Estimated Expenses 2018-2019

North Carolina Fixed Tuition Program

The UNC System has implemented a fixed tuition program as defined by North Carolina General Statute § 116-143.9. Beginning with students entering fall 2016, incoming UNC Asheville in-state, undergraduate degree-seeking students are eligible for the same tuition rate for eight semesters of continuous enrollment. Incoming transfer students are eligible for the same tuition rate for eight semesters of continuous enrollment, less the number of equivalent transfer semesters. One equivalent transfer semester is defined as 0-15 hours of accepted transfer credit post high school. Required fees are not included in the tuition rate and may increase annually.

Continuous enrollment is defined as a student being consecutively enrolled at UNC Asheville for the fall and spring semesters in courses creditable toward a baccalaureate degree. Students are not required to be enrolled during the summer term(s) to maintain continuous enrollment. If students are not enrolled in two consecutive semesters at UNC Asheville, excluding summer, they lose their eligibility for their fixed tuition rate. They can take advantage of fixed tuition later, but their eligibility must be recalculated and will reflect the prevailing tuition rate at the time they return. The statute includes some flexibility regarding students who encounter a substantial disruption in their continuous enrollment due to military service obligation, serious medical debilitation or short- or long-term disability.

Health Insurance Requirement 

All degree-seeking students who are enrolled for 6 or more credit hours are required to have health insurance coverage. When students register for at least 6 credit hours, a charge for health insurance coverage ($1293.88 per semester) is placed on their account.

Students who have another health insurance policy MUST apply for a waiver at www.studentbluenc.com. Blue Cross Blue Shield reviews the policy information provided by the student. Once verified, a health insurance waiver will credit the student’s account to offset the insurance charge. If the policy information is not verified or a waiver is not submitted, the student will be added to the University policy, and will be required to pay for the insurance coverage, regardless of other coverage.

Tuition Deposit

Each degree-seeking applicant must remit a tuition deposit of $150. This deposit is applied to the student’s tuition costs for the first semester of attendance at UNC Asheville. Freshmen accepted for the fall semester must remit the deposit by May 1, or within two weeks of notice of acceptance if admitted after May 1. Transfer students must remit the deposit by June 1. All students accepted for the spring semester must remit the deposit by December 15, or within two weeks of notice of acceptance if admitted after December 15.

If after remitting the deposit the applicant decides not to attend UNC Asheville, and gives written notice of this decision by May 1 for the fall semester, or December 15 for the spring semester, the deposit will be refunded. Questions regarding tuition deposits should be directed to the Office of Admission of the University of North Carolina at Asheville.

Students who have interrupted their education from UNC Asheville and are returning after an absence of one or more semesters also must submit a tuition deposit of $150 by the appropriate deadline for readmission. 

Housing Deposit

A $150 houding deposit is required to reserve a room in a residence hall. This deposit is applied to the student’s housing costs for the first semester of attendance at UNC Asheville.

Students living in the residence halls (with the exception of The Woods apartments) are required to purchase a meal plan. Food service is provided in the Brown Dining Hall and additional dining locations across campus. Additional information on University Dining Services is available at http://www.dineoncampus.com/unca/.

Payment of Charges

Payment of charges for pre-registered students is due by August 1 for the fall semester, December 15 for the spring semester, and May 20 for all summer school terms.

Students who did not pre-register for a semester must pay all charges at the time of registration. Students who are registered for classes but miss a payment deadline may have their schedules cancelled. If the schedule is cancelled, the student must pay a $100 schedule reinstatement fee, and all tuition and fees, prior to being able to re-register. Payment of the re-registration fee does not guarantee students will retain their original schedules. The student’s original schedule will be subject to class availability. Approved financial aid arrangements will be considered by the Director of Student Accounts for delayed payment. Tuition and/or fees are subject to change without notice. 

A student who is indebted to the university for any prior period is not permitted to register. Such indebtedness includes tuition and fees, housing charges, fines, or amounts in arrears on loans, including Perkins Loans. Transcripts will not be issued until all debts have been cleared.

Refunds for Students who Withdraw from the University

The following policies apply to refunds for students who officially withdraw from the University:

1. A student who leaves school without officially withdrawing from the university forfeits all rights to a refund or to a reduction in charges on his or her account.
2. Refunds for tuition and fees for the fall and spring semesters (except the application fee and course fees, which are non-refundable) will be on the following basis, provided the student officially withdraws from all courses (exits from the university during that semester). There is no refund given if students withdraw from one course while still enrolled in others. The percentage of refund will be based on the date shown on the official withdrawal form. 

3. Refunds for the summer terms will be made according to the refund schedule published by the Student Accounts office, studentaccounts.unca.edu/withdrawing-unc-asheville.
4. Refunds for the residence hall and meal plan are prorated during the first 6 weeks of classes.

Additional Fees and Miscellaneous Charges

Orientation Fee

There is a one-time orientation fee of $150 charged to all new freshmen and transfer students. Students who attend orientation but who subsequently do not attend the University are still responsible for payment of the orientation fee.

Matriculation Fee for Non-Degree Students

The matriculation fee for non-degree seeking students is $12.00 per semester.

Parking Permit Fee

Students who wish to bring a car and park it on campus must purchase a Parking Permit for $150.00. If a parking permit is not purchased, the student may not bring a car to campus. Freshmen are not permitted to have a car on campus except under extenuating circumstances, and with the approval of the UNC Asheville Transportation Office.

Engineering Enhancement Fee

Students seeking a degree in Engineering are assessed an Engineering Enhancement fee. The fee will be set at a level no higher than $500 per year in the first year (2018-19). The fee will be set at a maximum of $1,000 per year in the second year (2019-20). The fee is charged each semester based on the number of Engineering course credit hours in which the student is enrolled. Additional information is available at https://engineering.unca.edu/engineering-enhancement-fee-faq.

Miscellaneous Charges

A schedule reinstatement fee of $100 is charged if a student has his or her schedule cancelled and wishes to enroll in classes again. The student’s original schedule will be subject to class availability.

The cost of books or other institutional materials to be purchased by the student is approximately $600 per semester.

Students seeking a degree in Engineering are assessed an Engineering Enhancement fee. The fee is set at a maximum of $1,000 per year for 2019-2020. The fee is charged each semester based on the number of Engineering course credit hours in which the student is enrolled. Additional information is available at https://engineering.unca.edu/engineering-enhancement-fee-faq.

For students seeking teacher licensure, North Carolina charges a fee for the processing and issuance of the initial license to teach in the state school system, as well as a fee for the processing and issuance of the license for endorsement in a second area, change of name, duplication of a license, and raising the licensure to a higher level. Consult the UNC Asheville Education Department for details.

A fee of $25 is charged for any check or ACH payment (electronic check) returned to the university by the bank for any reason.

Late Graduation Application Fee

Students must submit an online application for graduation by the appropriate deadline, listed below. Students who do not submit the application by the deadline will be required to pay a late application fee of $100 prior to applying.

• For May graduation, the application is due December 1
• For Summer graduation, the application is due June 1
• For December graduation, the application is due September 1