"Focus" Fixed Tuition Plan

The University of North Texas at Dallas will offer an optional guaranteed tuition and mandatory fee plan for new incoming freshmen students and transfer students with 90 or less transfer credit hours.

All current undergraduate UNT Dallas students will have a one-time opportunity to opt-in to the new plan.

The new tuition plan offers students the opportunity to lock in their tuition rate, for a maximum of five years, instead of paying the regular tuition rate, which is subject to increase annually. The FOCUS Fixed Tuition Plan ensures a total tuition and mandatory fee cost of $7,650 per year for 30 credit hours. The FOCUS Fixed Tuition Plan helps students and their families plan for the cost of a college education. The plan also provides an incentive for students to earn a degree in a timely manner.

Focus Fixed Tuition Plan Requirements

You must meet Texas residency requirements and be classified as a Texas resident.
You must be accepted in a UNT Dallas degree seeking program.
You must be seeking your first bachelor’s degree.
You must enroll in 15 hours of UNT Dallas courses in both the Fall and Spring semesters. UNT Denton courses will not count towards the hour requirements. (Note: A minimum of 12 hours may be taken in both the Fall and Spring semesters, but that will require students to take an additional 6 hours during the summer to remain eligible for the plan.)
You must complete 30 credit hours within the academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer terms) to continue eligibility for the locked-in plan rate.
You as an incoming transfer student or a current UNT Dallas student must have earned 90 or less credit hours.
You must enroll in consecutive Fall and Spring terms.
You must maintain a UNT Dallas cumulative GPA of 2.0 for continued eligibility.

A student that opts into the plan and is unable to adhere to the requirements for continued eligibility will be disqualified from participation in the FOCUS Fixed Tuition Plan. Disqualified students will revert back to the traditional tuition plan and will not be eligible to opt back in to the plan at a later date.

Focus Fixed Tuition Plan FAQ’s

How Do I Sign Up For the Focus Fixed Tuition Plan?

New students who register for classes will be notified that their traditional tuition charges are available for review on the student portal (my.untdallas.edu).
Students who are eligible for the new tuition plan will be able to opt in to the plan through self-service. To do so, sign in to my.unt.edu then go to "Student Center," then "Account Inquiry," then "Account Services," then "Tuition Plan."
If no action is taken by January 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., the student remains on the traditional tuition plan and may not opt-in at a future date or term.

Why is UNT Dallas offering a new guaranteed tuition plan?

The new tuition plan offers students the opportunity to lock in their tuition rate, for a maximum of five years, instead of paying the regular tuition rate, which is subject to increase annually. The guaranteed tuition plan ensures a total tuition and mandatory fee cost of $7,650 per year for 30 credit hours. The tuition plan helps students and their families plan for the cost of a college education. The plan also provides an incentive for students to earn a degree in a timely manner.

Who is eligible to participate in the Focus Fixed Tuition Plan?

Freshmen and transfer students (with 90 or less transfer credit hours) seeking a bachelor’s degree from UNT Dallas are eligible for the plan starting Fall 2016.

Students must meet Texas residency requirements and be seeking a first bachelor’s degree. The plan does not apply to graduate students.

Students must enroll in 15 hours (minimum of 12 hours) of UNT Dallas courses in both the Fall and Spring semesters. UNT courses will not count towards the total hours requirement. Students that take the 12 hour minimum will be required to take 6 hours during the summer to comply with the plan’s requirements.

How does the Focus Fixed Tuition Plan work?

The FOCUS Fixed Tuition Plan locks in your total academic costs (tuition and fees) for a maximum of 5 consecutive years as long as you complete 30 credit hours within a 12-month period. You must enroll as a full-time student (12 or more hours) in the fall and the spring semesters and you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to remain eligible for the guaranteed tuition plan rate.

By enrolling in the required 30 hours in an academic year, your total tuition and fee charges will be $7,650 for the year. However, if you choose to take more than 30 credit hours, you will be charged the same hourly rate for any additional credit hours ($255 per hour).

How do I opt in to the Focus Fixed Tuition Plan?

New students who register for classes will be notified that their traditional tuition charges are available for review on the student portal (my.untdallas.edu). Students who are eligible for the new tuition plan will be able to opt in through self-service at that time. If you are not eligible to opt in to the plan, you will be charged the traditional tuition and fee rates.

How do I determine if the Focus Fixed Tuition Plan is right for me?

Factors that you may consider when choosing the FOCUS Fixed Tuition Plan are:

Do you plan to enroll as a full-time student and complete a minimum of 30 hours per year?
How much value do you place on having a guaranteed tuition payment each year?
How important is it to you to graduate in 4 years or less and start your career?

Can I opt out of the plan?

Yes. You may opt out of the plan in any future semester. However, once you opt-out you may not select the option again.

Can I enroll under the Focus Fixed Tuition Plan, leave school for a semester or a year and return to the plan?

No. In order to remain eligible for the plan, you must enroll as a full-time student in consecutive academic years (Fall and Spring semesters), complete 30 credit hours within a 12 month period and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. If you do not meet one or more of the eligibility requirements, you will be charged the traditional tuition and fee rates in future semesters.

If I do not choose the Focus Fixed Tuition plan, what is my tuition and fee rate?

If you do not opt into the FOCUS Fixed Tuition Plan, you will automatically be part of the traditional tuition plan. In Spring 2016, the cost for a full-time student will be $3,924.45. In future academic years, the costs are subject to increase each year.