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.
Technology
The Technology Fee supports the expansion of discipline-specific technology-based services including laboratories, multimedia presentation classrooms, and demonstration stations. It also funds the replacement of equipment in student labs and supports interdisciplinary curriculum development, expanded data network access to digital resources, improved library access systems, and enhanced online learning systems and assistive technologies.
Health
The Health Fee ensures student access to essential health services, including medical, counseling and wellness services. It provides funding for office visits with a healthcare provider for student illnesses or injuries at no cost. It also supports public health and mental health initiatives on campus and promotes healthy activities.
Health Facility
The Health Facility Fee provides the revenue stream to meet the bond requirements of debt incurred to renovate and expand the Student Health Center and to ensure effective maintenance and operation of the facility.
Student Activities
The Student Activities Fee provides support to a broad range of services and activities for students, including Northern Iowa Student Government, student organizations, fine arts programs, intercollegiate academic activities, the student newspaper, homecoming and family weekend activities, diversity and inclusivity programming, and activities sponsored by the Office of Student Life.
Student Services
The Student Services Fee supports intercollegiate athletics which provides free tickets for students to attend athletic events.
Building
The Building Fee provides the revenue stream to meet the bonding requirements of debt incurred for the renovation and expansion of Maucker Union and repairs to the roof and structure of the UNI-Dome. It ensures effective maintenance and operation of the facilities.
Recreation
The Recreation Fee primarily funds drop-in recreation, intramurals, and fitness programs and events. It covers increased costs of student wages, utility assessments, equipment replacement and administrative overhead.