Tuition, Fees, and Other Expenses

Fee for Participation Without Academic Credit

Participants who wish to take Summer Institute courses without receiving academic credit may register as Summer Scholars and pay their fees directly to the Summer Institute. No transcript will be issued to Summer Scholars, but a certificate of attendance is provided. Fees are based on total "credit" hours (assigned to each course as shown in the section on description of courses and on the application form) although no formal academic credit is actually earned. Payment for summer scholar fees before May 1, 2009 will result in a 10% savings.

Tuition for University of Michigan Graduate Credit

Students attending the Summer Institute for academic credit (University of Michigan students and Summer Guests) are required to register with the University of Michigan as well as complete an application for the Summer Institute. Tuition and fees are paid to the University according to the tuition rates set by the Board of Regents of the University. The Summer Institute does not charge any additional fees to students attending for academic credit. University of Michigan graduate tuition rates for spring and summer 2009 half-terms are as follows:

Sponsored Student Information

For students taking classes for Academic credit

Sponsored students are students who require the University of Michigan to bill an outside sponsor. In order to prepare the sponsor's invoice, the University requires a letter of authorization from the sponsor which must list the charges the sponsor will pay (tuition, fees, etc). The University will not bill maintenance costs, living costs, room and board costs, or book purchases. The letter should also contain the complete billing address with any reference information that should be quoted on the invoice, as well as the student's name and social security number. International students who do not have a U.S. social security number should provide their full name along with any other identifying information which may be useful to distinguish them from other University students with the same name. The letter also should state the length of period authorized for billing (For example: Summer Institute, June 2 - July 25, 2008). The University will include a processing fee of $25.00 for each initial invoice sent out for the term. If there is more than one student under the same sponsor, all students may be billed on one invoice. (The sponsor must request billing of all students in the same letter of authorization and request a single invoice). The tuition and mandatory fee charges will be itemized for each student if the sponsor elects to be billed in this manner. Non-payment by a sponsor becomes the liability and responsibility of the student.

Additional information required by the sponsors, such as grades, transcripts, course(s) and other miscellaneous information, must be supplied by the student.

Questions about sponsor billings and authorization letters should be directed to Student Financial Operations, 2226 Student Activities Building, 515 E. Jefferson St., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1316, telephone (734) 764-7447.

For students taking class as a Summer Scholar

Summer Scholars who ask the Summer Institute to bill an outside sponsor must provide a letter of authorization stating the fees the sponsor will pay. Non-payment by a sponsor becomes the liability and responsibility of the participant. Payment to the Summer Institute for Summer Scholars must be received prior to the beginning of courses. The Summer Institute reserves the right to limit course or workshop enrollment or cancel any course or workshop at least 15 days prior to the start of the course or workshop. In the case of cancellation, full reimbursements will be made.

Administration Fees

Any course dropped before the first day of class will be given a full refund. If you are enrolled in a one or two-week course and you chose to cancel or withdraw from a course after the first day of class, and you are enrolled as a Summer Scholar, you will be refunded registration fees minus an administration fee of $100. A four or eight-week course dropped with in the first five days of its start will be refunded the registration fees minus an administration fee of $100. Any cancellation or withdraw after the guidelines provided are not eligible for a refund.

All current UM students will need to follow the university dates and fee structure for add/drop deadlines dates. (See UM Office of the Registrar)

Other Summer Institute Fees

All participants who complete the Summer Institute will receive a certificate of attendance. Additional letters and certificates listing specific courses attended with or without letter grades are available at a nominal charge. Contact the Summer Institute office with questions related to certificate requests.

Other Costs

In addition to the fees for attending the Summer Institute, participants may expect most of the other expenses listed below.

Course Materials

$50 to $150 for coursepacks and textbooks per class plus additional charges for printing associated with the computing account

Housing

$350 to $1,000 per month (see housing section)

Food

$10 to $50 per day depending on how often you dine out

Entertainment

There is a great deal of free entertainment in Ann Arbor. However, as a guideline, movies cost approximately $8. Entry fees or tickets to clubs and shows may run from $5 to $20. The Summer Institute can provide information about many area restaurants and entertainment in the Ann Arbor area.