for a term or session.
3. Term Cancellation: Dropping all courses prior to the first day of scheduled classes for the term.
4. Term Withdrawal: Withdrawing from all courses on or after the first day of scheduled classes for the term.
5. Length of Course: Beginning with the first meeting date of class and ending on the last meeting date of class. Changes in scheduled classes (beginning or ending) by the instructor are not considered when calculating adjustments.
6. Tuition Adjustment: for refund purposes, it is the calculation and adjustment of tuition charges to reflect changes in course load. All non-mandatory fees are non-refundable and will not be part of the tuition adjustment.

The following policy applies to all students taking online or face-to-face and Distance Education courses. Courses may be added during the ‘Add’ period. The Add and Drop form is not required except in the following situations: 1) the class is closed or has reached its capacity, 2) the student has not completed the course prerequisites, or 3) instructor permission is requested. Courses may be dropped during the ‘add/drop’ period.

Course Drop and Refund Policy

Dropped courses are eligible for 100% tuition adjustment during the drop period (see the following chart), but students will be responsible for the full cost of the course (tuition and fees) if course withdrawal occurs after the Drop period. Students may be eligible for a tuition adjustment if a complete term withdrawal occurs after the Drop period. All non-mandatory fees are non-refundable.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Course and Term Withdrawal from the University has academic and financial implications. To ensure that the withdrawal is accomplished under the most favorable circumstances, a student contemplating such action should discuss the matter with their advisor.

Student-Initiated Course and Term Withdrawal

Course Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Each term (fall and spring), and short sessions, have an Add and Drop period (see ‘Academic Calendar’). Course withdrawal after the Add and Drop period is NOT eligible for a tuition adjustment (See table ‘Tuition Adjustment Schedule for Course Drop and Withdrawal”). Course fees are non-refundable (see Index under “Fees”). There will be no tuition adjustment for courses that run for less than three (3) weeks. The date of course withdrawal is the date the completed form is received.

* The deadline for 100% refund for full-semester classes will be adjusted to the next working day if it falls on a weekend or a holiday.

Note: The policy also applies to students who register after classes have already begun. Day 1 means the first day of scheduled classes. Days include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Term Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Students who withdraw from the term and the University without following the prescribed procedure jeopardize their academic standing and are not eligible for tuition adjustments. The date of term withdrawal is the date the completed form is received.
 

Note: Term cancellation: withdrawing from all courses before classes start – 100% refund. Term withdrawal: withdrawing all courses on or after the first day of classes (for matriculated students only) - see Tuition Adjustment -schedule above.

Note: The policy also applies to students who register after classes have already begun. Day 1 means the first day of scheduled classes. Days includes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

University-Initiated Course and Term Withdrawal by Administration:

The University reserves the right to withdraw students who fail to meet financial or who, because of misconduct, disrupt the academic process. Students withdrawn by administration will be subject to withdrawal at the current tuition adjustment schedule at the time the withdrawal is initiated.

Room Adjustment Schedule

For the purposes of calculating room refunds, the attendance period begins on the opening day of scheduled campus classes, including weekends and holidays and ends on the date of student’s written notification. The written notification will include a statement of a student’s intent to withdraw from the University or withdraw from a residence hall. Room charges will be refunded as follows:

A. Fall and Spring Semesters (Terms) Refund Percentage

• Cancellation prior to moving in day: 100%
• Withdrawal prior to the end of 1st week: 75%
• Withdrawal prior to the end of 2nd week: 50%
• Withdrawal prior to the end of the 3rd week: 25%
• Withdrawal after the 4^th week: 0%

B. Sessions less than 11 weeks

All room refunds will be governed by the terms and conditions of the residential hall contract. Single room fees will not be refunded after the 4-week refund schedule.  If a new housing situation is assigned, fees will be prorated based on the date of move in.

Board Adjustment Schedule

Students who withdraw from the University or who voluntarily withdraw from a residence hall, but remain enrolled at the University, will be charged for meals consumed at the established daily rate through the date of clearance/departure. The balance of the board charge will be refunded on a pro-rated basis.

Tuition Refund Appeal Policy

Appeals for the exception to the established refund practice must be made in writing to Amanda Pelletier by email at: amanda.pelletier@maine.edu. Appeals will be considered up to 90 days after the close of the semester/session for which the student is claiming a refund. For a typical semester/session, the dates are no later than March 31 (for fall), August 31 (for spring) and November 30 (for summer)

Financial Aid

Financial Aid recipients should be aware that changes in enrollment may affect their financial aid eligibility.

1. Course Add: courses added prior to the Financial Aid Census date will be counted toward financial aid eligibility.
2. Course Drop: courses dropped prior to the Financial Aid Census date will not be counted toward financial aid eligibility.
3. Course Withdrawal: aid will not be changed. Future aid eligibility may be affected, as these courses will count as attempted but not earned.
4. Students withdrawing from a term — the University will adjust aid in accordance with regulations established by the U.S. Department of Education. Please see the “Return of Title IV funds” policy.
5. Term Cancellation: students dropping from all courses prior to the start of term will have their aid canceled.