ABSTRACT
One of the primary uses of student fees is for capital improvements, including acquisition of sites, buildings and equipment. New and well-maintained older facilities are an integral part of the costs of sustaining an institution’s academic reputation and competitive edge in the higher education marketplace. Of great importance in the justification of student fees is the concept of the “living and learning” environment. Educational administrators by and large argue that residential learning provides the best and most effective learning experience. The idea of a community of scholars in close proximity with each other and their teachers has been a staple of quality education for hundreds of years. To maintain a desirable environment costs money. This chapter discusses fees for residence living.
