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 \n# 1.How is the new UA Bookstore charge program different from the one introduced in July,2005?\n\nIn 2005 the limit was set at $800 based on data from National Association of college stores averagecourse martial purchases by students.Students were able to charge books and supplies through-out thesemester.The balance had to be paid by the end of the term.  \nIn 2013 the limit has been set at $690.This amount was investigated and set by the university's financialaid office and is based on the average course material cost per student per semester.Students cancharge their course materials only during the times listed below for a given term:  \nSummer 2013:  \nMay 14,2013—July 5,2013  \nFall 2013:  \nAugust 3,2013—September 30,2013  \nJanuary 2,2014—February 17,2014  \nSpring 2014:  \n# 2.Do participating students sign a Charge Agreement?Is there a maximum amount that can becharged?What is it?\n\nParticipants have to have a valid student ID.Their status as a current registered student isvalidated through the ID office.Participating students sign on the cash register receiptacknowledging the receipt of merchandise and agreement to pay.There is a maximum amountthat can be charged for course materials.The maximum amount is $690.  \n3.Provide the UA Bookstore textbook sales in dollars and units from Aug.1 through Sept.3 for2012 and 2013,broken down daily.  \nPlease see attached.  \n4.Provide the gross textbook rental sales in dollars and units for Aug.1 through Sept.3 for2012 and 2013,broken down daily.  \nPlease see attached.  \n# 5.How many students are enrolled in the Bookstore Charge Program and how many haveparticipated this fall?\n\nAs of September 3,2013,3,431 students had participated in this program.  \n6.What is the total textbook sales amount for students using the Charge Program for Fall 2013in dollars?  \n$1,016,384  \n7.Using the answer to number 6,what is the %of charged textbook sales to overall textbooksales?  \nApproximately 30%  \n8.Provide a list of other items being charged,including,but not limited to calculators,clickers,i-Pads,computers,printers,highlighters,etc.with dollar amounts for each.  \nPlease see attached.  \n9.How were the students informed of this new program and when?Did the UA send out emailsto students or staffinforming them of this program?Have UA staff or faculty encouragedstudent participation in the program?  \nNew students and parents that attended the Treasurer's Office Money Matters sessions atorientation were told about the new program as part of the general information provided.Information about the program was included in the Fall information email that went to allenrolled students in July 2013.This email also included drop information,withdrawalinformation,financial aid disbursement information,payment plan information and paymentinformation.Students registered in the University Bookstore customer loyalty program wereinformed by email.The Bookstore also provided information to students and parents about thisprogram during the summer new student orientation information fair(private stores alsoparticipate in the orientation fair).This information was also posted on the Bookstore website.  \n# 10.How long do students have to pay off the charges accumulated during a semester?\n\nThe payment deadline for the fall semester was September 30,2013.Students could sign up forpayment plans to pay in monthly installments with the final payment on November 30,2013.Ifthe charge is not paid,the students can't enroll in the spring semester.  \n# 11.What is the maximum amount that can be charged?\n\n$690 per term with the limitations given above,  \n12.Is any interest being charged on the balances,if so,what is the rate?Are there other fees orexpenses associated with the Charge Program? 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