Tuition, Fees, and Other Costs

Once you have registered for classes, your bill for tuition and fees will be generated through the on-campus Bursar's Office. An overview of the tuition and fees are outlined below (US dollars):

Tuition: New tuition rates are established each spring and normally go into effect with summer. Many employers offer a tuition reimbursement benefit that can be applied to the costs of professional education programs. Tax benefits (life long learning credit) may also apply.
Fees:

Technology fee: per online course each semester
Academic Support Services fee: supports online library resources, online instruction, and the online student information and records system. The academic support services fee is charged once per semester, regardless of the number of classes for which you are registered.
Preceptorship fee: charged for each advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) or rotation, in which you enroll, in addition to five credit hours of tuition
Credit-by-Challenge fee: assessed per challenge portfolio. Please anticipate continued substantial escalation in these fees over the next 2-3 years. This component of our curriculum is under-funded; current fees are not covering expenses.
Background check fee: for new students (one time occurrence)
Matriculation fee: for first time students at the University of Colorado; covers expenses associated with the provision of records-related services for the lifetime of each student.

Other Costs: Textbook requirements are determined by individual instructors, but are limited, since much of the required instructional materials will be provided online. Textbooks may be ordered online through the University of Colorado Denver bookstore. You may incur additional costs related to the purchase of computer equipment, software, a printer, printer cartridges and paper, and Internet connectivity.
You will not receive a paper bill for tuition and fees. You must check your account balance online in the Web Registration System. You can view your account statement by logging on to “Web Registration & Records” at: http://www.uchsc.edu/registrar/ and selecting “Finances” and “Extended Studies – Account Balance.”
Tuition payments should be submitted directly to the UCD Bursar’s Office. All tuition and fees are due within 30 days of the first day of class. The University of Colorado Denver assesses a 1% per month service penalty on any unpaid account balance. Service charges will not be applied to accounts with whom the Bursar's Office has a contractual agreement, such as active military, or for accounts supported by payments from a UCD department. Please note the 30-day limit on your calendar. Tuition is considered due despite address mix-ups, delayed mailings across Canadian-US border, or other mailing difficulties.
Please note that you will not be able to register for subsequent semesters unless your bill from previous semesters has been paid in full. You can check your balance online any time.
Once your payment is received and processed, an official statement of payment will be available online for use with taxes or for employee reimbursement programs.
Refunds: If you drop a class within the guidelines specified below, an adjusted bill for tuition will be calculated and updated online. Any refunds due will be processed automatically by the Bursar's office. Note that University policies require a substantial financial penalty if you drop any of your enrolled courses after the drop/add date.

Drop Date	Remaining Course Load	Tuition Due	Tuition Refund
Before Drop/Add Date	Zero or any course load	0%	100%
Anytime after Drop/Add Date	Zero or any course load	100%	0%

Withdrawal from courses after the drop/add date is addressed by the NTPD withdrawal policy. In some situations, such as medical emergencies and bereavement, courses may be retaken without repayment of full tuition. A retake fee applies. Please consult the NTPD office.

Last updated: 9/14/09

Tuition & Fees: 2009-2010	In-State Residents	Out-of-State Residents
Tuition
Per Credit Hour	$463	$509
Semester Fees
Technology Fee	$65
Academic Support Services Fee	$75
Experiential Training Fees
Preceptorship Fee (per rotation)	$110 + 5 credit hours tuition
Credit-by-Challenge Fee (per challenge)	$750
New Student Fees
Background Check	$65
Matriculation	$140
Miscellaneous Fees (where applicable)
Didactic Challenge Fee	$100 per credit hour
Retake Fee	$100 per credit hour per credit hour—first retake; $300 per credit hour for second retake; full tuition for additional retakes