Quick scroll to average yearly costs, international student expenses.
Give careful consideration to the total financing of your university education. If you will need funds beyond those that you and your family can provide, you should apply for financial aid well in advance of enrollment. The deadlines for applying for financial aid (grants, loans, work-study and scholarships) are listed on the following pages.
For details concerning fees and deposits, consult the publication 1998-99 Student Fees and Deposits, available from the Office of the Registrar. Current fees are also published in the current Class Schedule and Room Directory and on the World Wide Web at www.pbo.ucdavis.edu/studentfees/
At the time of registration each quarter, every student must pay the quarterly fees as shown in the table below. (A Registration Fee Deferred Payment Plan, which allows students to pay quarterly fees in three monthly installments, is available.)
| These are the proposed fees for the 1998-99 academic year. Because fees are subject to gubernatorial, legislative and regental action, these fees may change without notice. | ||
|---|---|---|
| California Residents | Fall Quarter | Annually |
| University Registration Fee | $238.00 | 713.00 |
| Educational Fee | $966.00 | $2,896.00 |
| Associated Students (ASUCD) Fee | $23.50 | $70.50 |
| Memorial Union Fee | $28.50 | $85.50 |
| Undergraduate Health Insurance Fee (optional)* | — | — |
| Student Health Services Fee | $32.00 | $96.00 |
| Student Services Maintenance Fee and Student Activities and Services Initiative Fee | $76.00 | $226.00 |
| Student Facilities Safety Fee | $22.00 | $66.00 |
| Total for full-time California residents | $1,386.00 | $4,153.00 |
| Total for part-time California residents | $903.00 | $2,705.00 |
| Nonresidents | ||
| University Registration Fee | $238.00 | 713.00 |
| Educational Fee | $1,029.00 | $3,086.00 |
| Associated Students (ASUCD) Fee | $23.50 | $70.50 |
| Memorial Union Fee | $28.50 | $85.50 |
| Undergraduate Health Insurance Fee (optional)* | — | — |
| Student Health Services Fee | $32.00 | $96.00 |
| Student Services Maintenance Fee and Student Activities and Services Initiative Fee | $76.00 | $226.00 |
| Student Facilities Safety Fee | $22.00 | $66.00 |
| Tuition for nonresidents | $3,128.00 | $9,384.00 |
| Total for full-time nonresidents | $4,577.00 | $13,727.00 |
| Total for part-time nonresidents | $2,498.50 | $7,492.00 |
| * Undergraduates may elect to purchase university-sponsored health insurance at registration. The fee for the 1998-99 academic year is approximately $138.00 per quarter. Foreign undergraduate students and students in the Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Programs must participate in the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP) and pay a Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan Fee of approximately $133.50 per quarter. | ||
Students may be charged fees in some courses for the use, rental or consumption of materials, tools or equipment, or for the costs of materials or services necessary to provide a special supplemental educational experience. For example, course materials fees may cover the purchase of chemicals and glassware for a science laboratory or of art supplies for an art studio class. They might also cover film rentals, field trips, or the purchase or rental of specific equipment. The campus is currently reviewing the application and extent of such fees.
Students approved for enrollment on a part-time basis pay the same fees as full-time students, but pay only one-half of the Educational Fee. Part-time nonresidents pay one-half of the Nonresident Tuition Fee. Undergraduates file their part-time petition with the Office of the Registrar, 12 Mrak Hall. Graduate students file their petition with Graduate Studies, 250 Mrak Hall.
Reduced fees are available to UC career employees and certain UC retirees who are qualified for admission to the university. Once admitted, the employee-student must file a petition for the reduction in fees before each quarter of enrollment. Employee-students pay one-third of the full-time Registration Fee, one-third of the full-time Education Fee. Employee-students also pay the Memorial Union Fee and the Student Facilities Safety Fee. Please refer to the quarterly Class Schedule and Room Directory for fee information.
Employee students may enroll for up to nine units or three courses per quarter or semester, whichever is greater. Information is in the Personnel Policies For Staff Members Manual (section 51) available in department offices, at Shields Library, the Staff Development and Professional Services Office, and on the World Wide Web. Petitions can be obtained through the employee's unit.
Graduate and professional student fees are listed in the relevant chapters of this catalog.
Parking permit rates are available at Parking Services or you may call (530) 752-8277.
A California State License fee is required for all bicycles on campus (initial license, $6; renewals, $3).
The costs listed below are average costs, and your own living expenses may differ somewhat from these. More information on living expenses can be found in the section on housing or from the Financial Aid Office.
| Average Student Costs Annually | |
| Undergraduate | |
| Fees | $4,157 |
| Books and supplies | $820 |
| Housing and Food | $5,161 |
| Personal expenses | $1,978 |
| Transportation | $673 |
| Total (off-campus residence) | $12,799 |
| Total (on-campus residence) | $13,916 |
| Graduate (single; living off campus) | $15,407 |
| Graduate School of Management | $21,407 |
| School of Law (depending upon the year in school) | $21,651 to 21,460 |
| School of Medicine (depending upon the year in school) | $22,238 to 23,988 |
| School of Veterinary Medicine (depending upon the year in school) | $20,357 to 21,569 |
International students are responsible for all of their expenses while studying at UC Davis. The expenses include non-resident tuition, educational fees, room and board and a modest amount for personal expenses. For the 1998-99 academic year, we estimate the cost will be $25,000. Because the exact cost for tuition and fees is not determined until just before the beginning of the academic year, $25,000 is only a preliminary figure. This minimum allowance may be increased without advance notice.
During the admission process, most international undergraduate students are required to complete the Financial Statement for Students Seeking Nonimmigrant Status form certifying that funds are available for twelve months support. It is very important that students have adequate, reliable, and continuing financial support for the whole time they are here. After students arrive in the United States, it is extremely difficult to obtain additional funding. The university does not offer grants or financial aid to international undergraduate students.
All students need to be aware that there are numerous initial expenses during the first few months, including tuition and fees, an initial down payment for housing, food and personal expenses. We suggest that you bring a minimum of $4,000 for immediate expenses. Careful budgeting is essential for international students.
UC Davis 1998-99 Online General Catalog. Posted July 31, 1998.
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