Policies | What Fees are Assessed?
Students are assessed fees based on the level of the course as established by the University Board of Trustees, the Board of Governors, and the Florida State Legislature . Rates are applicable to the main campus and are used as a basis for assessing course charges per credit hour for Florida and non-Florida residents.
A listing of additional fee information for specific courses is available on the Admissions Office website. Consult appropriate departments for course material and computing fees for those classes. Fees are subject to change without notice.
Matriculation Fee
The Matriculation Fee is the instructional fee that is assessed to all students. The Matriculation Fee provides funding for most operating and fixed costs including personnel salaries and benefits. It is based upon credit hours taken, undergraduate/graduate. See our tuition rate chart for the per credit hour fee.
Out of State Matriculation Fee Surcharge in addition to Matriculation Fee
The Out of State Matriculation Fee is the instructional fee surcharge (charged in addition to the Florida matriculation fee) that is assessed to students who are not classified as Florida residents. The Matriculation Fee provides funding for most operating and fixed costs including personnel salaries and benefits. It is based upon credit hours taken, undergraduate/graduate. See our tuition rate chart for the per credit hour fee.
ID Fee
Florida statute 1009.24 (12)(c) allows the University of North Florida to assess a non-refundable ID Card fee to offset the costs associated with implementation and maintenance. The ID fee is assessed once per year per student. See our tuition rate chart for the amount of the fee.
Building Fee and Capital Improvement Fee
The Building Fee and Capital Improvement Fee support the issuance of revenue bonds used for the construction of classrooms and facilities. These funds are administered by the Board of Governors. It is assessed to all students and is based upon credit hours taken. See our tuition rate chart for the per credit hour fee.
Activity and Student Union Fee
The Activity Fee supports student activities and support services and is used to fund the Student Government Association budget. It is assessed to all students and is based upon credit hours taken. See our tuition rate chart for the per credit hour fee.
The Student Union Fee is an activity fee that supports the construction and operations of the new student union. It is assessed to all students and is based upon credit hours taken. See our tuition rate chart for the per credit hour fee.
Athletic Fee
The Athletic Fee supports student activities and support services, including intramurals/facilities, and intercollegiate athletics, the upgrade of the University's intercollegiate athletic program to NCAA Division I competition for both men and women, and other co-curricular activities. It is assessed to all students and is based upon credit hours taken. See our tuition rate chart for the per credit hour fee. All University athletic events are free of charge to UNF students.
Health Fee, Medical Compliance Fee, Health Promotion Fee, and Counseling Fee
The Health Fee, Medical Compliance Fee, Health Promotion Fee, and Counseling Fee are health related fees that support student activities and support services for the Dottie Dorion Fitness Center , the Counseling Center , and the Campus Alcohol and Drug Information Center . It is assessed to all students and is based upon credit hours taken. See our tuition rate chart for the per credit hour fee.
Transportation Access Fee
The Transportation Access Fee supports the shuttle service that services the remote parking areas to the main campus or just around campus. Students will not need to pay or show their student ID to ride the shuttle. It is assessed to all students and is based upon credit hours taken. See our tuition rate chart for the per credit hour fee.
Financial Aid Fee
The Financial Aid Fee is used to support scholarships at the University. The student financial aid fee is set by the Florida State Legislature at 5% of the matriculation fee. It is assessed to all students and is based upon credit hours taken, undergraduate/graduate. See our tuition rate chart for the per credit hour fee.
Out of State Financial Aid Fee
The Out of State Financial Aid Fee is used to support scholarships at the University. The student financial aid fee is set by the Florida State Legislature at 5% of the matriculation fee. It is assessed to all non-Florida residency students and is based upon credit hours taken, undergraduate/graduate. See our tuition rate chart for the per credit hour fee.
For additional information regarding fee assessments, please visit the Cashier's Office website or the Florida Statute 1009.24.
