Office of the Registrar - Florida International University

REGISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Tuition and fees assessed students are authorized by rules of the Board of Education and provide for mandatory fees to be charged to all students. The mandatory fees are divided into two groups: State fees, those set by legislative action, and University fees, those set by the Fee Committee on campus. A more detailed chart of tuition and fees can be found here.

State fees are composed of four fees assessed per credit hour, and are as follows:

Matriculation Fee - Set by the legislature as part of the annual budget process.

Student Financial Aid Fee - Set by the legislature at 5% of the matriculation fee.

Building and Capital Improvement Fee - Set by law in Section 240, Florida Statutes. Partially returned to the University for construction projects.

University fees set by the annual fee committee comprised of students and University employees are composed of the following:

Credit Hour Fees
Activity & Service Fee - Used to fund the Student Government Association budget.

Athletic Fee: ($10.00) An athletic fee will be collected each term along with the tuition. This fee was endorsed by the 1994-1995 Student Fee Committee to upgrade the University’s intercollegiate athletic program to NCAA Division I competition for both men and women. All University athletic events are free of charge to FIU students.

Health Fee - ($64.00) Flat fee assessed per student each semester with the tuition and used to support the Health Care and Wellness Center, the Counseling and Psychological Services Center, Victim Advocacy Center and Disability Services.

Laboratory fees are assessed for certain classes. See the University Catalog for specific charges. Course Fees http://sis.fiu.edu

Transcript Fee: ($5.00) There is a transcript charge of $5.00 per transcript. Students requesting six or more transcripts at one time pay $5.00 per copy for the first five transcripts and $3.00 for each additional copy.

Parking Rules and Regulations: All persons who park vehicles on the university’s campuses shall register their vehicle(s) with the Department of Parking and Traffic, obtain a decal or permit, and display the decal or permit as prescribed by the Parking Rules and Regulations. Copies are available at the Department of Parking and Traffic at Parking Garage One, University Park or Wolfe University Center, RM 131, Biscayne Bay Campus. Students are expected to become familiar and comply with these rules and regulations.

The University assumes no liability for vehicles parked or operated on its property. Further, the issuance of a decal or permit does not guarantee a place to park. The University may tow and impound any vehicle which is found to be parked illegally or in violation of the rules. Parking and

Traffic Access Fee:
All currently enrolled students will pay a Parking and Traffic Access Fee each semester. The fee will appear on the Student Fee Schedule.

Students must provide the following information to the Department of Parking and Traffic to obtain a parking decal: social security number, proof of current class registration, and current vehicle registration. All decals must be permanently affixed to the outside of the vehicle, either on the left side of the rear bumper or lower left corner, on the outside of the rear window. All decals are valid until the expiration date indicated on the decal or permit.

A duplicate hang tag will be issued upon request for an additional charge of $10.65. This hang-tag is valid only for the vehicle under which it is registered. Hang-tags are available to persons who have purchased an original decal for that current semester or year. The hang-tags are for additionally owned vehicles and for situations where the original decal must be replaced e.g. due to accident or paint job.

Housing Sticker:
All students residing in university housing complexes need to obtain a current semester housing sticker from the Department of Parking and Traffic. This sticker allows the vehicle to be parked legally in student housing areas and is valid for the current semester only. The sticker should be affixed to the left or right side of the current student decal.

Decal Classifications:
Faculty/staff decals, student decal, housing sticker, alumni decal, duplicate decals and duplicate student hang-tags.

Disabled Persons:
Any person who has been certified in accordance with Sections 320.084, 320.0848 or 320.0842 of the Florida Statutes, and has been issued a disabled placard by the Department of Motor Vehicles shall obtain and display a university decal in the appropriate classification

Permits:
The Department of Parking and Traffic issues temporary permits. Permits must be applied for and are issued for a specific duration. Permits may or may not include parking fees. The circumstances under which a permit rather than a decal are issued include but are not limited to: the use of a temporary vehicle such as a rental car, parking on campus for attendance at conferences and meetings, and visitors who are not required to obtain a decal.

Payment of Fees:
Students who register during Registration Week or Open Registration must pay their tuition and fees by the deadline dates. Financial aid students will be automatically validated, once the difference between the total amount of the financial aid award (excluding federal work/study), and total tuition and fees due for the term is paid. If your financial aid is equal to or greater than fees due, you will be automatically validated. Students who fail to pay will have their registration (all courses) deleted.

Students are encouraged to make their payment through the mail at FIU, University Park, PC 120, Miami, FL 33199 We also have a Night Depository available during the times that the buildings are open. Cashiers are available to assist you during normal operating hours.

Late Payment Fee: $100.00

Late Registration Fee: $100.00

Refunds:
The per credit hour tuition fee will be fully refunded for courses dropped during the Official Drop/Add Period. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the total tuition paid, will be refunded if withdrawal from the University is submitted prior to the end of the fourth week of the semester. Courses withdrawn during this period will receive a WI grade. Courses dropped between the fourth and the eighth week of the semester will receive a DR or WI grade and no tuition will be refunded.

State Employee Fee Waivers: please click here.

Senior Citizens Fee Waivers:
Persons 60 years of age or older who meet Florida residency requirements set forth in Rule 6C-7.05 may be allowed to enroll (audit only) for credit classes in a state university on a space available basis without payment of fees. The written permission of the instructor must be obtained to be able to register. No academic credit shall be awarded for attendance in classes for which fees are waived under this rule. Independent Study or Individual Instruction courses are not available under this free course policy. Senior citizens using the fee waiver must register during the first week of classes.