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.
