Fees and Expenses

See Fees and Expenses under the Finances and Registration section of this catalog for a list of estimated expenses and a schedule of mandatory quarterly fees. Deadlines for paying fees are published quarterly at classes.ucr.edu.

Graduate students appointed as teaching assistants or graduate student researchers (GSRs) appointed at 25 percent or more time qualify for a remission of the educational and registration fees. Nonresident tuition is paid for nonresident GSRs who are appointed 45 percent time for an academic term, are not receiving any other form of support which pays the nonresident tuition, and who meet the eligibility requirements for the GSR title. Students should check with their departments for further information on these fee remissions.

All students who are considered nonresidents for tuition purposes and are advanced to candidacy for the Ph.D. on or before the first day of instruction, will receive a reduction of 100 percent of the nonresident tuition. Each student is eligible for this reduced nonresident tuition rate a maximum of three calendar years. Time spent not registered (withdrawn, on leave, or filing fee status) will count toward the three-year total unless the Graduate Dean grants an exception. A student must be advanced by the first day of instruction to qualify for that term.

All graduate students are assessed a quarterly fee (Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan–GSHIP) for a health insurance policy providing year-round and worldwide coverage. This insurance is designed to supplement outpatient care available to students through the Campus Health Center. This premium is paid for all teaching assistants, graduate student researchers, and readers/tutors employed 25 percent time (10 hours per week) or more. Students who can demonstrate to the Campus Health Center that they have comparable insurance from another source may obtain an exemption from the GSHIP premium. Deadlines for applying for the exemption are firm.

Information regarding Graduate Student Health Insurance benefits, claims, comparable coverage exemptions, and optional dependent coverage can be obtained from the Health Insurance Coordinator, Campus Health Center (951) 827-5683. More information about GSHIP remissions for teaching assistants and graduate student researchers is available from the Graduate Division, or a student’s academic program.

Students who have not established legal residency in California must pay nonresident tuition. Regulations governing the determination of California residency are outlined in the Finances and Registration section of this catalog.

The Deferred Payment Plan offers students an opportunity to pay their fees in three monthly installments. An application and fee must be submitted by the deadline set by the Student Business Services office. Students must apply each quarter. Applications can be obtained from the Student Business Services office, 2148 Hinderaker Hall, (951) 827-2346 or at www.sbs.ucr.edu.