Costs

SOE Fees and Variable Expenditures

Although the total cost of A Summer of Excellence will vary for each student, this list can be used as a guide. Some fees must be paid in advance while others will be paid after the program starts. Refer to the admission packet for specific payment information, including deadlines and payment methods. All checks must be made out to the University of Arizona, but unless otherwise specified, all payments and correspondence should be sent directly to SOE and not to other U of A offices.

$25 application fee

• must accompany application
• non-refundable
• payable by check or money order (or cash if paid in person)

$65 program activity fee (students applying for scholarship can pay once scholarship offered).

• must be paid in order to register for courses
• must be paid by May 15 for Session 1 and June 1 for Session 2
• non-refundable after deadline
• payable by check or money order (or cash if paid in person)

Tuition and fees

Detailed information about tuition and fees.

• Tuition must be paid by June 1 for session 1
• Tuition must be paid by July 10 for session 2
• Tuition payable by check, money order, or credit card (or cash if paid in person)

$25 CatCard (UA student ID card)

• photo ID needed to obtain CatCard
• required for all students
• used for access to library, recreation center, meal plan
• obtained upon arriving on campus
• payable by check, cash, or credit card at the Bursar's Office (University Services Building 104)

$500 residence hall rent

• must be paid by June 1 for either/both sessions
• payable by check or money order (or cash if paid in person)
• not payable by credit card

At least $250 for food ($50/week)

• students should have some cash for the first weekend of check in (Saturday and Sunday), as their meal plans will not be activated until the first day of classes (Monday)
• students may apply funds to their meal accounts up front or as they go
• detailed information about meal plans & dining options is provided in the admission packet
• payable by check, money order, or credit card (or cash if paid in person)

Approximately $75 for books and supplies

• amount varies depending on the class; art classes and science labs may have additional fees
  obtained upon arriving on campus

$75-$125 miscellaneous expenses

• used for fun items and activities (movies, ice cream, T-shirts)
• students are advised not to carry large sums of cash

SOE Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available to qualified students. Eligibility is based solely on financial need. State funds cannot be used to pay for personal expenses; therefore, no scholarship award will cover the entire cost of SOE attendance. Scholarships are available to cover all or part tuition for a three unit course. At this time, no scholarships are available to cover housing costs.

Note: Out of state residents may receive scholarships, although preference will be given to in-state students.

A scholarship application is included in the admission packet and may be submitted along with application materials or separately, as long as it is postmarked by May 1 for Session 1 and June 1 for Session 2.