How will I get my bill?

The student will receive a bill and is responsible for the payment of all charges, including tuition, fees, room and board. If parents wish to accept this responsibility, then a copy of the bill must be forwarded by students to their parents. For Fall and Winter Terms, a bill for those students pre-registered will be mailed to the student at their permanent address. When classes begin, the bill will be mailed to the student's local mailing address. For Summer Sessions, all bills will be mailed to the student's local mailing address.

When do I pay and how much?

Payment of the final bill must reach the Cashier's Office by the published census date. The census date is approximately two weeks after the start of the Fall and Winter Terms and the fifth day of each Summer Session.

Can my bills be mailed to my parents?

No. The student is responsible for the payment of the bill and will suffer the consequences of unpaid bills (i.e., termination of enrollment and past-due balances reported to a collection agency.) Therefore, all bills are mailed to the student. See "How will I get my bill?" above for additional information.

How is my tuition calculated?

Fall and Winter Terms:

Those students registering for 9 credits or less will be charged by the credit hour (in-state or out-of-state) plus a part-time fee rate.  Students who take over 9 credits, up to and including 18, during either the Fall or Winter Term will be charged full tuition and fees.  Students registering for more than 18 credits will be assessed an additional charge per credit hour. To calculate your tuition and fees, please refer to Costs.

Summer Term:

All Students registered for any five-week Summer Session will be charged by the credit hour (in-state or out-of-state) plus the associated student fees. Students registered for 3 credit hours or fewer will pay the scheduled tuition charge plus a part-time associated student fee rate. Students registered for more than 3 credit hours will pay the scheduled tuition charge plus full-time associated student fees rate. To calculate your tuition and fees, please refer to Costs.

What methods of payments can I use to pay my bill?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, check, money orders, cashier's checks or cash, but don't send cash in the mail.  You may use WEBOPUS to make credit card payments.  You will need your student identification number and PIN.

Where does the money for student fees go?

• All Student Activities
• Athletics
• Career Services
• Club Sport Teams
• Facilities Use Fee
• Health Center
• Technology Fee
• Student Life Center

For more detailed information for Fall, Winter and Summer Term assessments, please refer to Costs.

How does my financial aid get applied to my bill?

In most cases, the financial aid a student is to receive each term will be automatically credited when the student confirms full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours). Any funds awarded in excess of the direct charges due and payable to the institution will normally be made available to the student at the beginning of the term.

Checks for excess financial aid funds may be available as early as the first day of class if the student early registers as a full time student. Aid will not be processed until the student's financial aid file is complete.

Financial Aid is applied as it is awarded and received. If Plus Loan (parent loan) funds are received in excess of outstanding institutional charges a refund will be sent to the borrowing parent. If the parent wishes to give the refund amount to the student, they must request this in writing before the bank makes each disbursement.

I need to withdraw from all my classes. What do I need to do?

Before the first day of class, you may cancel your registration by logging on to WEBOPUS for 100% reversal of tuition and fee charges.  On or after the first day of class, you will be assessed tuition and fees according to a pro-rata schedule.  See the following links for process, deadlines and prorated charges.  You must initiate a withdrawal by entering the "Registration" menu in WEBOPUS and clicking "Withdraw from Current Term" button. A drop slip cannot be used to withdraw from all of your classes. Please see Refund Policies for information regarding prorated charges.  Please see Records Office Policies and Procedures regarding withdrawal procedures.

Can I get financial aid?

You may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans or student employment. The first and most important step is to complete an application early. Please see the Financial Aid Homepage for more detailed information procedures.

If I receive a scholarship or grant, is it taxable?

If you receive a scholarship or grant to pay some, or all, of your expenses to attend Fort Lewis College, the scholarship or grant may or may not be taxable income to you for your federal income tax purposes. Generally, the amount will not be taxable if you are a degree candidate and the amount was used to pay tuition, mandatory fees, or books, supplies, and equipment required for your courses. Generally, the amount will be taxable if it was used to pay other expenses such as room and board.

For more information, read IRS Publication 520, Scholarships and Fellowships, available at http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html or visit the IRS website for questions and answers on scholarships at http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw196.html.

What is the College Opportunity Fund?

The College Opportunity Fund is a new way for Colorado to provide state financial support to eligible* students for higher education.  It was created by an Act of the Colorado State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Owens in May 2004.

In the past, the state gave money directly to the colleges.  Now, if you authorize use of the stipend for any given term (beginning fall of 2005), the college you are attending will receive the funding and you will see it appear as a credit on your tuition bill.

If you do not apply the stipend you will pay your entire tuition bill.  The state has put aside this money for you, if you do not use it, you will pay more tuition than students who take advantage of the stipend.

*Undergraduate students who are eligible for in-state tuition, are admitted and enrolled at a state or participating private institution of higher education beginning in the 2005-2006 academic year and who apply for the stipend are eligible to receive the stipend.  To apply or find out more information visit the College Opportunity Fund website.

The amount of the stipend will be determined each year by the Colorado Legislature.  Currently it is estimated to be approximately $2,670 (calculated at $89.00 per semester credit hour) per year for full-time students at public institutions.  Students at private colleges must be Pell-eligible, funding for private colleges varies. 

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