Financial Aid, Tuition & Fees

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General Information

The University helps many graduate students with limited funds meet their college expenses through a variety of programs. Student Financial Services administers financial aid, including Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Graduate PLUS Loans, and/or Federal Work-Study funds, for graduate students across Grounds except students in the Law School, the School of Medicine, and the Darden School of Business.  Students must inquire directly with their academic departments or professional schools for other kinds of financial assistance.

Consumer Information
(445 Rugby Road, P.O. Box 400727, (434) 924-3417) The University’s Consumer Information Officer (CIO) is available to assist students or prospective students in obtaining information about financial aid programs, the rights and responsibilities of students receiving financial aid under one of the many programs, the cost of attending the University, the refund policy currently in effect, the University’s academic programs, student retention data, and student program completion data (if available). The CIO may be contacted by writing to Christina Morell, Associate Provost and Director of Institutional Assessment and Studies, 445 Rugby Road, P.O. Box 400727, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4727.

Estimated Costs
The estimated average costs (exclusing of school-specific tuition and fees) for a graduate student at the University of Virginia for the 2024-2025 academic year are available at https://sfs.virginia.edu/financial-aid-new-applicants/financial-aid-basics/estimated-graduate-cost-attendance.

Financial Aid Offers
For graduate students, the financial aid offer is normally a combination of loans and/or work-study. In some cases, assistance from the graduate school of enrollment or department (which may include scholarship, fellowship, or assistantship funds) may also be available.  Department funds are offered by the student’s school or department, not by SFS. Funds administered by SFS are offered to supplement department assistance or to provide financial support to the amount of a student’s cost of attendance. The student’s Student Information System (SIS) Student Center will reflect all aid, departmental, federal, or other, awarded to the student.

Payment and Refund Inquiries
For questions or concerns regarding semester bills or expected refunds that have not yet been received, please check your account in SIS or contact us directly at:

Student Financial Services
Carruthers Hall
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400204
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4204
sfs@virginia.edu
sfs.virginia.edu
(phone)434-982-6000 (fax) 434-924-7636
Office Hours: 10am - noon and 1pm - 4pm, Monday through Friday

Refunds of financial aid or other financial payments in excess of direct charges are generally processed within 3-5 business days of disbursement at the start of a term. Once processed, the refund should arrive within an additional 7-10 days.

Regulations for Withdrawal and Return of Title IV Funds are available on-line at https://sfs.virginia.edu/tuition-billing/billing-payment/withdrawal-school.

Leave of Absence
If a student who has received Title IV loans (i.e., Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Graduate PLUS Loans) does not return from an approved leave of absence, some or all of the repayment deferral period may be exhausted. For purposes of the Title IV programs, the date of withdrawal is backdated to the first day of the approved leave of absence.

Withdrawal
If a student leaves the University prior to completing 60% of a semester, the financial aid office recalculates eligibility for Title IV funds (for graduate students, this would include Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and Graduate Plus Loans). Recalculation is based on the percent of aid earned using the following formula: Percent of aid earned = the number of instruction days completed up to the withdrawal date, divided by the total instruction days in the semester.

Funds are returned to the appropriate federal program based on the percent of unearned aid using the following formula: Aid to be returned = (100% minus the percent earned) multiplied by the amount of aid disbursed toward institutional charges.

When Title IV funds are returned, the borrower may owe a balance to the University. The SIS Student Center will reflect balances due to the University as Future Due, if owed.  Students must pay any balance due prior to be returning to the University.

In order to apply for financial assistance through Student Financial Services, graduate students should submit:

• The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The University’s FAFSA code is 003745
• The University Financial Aid Application.  This is found in the student’s SIS Student Center Finances section as the link “Apply for Financial Aid 2024-2025”

In the event of married students, where both husband and wife are enrolled in the University, both students must apply separately for financial assistance.

All assistantships, graderships, fellowships, grants, scholarships, or other funds available to graduate students are administered by the various University academic departments or professional schools. Students must apply directly to their departments or schools for financial assistance before applications for federal funds will be considered.

Enrollment
Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours). In addition, they must be in “good standing” and making satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the graduate school in which they are enrolled. Only students registered in formal University graduate degree or certificate programs are eligible to receive financial assistance through Student Financial Services.  For summer, the minimum number of credit hours required is 3.

Citizenship
All citizens and permanent residents of the United States are eligible to apply for financial assistance through Student Financial Services.

Selective Service students required to register for the draft under the Military Selective Service Act must sign a statement of compliance before they may receive any federal financial assistance.

Default Status
To receive financial assistance through any federal program, students cannot be in default on previous Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford, Federal Supplemental, or Federal Direct Loans. Furthermore, financial aid recipients cannot owe refunds on Pell or Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants received for undergraduate study at any institution.

Entrance Counseling
All first-time borrowers of Federal Direct Student Loans must complete entrance counseling at studentaid.gov before their first loan disbursement will be credited. Further, if you begin a new program of study, even if you have previously completed entrance counseling, you will be required to complete entrance counseling for your loans.

Exit Counseling
All Federal Direct Loan recipients are required to complete exit counseling prior to either leaving the University or registering for less than half-time credits. Ordinarily, borrowers of Federal Direct Loans are provided loan repayment information at the end of the semester in which they plan to graduate. If this office fails to contact the borrower, it is his or her responsibility to contact the lender to obtain loan repayment information. if you begin a new program of study, even if you have previously completed entrance counseling, you will be required to complete entrance counseling for your loans.

Non-University Awards
If a student receives assistance from a non-University source (scholarship or loan), University-awarded financial aid will usually be reduced. It is the student’s responsibility to notify Student Financial Services of any outside award received.

IRS Forms
In rare cases, graduate applicants for financial assistance through Student Financial Services may be asked to provide a copy of their federal 1040 income tax return and W-2 forms for the appropriate tax year in order to receive a financial aid offer. In such cases, SFS will communicate directly with the student about what is required.

Reapplication Requirement
Financial assistance is not automatically renewed each year. The amount of financial aid offered is based on the availability of funds and the evaluation of financial statements submitted each spring by the applicant.

Change in Financial Situation
Students are encouraged to notify Student Financial Services of any changes in their financial situation during the year.

Summer Financial Aid
Consideration for financial aid for summer session is indicated by the applicant on the University Financial Aid Application and is based upon half-time enrollment (minimum 3 credit hours in the summer) and submission of a FAFSA for that academic year. Once you have enrolled in sufficient hours, your offer will be created. If you fall below the minimum hours, your aid will be canceled, and if it has already disbursed, will be required to be repaid if a balance remains due to the University.

Year-Round Support
Under certain circumstances, graduate students requiring loan support year-round (including summer session) may receive more money than is typically awarded in a twelve-month period.  In general, however, graduate students may receive up to $20,500 in Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans for each loan year.

Loans

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program enables graduate students enrolled at least half-time to borrow up to $20,500 each year. Including previous unsubsidized Stafford, Federal Direct, and SLS loans, graduate students may borrow up to $138,500 total for all academic years. The interest rate for Unsubsidized Loans for graduate students for the 2023-2024 academic year was 7.05%. There is a 1.057% origination fee for loans originated prior to October 1, 2024, and the fee for loans originated on or after October 1, 2024, has not been determined yet. Students may elect to pay as they go the interest that accrues during their time in school.

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan enables graduate students to borrow up to the difference between the cost of attendance and the amount of other financial aid.  The interest rate for the 2023-2024 academic year was 8.05%. There is a 4.228% origination fee for loans originated prior to October 1, 2024, and the fee for loans originated on or after October 1, 2024, has not been determined yet.  The origination fee is subject to federal review during the year and my rise or decrease for loans originated later in the academic year. Students may elect to pay quarterly the interest that accrues during their time in school.

Master Promissory Note and entrance counseling Students must sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for their Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans at studentaid.gov. A separate MPN, also available at studentaid.gov, is required for the Graduate PLUS Loan. On the same website, students must also complete loan entrance counseling.  Once the MPN has been signed and entrance counseling has been completed, the student’s University account will show anticipated aid for the amount noted on the financial aid award letter. Approximately 10 days prior to the start of the term, the credit will be applied to the student’s charges.  Students must notify Student Financial Services if they wish to reduce or decline their loan(s) by completing a Graduate Student Financial Aid Change Form, available through the link at https://sfs.virginia.edu/forms.

For each new loan borrowed, students receive disclosure statements from the lender. Because these statements provide information about the types and amounts of loans borrowed, as well as the loan period and anticipated disbursements, students should be sure to keep them for their personal records.

Disbursement Procedure Federal Direct Loans are payable in two disbursements, one half of the total loan(s) (minus origination fees) being disbursed each semester. Disbursements are credited to the student’s account by Student Financial Services approximately 10 days prior to the start of each term, as long as the master promissory note(s) has been submitted and entrance counseling has been completed.

Failure to register for the required number of credits, as indicated by full- or half-time enrollment status on the FAFSA, will result in cancellation of the loans within thirty days of the date of registration. Full-time students must register for a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Half-time students must register for a minimum of 6 credits.

Short Term Loans
Under the terms of the Emergency Loan, a graduate student enrolled in any of the University schools may borrow up to $750 once each semester. Emergency Loans are interest free and are available during the academic year during terms in which the student is enrolled. Students may request one Emergency loan per term of enrollment, and may not receive an Emergency Loan if a prior Emergency Loan has not been repaid.  Students must apply by writing to sfs@virginia.edu.  Students in the School of Medicine should request Emergency Loans from the Medical School Financial Aid Office located in on the first floor of the Claude Moore Medical Education Building.

Federal Work-Study Program
All Federal Work-Study (FWS) job listings are available through University Career Services’ electronic student employment program (Handshake). With this electronic process, students can search for their own FWS job based on their own interests and class schedule. Hourly wages and weekly schedules are based on the needs of the position, skills required and the student’s work experience. Student Financial Services does not guarantee that all students awarded FWS will find work, and success in securing a position is based primarily on student initiative.

General Assembly Nursing Program
Virginia residents enrolled in the Graduate School of Nursing may apply for this state-funded, need-based program. These funds must be reimbursed either by working as a nurse in Virginia or by repayment with interest. Application deadlines are April 30 for currently-enrolled nursing students and June 30 for students who have completed only one semester. Students must allow a minimum of two months for application processing in order to meet the designated deadlines. Award amount: $2,000 maximum per year.

Military Educational Benefits
Students eligible to receive educational benefits through the G.I. Bill^® or the V.A. Contributory or Non-Contributory Benefit Programs should contact the Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator, UREG (Office of the University Registrar), Carruthers Hall, (434) 924-4122 or visit http://www.virginia.edu/registrar/vabenefits.html.

Virginia War Orphans Program
Under this program, a child (aged 25 or younger) of either a deceased veteran or a veteran with total disability resulting from wartime service may receive a waiver of tuition and fees to attend a Virginia state-supported institution of higher education. Students who believe they qualify for this program should contact the Division of War Veterans Claims at the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Law, 210 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24011.

University Tuition Payment Plan
The University has developed an installment payment plan, available through UVAPay, the University’s payment processing system. For a fee of $65 per semester (including for the Univeristy Health Insurance payment plan), University tuition, fees, housing, and dining charges may be paid in up to five (5) monthly installments each semester.  You must sign up for each semester for which you intend to participate. The final date to enroll in the payment plan for the fall 2024 term is August 5, 2024.  For the spring 2025 term, the last day to sign up is January 5, 2025. For complete details, visit https://sfs.virginia.edu/tuition-billing/billing-payment/view-and-pay-your-bill/semester-payment-plan.

Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress is one of many federally mandated criteria viewed in determining a student’s eligibility for continued receipt of financial aid. In order to remain eligible, a student must meet both a quantitative (credit hours) and qualitative (grade point average) standard. Students must also demonstrate a progression toward completion of their degree program within an established timeframe.  Student Financial Services will conduct a review of Satisfactory Academic Progress at the end of each term. For more information about Satisfactory Academic Progress, please visit https://sfs.virginia.edu/financial-aid-current-students/current-undergraduate-students/financial-aid-basics/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.

Graduate Financial Aid programs which are affected by the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy include (but are not limited to) Federal Work Study, Federal Nursing Loans, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Graduate Plus Loans, and private education loans.

Please refer to the complete Satisfactory Academic Progress policy which can be accessed from the page at https://sfs.virginia.edu/financial-aid-current-students/current-undergraduate-students/financial-aid-basics/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress.

In addition to the above Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, each school will have additional conditions (such as area requirements and major requirements) that must be fulfilled for the student to remain “in good standing.” As a result, even though a student may meet the minimum requirements for continued receipt of financial aid, the student may not be permitted to continue enrollment because of failure to remain in good standing in their school.

Students have the right to:

1. know what financial aid programs are available (see Financial Aid Programs);
2. know the deadlines for submitting financial aid applications (see Application Procedures and General Assembly Nursing Program);
3. know how financial aid will be distributed, and on what basis those decisions are made (see General Information);
4. know how their financial need was determined, including how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, and personal and miscellaneous expenses are considered in their budgets (see General Information and the student’s award letter);
5. know what resources (e.g., parental contribution, other financial aid, and individual assets) were considered in calculating their need (see the student’s award letter);
6. know how much of their financial need, as determined by the institution, has been met (see the student’s award letter);
7. request an explanation of the various programs in their financial aid package (see Financial Aid Programs);
8. know the school’s refund policy (see General Information and the University Regulations section);
9. know what portion of financial aid must be repaid and what portion is grant aid. If the aid is a loan, students have the right to know the interest rate, the total repayment amount and procedures, the length of time allotted for repayment, and when repayment is to begin (see the student’s award letter and Financial Aid Programs);
10. know how the school determines whether the student is making satisfactory progress, and the consequences of unsatisfactory progress (see General Requirements);
11. decline having Title IV aid credited to institutional or prior year charges.

Students are required to:

1. complete all application forms accurately and submit them to the appropriate office by the deadline;
2. provide correct information. Misreporting information on financial aid application forms is a violation of the law. Such action may be considered a criminal offense and could result in indictment under the U.S. Criminal Code;
3. return all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and new information requested by either Student Financial Services or the agency to which the application was submitted;
4. read, understand, and maintain copies of all forms requiring their signature;
5. accept responsibility for all signed agreements;
6. perform the work agreed upon in accepting a federal work-study award;
7. be aware of, and comply with, the deadlines for financial assistance application and reapplication;
8. be aware of the school’s refund procedures;
9. complete an exit interview if they have borrowed loans and are terminating student status or registering for less than half-time credits;
10. maintain current and correct addresses with UREG (Office of the University Registrar);
11. complete registration at the prescribed time in order to receive disbursements on a timely basis.

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    Tuition and Fees

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    University tuition and fees consist of tuition and required fees, as well as a student activities fee. Students enrolled for three or fewer credits, or research credits are assessed a special session fee and do not have student access to fitness centers or athletic events. The University Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees annually. University tuition and fees are subject to change.

     

    University of Virginia Tuition and Required Fees and Other Charges, Effective July 1, 2024 unless otherwise noted. Approved by the Board of Visitors in December 2023.

     

    Graduate and Professional Tuition and Required Fees

    Tuition and Fees (annual Charges unless otherwise noted)	Virginian	Non-Virginian	Virginian	Non-Virginian
    Graduate School of Architecture
    Master’s Program	$22,356	$35,660	n/a	n/a
    Research Only (full time load per summer) - Architecture	$3,232	$3,232	n/a	n/a
    PhD in Constructed Environment (Yrs 1-2)	$19,690	$32,504	n/a	n/a
    PhD in Constructed Environment (Yrs 3+)	$5,928	$5,928	n/a	n/a
    Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
    Master’s programs (MA/MS)	$21,464	$36,182	n/a	n/a
    PhD Programs (Yrs 1-3)	$19,884	$33,304	n/a	n/a
    PhD Programs (Yrs 4+)	$6,200	$6,200	n/a	n/a
    Non-Degree Programs	$6,200	$6,200	n/a	n/a
    Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
    Graduate Programs, 2nd Yr of Accelerated B/MPP	$30,310	$55,158	n/a	n/a
    Graduate Programs, Tuition Only (15-month rate)	$59,555	$110,306	n/a	n/a
    Darden School of Business
    MBA Students (Yrs 1-2)	$75,014	$77,332	n/a	n/a
    Part-Time MBA (per credit; fees are program fees only)	$2,523	$2,523	$70	$70
    MBA for Executives (entering 2024 - 2 Yr total)	$151,300	$151,300	$23,439	$23,139
    MBA for Executives (entering 2023 - 2 Yr total)	$145,600	$145,600	$23,382	$23,082
    Global MBA for Executives (entering 2023 - 2 Yr total)	$151,300	$151,300	$23,439	$23,139
    Global MBA for Executives (entering 2022 - 2 Yr total)	$145,600	$145,600	$23,382	$23,082
    PhD Students (Yrs 1-2)	$19,884	$33,304	n/a	n/a
    PhD Students (Yrs 3+)	$6,200	$6,200	n/a	n/a
    School of Data Science
    MS in Data Science	$37,653	$51,685	n/a	n/a
    Darden and Data Science Dual Degree Program (entering 2023 - Yr 2)	$93,535	$103,016	n/a	n/a
    Darden and Data Science Dual Degree Program (entering 2024 - Yr 1)	$93,171	$102,265	n/a	n/a
    PhD in Data Science (Yrs 1-2)	$19,522	$29,504	n/a	n/a
    PhD in Data Science (Year 3)	$12,712	$17,702	n/a	n/a
    PhD in Data Science (Yrs 4+)	$6,200	$6,200	n/a	n/a
    MSDS Fully Online Graduate Tuition (per credit hour)	$1,467	$1,467	n/a	n/a
    School of Education and Human Development
    Master’s Program	$18,990	$30,300	n/a	n/a
    Athletic Training MS (12 month tuition rate)	$21,574	$35,510	n/a	n/a
    Communication Sciences and Disorders (semester rate)	$4,875	$7,525	n/a	n/a
    Teacher Ed PGMT	$24,810	$36,610	n/a	n/a
    Administration and Supervision (Yr 1 program fee)	n/a	n/a	$650	$650
    Administration and Supervision (Yrs 2-3 program fee)	n/a	n/a	$450	$450
    PhD and EdD, Yr 1-2	$18,990	$30,300	n/a	n/a
    PhD and EdD, Yr 3	$12,588	$18,300	n/a	n/a
    PhD and EdD, Yr 4	$6,120	$6,120	n/a	n/a
    School of Engineering and Applied Science
    Master’s Program	$19,854	$33,808	n/a	n/a
    Master’s Program (per credit hour)	$1,103	$1,878	n/a	n/a
    Computer Science Master’s Program	$22,962	$39,926	n/a	n/a
    Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)	$38,500	$38,500	$0	$0
    PhD (Yr 1-3)	$13,386	$20,974	n/a	n/a
    PhD (Yr 4) & non-degree research only	$5,640	$5,640	n/a	n/a
    Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program (per credit hour)	$828	$1,545	n/a	n/a
    School of Law
    JD Students	$70,010	$73,328	n/a	n/a
    LLM Students	$70,010	$73,328	n/a	n/a
    SJD Research Only Students	$5,810	$6,128	n/a	n/a
    McIntire School of Commerce
    MS in Accounting	$36,562	$45,784	$204	$204
    MS in Commerce	$46,010	$52,648	$5,259	$5,258
    MS in Global Commerce - Americas	$40,749	$40,748	$4,500	$4,500
    MS in Global Commerce - Barcelona	n/a	n/a	$0	$4,500
    MS in Global Commerce - China	$0	$12,225	$0	$0
    MS in MIT	$48,969	$48,969	$5,505	$5,325
    MS in MIT, Optional Independent Study (per credit hour)	$1,632	$1,632	n/a	n/a
    MS in Business Analytics (McIntire-Darden joint degree)	$66,750	$66,750	$3,428	$3,248
    School of Medicine
    Full-time Students (Yr 1)	$48,136	$61,016	n/a	n/a
    Full-time Students (Yr 2)	$47,196	$58,670	n/a	n/a
    Full-time Students (Yr 3)	$46,044	$57,792	n/a	n/a
    Full-time Students (Yr 4)	$45,140	$55,568	n/a	n/a
    MD/MBA and MD/JD Programs - Spring Semester	$30,060	$33,218	n/a	n/a
    MD/MBA Program - Summer Session	$19,592	$32,820	n/a	n/a
    Biomedical Sciences (Yrs 1-2 for MSTP and students with a Master’s, Yrs 1-3 all others)	$19,592	$32,820	n/a	n/a
    Biomedical Sciences (Yrs 3+ for MSTP and students with a Master’s, Yrs 4+ all others)	$1,984	$1,302	n/a	n/a
    Biomedical Sciences - Summer Session	$2,638	$2,578	n/a	n/a
    Master’s of Public Health	$20,748	$34,244	n/a	n/a
    School of Nursing
    Master’s Program	$21,302	$34,788	n/a	n/a
    Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Program	$26,568	$45,122	n/a	n/a
    Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Program (per credit hour)	$948	$1,610	n/a	n/a
    PhD (Yrs 1-3)	$19,882	$33,304	n/a	n/a
    PhD (Yrs 4+)	$6,196	$6,196	n/a	n/a
    DNP (Post-BSN)	$21,302	$34,788	n/a	n/a
    DNP (Post-MSN)	$21,302	$34,788	n/a	n/a
    School of Continuing and Professional Studies
    Graduate (per credit hour)	$629	$629	n/a	n/a
    Fully Online Active Military (per credit hour)	$250	$250	n/a	n/a
    Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate Program	$34,401	$39,284	n/a	n/a
    Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificates	$524	$524	n/a	n/a
    Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences Management (per credit hour)	$499	$499	n/a	n/a
    Community Scholars - Graduate (per credit hour)	$629	$1,631	n/a	n/a
    UVA Edge-Tuition (full program cost)	$8,100	$8,100	n/a	n/a
    UVA Launchpad-Tuition (full program cost)	$3,700	$3,700	n/a	n/a
    Activity Fees
    Student Activity Fee	n/a	n/a	$58	$58
    Activity Fee-Architecture	n/a	n/a	$70	$70
    Activity Fee-Graduate School of Arts & Sciences	n/a	n/a	$12	$12
    Activity Fee-Batten	n/a	n/a	$36	$36
    Activity Fee-Darden	n/a	n/a	$56	$56
    Activity Fee-Data Science	n/a	n/a	$60	$60
    Activity Fee-Education and Human Development	n/a	n/a	$20	$20
    Activity Fee-Engineering	n/a	n/a	$20	$20
    Activity Fee-Law	n/a	n/a	$40	$40
    Activity Fee-McIntire Graduate	n/a	n/a	$100	$100
    Activity Fee-Medicine	n/a	n/a	$78	$78
    Activity Fee-Nursing	n/a	n/a	$30	$30
    Comprehensive Fees
    Regular Session Calculated Comprehensive Fee	n/a	n/a	$3,572	$4,254
    Summer Session Calculated Comprehensive Fee	n/a	n/a	$475	$535
    Special Session Calculated Comprehensive Fee	n/a	n/a	$269	$329
    January Term Calculated Comprehensive Fee	n/a	n/a	$216	$246
    Off Grounds Full Time Research Only	n/a	n/a	$1,325	$1,325
    Off Grounds Calculated Comprehensive Fee (per credit hour)	n/a	n/a	$10	$10
    SOM Inova Comp Fee - Regular Session	n/a	n/a	$3,572	$4,254
    Visiting Graduate Researcher Comprehensive Fee (monthly charge)	n/a	n/a	$170	$170
    Summer 2025 and J-term 2025 (see 2023-24 Schedule for Summer 2024)
    Summer Session Graduate Tuition (per credit hour)	$551	$1,117	n/a	n/a
    J-Term Graduate Tuition (per credit hour)	$551	$1,117	n/a	n/a
    Research Only (part time, per research credit hour, per summer)	$255	$255	n/a	n/a
    Research Only (full time load per summer)	$1,530	$1,530	n/a	n/a
    Other Tuition
    School of Education and Human Development Off-Grounds Tuition (per credit hour)	$622	$622	n/a	n/a
    Study Abroad Tuition (per credit hour)	$440	$622	n/a	n/a
    K-12 Educators (Undergraduate and Graduate, per credit hour)	$505	$950	n/a	n/a
    Fully Online Graduate and Certificate Programs (per credit hour)	$622	$622	n/a	n/a

     

    Other Fees
    Clinical Services Fee - Medicine	$200
    Clinical Services Fee - Nursing BSN	$328
    Clinical Services Fee - Accelerated BSN	$630
    Clinical Performance Education Center Fee - Medicine (Yrs 1-4)	$1,400
    SCPS Continuing Education Units (per credit hour)	$50
    Continuous Enrollment/Affiliated Status Fee (per term)	$217
    Darden-Global Residency Course Fee (per term)	$5,000
    Darden-Leadership Residency Course Fee (per term)	$2,300
    International Student Fee (per term)	$120
    Music Lessons	$865
    Natl Criminal Justice Command College Full Time Off Grounds Fee	$135
    Nursing Laboratory Fee (per credit hour)	$100
    Orientation Fee-1st Yr students	$232
    Orientation Fee-transferring students	$141
    Residential College-Brown	$120
    Residential College-French	$104
    Residential College-Hereford	$120
    Residential College-International	$220
    Residential College-Monroe	$104
    Residential College-Spanish	$104
    School of Architecture Design Technology Fee (BS, MAR, LAND MLAR)	$600
    School of Architecture Design Technology Fee (PLAN BUEP, PLAN MUEP, UNDAR ARU)	$150
    Study Abroad Administrative Fee (for students attending non-UVA programs) (per term)	$500
    Summer Language Institute Fee (per term)	$60
    Application Fees
    Application Fee-Graduate School of Arts & Sciences	$85
    Application Fee-Batten Graduate	$75
    Application Fee-Darden non PhD	$250
    Application Fee-Darden PhD	$100
    Application Fee-Data Science	$85
    Application Fee-Education and Human Development	$65
    Application Fee-Graduate Engineering	$0
    Application Fee-Law	$85
    Application Fee-McIntire Graduate	$85
    Application Fee-Medicine	$80
    Application Fee-Nursing	$88
    Application Fee-International Study	$90
    Application Fee-SCPS	$70

     

    Account & Billing Information 

    Student Accounts

    The University of Virginia, in partnership with Flywire, makes student financial account information available online for viewing and payment through UVAPay.

    UVAPay Logins:

• Student UVAPay Login: students access UVAPay from the dashboard of the Student Information System (SIS) account.
• Authorized User UVAPay Login. Students may grant UVAPay access to parents, guardians, or other designated persons by establishing them as an Authorized User. Authorized Users access UVAPay from the Student Financial Services’ website and log in with their email address and password.

•  UVAPay online portal provides student account access to:

• View Charges & Payments Activity: Current account activity, such as charges and payments, are available at any time.
• View Term Statements
• View Due Dates
• Submit Online Payments & Methods: UVA’s preferred method of payment is online through UVAPay.
  • eCheck (ACH): We recommend using the FREE eCheck payment method (i.e., the Automated Clearing House [ACH] method requires standard checking or savings routing and account numbers held at a U.S. institution).
  • Credit Cards: UVA accepts all major credit cards (note: merchant service fee applies per transaction). 
  • International & Wire Transfer Payments: The University partners with Flywire to provide a fast, secure way to submit international and wire transfer payments through UVAPay. You can pay in your local or other desired currency with available payment methods (e.g., international credit cards and debit cards, wire transfers, and other international payment options).
• Enroll in Semester Payment Plans: The University offers an optional, interest-free semester based Payment Plan. The plan helps families spread the cost of eligible charges over 5-, 4-, or 3-month payment installments (plan length depends upon time of enrollment). There is an enrollment fee associated with each semester payment plan utilization.    
• Generate Reports: In addition, accessing term statements, you can generate account activity reports by selecting multiple terms or choosing a specific date range. This feature provides useful statements for tax purposes or providing to a sponsor to show charges and payments. To access activity reports in UVAPay, go to the Account Activity tab, choose the terms or date range, and select “Generate Activity Report.” The result provides a PDF report of the selected criteria.
• 1098-T Tax Documents: 1098-T forms are available in UVAPay for eligible students. Both students and Authorized Users can access the form. Follow this link for more information about Education Tax Benefits and 1098-T forms.

• General Billing

  The University bills tuition and required fees on a semester (term) basis. Charges for incidental expenses incurred across grounds will also be reflected on your student account and available on your on-demand term statements. UVA makes term statements available online through UVAPay. Term statements include:

• Tuition charges corresponded with your academic program of study.
• Required fees include comprehensive fees, course fees, school fees, and activity fees associated with your program of study.
• Other/Referred Charges: Incidental purchases across grounds may be charged and referred to the student account. Students and Authorized Users are notified of referred charges on a monthly basis. Charges referred to the student account from another University office include University Bookstore, Student Health, Library, Parking and Transportation, Emergency Ride Program, Honor Loans, and School of Architecture printing fees.
• Credits and Anticipated Credits:
  • Payments & other credits: any direct payments or outside sponsorship credit will appear on the term statement to reflect the date of receipt. More information about direct payments and outside agencies including 529 state Pre-Paid Plans and other third-party sponsors available on the SFS website.
  • Financial Aid & Scholarships: Any financial aid provided by UVA along with outside scholarships and loans you receive appear as credits or on your student account. Credits displayy as “anticipated aid” until the aid disburses to the student account. 

• Billing Notification Method

  Student Financial Services sends notification emails to students and Authorized Users when electronic term statements are available for viewing in UVAPay. As new charges occur or unpaid charges become past due, monthly activity email notifications are sent. Students and Authorized Users are directed to UVAPay to view and pay charges.

  Term statements are available online to view and download through UVAPay. UVA does not send statements by postal mail. It is essential all students view their online account and add all responsible parties as authorized users in UVAPay.

  Billing Notification Timeline

• Fall: Fall term statement email notifications generally begin in mid-July for enrolled students and weekly thereafter for students who enroll after notifications begin. The email notifies students and Authorized Users that the term statement is available for viewing in UVAPay. For security purposes, term statements are only available to students and Authorized Users in UVAPay. The most current due dates for the fall and spring terms is available on Student Financial Services’ website. Follow this link to view the most current due dates for the fall and spring terms. For security purposes, access to statements requires authentication through UVAPay login. Notifications are sent to students and any established authorized users.
• Spring: Spring term statement email notifications generally begin in mid-July for enrolled students and weekly thereafter for students who enroll after notifications begin. The email notifies users their on-demand term statement is available for viewing and to access UVAPay. Follow this link to view the most current due dates for the fall and spring terms. For security purposes, access to statements requires authentication through UVAPay login. Notifications are sent to students and any established authorized users.
• Monthly Account Activity: As new activity occurs or unpaid charges become past due, monthly account activity emails are sent to students and Authorized Users. The email directs students and Authorized Users to UVAPay to view and pay charges.
• January Term: Varies by enrollment. Please visit UVA’s January Term registration and Payment procedures.
• Study Abroad: Varies by program. Please visit the Education Abroad for study abroad opportunities and program tuition and costs.
• Summer Sessions: Varies by enrollment. Please visit UVA’s Summer Session registration and payment procedures.
• Due Dates and Notification Schedule: Detailed schedules for the Fall and Spring term statement notifications and general due dates are available on the SFS website

• Account Adjustments

  Adjustments to the student account, such as changes to charges, financial aid awards, or housing and dining plans are available only when the actual charges or credits are applied to your student account.  Until the adjustment is applied to your account, the amount owed will be the amount displayed on your statement. External loans or scholarships that are not yet credited to the bill should not be considered when paying your bill.

  Classification as an In-State Student

  As a public institution funded in part by the Commonwealth of Virginia, the University of Virginia grants certain privileges to Virginia domiciles. These in-state educational privileges are based upon Virginia law. The law governing the determination process is found in the Code of Virginia, Section 23.1-500 through 23.1-510. An applicant may apply for in-state privileges based upon their own domicile or the domicile of a parent, spouse, legal guardian, or individual acting in loco parentis. “Domicile” and “resident” are defined differently under Virginia law. Note that mere residency in Virginia does not qualify under the statute.

  Applicants who meet the requirements of Virginia domicile as set forth in the Code are entitled to in-state educational privileges. In addition to domiciles of Virginia, other categories of applicants that may qualify are members of the military, retired or honorably discharged members of the military, members of the Foreign Service, individuals who are employed in Virginia but live outside the state and graduates of high school in Virginia.

  In most instances, a grant of in-state status permits two privileges: one for admission review purposes, the other for tuition. These two privileges are often, but not always, linked.

  The determination process for entitlement is dictated by the Code of Virginia, the guidelines set forth by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and Virginia case law. The following links provide useful information regarding the establishment of Virginia domicile and entitlement for in-state educational privileges.

• Virginia Domicile Law - Code of Virginia Section 23.1-500 through 23.1-510
• Domicile Resources - State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
• Financial Benefits for Military Veterans and their Families
• Domicile Determinations for Students Under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (PDF)

• The University of Virginia’s Honor Code applies to all applicants for in-state educational privileges. The applicant must attest that all forms and supplemental documentation whether provided by the applicant or their parent, spouse, legal guardian, or person acting in loco parentis submitted to support a claim of entitlement, are correct, complete, and true in full accord with the requirements of the Honor Code. Information provided by the applicant or on the applicant’s behalf that is false or deliberately misleading may result in the rescission of an offer of admission, the retroactive reclassification of an enrolled student for tuition purposes and the referral to the Honor Committee.

  Application, eligibility, and contact information is sourced at: https://vastatus.virginia.edu.

   

  Degree Candidates

  Degree candidates must achieve financial and academic requirements in order to be eligible for graduation related privileges, including having their degree conferred.

  Achieving financial requirements refers to fulfilling current financial obligations to the University. For student utilizing federal or institutional loans, this may include completing Exit Counseling for any federal loans (at StudentAid.gov) or Nursing or Institutional Loans (at heartland.ecsi.net). 

  SFS notifies degree candidates of any outstanding financial obligations multiple times in advance of Final Exercises and/or degree conferral. Students may check their student financial account at any time through UVAPay.

  For information regarding the specific academic requirements for your program, please see your school advisor or registrar. For general requirements related to graduation and diplomas, please refer to UREG’s policies.

  Financial Responsibility

  Financial Responsibility Agreement

  All students must agree to the terms of the University Financial Responsibility Statement. This is completed at a minimum on an annual basis.  Students are responsible for satisfying all student account obligations by the due date on the student bill. Students are expected to satisfy all outstanding obligations to the University before they are permitted to attend classes for a given term. If outstanding obligations are not satisfied, courses may be dropped after 5 p.m. of the Friday of the first week of classes.

  Course Registration

  Registration is conducted through the SIS each semester. Instructions for registering are available online at www.virginia.edu/registrar/. Upon completion of the registration process, an individual is classified as a registered student. Not attending classes or transferring schools does not alter the registration status or the assessment of tuition and fee charges. Once registered for a semester, a student may terminate registration only through official withdrawal from the University.

  Late Payment Fees

  The final date for payment of student account balances for University charges is included in the account statement. Bills are available on-line through UVAPay only. Any student who fails to pay the amount due by the specified payment due date may be subject to a 1.5% late fee assessed on the amount past due. The late fee carries a due date separate from the original charge. Requests for late fees appeals due to extenuating circumstances must be made in writing to sfs@virginia.edu and must be received by Student Financial Services by the late fee due date.

  Failure to Pay University Financial Obligations

  If you have an outstanding debt to the University, students may be subject to one or more of the following:

• Dropped courses and enrollment cancelled for nonpayment.
• Current and former students will have a financial hold placed on their student account preventing them from adding or changing classes.
• Ineligible for degree conferral
• Prohibited from reenrolling or being readmitted to the University until the balance is resolved.

• Returned Check Fee

  A $50.00 return check fee will be assessed to your student account for all ACH or paper checks processed as nonsufficient funds (NSF) or bad faith stop payments. The $50.00 fee is in accordance with Virginia State Law (VA Code §8.01-27.1).

  Overpayment & Fraud Prevention

  The University will not accept excess direct payments intended for living or other personal expenses. Personal or sponsor payments in excess of $5,000 of the account balance will not be accepted, except as instructed by a sponsor and with prior approval from Student Financial Services. Any such overpayments will be returned to sender or applied to future term charges.

  *Failure to meet your financial obligations may impact your enrollment status.*

  Methods of Communication

  University policy IRM-016 establishes email as the University’s official means of communication with students. Official communication regarding financial responsibilities will be sent to students’ primary email address in SIS. Students are expected to open and read communications in a timely fashion.

  General Payment & Refund Information Auditing Courses Students currently enrolled for regular courses are charged for audited courses according to the tuition and fees schedule. However, individuals not currently enrolled who wish to audit courses at the University must do so through the School of Continuing and Professional Studies and are subject to their rate schedule. Credit Balances and Student Refunds The University of Virginia complies with all applicable state and federal regulations governing the delivery of refunds on student accounts. Refunds are processed in one of three ways: direct deposit (ACH), paper checks, or credit card returns. UVA strongly encourages students to set up direct deposit details to ensure timely and secure delivery of their refunds. Please refer to the University refund guidelines established to ensure the ethical, professional, and timely delivery of student account refunds resulting from: A direct payment by cash, check, wire transfer, or credit card which exceeds the total charges on the account and does not exceed the overpayment threshold of $5,000 (UVA does not accept direct payments that exceed $5,000 of student account charges); A federal financial aid disbursement that exceeds the allowable or authorized charges; or, An overpayment of charges by a third-party sponsor or scholarship donor. Eligible credits are processed as Refunds to the student in one of three ways: Direct Deposit If you have previously signed up for direct deposit for your refunds, you should receive an email 1-2 business days after the refund date in the Student Information System (SIS) that confirms the amount. Generally, direct deposit funds should arrive via Automated Clearing House (ACH) in your designated bank account within 3-5 business days after the effective date posted in SIS. Direct deposit information for refunds is separate from the bank account information used in UVAPay. We do not store full payment account details in our student system, so you must set up direct deposit through SIS separately to receive refunds as an ACH.  Please note: If an ACH/direct deposit fails for any reason, refunds will be issued as a paper check and mailed to the current mailing address on record in SIS. Paper Checks If you have not signed up for direct deposit, a paper check will be issued to the current mailing address that you have on file in SIS. Please allow at least 5-15 business days for the check to be received at your Mailing Address. You should receive an email communication when the refund has been processed. Requests for replacement refund checks will not be accepted until 30 calendar days after the date the check was issued. Credit Card Returns If the refundable credit derives from a credit card payment, UVA will first attempt to process the return authorization using the same account that was used for the original payment transaction in accordance with the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council’s best practices. Student and card holder receive notification of this activity. If the return authorization request is declined, the original payment was submitted greater than 6 months ago, or there are other non-credit card payment sources on the account, UVA may refund the eligible credit as a direct deposit or paper check as outlined above. You should receive an email communication when the refund has been processed. Resource: https://sfs.virginia.edu/tuition-billing/billing-payment/refunds/refunds Financial Aid, Scholarships, & Cost of Attendance For information about federal and institutional financial aid including federal loans, scholarships, and other financial aid related information see the Financial Aid section of this Record. University Awarded Loans Proceeds from University awarded loans (e.g., Health Professions, Nursing, or institutional loans) disburse directly to the student account. Students must complete Master Promissory Notes and other requested materials in order to scure the available funding. See Financial Aid for more information.  Military Educational Benefits  UREG (Office of the University Registrar) is the University liaison with the Veterans Administration in matters concerning educational benefits available to veterans under the provisions of Chapters 30, 31, 32, 34, 35 and 1606. VMSDEP benefits are managed through Student Financial Services. Students who plan to use their military education benefits should contact UREG for forms and related resources. You can direct questions about benefit eligibility and coverage to the VA Educational Benefits line at 1-888-442-4551. Please note: Your military educational benefits will impact certain financial aid eligibility. Military education benefits will be included as a financial resource in your financial aid offer and may reduce state grants, University grants, and private loans. Each financial aid offer type is different, so the military education benefit may affect each person’s offer differently. Please contact Student Financial Services for questions about how your military education benefits may impact your financial aid at sfs@virginia.edu or 434.982.6000. Third-Party Sponsors & 529 Plans For information about processing Third-Party Sponsors (employers and embassies) or 529 Savings & State Prepaid Plans please visit the SFS website for current processes. Third-Party Sponsors (e.g., employers, embassies, or schools) 529 Savings & State Prepaid Plans

  Other Tuition, Fees, and Special Charges

  Affiliated Status Fee Students are charged a fee for each semester they are on an approved leave of absence or each semester they are not enrolled for courses in a resident school but wish to maintain their matriculated status in the school. Students who are not engaged in any course work during the semester in which they expect to graduate must pay the Affiliated Status fee.

  Damage to University Property The student or students responsible are charged at the cost of repair or replacement.

  Diploma Fees Replacement and duplicate diplomas may incur a processing and mailing fee.

  I.D. Replacement Fee Replacements of lost or damaged cards may incur a fee, payable to the ID Office at pickup by cash, check, or Cavalier Advantage. Cards replaced because of a malfunction or a name change are issued at no charge provided the previous non-functioning card is returned at the time of service. More information sourced at: https://idoffice.virginia.edu/.

  International Services Fee All students attending the University under the F-1 or J-1 non-immigrant visa status are required to enroll for full time study in both the fall and spring semesters (12 or more credits for undergraduate students). Any change in visa or citizenship status must be submitted with original documentation to the International Student and Scholar Programs Office in Minor Hall. You are also required to obtain a Social Security Number if you will be receiving University-awarded financial support.

  International Students will be charged an International Services Fee. The revenue offsets costs associated with the operation of the federally mandated Student and Exchange Visitor Program and the associated Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Further, the fees will ensure that the University is in compliance with federal mandates, as well as supporting the International Studies Office to have an adequate number of highly skilled professionals who can address all student legal status issues.

  Combined, Joint, or Dual-Degree Programs UVA offers a variety of combined or dual-degree programs between graduate and professional school divisions. These dual degree programs are designed to enhance the educational experience beyond what could be achieved if the two degrees were pursued independently. Students enrolled in dual-degree programs must file required documents with the respective program’s Admissions and Registrar Office.

• Tuition and Fees During enrollment in a dual degree program, the assessment of tuition and fees are governed by the specific program’s fee structure as outlined in the admissions documentation. Generally, tuition and fees are assessed by the school in which the student is primarily attending for that semester. See your particular program’s school for specific tuition and fee details.
• Financial Aid Financial department aid will be provided by the school to which the student is paying tuition during each semester. Financial department aid is not guaranteed and is subject to individual school and University availability and regulations.

• Fixed Charge Schools

  University students enrolled in fixed-charge graduate schools are assessed tuition and fees based on their residency status and school of enrollment.

  Variable Charge Programs University students enrolled in variable-charge graduate programs are assessed tuition and fees based on their residency status, school of enrollment, and enrollment credits. For tuition and fee assessment purposes, enrollment credits are classified as either regular credit, non-topical research, or audit.

  For information on course classification and academic requirements, contact the appropriate school.

  Student Account Holds

  The following are descriptions of finance holds and instructions for resolving holds that commonly appear on student accounts. Many of these holds are the result of charges placed by departments other than SFS. You should contact the department placing the charge directly, as details about the charges are usually not provided to SFS.

  Student Finance Hold

  The Student Finance Hold (SFH) applies to students who have a past-due balance and do not have sufficient scheduled resources (such as anticipated financial aid, scholarship funding, payment plans, third party sponsorship, and/or VA benefits) to cover the balance due. 

  This hold prevents students from enrolling in courses for future terms and changing courses for the current term during the drop/add period. Students can review their account through SIS and can contact Student Financial Services for further information about their past due balances.   Student Finance Holds may also prevent refunds to the student. If this hold is in place on the first Friday of the semester, you may be inactivated as a student for that term. As applicable, your University I.D. card will be deactivated, and Housing, Dining, Cavalier Advantage, and all other student privileges will be unavailable. 

  Students are advised to make payment immediately through UVAPay or contact Student Financial Services to review payment arrangement options in order to release this hold.

  Note: Holds are typically released automatically if payment is received through UVAPay. Holds are usually released within 24-36 business hours if alternative payment is submitted, or alternative payment arrangements are secured. 

  Student Collections

  UVA Collections is an internal Student Financial Services unit. It’s our responsibility to collect delinquent long-term student loans and delinquent accounts receivable over 120 days from inactive students. The aging date for receivables is based on the original due date of the charges that were posted on the student account. One of our jobs is to help students figure out a way to pay the past due charges. Students are referred to internal UVA Collections only when enrollment with the University is inactivated. Currently enrolled students are excluded from the UVA Collections process.

  All students are responsible for payment of charges in full by the due date. Any amount owed to the University including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, room, board, and loans, is considered a receivable to the University. A receivable becomes past due if payment is not received by the payment due date. When a receivable becomes past due a financial hold is placed that prevents students from registering for future terms or making changes to the current term schedule until the balance is paid in full. In addition, degree candidates must meet all financial requirements in order to be eligible for graduation-related privileges, including receiving their diploma and having their degree conferred.

  Every student who has attended the University since fall 2012 has been required to sign an annual Financial Responsibility Agreement by which the student agrees to pay all charges on their student account.

  If we cannot help you clear the debt through UVA Collections, we are required to refer outstanding obligations to external collection agencies. See the “Student Collections Timeline’ below regarding UVA Collections activity and the referral process to outside collection agencies. 

  Collecting delinquent debts involves multiple communication methods including written, verbal, and in-person contact. If you received notice that your account was referred to a collection agency, all payment arrangements thereafter must be made through the collection agency.

  Important Notes: 

• Course Registration: Students will not be permitted to register for a new term until the account balance is paid in full, even if the student is enrolled in a Collection Payment Plan. 

• Set-Off Debt Collection

  The Set-Off Debt Collection (SODC) program was enacted by the Virginia General Assembly to provide Virginia agencies with the ability to collect unpaid debts by withholding funds from tax refunds, lottery winnings, and similar payments issued by other state agencies.  For example, funds may be withheld from a debtor’s state income tax refund to pay an overdue receivable held by a Virginia educational institution. The University is required by law to use these programs to collect delinquent outstanding debts.

  The SODC Process:

• Prior to entering a debt into the SODC program, UVA Collections will send several written and emailed notifications to the student as indicates in the Collections Timeline, noted above.
• UVA Collections continues its collection efforts until notified by the SODC program that the claim has been matched to an outgoing payment from another Virginia agency that is sufficient to settle the debt.
• When notified that a claim is matched, Student Collections verifies whether the debt remains valid (uncollected) and then provides the customer with written notice of the exact amount being withheld, the reason it is owed to the University, the amount of any remaining balance, and information on how to dispute the claim.
• The customer has 30 days from the date the notice was mailed to formally dispute the claim by contacting Student Collections (sfs@virginia.edu).

• Note: Funds collected through the SODC program are not applied to University debt until received from the Commonwealth of Virginia, which can take up to 3 months.

  Tax Information

  The following information is intended for educational purposes and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Please consult your professional tax advisor or attorney for more information and to determine your eligibility. The University cannot provide legal or tax advice to individuals.

  A student who is eligible to receive a 1098-T form can access it online through SIS and UVAPay as soon as it is available each year for which they are eligible. 1098-T forms are required to be made available each year by January 31st. The 1098T WILL NOT include fellowship stipend amounts. Authorized users in UVAPay should use this link to log in. Not an authorized user? Here’s how to establish authorized access in UVAPay.

  In all matters related to the tax implications of education expenses, Student Financial Services staff are unable to advise parents and students. We strongly encourage you to speak with a qualified tax advisor. Please refer to official IRS policies for information about 1098-T forms, education credits and other tax benefits for education. In all cases, when claiming a tax credit or deduction, the taxpayer’s financial records serve as the official supporting documentation for calculating the amount being claimed. 

  1098-T Forms

  Colleges and universities are required under Internal Revenue Code Section 6050S to issue the Form 1098-T for the purpose of determining a taxpayer’s eligibility for various tax credits and/or deductions. The form is informational only. 

  UVA reports payments received for qualified tuition and related expenses (QTRE) on IRS Form 1098-T. Box 1 will show the total payments received for QTRE in the reporting calendar tax year (January 1 - December 31), from any source. 

  Students can access their 1098-T form online through SIS and UVAPay as soon as it is available each year. 1098-T forms are required to be made available by January 31st.

  After January 31st, to view your 1098-T form:

• Student UVAPay Login: students access UVAPay from the dashboard of the Student Information System (SIS) account.
• Authorized User UVAPay Login. Not an Authorized User? Here’s how to establish authorized access in UVAPay.

• The 1098-T form is informational only and should not be considered as tax advice. It serves to notify students they may be eligible for federal income tax education credits such as the Lifetime Learning Credit and the American Opportunity Tax Credit as part of their Federal Income Tax Return. IRS Publication 970 “Tax Benefits for Higher Education” as well as Chapter 34 of IRS Publication 970 provide additional information on these credits. 1098-T forms report qualifying payments made during the calendar tax year.

  More 1098-T information available https://sfs.virginia.edu/tuition-billing/tax-information/1098-t-forms.

  Non-U.S. Citizens

  UVA is required to comply with U.S. Federal Tax and Immigration Law when making payments to or on behalf of noncitizens of the United States. For international, non-U.S. Citizen, and/or non-U.S. Resident students who receive fellowship payments (sometimes referred to as stipends) or refunds, you may have 14% deducted for taxes prior to refund generation (unless your situation is eligible to claim Treaty Benefits). For more information about the foreign national tax, please visit UVA’s foreign national taxation services webpage.

  Scholarship Tax Information

  This notice informs you of the possible tax implications of awards you received during the previous calendar year. Please note that tuition remissions will continue to be nontaxable and will not be reported as income to you. The 1986 Tax Reform Act rewrote Section 117 of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax code to limit the exclusion of scholarships or fellowships from income to the amount used for the payment of tuition and “course required fees, books, supplies and equipment” (summarized as “course-related expenses”). Housing and dining are not defined as “course-related expenses”. You should retain receipts for all deductible items. This provision will apply to all recipients regardless of sources of those funds. Other funds paid as a part of a scholarship or fellowship, such as stipends or living allowances, are taxable income. A description of the amount of scholarships to be reported as taxable is included in the instructions for IRS schedule 1, line 8r.

  A student who is eligible to receive a 1098-T form can access it online through SIS and UVAPay as soon as it is available each year for which they are eligible. 1098-T forms are required to be made available each year by January 31st. The 1098T WILL NOT include fellowship stipend amounts.

  The IRS has exempted universities from the requirements to file Form 1099 (statement of miscellaneous income) on scholarships and fellowships. Thus, while these funds may be taxable, you will not be receiving any notification from the University. The University is also not in a position to provide students with tax advice. You may want to consult the IRS or tax counsel as appropriate in the preparation of your income tax returns.

  Tuition and Fee Waiver programs

  UVA Employee Fee Waiver Program

  The primary purpose of the employee comprehensive fee waiver program is to support full-time UVA employees who are part-time UVA students. Full-time salaried faculty (9- or 12-month), ROTC faculty, full-time staff, and health care professionals (including health care employees working 20 hours or 50%) will qualify to have their comprehensive fee waived. Effective Spring 2022, off-Grounds fees are included in the waiver program (the waiver will not apply retroactively to off-Grounds fees). 

  Eligibility is determined on a term-by-term basis defined by your employment level (please note, wage employees are not included in the employee waiver program). There are no minimum enrolled credits nor is there a minimum time period of employment required for eligibility. Please visit UVA’s Human Resources website for a comprehensive review of employee education benefits or for Medical employees refer to the Medical Center Educational Assistance program.

  For eligible employees, the comprehensive fee waiver will automatically apply to your UVA student account within one business week following your course enrollment and tuition calculation. The waiver applies only to terms of enrollment that begin after the employee’s eligibility begins. For example, if a student becomes a full-time university staff employee in October, and they are taking classes in the fall term, the employee waiver will only apply in the following Spring term and beyond, as long as the person remains a benefits-eligible employee.

  Virginia Commissioned Officer Waiver Program (VACO)

  The Virginia Commissioned Officer Tuition and Fee Waiver (VACO), established in Title 23.1 of the Code of Virginia, provides commissioned officers of the Virginia National Guard or the Virginia Defense Force a waiver of tuition and mandatory fees at any Virginia public institution of higher education for a period of ten (10) months for soldiers enrolled in programs of “[…] military science, emergency management, emergency services, public safety, and disaster management.” Please see Code of Virginia for specific provisions. 

  Any Virginia public institution of higher education waives required tuition and mandatory fees for commissioned officers enrolled in an eligible program for a period not to exceed ten (10) months. Tuition and mandatory fees exclude housing, dining, books, supplies, and other additional charge categories.

  Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in an eligible program.
• Must be a commissioned officer in the VA National Guard or Virginia Defense Force.
• Must remain in a verified commissioned status for the 10-month period in which the waiver may apply.

Eligible Academic Programs and Waiver Period:

• Eligible Programs: Eligible academic programs includes instruction in the departments of military science, emergency management, emergency services, public safety, and disaster management. Qualifying programs are determined by the institution. 
• Waiver Period: Tuition and mandatory fees may be waived for a period not to exceed ten (10) months. The waiver remains effective during the 10-month enrollment period that the student is active. Ten (10) months generally covers a standard fall and spring term (and J-Term depending on the program and whether the student enrolls in the 2-week program while they’re covered under the waiver). Waiver benefits apply to the full term and covers a full standard term regardless of the individual course dates.

Application Process

Commissioned Officers are eligible for the waiver under the following conditions:

• Verify Academic Program: Prospective student soldiers need to verify with their admissions office at the school of enrollment whether their program is eligible according to the statute conditions. See above for eligible academic programs.
• Apply for the Academic Program: If the program is eligible, prospective student soldiers must meet standard admissions requirements for the program. 
• Obtain Waiver Verification: Prospective student soldiers ask their commanding officer to complete the VACO waiver verification form. This form is used to validate the prospective student soldier’s commissioned status and dates. The commissioned dates must cover the ten (10) month period of the program for the waiver to apply to all months.
  • This form validates commissioned status and dates with VA National Guard or Defense Force through the ten (10) month period of the eligible academic program.
• Submit Waiver Documentation: If the prospective student soldier meets the eligibility criteria outlined above, submit completed waiver to SFS by email to sfs@virginia.edu. Once received, we will review and follow up with an update within 5-15 business days of receipt.

Virginia Line of Duty Act (LODA)

The Virginia Line of Duty Act (LODA), established in Title 9.1 of the Code of Virginia and enacted in 1972, provides a waiver of undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at any public institution of higher education to eligible family members of eligible employees and volunteers killed in the line of duty while serving under certain Virginian Commonwealth occupations (please see Code of Virginia for specific eligible state occupations).

Institutions that grant waivers “shall waive the amounts payable for tuition, institutional charges and mandatory educational fees, and books and supplies¹ but shall not waive user fees such as room and board charges.”²

Eligibility Criteria

According to the Virginia Line of Duty Act, a waiver of undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees³ at any public institution of higher education under the following conditions:

• The chief executive officer of the deceased individual’s employer certifies that such individual was so employed and was killed in the line of duty while serving or living in the Commonwealth; and
• The surviving spouse or child is admitted to, enrolls at, attends, and applies to such institution for the waiver. Waiver recipients who meet federal satisfactory academic progress [SAP]⁴ are eligible for renewal of such waiver.

• Required Eligibility Documentation

• Verification letter of line of duty death and benefits from employer.
• Proof the deceased is the parent or spouse of the receiving student. 
  • Dependent: Copy of student’s birth certificate for dependent children
  • Spouse: Marriage license for spouse

• Application Process

  If you meet the eligibility criteria for Virginia Line of Duty Waiver, please submit required eligibility documents to SFS by email to sfs@virginia.edu. Once received, SFS reviews and follows up with an update within 5-15 business days of receipt. If eligible, the waiver will remain effective during the enrollment career as long as SAP continues to be met. 

  ¹ Books and Supplies: If the books/materials are attached to the course, both the tuition and the books/material will be waived, however, books and supplies not billed by the institution will not be waived. For example, charges referred to a student account from the UVA bookstore are not waived because they are not attached to the course and a Board of Visitor approved fee. See more tuition and fees information at https://sfs.virginia.edu/tuition-billing/tuition-fees 
  ² “§ 23.1-609. Surviving spouses and children of certain individuals; tuition and fee waivers.” Code of Virginia. https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title23.1/chapter6/section23.1-609/ 
  ³ Tuition and Fees: Waiver applies to undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees. The waiver excludes graduate tuition and fees, and additional charge categories such as Housing and Dining. See more tuition and fees information at https://sfs.virginia.edu/tuition-billing/tuition-fees 
  ⁴ SAP: To comply with federal satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements, at the end of the term of enrollment, the student’s grades will be reviewed to verify the student meets the SAP standards which is a requirement of all financial aid recipients. All undergraduate students must complete 67% of the attempted credits and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. If a student is placed on financial aid suspension, the student is no longer eligible for financial aid, including the line of duty benefits, per the code of VA. More information about UVA’s SAP policy and process can be found here: https://sfs.virginia.edu/financial-aid-current-students/current-undergraduate-students/financial-aid-basics/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress 

  Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP)

  The VMSDEP state program  provides up to eight academic semesters of education benefits at Virginia’s public colleges and universities to spouses and children of military service members and veterans who meet the program’s eligibility criteria as outlined on the Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) website.

  The application process is managed exclusively through the Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) online portal.

  To be eligible for assistance under VMSDEP, an applicant must meet the Virginia Department of Veteran Services’ eligibility requirements. If qualifications are met for this state program of benefits, UVA is notified through the Portal’s online roster.  You can also find a summary of information in the Veterans Education, Training, and Employment flyer (PDF).

  Notes:

• Financial Aid: As a state veterans benefit, the VMSDEP will be included as a financial resource in your financial aid offer package and may reduce state grants, University grants, federal loans and work study, and private loans. Each financial aid offer type is different, so the benefit may affect each person’s offer differently.
• Retroactive Waivers: UVA does not apply waivers retroactively. Eligible waivers are applied to current and/or future terms as determined by DVS.

• Resources: please visit SFS webpage https://sfs.virginia.edu/tuition-billing/military-benefits/virginia-military-survivors-and-dependents-education-program or VDVS’ webpage for current information. 

  Virginia PreK-12 Educators Discount

  The School of Education and Human Development (EHD) grants reduced tuition rates to eligible preK-12 educators according to the eligibility guidelines listed on their website. For more information about eligibility and how to apply, please visit: https://education.virginia.edu/special-tuition-application-virginia-prek-12-educators. 

  Note, the eligibility criteria and application are managed by the School of Education. If you have further questions about this program, please contact EHD via email at ehd-information@virginia.edu. 

  Senior Citizen Waiver Program

  Program Eligibility: In compliance with the Code of Virginia’s Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Higher Education Act, senior citizens (persons 60 years of age and older), who have been legally domiciled in Virginia for at least one year may take courses without paying tuition or required fees, except for course materials, under certain conditions. A senior citizen shall only be admitted to a class, tuition-free, after all tuition paying students have been accommodated. Therefore, it is recommended that you contact your school’s Registrar to determine if space is available. Tuition-paying students are given priority.

  Courses for Credit: If the senior citizen has taxable income of not more than $23,850 in the preceding year, the individual may take a course for academic credit free of tuition and fees, except for fees established for the purpose of paying for course materials. If you are enrolling for credit, the University requires proof of income eligibility (e.g., a copy of completed current or last calendar year IRS 1040 Form). Please submit this supporting documentation with your completed form.

  There is no restriction on the number of courses that may be taken for credit in any term or semester, or on the number of terms or semesters in which an eligible senior citizen may take courses for credit.

  Courses for Audit: A senior citizen, regardless of income level, may audit a course that is given for academic credit or take a noncredit course free of tuition and fees, except for fees established for the purpose of paying for course materials.

  There is no limit placed on the number of terms or semesters in which a senior citizen who is not enrolled for academic credit may register for courses, but the individual can take no more than three noncredit courses in any one term or semester.

   The two additional conditions listed below shall be met before a senior citizen may take a course under the provisions of this program: 

• The senior citizen shall meet the appropriate admission requirements of the institution in which the student plans to enroll, and 
• The senior citizen may be admitted to a course only on a space-available basis after all tuition-paying students have been accommodated. State institutions of higher education may make individual exceptions to this procedure when the senior citizen has completed 75% of the requirements for the degree.

• For more information about the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver and current application process visit the SFS webpage https://sfs.virginia.edu/tuition-billing/billing-payment/view-and-pay-your-bill/senior-citizen-waiver-program or click here to visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia’s Fact Sheet.

  Withdrawal from the University

  Tuition and Fee Adjustment Policy

  The University of Virginia’s Tuition and Fee Adjustment Policy provides consistency related to student withdrawals from a standard academic semester (term). This adjustment policy is also applicable to students who are in an approved part-time status and withdraw from a class or classes after the add/drop period has ended.

  Students who cancel admission, withdraw, or take a leave from the University, voluntarily or involuntarily, before the first day of classes will receive a 100 percent tuition and fee adjustment.

  If a student withdraws from the University, tuition and required fees are assessed according to the Institutional Tuition and Fees Adjustment Schedule. The treatment of Federal Aid (Title IV) eligibility and Return to Title IV (R2T4) funds follow the federal guidelines determined by the U.S. Department of Education. The treatment of Non-Federal Aid eligibility and return policies adhere to the respective funding source’s adjustment guidelines. See the Financial Aid section of the Undergraduate Record 2022-23 for more financial aid related withdrawal information.

  Institutional Tuition and Fees Adjustment Schedule by Weekly Proration (Graduate and Darden Programs)

  The weekly proration schedule applies to Graduate and Darden students at the University. Students enrolled in the School of Law, School of Medicine, or in nonstandard programs follow separate adjustment schedules as outlined below.

  The weekly proration adjustment schedule governs how tuition and fees will be adjusted on a percentage basis determined by the school week during which the student withdraws from the University. Other units, such as Housing and Dining, will have their own schedule for determining refunds, and you should consult with those units separately within the Record.

• An enrolled student who withdraws or voluntarily takes a leave from the University on or after the first (1st) day of classes and through the second week of the term will receive 100 percent tuition and fee adjustment.
• A standard semester (term) school week is defined as seven (7) calendar days.
• The first school week begins the first day of the start of the semester (term) period.
• The effective date of withdrawal is determined by the school in which the student is enrolled, and the official withdrawal is recorded within the Student Information System.
• Any resulting credit due to a student because of a withdrawal will first be offset against any other amounts owed to the University.

• The weekly schedule of tuition and required fees indicating the amounts a student is/is not responsible based upon when the student’s withdrawal is dated, is as follows:

  School Week Starts 1st day of term (1week = 7 calendar days)	Amount Student is Respondible For	Amount Student is Not Responsible For
  Week 1 (Day 1 - Day 7)	0%	100%
  Week 2 (Day 8 - Day 14)	0%	100%
  Week 3 (Day 15 - Day 21)	30%	70%
  Week 4 (Day 22 - Day 28)	40%	60%
  Week 5 (Day 29 - Day 35)	50%	50%
  Week 6 (Day 36 - Day 42)	60%	40%
  After Week 6 (Day 43 and after)	100%	0%

  Weekly Proration Terms and Definitions:

• Academic Degree: Determined by school of enrollment.  Please visit the University Registrar’s Record for a complete list of school programs.
• Effective Date of Withdrawal: the date determined to be the official withdrawal date from the university. The University Registrar supports more information related to an official withdrawal date and “Leaving and Returning to the University.”
• School Week: Defined as seven (7) calendar days that begins on the first day of the program’s classes.
• Standard Semester (Term): Fall and Spring are standard semesters. This includes programs that follow a standard module plan. Students wishing to withdraw from classes during Summer Session or January Term should contact the Office of Summer & Special Academic Programs.
• Withdrawal from the University: Students should consult “Leaving and Returning to the University” in the University Record for details specific to their school’s withdrawal policies.

• Institutional Tuition and Fees Adjustment Schedule by Daily Proration (Law and Medicine)

  The daily proration adjustment schedule governs how tuition and fees will be adjusted on a percentage basis determined by the day on which the student withdraws from the University.  The daily proration schedule applies only to students in the School of Law and the School of Medicine. All other students at the University follow the Weekly Proration Schedule or the nonstandard adjustment scehduel based on program. (See specific program for details.)

• An enrolled student who withdraws or voluntarily takes a leave from the University on or after the first (1^st) day of classes and through the seventh (7^th) day of the term (first week) will receive a 100 percent tuition and fee adjustment.
• An enrolled student who withdraws or voluntarily takes leave on or after the eighth (8^th) day of the term but before the date when they will have completed 60 percent of the term will have their institutional charges adjusted based on a daily proration.
• Percent of term completed is calculated as the total number of calendar days completed divided by the total number of calendar days from the start to the end of the semester (term).  There are no adjustments for holidays or breaks.
• If a student withdraws after completing 60 percent of the term, the student will receive a zero percent adjustment (i.e., will be charged 100 percent of tuition and fees).
• The effective date of withdrawal is determined by the school in which the student is enrolled, and the official withdrawal is recorded within the Student Information System.
• Any resulting credit due to a student because of a withdrawal will first be offset against any other amounts owed to the University.

• The daily proration schedule of tuition and required fees between amounts charged and amounts adjusted is as follows:

  Days and % of Term Completed	% Charged to Student	% Adjusted
  Days 1-7	0%	100%
  Day 8 to 60% of term completed	Daily proration	Daily proration
  After 60% of term completed	100%	0%

  Daily Proration Terms and Definitions

• Academic Degree: Determined by school of enrollment.  Please visit the University Registrar’s Record for a complete list of school programs.
• Effective Date of Withdrawal: the date determined to be the official withdrawal date from the university. The University Registrar supports more information related to an official withdrawal date and “Leaving and Returning to the University.”
• Percent of term completed: Percent of term completed is calculated as the total number of calendar days attended by the total number of calendar days from the start to the end of the semester (term).
• School Week: Defined as seven (7) calendar days that begins with the first day of the program’s classes.
• Standard Semester (Term): Fall and Spring are standard semesters. This includes programs that follow a standard module plan.
• Withdrawal from the University: Students should consult their school registrar or the University’s “Leaving and Returning to the University” in the University Record for details specific to their school’s withdrawal policies.

• Nonstandard Program Tuition and Fee Adjustment Schedules

  School of Education and Human Development – Off-grounds Programs.

  The below information applies to Off-Grounds programs in the School of Education and Human Development. For information or assistance, please contact: ehd-information@virginia.edu

  Refund Policy: Refunds are determined and processed in accordance with the following policies and schedules:

• Tuition and fees are refunded according to the applicable schedules listed below
• Fees charged by the processor of credit card transactions are not University fees and are not refundable.
• If payment is made by check, there is a 10-day waiting period after the check is posted before a refund can be processed.
• In the event that the school issues a refund in error, it reserves the right to reclaim such funds.
• Refunds are computed based on the date and time requests are received by the EHD School.

Refund schedule for in-person classes:

Refund schedule for web-based (online) and classroom/Internet (hybrid or blended) classes:

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Withdrawal and Adjustment Policy

Information sourced at: https://www.scps.virginia.edu/class-registration/refunds

Course Registration: Your registration for a course commits you to payment of the charges associated with enrollment (tuition and fees). You will not be automatically dropped from a course due to a lack of attendance/participation. If you do not drop a course and do not attend/participate, you will be responsible for all applicable tuition and fees and will receive a failing grade in the course. Any charges that remain unpaid after one year will be sent to a collections agency. If you enroll in the course and decide to drop, you will be charged according to the refund schedule below. 

Refunds are determined and processed by SCPS in accordance with the following policies and schedules:

• Tuition and fees are refunded according to the applicable schedules listed below.
• Fees charged by the processor of credit card transactions are not University fees and are not refundable.
• If payment is made by check, there is a 10-day waiting period after the check is posted before a refund can be processed.
• In the event that SCPS issues a refund in error, it reserves the right to reclaim such funds.
• Refunds are computed based on the date and time requests are received by SCPS.

Refund Schedules

SCPS Credit & Noncredit Classes, including Web-Based (Online) & Classroom/Internet (Hybrid or Blended) Classes

Degrees, Post Bacc Pre-Med, Community Scholar

The refund schedule for classes offered during the Fall and Spring for the School’s degrees, Post Bacc Pre-Med Program, and Community Scholar is governed by the University’s weekly proration refund schedule.

The refund schedule for classes offered during the Summer for the School’s degrees, Post Bacc Pre-Med Program, and Community Scholar is governed by Summer Session.

Summer Session Withdrawal and Fee Adjustment Schedule

Summer session withdrawal and adjustment policy information is sourced at: https://summer.virginia.edu/registration-and-academic-procedures

Withdrawing From a Course

• The withdrawal deadline for each session is noted on the Summer Session Calendars.
• Students may withdraw from a course after the course mid-point and until the withdrawal deadline. A grade of W will appear on the record.
• No refund will be given. See refund schedule for additional information.
• If you have received financial aid for Summer Session, notify Student Financial Services that you are withdrawing from a course. Dropping below 6 credits will result in all summer financial aid being cancelled. Remember all undergraduate and graduate students must take a minimum of 6 credits to receive financial aid.
• Students may not withdraw from 3000- or 4000-level Commerce courses.
• Contact Summer & Special Academic Programs to withdraw.

Adjustment Schedule

The refund schedule is based on calendar days (including weekends) beginning with the class start date.

J-term Withdrawal and Fee Adjustment Schedule

J-term withdrawal information is sourced at: https://januaryterm.virginia.edu/academic-policies

McIntire School of Commerce Certificate Programs

Certificate program withdrawal adjustment information sourced at: https://sfs.virginia.edu/institutional-tuition-and-fees-adjustment-schedule-certificate-programs.

The McIntire School of Commerce Certificate Programs’ proration adjustment schedule governs how tuition and fees will be adjusted on a percentage basis determined by the date the student withdraws from the program. The below adjustment schedule currently applies to students enrolled in McIntire School of Commerce Certificate Programs. Other programs follow separate adjustment schedules based on enrollment. The adjustments exclude nonrefundable deposits.

Federal Financial Aid Recipients (Title IV funds)

Student Financial Services is required by federal statute to recalculate federal financial aid eligibility for students who withdraw, drop out, are dismissed, or take a leave of absence prior to completing 60% of a semester. Title IV funds are Pell Grant, SEOG, TEACH Grant, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Nursing Loan, Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, and PLUS loans.

Here’s more detailed information regarding the Return to Title IV process

Upon Your Return to the University

Please note that if you leave the University for any reason and return in a later semester, you will be subject to the tuition and fee rates established by the Board of Visitors for the academic year in which you return, based upon your academic level upon your return. Your school of enrollment can confirm your academic level at the time of your return. 

Tuition Insurance

The University of Virginia has partnered with GradGuard^TM to offer tuition insurance from Allianz Global Assistance, which provides reimbursement for non-refundable tuition expenses in the event a covered student leaves school before the end of the term for a covered reason.

• Tuition insurance is completely optional. The agreement you enter into is with GradGuard, not with the University of Virginia.
• Enrollment is available on a term-by-term basis. 
• *Optional enrollment is required prior to the first day of classes of each term.