HAMPTON UNIVERSITY 2024/2025 EXPLANATION OF FEES
APPLICATION FEE
New Incoming students are required to remit a Non-Refundable $50 APPLICATION FEE with their application for admission. Payment of the APPLICATION FEE is not a guarantee of Admission. Students who are currently enrolled or were previously enrolled are not required to pay this APPLICATION FEE.
MATRICULATION FEE
This $100 non-refundable fee is due within 35 days after receipt of the Notice of Admission. This fee is payable only once by all freshmen, transfer, and any student entering Hampton University for the first time. MATRICULATION FEE should be submitted with the payment for the ADVANCE PAYMENT FEE for new students.
ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR NEW STUDENTS
Prospective students whose application has been approved will receive a Notice of Admission. Within 35 days of receipt of the Notice of Admission, all perspective must send to Student Business Services a payment of a) $425.00 if accepted as an off-campus undergraduate student or b) $500.00 if accepted as an on-campus undergraduate student. The Payment for the Advance Payment AND the Matriculation Fee of $100.00 should be submitted together. Payment should not be remitted until after receiving the Notice of Admission.
Payment of the Advance Payment does not guarantee the assignment of a room but must accompany the application for room assignment. Students who change their housing decision from on-campus to off-campus will forfeit $75.00 of the Advance Payment.
The Advance Payment Fee is only refundable until May 31st prior to the initial enrollment for new students in their first semester of enrollment. A written request must be submitted to Student Business Services office via email at StudentAccounts@hamptonu.edu.
TUITION – Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Full Time Undergraduate Students
The tuition charge is based on the number of course credit hours which a student is registered for by the last date of adding course credits for specific semester. After the last date to add course credit for a specific semester, there are no longer any cancellations for tuition charges for course credits enrolled for that specific semester. Please refer to the table below for Hampton University tuition refund policy for the “Withdrawals”.
The annual tuition charges for a full-time student (Credit Hours 10 to 17) for the 2024-2025 academic year (Fall/Spring) are $27,482.00. Tuition is billed for full time students on a semester basis (Fall/Spring) is in the amount of $13,741.00. Student Business Services will provide notifications of the due dates for each active semester. Students enrolled in more than 17 credit hours will be billed $464.00 for each credit hour over 17. Undergraduate students that are enrolled in less than 10 credit hours will be billed $700.00 for each credit hour from 1 to 9.
COMPREHENSIVE FEE
The Comprehensive Fee of $1,555 for each semester (Fall/Spring) is required for all regular undergraduate students. This fee supports the Student Union, Student Health Services, Student Activities, course laboratories, and other student-related events, programs and services throughout the semester.
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
At the time of initial enrollment, each student who is assigned a room in Residential Housing will be charged a Security Deposit Fee of $100.00. Upon graduation or leaving the University for other reasons, the Security Deposit will be returned to the student or applied toward the outstanding balance. During a student stay in Residential Housing, the cost of damages will be deducted from the deposit, and the student must pay enough to bring the security deposit up to the level of $100.00.
Residential Housing for each semester (Fall/Spring) for 2024/2025 academic year is $3,723.00. These costs will be billed and reflected on a student’s account. Additional semester fees may vary based on the student’s housing assignment.
DINING MEAL OPTIONS
Option 1 – 19 Meals Per Week
Students that select the 19 Meals Per Week option that are an on-campus student will be billed on a semester (Fall/Spring) basis at the rate of $3,431.00. With the Option 1 meal plan, students will receive $100.00 Gourmet Dollars for each active semester.
Option 2 – 15 Meals Per Week
Students that select the 15 Meals Per week option that are an on-campus student will be billed on a semester (Fall/Spring) basis at the rate of $3,575.00. The 15 Meals Per Week option provides 15 meals a week (three meals a day Monday-Friday) with no meals available on the weekend. With the Option 2 meal plan (15 Meal Per Week), students will receive $200 Gourmet Dollars for each active semester.
Option 3 – 5 Meal Per Week
Students that select the 5 Meals Per Week option provide off-campus students the option of a meal plan. Off-campus students will be billed on a semester (Fall/Spring) basis at the rate of $1,623.00. With the Option 3 meal plan, students do not receive any Gourmet Dollars for each active semester selected with this plan.
Option 4 – 7 Meal Per Week
Students that select the 7 Meals Per Week option provide off-campus students the option of a meal plan. Off-campus students will be billed on a semester (Fall/Spring) basis at the rate of $2,270.00. With the Option 4 meal plan, students do not receive any Gourmet Dollars for each active semester selected with this plan.
CABLE FEE
All on-campus students will be charged a cable television fee of $95.00 per semester (Fall/Spring) for this service. The Cable Fee is non-refundable.
TECHNOLOGY FEE
All regular graduate and undergraduate students will be charged $125.00 per semester for the required Technology Fee. The Technology fee supports the wireless internet zones in the dormitories and the classrooms. The Technology Fee is non-refundable.
CREDIT BALANCES
Any credit balance on your account after all charges owed to the University have been paid will be disbursed to the student as requested excluding Title IV Funds. A credit balance as a result of Title IV funds is refunded in accordance with the Department of Education regulations (CFR 668.164). Charges added to your account after a credit balance check (refund) is issued will appear on your next billing statement. Please review the following weblink for further information on refunds https://home.hamptonu.edu/sbs/student-refunds/#explanation.
WITHDRAWALS
Official Withdrawals:
Students withdrawing from the University will need to initiate the withdrawal process by retrieving a Petition of Separation Form from the Office of the Registrar and securing all necessary signatures. Once the form is completed, the Registrar’s Office will process the withdrawal and notify Student Business Services of the official withdrawal.
Students also can withdraw by oral notification. They must contact the Registrar’s Office and communicate directly with a Registrar official. The date of the phone conversation will be documented as the withdrawal date. The Office of the Registrar will send a certified return receipt letter to the student, confirming the withdrawal. The student will be asked to sign and return this letter.
Unofficial Withdrawals:
Unofficial withdrawals are processed as needed by the Office of the Registrar. There will not be a Petition of Separation Form but the Office of the Registrar will submit a listing to Student Accounts to proceed with the refund process.
The refunds for students withdrawing from Hampton University for any reason will be made according to the following University policy:
|
REFUND |
Days Completed |
PERCENTAGE |
Days 1 – 7 |
100% |
Days 8 -14 |
92% |
Days 15 – 21 |
84% |
Days 22 – 28 |
76% |
Days 29 – 35 |
68% |
Days 36 – 42 |
60% |
Days Over 43 No Refunds |
|
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Note: This refund schedule is subject to change due to federal regulations or changes in the University policy.
IMPORTANT: The application, matriculation, and advance deposit fees are non-refundable.
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
Hampton University will not issue a degree, an official/unofficial transcript of grades, or a grade report to any student who has not paid all debts in full. Students who fail to pay all fees by the published due date will be subject to pay all collection and legal fees incurred if collection action is required. Official documents remain the property of the University and we are not obligated to release them due to actions, such as bankruptcy.
**OTHER COSTS AND FEES**
NON-PREREGISTRATION FEE
The Non-Pre-registration Fee of $100.00 will be charged, per semester, to all continuing students who fail to pre-register during the designated dates. The Non-Pre-Registration Fee must be paid at Registration. Cancellation of schedules due to nonpayment is considered as not pre-registering and therefore the student will incur a non-pre-registration fee.
LATE REGISTRATION FEE
For those students that fail to complete registration on the designated date will be assess a $400.00 Late Registration Fee each semester. The Late Pre-registration Fee must be paid at the time of registration.
GRADING ADMINISTRATION FEE
Students granted permission by the Office of the Registrar to enroll in a zero credit one-hour tuition course (CSRT 000-01) must pay a $150.00 fee.
DEPARTMENTAL FEE
Departmental fees are required in several areas as described in the Hampton University Catalog. These departmental fees are reflected on a student’s account and are payable upon being charged. Students and parents are advised and highly encouraged to read the Hampton University Academic Catalog regarding fees in specific academic areas.
LOST STUDENT ID
Students must report the loss of a Student ID to the Office of Judicial Affairs and Housing/ Office of Residence Life and pick up a verification slip. There is a $10 replacement fee and a $20 fee to activate the new Meal Card. The student must pay this fee in advance at the Student Business Service Cashier’s window (Whipple Barn) before a replacement can be issued. University Police will issue the replacement ID. The Student Business Service Cashier’s business hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT FEE
A charge of $10 is required for each transcript, both official and unofficial. OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT is not processed if you have any outstanding balance due to Hampton University. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for further information.
MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING
All motor vehicles parked in university parking facilities must display a valid parking permit. Parking permits are purchased from the University Police. To purchase a permit the student must present a current student I.D. card, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
All students will be charged a book fee of $280.00 for each semester of enrollment (Fall/Spring) to access E-books required for courses in which they are enrolled. The charge will be billed for each semester of enrollment and is a non-refundable fee.
UNIFORMS
Students enrolled in the ROTC programs are furnished uniforms on loan by the appropriate military branch. Losses and shortages occurring during the training period will be handled within the guidelines of the appropriate ROTC unit. Students majoring in Physical Education and Nursing are required to purchase appropriate uniforms. The cost of these uniforms will vary.
Special Examination Application Fee
The Special Examination Application Fee for the administration of each special examination will be $10. If the exam is taken, an additional fee is due as follows:
• If a student is currently enrolled full-time, the total semester hours are added to the total hours taken during the current semester. Credit hours exceeding 17 will be charged at the rate of $464.00 per hour.
• If a student is currently enrolled part-time (less than 10 semester hours) the charge will be equal to the number of semester credit hours multiplied by the individual hourly tuition rate.
• If the student is not currently enrolled, the charge will be a special examination fee of $700.00 plus the number of semester hours of credit multiplied by the individual hourly tuition rate of $700.00 per credit hour.