How does UT Arlingtons new tuition plan help manage the cost of higher education?
One of the biggest increases nationwide in the cost of going to college results from students not graduating in a timely manner. Every additional year means more expense to the family and, more importantly, the lost opportunity of getting a paying job in the marketplace. UT Arlington endorses the view that students can control their costs by taking more credits and graduating sooner. We have put muscle into that philosophy by offering flat rate tuition for any student taking more than 14 hours. If a student takes 15 hours or more, tuition is the same as for 14 hours. Also, UT Arlington offers an On-Time Graduate Tuition Reduction. Students who complete at least 14 hours in both the spring and fall semester with at least a 2.5 GPA will be awarded a $500-per-year tuition reduction. The reduction is credited to the student’s account at the beginning of the subsequent full semester or refunded if the student has graduated. Additionally, students are rewarded for paying tuition on time. Any
