Explanation of Tuition and Fees
Tuition Ranges | Fees | Assessments | Payment Obligation
The following UIC Student Fees are assessed upon enrollment:
Tuition Ranges
Tuition assessment is based upon student level, residency status, curriculum/college and total number of hours enrolled for the term. The total hours enrolled determines the Tuition Range as follows:
| Fall and Spring Terms | Summer Term (a total of both Summer Sessions 1 and 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Range I | 12 or more hours | 6 or more hours |
| Range II | 6 to 11 hours | 3 to 5 hours |
| Range III | 1 to 5 hours | 1 to 2 hours |
| Range IV | Zero hours | Zero hours |
Students admitted to online programs will be assessed per credit hour "eTuition".
Information regarding Undergraduate Guaranteed Tuition.
Fees
The following UIC Student Fees are assessed upon enrollment:
Service Fee
This fee supports staff salaries, programming, and general operating expenses for the following student services: Student Centers, Intercollegiate Athletics, Student Leadership Programs, Student Legal and Ombudsperson Services, Student Government, and student services at Rockford, Peoria and Quad Cities. The fee is mandatory.
General Fee
This fee supports the fixed costs, such as utilities, of operating fee-supported facilities on campus including: Student Centers, Campus Recreation, Campus Housing, the UIC Pavilion, the UIC Forum and the Flames Athletics Center. The fee is mandatory.
Health Service Fee
This fee supports staff salaries, programming and general operating expenses for the campus health service providers: Family Practice/Student Health Center, the Counseling Center, the Wellness Center and pharmacy services. The fee is mandatory.
Student Health Insurance Fee
This fee provides health insurance that is mandatory for students. The fee is assessed on all students who enroll but may be waived for those who can demonstrate equivalent health insurance coverage.
Student-to-Student Fee
This fee provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate high financial need. The fee is mandatory and is assessed each term. However, it is refundable each term if a cancellation is requested.
Sustainability Fee
This fee was proposed by students to assist the University of Illinois at Chicago in aligning its operations and academics with the principles of sustainability. It was fully discussed with and unanimously endorsed by the Student Fee Advisory Committee. A student-led committee, supported by faculty and staff, will make the allocation decisions for student-driven initiatives.
Transportation Fee - CTA U Pass
Full time (12 or more hours) undergraduate, full time (9 or more hours) graduate, and full time (12 or more hours) professional students are assessed a transportation fee for the CTA U Pass.
Assessments
Academic Facilities Maintenance Fund Assessment
The Academic Facilities Maintenance Fund Assessment (AFMFA) is assessed to all undergraduates, graduate, and professional students to address the deferred maintenance backlog in academic facilities.
Library and Information Technology Assessment
In order to generate resources to improve the learning environment, a Library and Information Technology Assessment is charged to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
Clinic Infrastructure Assessment
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 DDS, DMD and IDDP programs at the rate in effect for each specific group/class at time of matriculation.
Payment Obligation
Registration via the UIC portal of https://my.UIC.edu or any other recognized method of enrollment obligates a student to pay all applicable tuition and fees for the term. By registering for classes, you assume academic and financial responsibility for confirmed courses resulting from your registration and responsibility for any additional costs that may result from the University's efforts to obtain payment.
Your obligation remains unless you officially cancel your enrollment by the refund schedule deadlines.
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice any time prior to the first day of instruction.
