Amended 25/jun/2024
TO: Students
FROM: Orlando González, Vice President for Management, Finance, and Systemic Services
RE: INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION COSTS FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
Inter American University of Puerto Rico provides its students this information bulletin regarding tuition, fees and other charges in effect, as approved by the Board of Trustees of this Institution. Also included is general information concerning norms for the payment of tuition and fees, deferred payments, adjustments and reimbursement when a student withdraws from a class after it was paid for.
The academic year consists of two (2) regular semesters, two (2) summer sessions of four (4) weeks and two (2) intensive terms.
I. ADMISSION
| JD and Masters of Law | -with the application | $ 63.00 |
| Juridical Science Doctorate (JSD) | -with the application | 75.00 |
| Seat Reservation * | -when admitted | 125.00 |
| JD Preparatory Course * | -when admitted | 485.00 |
II. TUITION
| Students admitted or readmitted 2012-2023 | -per credit hour | $ 485.00 |
| Students admitted or readmitted 2024-2025 | -per credit hour | 535.00 |
| Masters of Law | -per credit hour | 650.00 |
| Juridical Science Doctorate (JSD) ** | ||
| First year First phase: Academic Residence | -annual (two semesters) | 8,000.00 |
| Second year Second phase: Teaching and Publication | -annual (two semesters) | 4,400.00 |
| Third year Third phase: Thesis Dissertation | -annual (two semesters) | 4,600.00 |
| -thesis fee, defendant thesis and graduation | 800.00 | |
| Auditing without credit | -50% of regular per credit cost of admitted or readmitted students | |
III. FEES
| Semester | Summer | |
| General Fees | $ 100.00 | $ 100.00 |
| First Aid Center *** | 15.00 | 6.00 |
| Student and Cultural Activities / Student Council *** | 20.00 | N/A |
| Center for Access to Information | 40.00 | 12.00 |
| Infraestructure | 100.00 | 55.00 |
| Construction, Improvement and Maintenance | 125.00 | 63.00 |
| Goods and Services | 55.00 | 28.00 |
| Bar Fee (Juris Doctor – English Program | 595.00 | N/A |
| Professional Development | 25.00 | 15.00 |
| Bar Preparation Support Program (Juris Doctor – Spanish Program) | 85.00 | N/A |
| Extension of Thesis Dissertation (LLM Program – Notarial Registry Law) | 60.00 | N/A |
| Juridical Science Doctorate | ||
| First year | 100.00 | N/A |
| Second year | 200.00 | N/A |
| Third year | 300.00 | N/A |
| Extension Thesis Dissertation | 700.00 | N/A |
IV. OTHER CHARGES
| Certifications of Studies | -for each application | $ 5.00 |
| Late Registration (Does not apply during the period from July 1 to December 31, 2024) | -at registration | 50.00 |
| Withdrawal or changes in courses, Total or Partial **** | -upon withdrawal or change | 6.00 |
| Additions of courses or changes of one course for another | -upon change | 6.00 |
| Deferred Payment Arrangements | -with the arrangement | $ 6.00 |
| Late Payment of Deferred Payment (Does not apply during the period from July 1 to December 31, 2024) | -when lateness occurs | $ 25.00 for each installment |
| Charge made by IAUPR or company contracted by the University for processing payments with checks | -per returned check | 26.00 |
| Removal of Incomplete and related academic works | -with application, per course | 19.00 |
| Law Review | -once a year, at registration | 15.00 |
| Parking Permit | -per semester | 30.00 |
| Vehicles Access & Parking Fee | -per semester, up to a maximum of | 30.00 |
| -per summer session, up to a maximum of | 10.00 | |
| Identification Card Replacement | -with application | 7.00 |
| Academic Evaluation Fee | -with application | 20.00 |
| Minor Evaluation Application Fee | -for each application | 20.00 |
| Graduation | -with application | 250.00 |
| Graduation and Thesis Defense JSD | -just one time | 800.00 |
| Transcripts | -per transcript | 6.00 |
| Electronic Transcripts (digital) | -per transcript | 10.00 |
| Simulated Exam * | -just one time | 45.00 |
V. CHANGES IN TUITION, FEES AND OTHER CHARGES
The University reserves the right to revise charges and fees whenever:
- There is an increase in educational and general expenses and/or mandatory transfers
- Budget projections indicate a possible increase in these costs
- After careful analysis of any particular situation, the University administration determines that such changes are reasonable and justified
VI. MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE
- The Master Promissory Note represents a guarantee document for the collection of amounts owed to Inter American University of Puerto Rico.
- Bonafidestudents enrolled in the University must fill and submit the Master Promissory Note in the Bursar’s Office of his/her academic unit or campus.
- Students under 21 years of age must sign the Master Promissory Note with their father, mother or tutor. Students 21 years or older can sign the Master Promissory Note without father, mother or tutor consent.
VII. PAYMENTS
The total cost of tuition fees and other charges is payable in its entirety at the time of registration.
The difference between the total cost of tuition, fees and other charges and the total amount of financial aid a student received (except for Work Study benefits) is payable at the time of registration.
Payments can be made through Money Orders, checks (drawn to Inter American University of Puerto Rico), cash, credit cards (Master Card, VISA, American Express, or Discover) and the ATH debit card.
Payment may also be made with MasterCard or VISA through the University web page.
VIII. DEFERRED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
For the registration of academic terms that begin between July 1 and December 31, 2024, the Interamerican University will allow students to formalize their late registration without late fees. In addition, payment plans and the extension process are made more flexible.
- When requesting an extension, an advance of 15% of the tuition cost will be requested from students who do not use financial aid to pay for their studies.
- For students who completed the 2024-2025 FAFSA and the university received a valid ISIR (Institutional Student Information Record), with eligibility for Title IV financial aid, the student may qualify for an extension without paying the advance of 15% of the tuition cost.
- When establishing a payment plan, an automatic 10-day moratorium will be granted in each installment.
- The payment of charges for overdue installments in payment plans ($25.00) is void.
Starting January 1, 2025, the University grants students the privilege of a deferred payment for seventy-five percent (75%) of the total cost of registration per semester upon signing a duly notarized promissory note. To be eligible for deferred payment, students must have liquidated any debts from previous academic terms. In no case shall the total amount deferred exceed the balance of the debt after discounting the financial aid benefits and loans.
The Chief Executive Officer of the academic unit may, in exceptional cases, increase the percentage of the deferral if it is understood to be beneficial for the Institution, and after analysis that concludes that there is reasonable certainty that the debt will be paid.
The payment of the deferred total cost of tuition, fees and other charges of a semester becomes due seventy-five (75) days after first day of classes. The deferred amount for a semester is due in a maximum of three (3) equal installments.
The award of a deferred payment carries a fee to cover part of the administrative expenses of this service. There will be a charge of $25.00 on any installment not paid by its due date.
It is the responsibility of each student to know when payments are due and make the according arrangements.
IX. ADJUSTMENTS AND REINBURSEMENTS
PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL
Per Semester
100% of the cost of credits and laboratory fees (not including other fees) dropped before the start of classes.
75% of the cost of credits and laboratory fees (not including other fees) dropped during the first to third day of classes.
50% of the cost of credits and laboratory fees (not including other fees) dropped during the fourth and fifth day of classes.
THERE WILL BE NO REIMBURSEMENT AFTER THE FIFTH DAY OF CLASSES.
These adjustments will be applicable to students who pay the total cost of their tuition in CASH.
FEES AND OTHER CHARGES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER CLASSES BEGIN.
Per Summer Session
100% of the cost of credits and laboratory fees (not including other fees) dropped before the start of classes.
75% of the cost of credits and laboratory fees (not including other fees) dropped during the first or second day of classes.
50% of the cost of credits and laboratory fees (not including other fees) dropped during the third or fourth day of classes.
THERE WILL BE NO REIMBURSEMENT AFTER THE FOURTH DAY OF CLASSES.
These adjustments will be applicable to students who pay the total cost of their tuition in CASH.
FEES AND OTHER CHARGES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER CLASSES BEGIN.
Per Special Summer and Intensive Term
100% of the cost of credits and laboratory fees (not including other fees) dropped before the start of classes.
75% of the cost of credits and laboratory fees (not including other fees) dropped during the first day of classes.
50% of the cost of credits and laboratory fees (not including other fees) dropped during the second day of classes.
THERE WILL BE NO REIMBURSEMENT AFTER THE SECOND DAY OF CLASSES.
These adjustments will be applicable to students who pay the total cost of their tuition in CASH.
FEES AND OTHER CHARGES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE AFTER CLASSES BEGIN.
X. MILITARY LEAVES AND WITHDRAWALS
A. Total Withdrawal Reinbursement:
- If a student is called to active duty, or is activated due to a national emergency, and presents official evidence to this effect, every effort will be made to ensure that the student may benefit from the different types of study programs available to avoid withdrawing from his or her courses. Withdrawals should be the last resort.
- In the case of total withdrawals, the reimbursement will be made in accordance with the provisions of federal Title IV and Military Tuition Assistance (TA).
The schedule for the return of unearned TA funds is based on a proportional daily calculation up to sixty percent (60%). To calculate reimbursement to the government, the university follow a daily formula where:
Number of Days Completed / Total days in the enrollment period* = Percent (%) Earned
A reimbursement will be calculated if the percentage is less than sixty percent (60%).
An example calculation follows:
| Academic Term | Total days | Earned Days | Unearned % | Comments |
| Semester | 111 | 66 | 40% | 60% of course completed |
| Trimester | 90 | 54 | 40% | 60% of course completed |
| Bimester | 65 | 39 | 40% | 60% of course completed |
| Intensive | 11 | 7 | 40% | 60% of course completed |
| Summer | 21 | 13 | 40% | 60% of course completed |
B. Reimbursement by Course – Return TA Policy:
If a Service member using Tuition Assistance (TA) withdraws from a course before completing sixty percent (60%) of the period of enrollment, the Institution will calculate the amount of the Tuition Assistance (TA) the student did not earn and return these funds to the appropriate military service. The amount of unearned TA equals the difference between Tuition Assistance that was dispensed amount of Tuition Assistance that was earned. This earned TA calculation is based on a percentage of the calendar days completed divided by the total calendar days in the enrollment period. There is no return for students withdrawing after sixty percent (60%) of the academic term.
The formula is:
Number of Days Completed / Total days in the enrollment period* = Percent (%) Earned
* Total Days of the Term (from start to end date)
