Tuition

Beginning 2005-2006, resident tuition will be $92 per semester credit hour with a minimum charge of $120 per semester. The non-resident tuition will be $328 per semester credit hour. Tuition and fees are subject to change according to the actions of the Texas Legislature or the Board of Regents and are effective when enacted.

Texas Residence Requirements

In general, for tuition purposes, Texas residence for an independent individual over 18 years of age is established if the individual has been gainfully employed within the state for a 12-month period immediately preceding registration to the university. An individual who registers in an institution of higher education before having resided in Texas for 12 months will be classified as a non-resident. An individual who has come to the state primarily for the purpose of education will be classified as a non-resident.

Although classified as non-residents, students falling within certain categories may be given the privilege of paying resident tuition. These categories include: a) employment of a student as a teaching or research assistant in a state institution of higher education at least half-time in a degree-related position; b) employment of the student or student’s spouse or parent in a state institution of higher education in a faculty position (instructor level or above), which is at least half-time on a regular monthly salary basis; c) holding a competitive scholarship of at least $1,000 for the academic year and which is awarded by a scholarship committee officially recognized by UT Health Science Center. Specific details about all categories that give the privilege of paying resident tuition are available in the Registrar’s Office. Students also may consult the Texas Education Code (54.064) and the “Rules and Regulations for Determining Residence Status” published by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Enrollment in Affiliated Institutions

Through reciprocal agreements, graduate students at other components of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, as well as graduate students from Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Woman’s University ,and the University of Houston may take graduate courses for credit in the MS in Clinical Research Program at the Medical School, subject to approval of the instructor. In addition, full time students (taking at least 9 credit hours) at the Medical School may take courses for credit at any of the above institutions. The mechanism for payment of the tuition or registration fees varies according to the individual institution. Consult with the Registrar’s Office for specific details.

Student Services Fees

The student services fees, required of all students, are assessed per semester credit hour with a maximum charge of $138.54 per semester. The fee provides for student activities, outpatient care by Medical School Health Services, recreational facilities, counseling services, and shuttle bus services. A graduation fee of $40, payable at registration for the final academic semester, is required of all students. The information technology access fee is $20 per semester.

Tuition and Fees Payment Policy

Tuition for each semester is due at the time of registration. Payment of tuition and fees may be paid through the following alternatives: a) full payment of tuition and fees in advance of the beginning of the semester, or b) one-half payment of tuition and fees in advance of the beginning of the semester, one-fourth payment prior to the start of the sixth class week, and one-fourth payment prior to the start of the eleventh class week. A $15 installment payment fee will be assessed each semester as student utilizes payment alternative b. A late payment fee of $15 will be applicable to initial payments. A $10 charge will be assessed for any subsequent delinquent installment payment.

Mail-in tuition and fees payment received for less than the actual amount due will be returned to the student. Students who have checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee and will be given one week to make a cash payment. If no cash payment is made during this interim, the registrar will recommend to the dean that the student be barred from readmission. Students who have fees billed to a sponsor are financially responsible for any fees determined by the Accounting Office to be uncollectable from that sponsor.

A student who fails to make full payment of tuition and fees to the university when the payments are due, including any late fees assessed, is subject to one or more of the following actions at the university’s option:

a) bar against readmission to the institution,

b) withholding of grades, degree, and official transcript, and,

c) all penalties and actions authorized by law.

Refund of Tuition and Fees

Refunds shall be made of applicable tuition and fees collected for courses from which the student withdraws within the first 12 days, provided the student remains enrolled at the institution. Refunds of tuition and mandatory fees shall be made to students withdrawing completely from the institution according to the following schedule:

a) prior to first class day – 100% (after $15 matriculation fee assessed)

b) during the first week – 80%

c) during the second week – 70%

d) during the third week – 50%

e) during the fourth week – 25%

f) after the fourth week – none

All policies regarding the payment or refunding of tuition, fees, and charges are approved by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System and comply with applicable state statutes. If a person desires clarification of any matter relating to payment or refund of such charges, he or she should contact the Office of the Registrar.

Dropping courses or withdrawing from the university does not relieve a student of the responsibility for unpaid financial obligations to the university. Students enrolled in an installment payment plan will be required to continue making payments until the non-refundable portion of their accounts are paid in full. Refunds or credits are based on the percentage of tuition and fees charged, not on the percentage of tuition and fees paid. Contact the Registrar’s Office for more information.

Student Health Insurance

Students are required to carry health insurance including hospitalization coverage. The fee for health insurance coverage will be waived at registration for students who provided proof of comparable existing health insurance coverage

 
  MS General .pdf
  MS Courses .pdf
  MS Departments .pdf
  MS Faculty .pdf

  UTHSC-H General .pdf