Business Course Fee
Beginning Fall 2012 a $60 per credit hour course fee above the regular tuition is charged for all undergraduate business courses at the 200 level and higher. This course fee covers the additional cost of meeting the high cost and demand for business courses, providing additional student services to support consistent progress toward graduation (e.g., advising and placement, including internships), and to provide enrichment activities that often are not available at large state-supported universities (e.g., study abroad). (top)

Deferred Payment Plan Fee
A Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is available to students in good financial standing. Eligible students may enroll in a payment plan at the MyUTK Portal.  Authorized users may also enroll a student in the payment plan at the authorized user website.   The DPP permits eligible students to pay 50% of the total term charges plus, beginning Fall 2012 a $30.00 service charge on or before the published due date of each term.  Students who do not pay 100% of the charges by the payment due date are required to enroll in the Deferred Payment Plan.   After the first installment of 50% payment is made, the second installment (half of the remaining balance) is due approximately 45 days later, with the final balance due approximately 15 days later.  A $35.00 late fee will be assessed if installments are not paid on or before each due date whether or not the student receives a reminder e-statement. All unpaid fees and charges must be paid in order to access registration services, receive a transcript, grades, or a diploma. All existing rules and policies pertaining to returned checks, refunds, withdrawal from school, dropped classes, application of financial aid to unpaid accounts, reinstatement, service charges and collection costs are applicable to the DPP. Students who are not eligible for the DPP must pay 100% of the total term charges on or before the published due date of each term in order to avoid schedule cancellation. For further information on payment plan options please contact the Bursar's Office.

Directions for students enrolling in a payment plan at the MyUTK portal.
Directions for Authorized Users enrolling in a payment plan.

Example:  Without Financial Aid
Tuition       $3612.00
Fees           $586.00
DPP Fee    $20.00
Total           $4218.00
50% due on the payment due date (First Installment):  $2109.00, leaving a balance of $2109.00
2nd Installment due approximately 45 days later (half of remaining balance) $1054.50
Final installment due approximately 15 days later $1054.50
Example:  With Financial Aid
Tuition       $3612.00
Fees           $586.00
DPP Fee    $20.00
Total           $4218.00
Financial Aid for the term      $3250.00
One half of charges                                $4218.00/2= $2109.00**
One half of financial aid- applies to the First Installment    $3250.00/2=$1625.00***
 50% due on the payment due date (First Installment):       $2109.00-$1625.00=$484.00 Down payment from student/parent

2nd  Installment- $2109.00**/2=$1054.50
Financial Aid- $1625.00***/2=$812.50
$1054.50-$812.50=$242.00 Due from student/parent approximately 45 days later.
Final Installment of $242.00 Due from student/parent approximately 15 days later.
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Distance Education Courses
Distance Education students are assessed the per hour rate of the following:  Maintenance, Tuition (if out-of-state), Library Fee, and  the  Distance Education fee of $46.00 per credit hour.  The Distance Education fee is used to support the technology needed to deliver online courses to distance education students as well as, the creation of new courses and course material for future programs.
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Engineering Fee
On July 1, 2007, the Computer Science Department merged with the Engineering Department. Beginning Fall 2008, a special per credit hour fee will be assessed on engineering and computer science courses offered through the College of Engineering and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The additional funds will be used to acquire state-of-the-art equipment, expand first-year programs for Engineering students, and provide faculty with professional development opportunities to bring the latest knowledge into the classroom. The Colleges will retain the funds generated from this fee for their use.
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Facilities Fee
The Facilities Fee is a mandatory fee assessed to all students enrolled in credit and audit courses.  The fee will be used to provide students with upgraded classroom facilities, expand information technology into the classroom, and fund campus infrastructure improvements.  These revenues will be targeted to assist in funding a backlog of campus and classroom projects that will enhance the University's facilities.  Beginning Fall 2012 the fee is $160 per semester for full-time, in-state students and $310 per semester for full-time, out-of-state students.  The fee will be pro-rated for part-time students.
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Final/Late Registration
Final/Late Registration Fees will be assessed to all students enrolled during a fall or spring term who do not priority register for the upcoming term. The fee will be assessed each term according to the following schedule:
Spring 2013
Mini 2013
Summer 2013
Fall 2012
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Fraternity House Fee
Resident students may not live in a fraternity house until after their freshman year, and upperclass students may move from UT residence halls to fraternity housing during the year only under very unusual circumstances. Before any move is permitted the student must be released from the current residence hall contract and must sign a housing contract with the fraternity. Previously paid housing deposits will be transferred to an account managed by the Office of Fraternity Affairs, and rental amounts will be added to the student’s VOLXpress account. Information is available from the Office of Fraternity Affairs in the Dean of Students Office.
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Graduation Fee
For each term, a non-refundable graduation application fee is charged to graduate students for each graduate degree application submitted.

• $30.00 Master’s Degree
• $45.00 Specialist in Education Degree
• $75.00 Doctoral Degree

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Housing Fees
Contracted on-campus housing amounts are billed through the VOLXpress system and rates vary depending on room type. Room rates are available by visiting http://uthousing.utk.edu/ or by calling (865) 974-3411.
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Late Payment Fees
A Late Payment Fee of $35.00 will be added to each VOLXpress account if the minimum payment amount which is printed on the e-statement is not received by the Bursar's Office on or before the published due date. This does not include beginning of term registration statements which will result in cancellation of schedules if the minimum payment is not met. Late payment fees are exclusive of all other charges and are due when assessed whether or not the student views the VOLXpress e-statement. Accounts are subject to a late fee of $45.00 if there is an account balance at mid-semester. The fee is assessed in addition to the unpaid fees and charges and the account balance must be paid in order to access registration services, receive a transcript, grades, or a diploma.
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Law Fee
To improve their educational and overall experience, all students enrolled in the College of Law will be assessed an addition per semester (fall and spring) charge of $625.00.  Additional information about the fee can be found at
http://www.law.utk.edu/news/EnhancFee.htm
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Learning Communities Program Fee
A program fee is required of each member to cover the cost of most community events. By paying this one time in advance, students will be able to attend all of the programs without having to purchase an individual ticket for each event. (For larger events, students may have to pay a portion of the cost). Please direct any questions concerning the fee to the Department of University Housing.
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Library Fee
The Library Student Fee is a mandatory fee for all students (excluding Law and Vet Med) enrolled in credit and audit courses.  Beginning fall 2012, the Library Student Fee is $10 per semester.  The Library Student Fee will be used to fund student services (including library hours), the acquisition of books and electronic resources, and other services, programs, and upgrades in support of learning and research and for the advancement of the UTK Libraries.

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Maintenance Fee
The Maintenance Fee is the in-state portion of Tuition and is assessed to students enrolled in courses. It is an enrollment or registration fee and is calculated based on the number of hours enrolled up to a maximum full-time charge. All students, both in and out-of-state, are required to pay the established Maintenance Fee.
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Meal Plan
Meal Plan options are available through the Dining Services Department. For more information contact the Dining Services Department at (865) 974-4111 or visit their web site at http://web.utk.edu/~utdining/frameset.html.

Meal plan questions relating to the contract must be directed to Dining Services . 
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Non-Person Entity Charges
Students are responsible for charges and fees which are to be paid by a third party. Non-Person Entity (NPE) accounts which include government sponsored agencies and private organizations are automatically assessed a $20.00 billing fee when an authorization is presented to the Bursar’s Office. Late authorizations and payments are subject to late payment fees as well as schedule cancellation policies and procedures.
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Non-Resident Alien Tax
The Non-Resident Alien Tax is a 14% tax on financial assistance received by international students. Allowable charges, a book allowance and a tax allowance are deducted from the total assistance received. Any excess remaining is subject to the 14% tax and payable by the student. This tax is calculated approximately one month into the term and reviewed and adjusted if necessary at the end of the semester. The tax assessments are submitted to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Nursing Course Fee
During the Spring of 2010, the Board of Trustees approved a new special per credit hour Nursing Fee. The additional funds will be used to stabilize the funding base for the undergraduate program and support an increase in enrollment, thus allowing the College to maintain its long-standing record of quality and contribute to meeting the demand for nurses at the local and state levels. The additional funds will be used to help off-set the costs of sophisticated technologies in nursing education and the need for close supervision by expert faculty in the clinical practice areas.
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Proficiency Examination Fee
Fees for Proficiency Examinations are $5.00 per credit hour for undergraduate students and $7.00 per credit hour for graduate students.
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Programs and Services Fee
Students registered for classes at UTK must pay the Programs and Services Fee. The fee is used to pay for costs related to several UTK facilities including the Aquatics Center, Student Health Service, and the University Center as well as student activities and publications, and the Student Government Association. The fee is assessed in two parts, the Programs and Services Fee – Primary ($29.00/hr to a maximum of $255.00) and the Programs and Services Fee – Health ($89). A student is classified as having paid the full Programs and Service Fee upon a combined payment of $344.00. On the first official day of classes and beyond, the Program and Services Fee becomes a non-refundable fee. Questions should be addressed to the Dean of Students Office.

Programs and Services Fee – Primary
Students registered for classes at UTK must pay the Programs and Services Fee – Primary portion of $29.00 per hour (maximum $255.00.) Students may not purchase student athletic tickets unless they have paid the maximum. Students enrolled for fewer than 9 semester hours but with a minimum of 6 hours, may elect to add the difference between the amount of the fee they have already paid and $255.00. On the first official day of classes and beyond, the Program and Services Fee becomes a non-refundable fee. Questions should be addressed to the Dean of Students Office.

Programs and Service Fee – Health
Students registered for 9 or more hours at UTK must pay the Programs and Services Fee - Health portion of $89.00.  Students enrolled for fewer than 9 semester hours but with a minimum of 3 hours, may elect to add the $89.00. Use of the Student Health Center is limited to students who have paid this portion of the Programs and Services Fee.  Students may not purchase student athletic tickets unless they have paid this portion of the Programs and Services Fee. On the first official day of classes and beyond, the Programs and Services Fee becomes a non-refundable fee. Questions should be addressed to the Dean of Students Office. 
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Returned Check Service Charge
Each Returned Check is subject to a $30.00 University administrative fee which is added to the responsible person’s VOLXpress account balance. The administrative fee may be increased to $40.00 if the check is not redeemed within two weeks. In addition to this returned check administrative fee, late payment fees will be assessed as of the date the check is redeemed. When a check is returned, a VOLXpress notice is sent immediately to the billing address. Check writing privileges will be suspended and permanently terminated for students, faculty and staff in accordance with the Bursar's Office policy.
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Special Course Fee
Certain University courses require the student to pay a Special Course Fee for use of special equipment, materials or other specific University resources. These fees are established by the academic departments. However, the appropriate amount will be added to VOLXpress e-statements when a student registers for any class which has an associated special course fee. Refunds are determined by the department which offers any course which requires a special fee.
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Study Abroad Scholarship Fee
In 2007/08, the undergraduate student government voted to implement a $5 per student
per semester fee to go towards study abroad approved through UT Knoxville.  Undergraduate students can apply to receive the Center for International Education (CIE) Scholarship through the Programs Abroad Office (PAO) for approved credit-bearing study abroad and international internship programs.  More information can be found at
www.UTabroad.org. Please direct any questions concerning the fee to the Programs Abroad Office.
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Technology Fee
Each semester a $12.00 per credit hour ($100.00 maximum) Technology Fee is assessed to every student. Revenues will provide improved technical resources and services and will be administered by the Office of Information Technology (OIT). Questions may be addressed to the Web Site http://web.utk.edu/~techfee. E-mail may be sent to techfee@utk.edu.
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Transcript Fee
The Office of the University Registrar charges a fee for each official transcript printed.  Please order your transcript online for the fastest, most secure, and convenient service. For additional information, please visit the Office of the University Registrar’s website at the following website http://registrar.tennessee.edu/
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Transportation Fee
Students registered for credit and audit courses must pay a Transportation Fee of $2.00 per hour ($26.00 maximum). This fee is used to provide students with a convenient method of movement around campus and will subsidize the costs associated with the new comprehensive campus transit system.
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Tuition
Tuition is required of all students who are classified as non-residents of the state of Tennessee for fee assessment purposes. Maintenance fees are the in-state portion that all students must pay.
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UT-PSCC Bridge Program Fee

The UT-PSCC Bridge Program Fee is a mandatory fee assessed to all students enrolled in the UT-PSCC Bridge Program, a UT Living & Learning Community. The fee will be used to provide students with additional academic and personal support and fund programming to enhance their first-year experience. Beginning Summer 2012 the fee is $175 per semester, with students participating in the program for a total of three semesters (summer, fall, and spring).