USI Levy- do I have to pay?

Curlyhatescurls

I know that this issue has come up in the past, but with the new 'mytcd' I am worried that I will get locked out of viewing my timetable or something. I paid for everything except for the €8 USI Levy, do I have to pay this?

Lawliet

You can pay the fees in installments, so as long as you have half paid before you register you'll be able to access everything as normal. You're suppose to pay the rest by the end of January, but last year I forgot I owed 20 euro and didn't pay it until a month after the final deadline, it didn't have any consequences; I wasn't even charged a late fee.
It might be like library fines though, I doubt they'd let people graduate with any outstanding fees. Might be best to look for an occasional way to op out but you can safely put off paying it for now

Amirani

Lawliet wrote: »

You can pay the fees in installments, so as long as you have half paid before you register you'll be able to access everything as normal. You're suppose to pay the rest by the end of January, but last year I forgot I owed 20 euro and didn't pay it until a month after the final deadline, it didn't have any consequences; I wasn't even charged a late fee.
It might be like library fines though, I doubt they'd let people graduate with any outstanding fees. Might be best to look for an occasional way to op out but you can safely put off paying it for now

I think the OP is asking about abstaining from the USI fees altogether on principle?

My understanding is that this is indeed permitted, I'm not sure how one is supposed to go about it though.

Ravelleman

I too would like to abstain.

Lawliet

NiallSparky wrote: »

I think the OP is asking about abstaining from the USI fees altogether on principle?

They asked if they would be prevented from viewing their timetable by not paying it via my.tcd - they won't, not this academic year at least. But I did mention this could cause problems and to look for an official way to opt out.

bscm

Curlyhatescurls wrote: »

I know that this issue has come up in the past, but with the new 'mytcd' I am worried that I will get locked out of viewing my timetable or something. I paid for everything except for the €8 USI Levy, do I have to pay this?

It's an optional charge

http://www.tcd.ie/Treasurers_Office/fees/fees_faq.php

It won't stop you from seeing your timetable, but it may be worth emailing someone in College just in case. They usually withhold your exam results if you haven't paid in full, so they may have to remove the charge from your account manually.

Scortho

well id rather 8 quid in my back pocket than for the usi pissups and fighting for causes i dont support.

Pixie84

I'm more annoyed about The Sports Centre Levy

papu

Pixie84 wrote: »

I'm more annoyed about The Sports Centre Levy

its a fantastic facility for the price you pay..

Pixie84

papu wrote: »

its a fantastic facility for the price you pay..

I'm sure it is...for those who use it. Not fair it should be mandatory for those who won't.

Lawliet

Pixie84 wrote: »

I'm more annoyed about The Sports Centre Levy

I honestly try not to think about the fact I've paid over two hundred euro on a building I've never set foot in.

I wonder though if someone physically can't use the gym, say they have a long term illness or disability, can they opt out of paying the sports levy?
Not planning on faking an illness or anything, just curious

Interferon Gamma

Lawliet wrote: »

I honestly try not to think about the fact I've paid over two hundred euro on a building I've never set foot in.

I wonder though if someone physically can't use the gym, say they have a long term illness or disability, can they opt out of paying the sports levy?
Not planning on faking an illness or anything, just curious

You can apparently opt out if you have circumstances that warrant it. No idea how though.

blubloblu

http://www.tcd.ie/Senior_Tutor/pdf/pdf/Student%20Sport%20Centre%20Charge%20Waiver%20Application%20form%202011.pdf

Tutor Handbook wrote:

Only students whose sole income is from Lone Parents Allowance,
Back to Education Allowance or any similar form of Social Welfare
Assistance or students who received Financial Assistance from the
Senior Tutors Office will qualify students for a waiver of the mandatory charge of €77. Students who came to College via
TAP/HEAR route will also qualify. Incoming students or those who
have not qualified in previous years may need to pay before they can
register but will receive a refund if they apply and qualify.
Application forms that have not been completed in full and signed,
and applications not accompanied by the required documentation,
will not be considered. Applicants may be called for interview from
October 1st onwards. Students deemed exempt from the Sport
Centre charge will have full access to the sports centre facilities.