Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Priority: After campus students
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Closed ProgramsBusiness Administration General Program, Secondary Education in Mathematics, Secondary Education in History and Agricultural Sciences.
LimitationsAgricultural Sciences is an exclusive program for freshman students.
Notable Academic Programs- Education Department - The Education Department is accredited by CAEP the Council of the Acreditation of Educator Preparation, and the 98% passes the Education Board test in Puerto Rico and the results can be used in USA.https://cayey.upr.edu/decanato-de-asuntos-academicos/pedagogia/
- Natural Sciences - Includin Biology and Chemistry these three programs offer investigations for students with RISE Program and Howard Hughes Program.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Adapted Physical Education, Biology/Life Science...
++ show allAccounting, Adapted Physical Education, Biology/Life Science, Business Management, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Elementary Education, English, History, Junior High/Middle School Education, Mathematics, Mental Health Services, Office Administration, Physical Education, Physical Sciences, Physics, Psychology, Secondary Education, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 08/24/22
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $2565.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 21
- Home Payment: 15 ($154.00 per additional hour)
Financial Aid - Host Payment
For Host Payment U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Host Payment applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 007206
Financial Aid - Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Financial Aid - Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$300.00 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Activity Fee |
$175.00 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| ID Card |
$10.00 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Technology Fee |
$50.00 |
Semester |
Host |
Mandatory |
| Maintenance Fee |
$100.00 |
Semester |
Host |
Mandatory |
| Laboratory Fee |
$100.00 |
Semester |
Host |
Mandatory |
| Health Insurance Fee |
$463.00 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Optional |
| Other Fee |
$157.00 |
Credit Hour |
Host |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: There is a $100.00 lab. fee if students take a class that requires a lab. (science, psychology or certain education classes) The OFFICIAL cost for books and supplies is $1,084 per semester (Financial Aid Office)
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 08/24/22
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
Off-Campus Housing
Notes About HousingUntil further notice, no oncampus housing. The cost of double room is $300 but there is only a single room is $350.00. Depends what type of room and place. Laundry facilities on some housing are in another facility. There are taxi cars and Uber is difficult to get in Cayey.
Meal Plans
Notes About Meal PlansInside the University we have a cafeteria, there are lots of restaurants and food markets in walking distance.
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 08/24/22
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Health Insurance |
$649.00 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
The health insurance costs less for the first semester, the second semester includes summer, the price depends on the coverage the student needs, with pharmacy, etc. If the insurance the student has does not cover Puerto Rico is mandatory to have ours. Students must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including the buster and show the proof of it.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $649 per year.
Requirements
Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
Uber can not access the airport to pick up, only taxi, public bus (will not accept luggage).
Other Health Related Comments
Is important that if you have medical insurance has to cover in Puerto Rico, if not, the student have to pay our insurance.
