These fees provide access to activities
and services, and are assessed to all students. They are not user fees
and may not be waived. All students are encouraged to take advantage
of the benefits these fees provide.
Computer Fee:
The computer fee provides a distinct resource to improve computer access
and education for all students. These funds must be used for technology-related
expenditures that have a direct benefit to students. Among other things,
the fee is used to replace obsolete computer equipment in student labs,
support interdisciplinary curriculum development, expand networking
for access to software resources, create student ID cards, and improve
the library access system.
Health Fee:
The health fee assists the University in providing a safe and healthy campus for the entire student population. The fee supports a health system able to respond to individual and public health needs. It primarily supports the university medical and pharmacy staff, campus health promotion, mental health counseling, and sexual abuse and substance abuse services. Fee of service programs are offered in gynecology and women's services, physical exams, immunizations, allergy injections, TB testing, prescriptions, laboratory, and consultation for foreign travel.
Health Facility Fee:
The health facility fee finances a building project to repair, renovate,
and add space to the current Student Health Center. These enhancements
will provide better access to services, improve patient privacy and
confidentiality, and provide space for coordinated health, counseling,
and wellness services.
Student Services Fee:
The student services fee provides funding for designated student activities
and services. Northern Iowa Student Government administers a portion
of this fee to support a variety of student organizations. The Panther
Pass is supported from this fee and provides free admission for students
to most UNI athletic, music and theater events and reduced ticket prices
to events at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Intercollegiate
Athletics receives a portion of this fee to support general operating
costs of the athletic program as well as athletic scholarships.
Building Fee:
The building fee provides the revenue stream to meet the bonding requirements
for the renovation and expansion of Maucker Union. It also is used to
complete the financing of the UNI-Dome as well as debt service for the
roof replacement of the Dome.
