Explanation of Fees
The Application Fee is used to defray the costs of processing an application.
The Athletic Fee is used to support intramural, intercollegiate, and recreation activities and programming.
The Applied Music Fee is used to cover fourteen private fiftyminute lessons, which make up Music 270–288 and 370–388. The fee for Music 170–188 covers fourteen private thirtyminute lessons.
The Enrollment Fee applies to all incoming freshman, transfer, second degree, and readmitted students at the time of their acceptance. This nonrefundable deposit will be applied toward tuition and/or fees.
The Fine Arts Fee is used to provide opportunities and activities in the fine and performing arts at Rhode Island College.
The Laboratory/Studio Art Fee is used to cover the costs of art and laboratory supplies provided by the college to students enrolled in specific courses.
The Late Payment Fee is a penalty for failing to make payment during the designated periods.
The Library Fee is used to cover the costs of purchasing books, periodicals, and nonprint materials for the library.
The Nursing Testing Fee is used to cover the cost of the comprehensive testing and review package used to enhance the program.
The Orientation Fee is used to cover the costs of accommodations and other expenses for the orientation program.
The Recreation Fee is used to cover the debt service and utilities for the Recreation Center.
The Registration Fee is used to cover the costs associated with the registration process.
The School of Management Program Fee is used to provide educational opportunities and career activities for business students at Rhode Island College.
The School of Nursing Program Fee is used to enhance educational opportunities and career activities for nursing students at Rhode Island College.
The Technology Fee is used to cover the costs of purchasing equipment and software for student use on campus.
The Transcript Fee is a one-time fee charged to all students to cover all requests for official transcripts.
The Transportation Fee is used to fund the re-establishment of a discounted RIPTA fare program for students and parking improvements on campus.
The Tuition (General Fee) is used to cover the basic costs of educating a student and of running the college.