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1 1 University of North Dakota Tuition Model Revised Proposal and Implementation Plan for Fall 2019 Due to the timing of UND s strategic planning process and submittal of the revised Tuition Model for implementation in Fall of 2018, UND leadership has determined it is in the best interest of the University to relook at the Tuition Model proposal to ensure it aligns with the new strategic direction of the University . Therefore, UND is presenting for consideration a revised Tuition Model proposal with a delayed implementation for Fall of 2019 (FY 2020).

2 This allows appropriate time for setup and notification to our students. The new Tuition Model proposal is within the framework approved by the State Board of Higher Education including the elimination of nearly all course fees by bundling them into the Tuition rate. It will also roll existing program fees into differential Tuition rates for the following programs: Business Nursing and Dietetics Social Work (In the original proposal this was rolled in to Nursing) Engineering Nurse Anesthesia (In the original proposal this was rolled in to Nursing) The Tuition categories as proposed under the original Tuition proposal have not changed.

3 However, the rate for Minnesota students was reduced to to better align with the current reciprocity agreement in place. Below is a table showing the proposed factors with the Minnesota adjustment. Residence Current Proposed Graduate Resident Minnesota * * Contiguous/Reciprocity US Nonresident International *only change from original proposal Additionally, UND proposes eliminating the extra Tuition previously charged for online courses taken by full-time students.

4 These courses will now be included in the 12 credit cap and provides greater transparency to our students. Graduate Tuition is included in this proposal to incorporate the roll-up of course fees, and to convert program fees to differential Tuition rates to align with undergraduate Tuition . With the flexibility SB2003 granted in Tuition rates, UND continues to work to align graduate Tuition to be competitive in the market and to minimize the impact to ND students. The submitted plan moves Graduate Tuition rates to at least of undergraduate rates with a goal of graduate Tuition being no higher than times the undergraduate rate and closer to our long-term target.

5 Tuition waivers by residency category were not included in the summary, so the actual increase for graduate students may be less. Consistent with the first Tuition Model submittal, UND s proposal goals are to increase simplicity and transparency for our students, encourage timely graduation while minimizing costs, and minimize the plan s impact on ND students. A 1% variance in total revenue for undergraduate students is extremely conservative but minimizes the impact on students. In addition, the proposed ND undergraduate full-time Tuition rate aligns with NDSU s approved undergraduate full-time Tuition rate.

6 2 The attached documents Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2, show the proposed rates for all programs including the programs where di fferential Tuition is proposed. The summaries are broken out between undergraduate and graduate programs. Each summary shows the rates for on-campus and online students as well as the number of FTE impacted and total credits per category. Because UND does not charge a different per credit rate for part-time students, the FTE number represents all students, not just students enrolled full-time. The proposal does not incorporate the 4% Tuition increase for FY18 or the Tuition increase estimates for FY 2019.

7 However, it is the intent that these increases will be included in the rate that becomes effective in Fall 2019. Tuition for Online Degree Programs Consistent with our previous Tuition Model proposal, UND is seeking to have a non-residency-based Tuition Model for students who are 100% online. Based on information UND has received working with Pearson on the further development and expansion of our online programs, Pearson indicated it can be difficult for students looking for online programs to understand their costs when online programs are residency-based.

8 Therefore, UND is requesting that programs offered 100% online be offered at one rate that is not residency-based. Fees Retained The majority of non-mandatory fees will be blended with Tuition . Exceptions are detailed below: Fee Retained Type of Fee Justification # of student Estimated cost to students Revenue Music Course Fee Course Fee Private music lessons - should not be rolled up to charge to all students 129 (Fall 2016) $295 to $350 per semester for lessons taken $40,585 (Fall 2016) Marching Band Uniform Fee Course Fee Charged to all students who participate in the Pride of the North Band for uniforms, pullovers, etc.

9 138 (Fall 2016) $100 per semester $13,800 (Fall 2016) Student Teaching Fee Course Fee To cover additional costs for teacher education field experience and student teaching (TL 487) - amount varies per student 56 (Fall 2016) $70 per credit, average $900 per student charged once during course work $50,260 (Fall 2016) Aviation flight costs Other Billed based on flight hours and equipment operations, not billed by enrollment in course, amount varies per student 1,059 (Fall 2016) Depends on field of study - see attached "Projected Aviation Program Costs" $5,398,800 (Fall 2016) Field Trips/Study trips within the US and Abroad Other To cover expenses for travel costs for field trips/study trips within US and abroad - should not be rolled up and assessed to all students Varies per semester Varies per trip Varies based on Trip 3 A listing of the course fees that will be eliminated and rolled in to the Tuition rate is included as Exhibit 3.

10 Tuition Proposal Changes that are not included in this Model The School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) professional and graduate programs are not included in this proposal. However, the Department of Physician Assistant Studies has submitted a proposal for a non-resident Tuition structure. The Physician Assistant Program currently has a flat rate Tuition for all students regardless of residency status. This is a different Tuition structure than other SMHS programs. UND will be submitting a business case proposing a residency-based Tuition Model for the Physician Assistant Studies program.