Developmental Fee Information

All Weber State University students who are lacking proficiency in math and/or English pay a Developmental Fee.  Below are some answers to frequently asked questions.  For more information or for additional questions please contact: 

Melanie Butters
Academic Support Services and Programs
Student Service Center, Suite 160
(801) 626-6870

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Developmental Fee?

An additional fee assessed to students who are not proficient in either Math or English or both.

Who pays the Developmental Fee?

All Weber State University students who are lacking proficiency in Math and/or English pay the Developmental Fee.  This includes, but is not limited to, the following: early college students, concurrent enrollment students, incoming freshmen, transfer students, adult re-entry students, off-campus students, and faculty/staff.  The only exception is students who are enrolled in Independent Study classes only.

How much is the Developmental Fee?

The Developmental Fee is $50 per semester.

How long do I have to pay the Developmental Fee?

Students requiring (0955 English/1010 Math) will be charged an additional fee for each semester until they have reached English proficiency and Math proficiency.