Understanding UIC Graduate Tuition Fees

Navigating the costs associated with graduate education can be complex. This article aims to provide a detailed breakdown of the tuition and fees structure at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), offering clarity for prospective and current graduate students.

Tuition Guarantee Program

Undergraduate degree seeking students entering the University in Summer 2004 or after are provided a four year tuition guarantee. The purpose of the undergraduate guaranteed tuition plan is to provide a high degree of certainty about tuition costs for students and families. The plan applies to all undergraduate students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program on one of the three campuses of the University of Illinois. The plan treats every student as part of a cohort defined by the date of entry to the University. Each cohort is guaranteed an unchanged tuition schedule for four years. Please note that fees are subject to change annually. Senate Bill 3222 allows students whose 4 years have expired to remain in the next most recently admitted cohort for 2 years. After the four year guarantee, students move to the next most favorable cohort rate in year 5, stay there for year 6.

Mandatory Fees

In addition to tuition, graduate students at UIC are generally required to pay several mandatory fees. These fees support various services and resources available to students. Here's a breakdown of some common fees:

General Fee: This fee contributes to the overall operating costs of the university.
Service Fee: This fee supports student services and administrative functions.
Student to Student Fee: In fall and spring, the Student-To-Student Assistance Program Fee is assessed.
Sustainability Fee: In fall and spring the Sustainability Fee is assessed.
Health Service Fee: This fee provides access to on-campus health services.
Health Insurance Fee: Students are typically required to have health insurance. The estimated Health Insurance Fee can be waived with proof of existing insurance coverage.
CTA U Pass Fee: All full time students are assessed a transportation fee for the CTA U Pass. Full time is defined as 12 or more credits hours for undergraduate and professional students.
Academic Facilities Maintenance Fund Assessment (AFMFA): The Academic Facilities Maintenance Fund Assessment (AFMFA) is assessed to all students.
Library and Information Technology Assessment: In order to generate resources to improve the learning environment, a Library and Information Technology Assessment is assessed to all students.
Clinic Infrastructure Assessment (CIA): In order to generate resources to improve the learning environment, ensure the availability of contemporary technology, and support clinical patient care learning experiences, the Clinic Education Fee has been replaced with a Clinic Infrastructure Assessment (CIA). The CIA is assessed to students in the DMD and DMD Advanced Standing programs each semester.
College of Medicine Disability Insurance Fee: College of Medicine Disability Insurance Fee is assessed once a year in fall and covers the cost of disability insurance which ensures a student has a source of income should they become disabled during medical school.
International Student Fee: The University has approved an international student fee for all international students attending UIC. International Student Fee is $130 in fall and spring; $65 summer.
New Student Fee: A New Student Fee is assessed for new freshman and for new transfers in fall semesters and in spring semesters. A New Student Fee is assessed of $225 for new freshman and $150 for new transfers. This fee supports the Office of New Student and Family Programs in provision of transitional programs including new student orientation, welcome activities, and other services.

Fee Examples

Here are examples of fee structures.

Example 1:

General Fee: $489
Service Fee: $363, $242
Student to Student Fee: $3
Sustainability Fee: $6
Health Service Fee: $106
Health Insurance Fee (estimated): $697
CTA U Pass Fee (estimated)

Example 2:

General Fee: $481
Service Fee: $353, $235
Student to Student Fee: $3
Sustainability Fee: $6
Health Service Fee: $94
Health Insurance Fee (estimated): $673
CTA U Pass Fee: Assessed at 6 hours or more.

Example 3:

General Fee: $321
Service Fee: $238, $159
Student to Student Fee: $0
Sustainability Fee: $0
Health Service Fee: $69
Health Insurance Fee: $461
CTA U Pass: Students must opt-in to be assessed this fee.

Example 4:

General Fee: $481
Service Fee: $357, $238
Student to Student Fee: $3
Sustainability Fee: $6
Health Service Fee: $104
Health Insurance Fee (estimated): $697
CTA U Pass Fee (estimated)

Tuition for International Students

Non-resident undergraduate non-degree and degree seeking international students entering Fall 2020 and later are assessed a $818 increased tuition per semester prorated according to tuition ranges in fall/spring (summer $73 per credit hour). Non-resident undergraduate non-degree and degree seeking international students entering Fall 2019 and later are assessed a $791 increased tuition per semester prorated according to tuition ranges in fall/spring (summer $66 per credit hour). Non-resident undergraduate non-degree and degree seeking international students entering Fall 2018 and later are assessed a $775 increased tuition per semester prorated according to tuition ranges in fall/spring (summer $65 per credit hour). Non-resident degree seeking undergraduate international students entering Fall 2017 and later are assessed a $750 increased tuition per semester prorated according to tuition ranges in fall/spring (summer $63 per credit hour).

UIC Regional Sites

UIC offers various programs at regional sites in Illinois including Urbana, Quad Cities, Springfield, Rockford, and Peoria. Due to proximity, certain fees are not assessed at regional sites or fees are assessed through a sister campus. In addition, there are certain exceptions to assessment of non-resident tuition. This footnote seeks to set out regional site tuition and fee nuances.

Nursing students at Urbana are assessed UIC tuition, UIC differentials, and UIC assessments, with Urbana campus fees.
Nursing students at Springfield are assessed UIC tuition, UIC differentials, with Springfield campus fees and assessments.
At Quad Cities, the UIC Health Service Fee and CTA U Pass is not assessed, and graduate level nursing at Quad Cities does not assess non-resident tuition.
Rockford and Peoria do not assess the CTA U Pass.
Pharmacy students at Rockford are not assessed non-resident tuition. and fees.

Tuition Refunds

Students who officially withdraw from the University by the second Friday of classes (first Friday for an 8 week class) will receive a full refund of tuition and fees. Students who officially withdraw from the University by the first Wednesday of classes in the 4-week Summer Session 1 and the first Sunday of the 8 week Summer Session 2 will receive a full refund of tuition and fees.

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