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3 3  Reservations in the Rapid Prototyping Studio are charged on a **per-hour** usage basis, using a credits-based system. If you don't have enough credits in your account, you will not be able to make a reservation. Here are some quick facts about RPS Credits and how they work.
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5 +* Credits are given for free for certain projects, such as:
6 +** Academic coursework
7 +** Personal Use allowances as determined by the MEEN Department Administration.
5 5  * 1 Credit is worth $1.00, and can be purchased on our **[[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]** if needed.
6 -* Credits are non-refundable
7 -* Credits do not expire, except upon graduation
9 +* Credits are non-refundable, but do not expire, except upon graduation
8 8  * Credits can be transferred to other students upon request
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12 +We hope this guide helps you understand our pricing structure and plan your projects accordingly. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to RPS staff. For more information on specific use cases and how reserve equipment, please read **[[Using the Space>>url:https://wiki.rapidprototypingstudio.com/en/Using_The_Space]]**
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12 -* There are credit budgets for Personal, Academic, and Research usage.
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14 -|=Credit Type|=Budget
15 -|Personal|- 15 free credits per semester for MEEN students
16 -- 15 free credits per semester for those in MEEN courses
17 -|Academic|- Based on professor/course/assignment
18 -- Professor is main point of contact
19 -- **CAPSTONE:** Unlimited (within reason)
20 -|Research|- Can use personal budget if you wish until empty
21 -- Purchase orders through iLabs
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23 -* Credits can be purchased for $1.00 per credit on our **[[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]** if more is needed
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25 -* For more information on specific use cases and how reserve equipment, please read [[Using the Space>>url:https://wiki.rapidprototypingstudio.com/en/Using_The_Space]]
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27 -We hope this guide helps you understand our pricing structure and plan your projects accordingly. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to RPS staff.
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29 29  == Reservation Costs ==
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31 31  When you reserve a machine, the cost is determined by the type of machine and the duration of your reservation. Our pricing reflects the upkeep and maintenance required to keep our equipment in top working condition. In the case of some equipment such as 3D Printers, it also includes the average cost of material used per hour of printing. Given that 1 credit is equal to $1.00, here are the reservation costs for our most popular machines: