Student Fee Book

The Fee Book, published annually by the University of Wyoming’s Budget Office, is an authoritative resource outlining all University-approved fees. It’s the official record of fees, charges, fines, penalties, refunds, and deposits that may be assessed to students, employees, campus users, and the public. The Board of Trustees mandates that fees must be published in the Fee Book before they can be charged, and these fees may be modified throughout the fiscal year. 

 

The Board of Trustees Policy

The policies outlined in this website apply to the current fiscal year. All prior approvals of fees, charges, and deposits are repealed effective July 1,  except as to rights or obligations previously acquired or incurred there under. The fees, charges, fines, penalties, refunds, and deposits are subject to change without notice. Publication of fees, charges, refunds, and deposits in the University of Wyoming Fee Book is required prior to charging fees. Exceptions may be granted by the Vice President for Budget & Finance.

Student Fee Books

Please Note: That the Fee Book was split in 2023 into two different Fee Books. Check back to Fee Book page for earlier years.

Student Fee Book 2026
Student Fee Book 2025
Student Fee Book 2024
Student Fee Book 2023

Authority

The Trustees of the University of Wyoming, a constitutional body, are responsible for the "management of the
university" (Wyoming Constitution, Article 7, 17). The Trustees "possess all the powers necessary or convenient to
accomplish the objects and perform the duties prescribed by law and shall have custody of the books, records, buildings and all other property of the university" (W.S. 21-17-203). The Trustees may "(e)xpend the income placed under their control from whatever source derived, and exercise all other functions properly belonging to such a board and necessary to the prosperity of the university and all its departments" (W.S. 21-17-204).

Per the University of Wyoming Regulation 7-11, "Student tuition, fees, and charges (“Fees”) and related policies and procedures shall be established by the Board of Trustees in the University Fee Book. The President, through the Office of Financial Affairs, shall maintain and publish the Fee Book.

Therefore, pursuant to constitutional and statutory provisions, the Trustees are responsible for the establishment of all fees, charges, and deposits assessed, and refunds afforded to individuals applying for admission to the university,
enrolled students, university employees, and the general public. Such fees shall be reasonable and prudent for the
adequate protection and control of university funds, equipment, facilities services and materials.

In order to give advance notice to all those affected by prospective fee increases, the Board of Trustees adopts that the Administration will recommend that the Consolidated Student Services, Student Success, Athletics, Transit, and ASUW portion of the Student Mandatory Fee will be increased by the same percentage increase for resident undergraduate base tuition for each academic year. Administration may recommend fee increases or decreases to certain fees when the indexed fee is not appropriate

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance received by students through the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid will be applied to
assessed tuition and mandatory fees then to other university assessed fees and charges, prior to distribution to the
student. If the student receives federal financial aid they may (in writing) limit the use of financial aid to only
tuition payments, mandatory fees and university housing charges.

Failure to Pay Fees, Charges, Fines, Penalties

A student failing to pay fees, charges, fines, penalties, or deposits as prescribed by the Trustees of the University of
Wyoming shall be denied registration at the university or copies of transcripts until such fees, charges, fines, penalties,
or deposits are paid in full. A non-student failing to pay fees, charges, fines, penalties, or deposits as prescribed by the
Trustees of the University of Wyoming shall be denied use of University facilities and services until such fees, charges,
fines, penalties, or deposits are paid in full. Procedures for adjudication of disputes over payment of fees, charges, fines,
penalties, or deposits shall be prescribed by the Vice President for Budget & Finance.

Student Loans and Scholarships

Interest rates for 1) loan funds established by the University of Wyoming; and 2) loan funds established by the State of
Wyoming without statutory interest rates shall be established at six percent (6%) annual percentage rate with a two
percent (2%) annual percentage rate penalty for loan default.

Loans from loan funds established by trust agreement, will or similar instrument with no stipulated interest rate shall
not accrue interest, but will carry a Loan Advance fee of two percent (2%) of the loan amount.
Interest rates for the Medical School Student Loan Program and Family Practice Residency Loan Program shall be
consistent with Trustee actions on student loan interest rates prescribed by the Trustees on July 9, 1985 and November 9, 1985.
The interest rate for the Medical Student Contract Support Program shall be consistent with the actions of the 1993
(52nd) General Session of the State of Wyoming Legislature (Wyoming Statute, Chapter 203). 

The interest rate for the Superior Student in Education Loan Program shall be consistent with Trustee action on student loan interest rates (April 11, 1985) and established at six percent (6%) annual percentage rate with a two percent (2%) annual percentage rate penalty for loan default.

Fees, Charges, and Deposits, Student Media

The Trustees delegate the authority for the establishment of advertising, subscription and related rates or charges for student media, including the Branding Iron, Frontiers Magazine, and Owen Wister Review, to the Student Media Board. Rates or charges established by the Student Media Board shall be filed annually with the Office of the Vice President for Budget & Finance and published in the Fee Book.

Internal Fees, Charges, and Deposits

The Vice President for Budget & Finance, with approval by the Trustees, is authorized to establish fees, charges, or deposits for interdepartmental purposes. In no case shall the assessment of such fee, charge, or deposit exceed the direct cost plus reasonable administrative overhead.

Other Provisions

The purpose of this policy is to allow University departments to recover direct costs, and reasonable indirect costs, for
use of University facilities, equipment, services or materials as set forth in the following paragraph.
The Trustees' authority to establish fees is delegated to the Vice President for Budget & Finance to set casual food
service rates in the University food service operations, resale of items in the University Bookstore, various
telecommunication rates, and other resale activities. Fees will not be authorized for items nor shall this provision be
construed, in any way, to avoid the Trustees' authority to establish fees.

Employee Tuition and Fee WaiverFull-time, benefited employees may enroll for one course up to six (6) semester hours of University enrollment in
college credit courses (including Distance courses) during each regular semester and summer semester with no cost for tuition and mandatory fees to the employee.
For additional information see UW Regulation 7-11.High School Guest Students Fee WaiverHigh School Guest Students may enroll in classes at the University of Wyoming and will not be charged mandatory
fees.Wyoming Senior Citizen StudentsStudents aged 65 and over may enroll for one course up to six (6) semester hours of University enrollment in college
credit courses (including Distance courses) during each regular semester and summer semester with no cost for tuition and mandatory fees. Wyoming Senior Citizen students are admitted to the University on a space available basis, and student benefits are not available.For additional information see UW Regulation 7-11