Sometimes there are no standards; only comparisons. An examination of representative essential works (infrastructure) charges that appear on student invoices.
Room, Board & Boiler: A Selection
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss):
Capital Improvements Fee
— used to fund facility construction and improvements. The fee is assessed by term and prorated by credit hour, with a full-time maximum.
University of Oregon:
Building Fee
— supports construction and debt service for capital projects, principally student centers, health centers and recreation facilities. A separate Recreation Center Fee also supports construction, debt service, maintenance and operations.
University of Central Florida:
Capital Improvement Fee
— $6.76 per credit hour, shown separately in the university’s tuition and fee schedule.
Florida Gulf Coast University:
Capital Improvement Fee
— $6.76 per credit hour, separately identified in the published tuition and fee schedule.
Florida Atlantic University:
Capital Improvement Fee
— $6.76 per credit hour, itemized separately from tuition and other mandatory fees.
University of Kansas:
Building Fee
— separately identified among required student fees. KU also identifies facilities, maintenance and equipment charges within student health and recreation fees.
Kean University:
Capital Improvement Fee
— supports debt and qualifying renovation and construction projects. The university also identifies building maintenance and upgrades within its University Centers Fee.
Western Michigan University: Tuition and Required Fees
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