Explanation of Fees

The Application Fee is used to defray the costs of processing an application.

The Applied Music Fee is used to cover 14 private 50-minute lessons, which make up Music 370–388 and 570–588.

The Dining Center/Student Union Fees are applied toward the repayment of federal government loans that made the construction of the building possible.

The Fine Arts Fee is used to provide opportunities and activities in the fine and performing arts at Rhode Island College.

The Health, Counseling and Wellness Fee is used to support Health Services, Counseling Center and other student service programs

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 non-print materials for the library.

The New Student Program Fee is used to cover the costs of matriculation and new student programs.

The Recreation Fee is used to cover the operation and programs of the Recreation Center.

The School Program Fees are used to provide opportunities and career activities for students within their specified program of study.

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.