** Day students are charged a $100 special function fee, and are able to eat at banquets, picnics, and other special functions (see day student meals list). This does not include meals during trips or regular school days. Day students may purchase an optional meal plan for $1,000 ($100 per month) to eat lunch in the cafeteria on school days.
***The laptop deposit of $100 is due by registration and is refundable at the end of the school year when your student’s laptop is returned without damages. If there are damages incurred, the repairs will be paid from the laptop deposit. If the deposit does not cover the cost of the laptop repairs, the additional cost will be charged to the student’s account.
The tuition cost at UCA covers instruction only. The General and Technology Fee covers essential school services such as textbooks, Boys’/Girls’ Club, class dues, yearbook, on campus guidance and counseling services, media center and library use, computer services, school newsletter (“Echoes”), student accident insurance, school nurse services, and other miscellaneous costs.
All international students (excluding Canadian students) must pay the international student rates for the year, in advance, and fees are non-refundable. International students are not eligible for any payment discounts or Financial Aid and charges are due on or before Registration Day (payable in U.S. funds). Additional fees may apply if working with a broker or host family.
Entrance Payment / Laptop Deposit
The Entrance Payment and Laptop Deposit are to be paid in full on or before Registration Day. The Entrance Payment consists of the General Fee, Technology Fee, and the first of ten charges for tuition, room and board (for dorm students).
Early Payment Discount
To receive the Early Payment Discount, please pay the Entrance Payment in full (no credit cards please), turn in a completed Financial Estimate Worksheet and Auto Pay form, and pay the $100 Laptop Deposit.
Payment Options:
*Note: If the 27th falls on a weekend or holiday, the monthly payment will be charged or withdrawn from your bank account on the next business day following the 27th.
Additional Charges
Some additional charges can be incurred. They may include:
Payment of Accounts
An estimate of your monthly payments can be calculated using the Financial Estimate Worksheet (FEW). Please call the Vice Principal for Finance at 509-245-3615 or the Assistant Treasurer at 509-245-3618 if you have any questions or if you need help completing this form. The first of the ten (10) monthly payments is included in the Entrance Payment. The Entrance Payment and Laptop Deposit must be paid in full, and the completed Financial Estimate Worksheet and Auto Pay Form received by the Business Office on or before Registration Day, to receive financial clearance and begin school. The remaining nine (9) monthly payments will be automatically withdrawn by an ACH bank transfer, charged to a credit card that you provide (with a 1% fee), or payable on or before the twenty-seventh (27th) day of each month beginning September 27th and ending with the final payment on May 27th. Since UCA runs on a very tight budget, it is imperative that all accounts are kept current. UCA initiates and encourages open communication with those who may be struggling with their account. If a student account becomes two months’ past due, it is the UCA Board’s policy that the student will be asked to withdraw. Student transcripts of credits and diplomas will be held by UCA until the student account is paid in full.
Partial Tuition
For students who transfer and do not need to make up work, tuition fees will be prorated on a weekly basis. Some scholarships are awarded at the end of completed semesters and may be lost if students withdraw.
Withdrawals
Tuition will be charged until a completed withdrawal form is on file in the Registrar’s Office. If a student withdraws after completing their registration but prior to the first day of classes, a refund of tuition prepaid will be made. The General Fee and Technology Fee are nonrefundable.
Book Fees
Textbook rental fees are included with the annual General Fee. Additional charges for books not returned in good condition, or lost, will be assessed. All practice sets, workbooks, and other paperback books will be charged to the student’s account as an additional fee.
Cafeteria Meals
Visitors may eat meals in the cafeteria for a charge of $7 if paid with the meal or $8 if charged to the student’s account.
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