Tech Fee Committee

What is the UT Fee?

The UT Fee is a fee voted on by students in the Seattle College District in March 1999. Among other things, it is intended to pay for the necessary improvements in computer services, such as new computers and software, expanded computer lab hours, and more technical support staff (from the original ballot in 1999). The definition of “Technology’ has expanded beyond the umbrella of computers and software. UT Fee funds are made available to support technology projects initiated by students, faculty and staff of Seattle Central College that are intended for general student use. The funds should not be used to supplant (supersede or replace) existing information technology budgets or technology funded by college operations.

This committee accepts and reviews requests for funds provided by the Universal Technology Fee. These funds are allocated to computer technology that provides the greatest possible service to the greatest number of students.

How Much is the UT Fee?

The UT Fee is collected (along with tuition and fees) at a quarterly rate of $3.00 per credit to a maximum of 18 Credits ($54.00 maximum per quarter). Students enrolled in less than 4 credits are exempt; Transitional Studies, Running Start, Apprenticeship and un-graded courses are exempt from paying UT Fees.

2025-2026 UT Fee Budget Request Process Timeline

Friday, April 17, 2026UT Fee Budget Process Informational Campus wide email sent
Thursday, April 30, 2026 (by 5 p.m.)Budget forms due to Tamara Crooks tamara.crooks@seattlecolleges.edu
May 1, 2026Compile & review budget requests by committee
May 4-5, 2026Budget Proposal Presentations (any request over $10,000)
May 6, 2026Final deliberations & proposed allocation notifications