Tuition & Fees

RESIDENCY: IMPORTANT NOTICE! Non-resident tuition is being waived for students taking classes at KPC under a two-year pilot program that will apply to Spring and Summer 2009 semesters.  This waiver does not apply to students taking distance-delivered courses while residing outside the state of Alaska.
Resident Tuition
For purposes of tuition assessment, a "resident" is any person who, prior to the published first day of instruction at his or her home campus:

  • Has been physically present in Alaska for two years (apart from documented absences due to illness, vacations, attending another educational institution while maintaining Alaska residency, or other absences not exceeding a total of 120 days in the two-year period)
  • And declares the intention to remain in Alaska indefinitely.

Students eligible for Alaska resident tuition include:

  • Alaska residents as defined above
  • Members of the United States military on active duty (stationed in Alaska) and members of the Alaska National Guard, their spouses and dependent children
  • Residents of British Columbia, the Yukon, Northwest or Nunavut Territories
  • Students from other states or provinces whose public universities waive non-resident charges for Alaska residents and students from foreign cities and provinces that have partnerships with Alaska or specific Alaska communities (lists of approved programs are published online in University of Alaska Board of Regents regulations)
  • Exchange students attending the University of Alaska as part of an approved exchange program
  • Students participating in the UA Scholars Program
  • Students participating in the University of Alaska College Savings Program who meet eligibility criteria as established by the Education Trust of Alaska

A dependent child (one who is unmarried, younger than age 24, and financially dependent on his or her parent or guardian) will be considered a resident if he or she has a parent or guardian that qualifies as an Alaska resident as defined above. Dependent children of alumni who have received an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree from the University of Alaska also qualify for resident tuition.

A student will be considered non-resident if within two years prior to applying for residency he or she:

  • Carried out any act inconsistent with Alaska residency
  • Was claimed as a dependent child of a non-resident of Alaska for federal income tax purposes during the most recent tax year
  • Paid resident tuition at an educational institution in another state during the past two years

Students having non-immigrant visa status are not eligible for Alaska residency.

A student who has initially registered as a non-resident may apply for resident status after residing in the state for one year under the University's "bona fide resident" provision. Bona fide resident status can be based on either:

  • Eligibility to receive the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend
    Or satisfying five (5) of the following conditions:
  • Voter registration in Alaska
  • Vehicle registration in Alaska for at least nine months
  • Motor vehicle operator's license in Alaska for at least nine months
  • Evidence of one or more years of physical presence in Alaska within the past three years – you may not have enrolled in more than six credit hours at a college or university during the three-year time frame
  • Ownership of real property in Alaska
  • Active checking or saving accounts in Alaska
  • Other evidence of residence deemed satisfactory by the University's chief enrollment officer or designee

Students who want to apply for resident status should file an application for residency with required documentation at the appropriate university office prior to the published first day of instruction at their home campus.

For additional information and applications, students should contact the Admissions office at 262-0311 or insrl@uaa.alaska.edu.

TUITION SCHEDULE
The University of Alaska Board of Regents sets tuition rates at the University of Alaska. Tuition prices vary, based upon the following criteria:

  • Lower division (100 and 200 level) courses.
  • Upper division (300 and 400 level) courses.
  • Professional division (500 level) courses.
  • Graduate division (600 level) courses.
  • Resident / Non-Resident Status.

TUITION COSTS

Lower Division – Undergraduate (Course Numbers 0 – 299)

Resident $134 per credit hour
*Non-Resident $134 per credit hour

Upper Division – Undergraduate (Course Numbers 300 – 499)

Resident $151 per credit hour
*Non-Resident $151 per credit hour

Professional Development (Course Numbers 500 – 599)
Tuition costs vary.

Graduate (Course Numbers 600 – 699)

Resident $301 per credit hour
*Non-Resident $301 per credit hour

* Non-resident tuition is being waived for students taking classes at KPC under a two-year pilot program that will apply ONLY to Spring and Summer 2009 semesters . Outside of this pilot program, non-resident students who restrict their registration to no more than four credits each semester will be charged resident tuition.

If your address will change or has changed, submit a Change of Address Form to KPC Admissions/Records office. Billings and refunds will be mailed to your address of record.

FEES
The Board of Regents of the University Of Alaska approves all fees. Fee assessments are subject to audit and correction, and any such adjustments will be made within 40 days following the close of late registration. Students will be notified by mail of any such adjustments.

Accuplacer Testing Fee
$15 per testing session.

Admission Application Fee
There is an application fee of $40 (non-refundable) when applying for admission to a degree/certificate Program.

Audit Fee
Fees are the same as for those enrolled for credit.

Credit-by-Exam Fee
$15 per credit hour. Student must complete all application materials.

Credit/No Credit Option
$3 per form for CR/NC grading option.

Distance Delivery Fee
$13 per credit distance fee is charged for all distance delivered courses originatin at KPC sites excluding classes delivered via video conferencing.

Drop Fee (per class)
$3 per class assessed after the start of late registration.
The fee will not be charged on cancelled or rescheduled classes.

Graduation Application Fee
Students applying to graduate from KPC pay an application fee of $20. This is a non-refundable, processing fee.

Independent Study
Same as regular tuition rates.

Lab, Materials, and Other Fees
Laboratory or material fees may be charged for some courses as listed in the course schedule.

Late Payment Fees
Any student who has not paid all tuition and fees owed (or made arrangements to defer payment) by the date listed on the Academic Calendar will have a late payment fee of $125 assessed. Any student who has still not paid all tuition and late fees owed by the date listed on the Academic Calendar will have an additional late payment fee of $175 assessed.

Late Registration (flat fee)
$5.00 fee assessed at the start of late registration. This fee is refundable only if all classes for which the student registered are cancelled. Refer to the Academic Calendar for applicable dates.

Non-Credit Course Fee (Varies)
Classes numbered 001-049 are non-credit. They do not meet degree requirements and may have fees other than the tuition as listed in the course schedule.

Student Activity Fee
$3.25 per credit hour up to a maximum of $39 per semester is assessed students enrolling in one or more credits to support student-related activities.

Student Health Center Fee
$5 per credit hour (up to a maximum of 15 credits) for students who are registered for six (6) or more credits. The student health center provides primary health services, diagnosis and treatment of general health conditions as well as education and support to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Students taking UA distance courses, with or without face-to-face classes, totaling six (6) or more credits are eligible to use the KRC Health Clinic if they pay the fee. Contact Student Services to pay the fee and sign up.

Technology Fee
$3.25 per credit hour up to $39 maximum per semester to provide up-to-date equipment, software, maintenance, training and support.

2% Network Charge
A 2% Network Charge has been added to all tuition, non-resident surcharge and fees in lieu of tuition for credit and non-credit courses. The purpose of the Network Charge is to cover rapidly rising costs, especially in the maintenance and enhancement of our university-wide technology infrastructure. It is applied at a 2% rate on a course by course basis to tuition, non-resident surcharge if applicable, and fees in lieu of tuition, for credit and non-credit courses. Courses with applicable fees less than the current lower division credit hour tuition rate will be exempt from the charge. All calculated fees will be rounded to the nearest dollar.The network fee for academic year 2008-2009 will be $3 per credit for lower, upper and professional level courses and $6 per credit for graduate level courses.

 Test Proctoring Fees
Students from a non-University of Alaska school or university will be charged a $30 fee for up to three hours of test proctoring services. Currently, there is no charge for test proctoring services provided to support any UA course.

Transcript Fee
All official transcript requests must be made using the system that can be accessed at www.uaonline.alaska.edu and choosing ‘transcript requests.’ If you require an immediate official transcript, one only will be furnished within 24 hours (one business day) of receipt of our UAA 24-Hour request form for a fee of $25. It is the student's responsibility to view the unofficial transcript through UAOnline for accuracy prior to ordering.

A 24 hour request will not be accepted if it requires any extra processing such as:

  • Financial hold removal
  • grades posted
  • degrees posted
  • NASDTEC posted

If the transcript requires microfiche research, it may require additional processing time. Please note that transcripts cannot be issued to individuals with previous financial obligations to the University.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
If you register for courses, the Universtiy holds you financially responsible for that registration. There will NOT be a University-initiated drop for non-payment action. If you do not plan to attend, you must drop your courses within the 100% refund period to avoid assessment of tuition and fees. Please be aware of the separate refund policy that applies to non-credit courses.

If a student fails to attend the courses in which he/she has registered, the student is still financially obligated for any tuition and fees due.

FAILURE TO MEET FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
University policy requires a financial hold be placed on student records if they fail to meet their financial obligations. This hold will prevent any enrollment, transcript, or graduation activity.

Past due accounts will be sent to a collection agency. Interest, late fees, and/or collection costs will be added to the student's account. The past due debt will be reported to a local credit bureau. The University is authorized to garnish State of Alaska Permanent Fund Dividends (PFDs) for payment of past due accounts.

EZ TUITION PAYMENT PLAN
If a student has difficulty in meeting the current semester charges and has a good credit record at the College, he/she has the alternative of requesting a deferred payment plan. Applications forms are available through Student Services. Bring the completed form to the KPC Business Office for a meeting with the accounts receivable staff to arrange your payment schedule. There is a processing fee of $10 for the initial contract.The EZ Payment Plan allows students to finance tuition and fees at zero percent interest by putting one third down (before registration), pay one third 30 days into the semester, with the final payment due 90 days into the semester or by semester end, which ever comes first. This allows students much more flexibility to finance their education. For more information, contact 262-0310 or 262-0309.

When fees are to be paid by other persons or agencies after the registration process is completed, the student should coordinate the payment arrangement in advance with the Business Office. Students with scholarships or financial assistance from JTPA, Kenaitze, or Office of Vocational Rehabilitation must contact Kenai Peninsula College's Financial Aid Office.

SENIOR CITIZEN TUITION WAIVER
Alaska residents 60 years of age or older on 21 September 2005 may enroll on a space-available basis in any course offered by KPC for which they are properly qualified. Younger Alaskan residents will become eligible when they reach full Social Security eligibility age. Since this waiver is offered on a space-available basis, seniors utilizing it may not sign up for courses until the start of the Late Registration period.  No Late Registration fee will be charged seniors utilizing the SCTW.  Seniors using the SCTW will not be assessed per credit hour tuition charges. Tuition is not waived for non-credit, CEU, or self-support classes. Senior citizens must pay all additional course fees. The Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Form must be presented to the KPC Registration Cashier in the Bookstore along with proof of age at the time of registration.” Link to forms

JUMPSTART PROGRAM – HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
High school seniors are allowed to take 6 credits per semester at the 100 and 200 level for $43 per credit, plus any course fees and textbooks. Students can obtain the correct forms from their high school counselor or can download the High School Wavier Application. Students MUST have all required signatures before registering for courses during general registration.

PAYMENT PROCEDURES
NEW: An electronic bill will be generated on the 15th of each month that will be available to students via their UAOnline account. Students will receive an e-mail reminder at their UA assigned email address each time a bill is generated. A link on the UAOnline Statement and Payment History page allows access to pay by credit card or electronic check. To view the electronic bill, access UAOnline, choose Student, Student Account, then Statement and Payment History.

All tuition, fees, and other charges for the semester must be paid in full by the semester payment deadline, as indicated in the Academic Calendar, unless other financial arrangements have been made. In addition, any charges unpaid at the end of previous semesters are due and payable prior to re-enrollment at the college. Payment may be made in cash, by check, or by VISA, or MasterCard. A $30 return check fee is charged on all checks returned for insufficient funds, closed accounts, or stop payments. Tuition and fee charges may be audited, corrected, and adjusted before the end of the current semester. Students are notified of adjustments by mail. No refunds are issued for $2 or less.

KPC will no longer drop for non-payment of registration tuition and fees! Students are academically and financially responsible for registration activity and will be held responsible for all payments for all courses for which they are registered. Late payment fees will be assessed. Remember to officially withdraw by the published deadlines if you are unable to complete a course. Failure to do so will result in a grade of "F" for nonattendance and may affect your financial aid and grade point average (GPA). Deadlines will be adjusted for courses with dates other than full semester length. Be sure to check with Campus Services ahead of time for pro-rated deadlines for short courses.

ACCOUNT BALANCES
Access your student account balance (charges, payments, term balance and total account balance) and make payment by credit card online via UAOnline. Access to your account balance KPC Registration Cashiers in the Bookstore.

REFUND POLICY
Students who need to drop or withdraw from specific courses or from all their courses must do so officially. Only students who submit a drop or withdrawal form, signed and dated by the student, will qualify for a tuition refund. Refunds are processed by the Business Office according to these policies:

Credit Courses:

  • Through first week of semester: 100% tuition and fees
  • Through second week of semester: 50% tuition only
  • After second week of semester: NO REFUND

Less-than-Semester Length Classes (one week or longer but less than 15 weeks):

  • Prior to second class meeting: 100% tuition and fees
  • After second class meeting but prior to third class meeting: 50% tuition only

Short Courses (less than one week in duration), Non-Credit, CEU and Self-Support classes:

  • 100% of all charges are refunded if the student officially drops before the first class.
  • There is no refund after the first class.

The Business Office processes refunds only after students have completed the appropriate paperwork. The date of drop/withdrawal as indicated on the official Add/Drop form determines eligibility for a refund. Refunds will be processed and mailed within two weeks after the end of the refund period.

Cancelled Classes:
If KPC cancels a course, students may add another course of equal tuition value. If students prefer a refund, they must process a drop form; the drop fee will not be charged, and KPC will refund 100% of tuition and fees.

Telecourse/Distance Delivery Courses:
Refer to the refund schedule published by the Campus offering the course.

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