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Graduate Cost to Attend

Tuition per graduate semester credit for U.S. Online and Center Programs,courses, due prior to the first day of term. $399
Application and evaluation fee U.S. Online and Center Programs $50
Tuition per graduate semester credit for International
Online Programs, due prior to the first day of term.		 Varies by Center
Application and evaluation fee for International
Online Programs 		Varies by Center
Transcripting credit as recommended by ACE guidelines, including PEP, DSST and CLEP No Charge
Transcripts, per copy $5
Transcripts, per copy faxed $8
Transcripts, per copy faxed and mailed
(written request must be made to Registrar's office)		 $13
Graduation fee,
payable at time of application for graduation		 $65
Graduation fee for International
Online Programs		 Varies by Center
All fees are in U.S. dollars

Learners receiving financial aid will be required to pay, at the time of registration or the first day of the term, any difference between total expenses and the aid. Expenses may be charged to VISA or Master Card, or may be paid by personal check or money order.
Books or instructional materials are generally required with each course. Some courses may require additional fees. Book and supply costs are estimated at $100-$200 per graduate course.

Each learner is responsible for purchasing required textbook(s) for each course. For those eligible and receiving financial aid, funds will not be available at the time of purchase. Contact the program office for more information.

Tuition per graduate semester credit for Online International Graduate Program learners may vary. Go to www.uiu.edu for further information.

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Financial Aid

Applying for Financial Aid

Upper Iowa University will provide financial assistance to all graduate learners who show the eligibility for Federal Stafford Loans. To apply for financial aid, learners must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form can be found on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Learners must be accepted into the program and have a complete financial aid file in order to receive an award letter at which time processing of the loan application can begin.

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International Center Students:

U.S. federal financial aid funds are not available. Check with local center staff for other types of aid available by country.

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Graduate Learners

Graduate learners have the ability to borrow only Federal Stafford Loans. Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford loans are long-term, low interest federal loans.

  • The subsidized loan is based on financial need. The interest on this loan is subsidized by the federal government while the learner is enrolled at least half time.
  • The unsubsidized loan is not need based and the interest begins to accrue while the learner is enrolled. The interest can either be capitalized or paid on a quarterly basis.

The annual combination of both subsidized and unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans is $20,500 for a graduate learner.

Repayment begins six months after graduation or withdrawal. Current interest rates are available from your lender. Disbursement of loan proceeds is equally distributed among the number of terms in the loan period. Loan applications must be submitted before the learner's last date of attendance.

The cost of attendance can be increased one time for the purchase of a computer. To make this adjustment, a receipt showing the actual amount spent on the computer must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.

Federal regulations require first time loan borrowers to complete an Entrance Interview prior to receiving loan funds. If an Entrance Interview is not completed, loans will not be processed. Graduate learners may complete their entrance interview online at www.mappingyourfuture.com.

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Online Program Information

U.S. Online Program Registration

  1. All Upper Iowa University students register through myUIU, Upper Iowa University’s online portal. Step by step instructions for course registration are listed on the student tab and also found under the student handouts portlet. All students are issued a username and password through their center/program after their first Upper Iowa University registration.
    Payment is due prior to the first day of class either by check or credit card. Payment information is best given over the phone or through the myUIU portal as e-mail is not a secure environment.
  2. Military Tuition Assistance: Active-duty Army personnel will register through the GoArmyEd portal, which will be sent to the Center for Distance Education office. All other military personnel using Military TA will have their ESO approve the class and fax the completed TA form to the Online office at 563-425-5353.
  3. Employee Tuition Assistance: If you are receiving tuition assistance, a voucher approved by Upper Iowa University must accompany any portion of the pay­ment for which you are responsible. Contact the Center for Distance Education Office for more details.
  4. The Online Program currently uses Microsoft Outlook Express™ as the platform for course delivery.

    It is recommended that learners have regular access to a Pentium® processor or better using Windows® 2000 or newer as an operating system. Learners should have a minimum RAM of at least 128 MB (256MB is standard) and disk space. Learners will need a 56kbs modem or faster such as a cable modem or DSL connection. In addition, learners must have access to and be able to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point. Software that is capable of both reading and creating Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point files is acceptable. Some courses may have specific additional software requirements. Learners must have Microsoft Outlook Express™, which comes bundled with Microsoft Internet Explorer™.

    In order to protect both learners and faculty from viruses and other malicious code, learners are required to have anti-virus software that is maintained with current virus definitions on any computer used to connect to the course servers. Learners who use company computers or public computers should verify that the computers are properly protected. A learner who repeatedly transmits viruses or other malicious code to the course server after notification that the computer the learner used is infected may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion by the University.
  5. No registration will be accepted after the final registration deadline published for each term.
  6. Term start dates are published on the web site at www.online.uiu.edu and are available from the Center for Distance Education Program upon request. All published course schedules in the Online Program are subject to change.

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International Online Program Registration

Upper Iowa University has authorized representatives in some countries who provide registration and student advising. Learners enrolled through these representatives may register for classes at the local office.

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Changes in Registration (Drop/Withdrawal Procedures)

Note the following policies for changing registrations:

  1. If you wish to withdraw from a course, you must notify the Center for Distance Education Office by calling or writing prior to the published last day to drop a class, which is the last day of the of the fifth week of the term. A grade of W will be recorded on the transcript. Informing the course faculty member is not sufficient notice for a drop or withdrawal.
  2. Because of the online delivery mode, learners will not be allowed to add a class after the final registration date published for each term.

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Administrative Withdrawal

If a learner has not attended (posted one or more notes to the main class meeting within the academic week) for fourteen consecutive days, the Center for Distance Education Office will initiate an administrative withdrawal. A grade of AW will then be recorded.

This will affect financial aid funding.

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Online Course Expectations

Course Attendance

For Online Programs, course attendance is defined as: a learner who posts at least one or more notes to the main class meeting EACH week. The Online Program course week begins on Monday and ends the following Sunday. You are required, to be considered in attendance, to post a minimum of one note to the main class meeting EACH week. You must meet the attendance minimum to stay active in the class. If you do not meet this attendance requirement for two consecutive weeks you will receive an AW for the course which will affect your financial aid funds for the payment of the course. Financial aid and tuition adjustments will be calculated based on the day your last note was posted to the class. If you do not drop or withdraw from the course before the end of the fifth week of the term, you will receive a letter grade (A, B, C, or F as appropriate) in that course based on the work completed as compared to the total due. The policy of attendance for the program is a minimum to stay registered in the course. Upper Iowa University does not distinguish among types of absences. Official leaves of absence are not granted.

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Course Participation

You are expected to participate actively in and contribute to the learning experience in your course at least four days of each seven day academic week.

Participation means providing substantive comments, questions and contributions that advance the learning process for you and/or other learners in the course. Participation may include responding to questions and issues posed by other learners. Participation does NOT include submission of homework and other course assignments. Non-substantive comments, non-germane comments and comments of the nature of “I agree” or “I disagree” (unless the latter two are elaborated upon to make them substantive) do not count towards meeting the participation requirement. You are expected to participate at least five days each academic week. Attainment of the minimum expected participation is representative of an average learner. Participation in excess of the minimum is expected of superior learners. Your faculty member may amplify or clarify the specific expectations of participation in the course. If you actively participate in the course, you should not have an attendance issue. Participation is part of your grade in your course.

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Non-Attendance

If you have not attended class (posted one or more notes to the main class meeting during the first seven days of the term) you will be considered to be in non-attendance and will be withdrawn from the course. An NA will be recorded on your transcript and financial aid funding may be affected.

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Collaborative Learning

Online courses may incorporate one or more collaborative learning assignments that utilize “virtual teaming.”  In collaborative assignments a group of students work on and submit an assignment as a team.  Work done in the group is not considered participation for grade purposes.  In general, all members of the group will earn the same grade on the assignment.  If the faculty member determines that one or more group members did not do a fair share of the assignment, those students may receive a lower grade reflecting that.  Some faculty members assign the members of groups while others allow students to self-select their group.  A faculty member’s policy on this will be in the course syllabus.  

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Hardware and Software Requirements

It is recommended that learners have regular access to a Pentium® processor or better using Windows® 2000 or newer as an operating system.  Learners should have a minimum RAM of at least 128 MB (256MB is standard) and disk space. Learners will need a 56kbs modem or faster such as a cable modem or DSL connection. In addition, learners must have access to and be able to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point. Software that is capable of both reading and creating Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point files is acceptable. Some courses may have specific additional software requirements. Learners must have Microsoft Outlook Express, which comes bundled with Microsoft Internet Explorer.

In order to protect both learners and faculty from viruses and other malicious code, learners are required to have anti-virus software that is maintained with current virus definitions on any computer used to connect to the course servers. Learners who use company computers or public computers should verify that the computers are properly protected. A learner who repeatedly transmits viruses or other malicious code to the course server after notification that the computer the learner used is infected may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion by the University.

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Last Updated 6/22/09