When GW students and their parents pay more than $40,000 for two semesters, some may not realize that there may be more money they owe the University throughout the year.
After paying one of the highest university tuitions in the country, students could also be hit throughout the year with fees in a number of situations, such as moving in early, losing a room key, being locked out of a dorm or losing a GWorld card. Both Colonial Inauguration and graduation will also cost a student at least $100, and voluntary donations can add up as well.
For the first time this year, students moving into their dorm rooms before their assigned dates encountered a daily rate of $175 charged by the Community Living and Learning Center.
"The daily rate ... was determined based on an average nightly rate for area hotels, which (is the only) other viable option for short-term lodging," said Seth Weinshel, director of campus housing and occupancy management.
Weinshel explained that the early arrival fee enables CLLC to better manage the amount of early move-ins. Students arriving early to work for GW offices are exempt from the charge.
Weinshel added that the CLLC office has received few complaints from students or parents concerning the fee.
Residential Property Management is also implementing a new residence hall key replacement policy this fall that could cost students about $80.
The procedure enables residents who have lost their dorm room keys to obtain a free loaner key for 24 hours. If the loaner is not returned the student will automatically be issued a new lock and key, along with an $80 charge. Other residents of the room must exchange for a new one or be billed $10.
This semester it will also cost $20 for students to use the "let-in" service, by which a FixIt technician can unlock a dorm room for a student who is locked out.
According to a University-wide e-mail sent by Residential Property Management, officials expect such policies to improve "the overall management of residence room keys and increase campus security."
After paying one of the highest university tuitions in the country, students could also be hit throughout the year with fees in a number of situations, such as moving in early, losing a room key, being locked out of a dorm or losing a GWorld card. Both Colonial Inauguration and graduation will also cost a student at least $100, and voluntary donations can add up as well.
For the first time this year, students moving into their dorm rooms before their assigned dates encountered a daily rate of $175 charged by the Community Living and Learning Center.
"The daily rate ... was determined based on an average nightly rate for area hotels, which (is the only) other viable option for short-term lodging," said Seth Weinshel, director of campus housing and occupancy management.
Weinshel explained that the early arrival fee enables CLLC to better manage the amount of early move-ins. Students arriving early to work for GW offices are exempt from the charge.
Weinshel added that the CLLC office has received few complaints from students or parents concerning the fee.
Residential Property Management is also implementing a new residence hall key replacement policy this fall that could cost students about $80.
The procedure enables residents who have lost their dorm room keys to obtain a free loaner key for 24 hours. If the loaner is not returned the student will automatically be issued a new lock and key, along with an $80 charge. Other residents of the room must exchange for a new one or be billed $10.
This semester it will also cost $20 for students to use the "let-in" service, by which a FixIt technician can unlock a dorm room for a student who is locked out.
According to a University-wide e-mail sent by Residential Property Management, officials expect such policies to improve "the overall management of residence room keys and increase campus security."
