Technology Fees at ISU: Where Do the Funds Go?

The technology fee is a component of the U-Bill for full-time ISU students, covering costs of software licenses, hardware, and technology infrastructure.

The fee is higher for majors such as engineering, computer science, and agriculture systems technology.

The technology fee is not based on individual use, so all students pay the same fee.

The fee is allocated among various campus accounts, with 61% going to ITS (Information Technology Services).

Colleges or departments with additional fees receive the funds directly.

The technology fee is used for various purposes beyond basic allocation, including cybersecurity measures and student laptop loans.

The university is using some of the funds to support ongoing technology upgrades and maintenance.

Students can maximize their use of the technology fee by utilizing computer labs, accessing software and services, and attending classes.

The university is focusing on emerging technologies, such as AI, and plans to allocate funds to support these technologies.

The technology fee is expected to increase by $10 annually, starting from the 2025-26 school year, according to the Iowa Board of Regents.