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Every student requires a deposit of $100 to protect the institution against losses, damages, and breakage for which the student is responsible or to be used to offset in part amounts owed to the institution. General deposits are returned to students, less any such amounts owed to the institution, within a reasonable period after the date of the student's withdrawal or graduation from the institution, to be at most 180 days. The deposit retention period provides the University sufficient time to identify all amounts owed and to determine if the student intends to enroll in the semester or summer session immediately following the student's withdrawal or graduation or if the student withdraws or graduates in the spring semester, or in the following fall semester. If a student leaves the University without graduating or officially withdrawing, they must submit a written request to Student Business Services to receive a refund of their deposit. For students who do not graduate, withdraw, or request a refund, deposits remain on file for four years. Texas A&M will forfeit those deposits to the University's General Deposit Scholarship Fund after deducting any amounts owed to the University.
Before accepting an admission offer into specific programs, an applicant may be required to pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit to hold their seat in the class. The University will apply this deposit to the tuition/fee statements of students who enroll in the program. Individuals who ultimately don't do courses in the program will forfeit the deposit. Contact your department for additional information regarding your program's policy.
The University charges a non-refundable new student orientation fee of $225 for freshmen and $153 for transfer students to students who attend a new student conference.
The University charges a non-refundable new graduate student fee of $50.00 to all new graduate students. The fee supports the Graduate Studies office related to recruitment and new graduate student activities.
The University charges a non-refundable new international student orientation fee of $70 to all new international students.
Each semester, the University Advancement Fee is required for all Texas A&M University students. The Advancement fee funds services such as advising, the Career Center, the Writing Center, technology, and libraries, as well as administrative services such as I.D. services, the campus bus system, billing and refunds, access for students to discounted software, and many of the services provided through the Division of Student Affairs.
This $85.00 fee is required of all students who are not U.S. citizens or who are not U.S. permanent residents to offset the cost of specialized services International Student Services provides to these students, such as immigration advising, certificate of eligibility document issuance (I-20/DS-2019), verification and monitoring of legal status, status changes, extensions of legal status, approve or help with the approval of on and off campus work authorizations, social/academic adjustment, orientation programming, and the administration of special scholarships and programs for these students.
The Texas A&M University System requires all international students entering the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 student visa to be under the Texas A&M University System Student Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP) coverage or have equivalent insurance coverage that meets the waiver criteria.
The forms below will give you state regulation statements about these requirements:
ISS Waiver Guidelines (copy same forms as CS)
Student Health Insurance Regulation (copy same forms as CS)
Visit the ISS Health Insurance website for details or additional information.
The University charges a non-refundable new international student orientation fee of $70 to all new international students.
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Upon confirming intent to participate in an international experience, Education Abroad charges a service fee. The amount will differ by program type. For details about the fee structure and provision of services, visit the Education Abroad website.
A non-refundable fee of $47.50 per degree sought ($100 for School of Dentistry, Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Public Health) is assessed the semester a student applies for graduation. This fee is payable each time a student applies for graduation. The University will also charge an additional late application fee of $50 per degree to those who apply after the deadline.
A one-time $43 fee is required for all incoming freshman cadets.
For current program fee rates, please click on the Tuition Calculator website from the section above.
Master of Maritime Administration and Logistics
This fee supports all activities surrounding the Master of Maritime Administration and Logistics program.
Master of Marine Resource Management
This fee supports all activities surrounding the Master of Marine Resource Management program.
The fee structure for the Commercial Cruise program is $1800 per cruising semester. This fee covers all activities surrounding the program.
The fee structure is restructured annually and charged per cruising semester to support all activities surrounding the program. Informational sessions are held each Summer Sea term to discuss costs.
This $60.00 per semester fee ($25.00 per summer five-week term) is required of all students to operate, maintain, and equip the University Health Center. It entitles the student to its services, which include basic medical consultations, health screenings, and access to health education resources. Please note that these services do not include surgical operations or charges for consultations with outside physicians requested by parents.
A $30 fee per semester is required for all License Options students.
A $12.50 per credit hour fee is required for all License Options students. This fee covers the costs of licensing materials, software, and resources essential for your academic success in the License Options program.
A $145 per semester fee ($72.50 per summer five-week term) is required of all students. This fee is used to operate, maintain, improve, and equip the Student Recreation Center, which provides a wide range of fitness and recreational facilities and services to enhance your physical and mental well-being.
A $100.00 per semester fee ($50.00 per summer five-week term) is required of all students. This fee is used to operate, maintain, improve, and equip the Student Center Complex, which serves as a hub for student activities, events, and services, enhancing your campus experience.
Visit the University Dining and select from dining plans.
All students living in residence halls are required to pay room rent. Rooms have beds, mattresses, desks, chairs, and dressers. Students are expected to furnish their pillows, blankets, and linens. Room rents include utilities (electricity, heating, A/C, lights) and cleaning of common areas. (Rates are subject to change.) For more information, please contact Campus Living & Learning at cll@tamug.edu.
Required of all students who park motor vehicles on campus. (Rates are subject to change.) Permits may be purchased online. For further information regarding parking or transportation at Texas A&M, please visit Transportation Services, call (409)740-4545, or email police@tamug.edu.
