Fees, Charges, and Payment Instructions

The Master of Aerospace Engineering degree is a fee-based (self-sustaining) graduate program administered by Professional & Continuing Education (UW PCE), also known as the Continuum College.  This means that the MAE programs' operating costs are directly supported by the fees you pay for your courses and that you pay for your courses on a per-credit basis rather than a flat rate for full-time or part time enrollment. 

Students in fee-based programs are subject to the same charges and fees structures and payment deadlines as their peers in tuition-based programs.  It is important to understand the various charges associated with late registration, registration changes, or late drops, as well as knowing when and how to pay your balance.

Instructional and quarterly fees

Instructional fees are subject to change from year to year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, instructional fees have been set at $1,110 per credit. This does not include other additional student services fees or the cost of textbooks and materials.  The additional student services fees on average are $200 per quarter.  In quarters that a U-PASS fee is assessed, that cost is approximately $100.

More information about quarterly fees charged to PCE students is available here.

Registration change fees

Students may incur additional fees for late changes to their registration - scenarios such as registering too late or making schedule changes after the first week of the quarter.  These fees, especially forfeiture charges, can add up quickly.  The best ways to avoid registration change fees are to register early and have your schedule finalized by the end of the first week of class.

Late registration

• A $25 late registration fee is charged if you register for the first time between Period 3 (first day of class) and the 13th calendar day of the quarter.  To avoid this fee, register before the quarter begins.

• A $75 late registration fee is charged if you register for the first time on the 14th calendar day of the quarter or later.  To avoid this fee, register during the first two weeks of class (or before the quarter begins...always a good idea in any case).

Schedule changes

• No registration change fees are charged for schedule changes you make between Period 1 registration and the 7th calendar day of the quarter.  Of course, the cost of any credits you add during this time will be counted into your total amount due for the quarter.  

• A $20 registration change fee is charged for all schedule changes beginning on the 8th calendar day of the quarter.  In addition, the cost of any credits you add will be counted into your total amount due.  The 8th calendar day is also when forfeiture charges for dropped credits begin.

Tuition/fee forfeiture charges (important!)

• Forfeiture charges begin on the 8th calendar day of the quarter.

• A 50% forfeiture fee is charged for any schedule changes that result in a net loss of credits.  This means that, after the first week of the quarter, you are charged 50% of the cost of any credits you drop without replacing with an equivalent or greater number of credits.

• It's common for students to register for more classes than they plan to take, and spend the early days of the quarter deciding on their final schedule.  This is a fine practice, but you should plan to be done dropping classes by the end of the first week.

Schedule change fee example scenarios 

Here are some example scenarios and what they mean for fees and forfeiture charges:

View your account balance

Your current account balance will be available approximately one week before the start of the quarter. 

All fees may be paid through the MyUW portal, where you will see two accounts.  One is your PCE account, the other is your account with Student Fiscal Services at UW.  Both account balances must be paid to avoid late fees!

When payment is due

The payment deadline is always the third Friday of the quarter.  By this time, both your UW and PCE account balances must be paid.  Past-due balances can result in late fees and holds on your registration and official transcripts.

Pay your account balance

Fees are most conveniently paid online with a web check or credit card through the MyUW payment portal. 

A variety of other payment methods are available too, including third-party payments, veterans education benefits, and financial aid.  PCE's payment procedures provide detailed instructions.

• Any student paying via a third party should work directly with PCE to ensure they have the documentation they need.

• Boeing Learning Together Program- Students that participate in Boeing’s LTP will need to submit individual class vouchers online to uwboeing@uw.edu for processing. You will need to submit a voucher for each class you are earning credit for while you are utilizing the program. Please turn in your vouchers before the tuition due date each quarter to avoid late payment fees. There are some exceptions to the charges Boeing will cover, so please be sure you are familiar with Boeing’s policies for coverage and pay any remaining charges by the tuition due date as well. Any students that are approaching their funding limit with Boeing for the year should indicate in the body of the email your remaining funding to prevent over-billing.

If you have any questions on the tuition payment process contact PCE Registration Services at 206-543-2310 or send an email to c2reg@uw.edu.

Financial aid

Students receiving financial aid (as awarded through the FAFSA or WAFSA) will have their aid disbursed as early as one week before the start of the quarter.  Aid will disburse first to your University student account to pay your instructional fees, registration fees, late change and other university fees.  If the amount of your aid is greater than the charges on your student account, the difference will be sent to your bank account via direct deposit.