Page 18 of Cecil Community College 2005-2007 Catalog by Cecil Community College

Cecil Community College Tuition, Fees Financial Aid 17 Tuition Fall 2005 Resident of Cecil County $80/credit hour Other Maryland Residents $170/credit hour Out-of-State Residents $215/credit hour Credit by Examination Based on residency Fees Registration Fee* $60/semester Student Development Fee** $7/credit hour Course Fees Variable Applied Music Fee Variable College-of-the-Air Fee $45/credit hour ** 50% discount for early registration ** Not charged for summer session or senior citizens Notes: VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards will be accepted for payment. Payment is due at the time of registration. By registering for courses, students acknowledge responsibility of tuition and fee charges generated by the registration. Current tuition and fee information is published in the Credit Course Schedule. All tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice. Students who audit courses are charged tuition at the same rate as students taking courses for credit. Fee Explanations Course Fee this fee offsets costs to provide various classroom materials and equipment needed to successfully offer classes, including instructional equipment, lab and classroom supplies, computer paper and software. Registration Fee covers the cost of registration, add/drop and withdrawal from courses, student identification cards, admissions, transcripts, graduation, and the use of physical education facilities and equipment. Student Development Fee covers expenses incurred for student development activities and cultural events discounts open to the student population. F.A.C.T.S. Payment Plan The College offers to students the option of paying for their tuition in monthly installments during the fall and spring semesters through the F.A.C.T.S. Plan. The total of the students tuition and fees for the semester will be divided into payments that are automatically deducted monthly from a checking or savings bank account. The F.A.C.T.S. payment plan arrangements are made through the Cashiers Office, which can be reached at 410-287-1020. Refund and Appeal Policy Credit Students: Students who officially drop a credit class before the designated drop deadlines are eligible for a full refund of tuition and course fees. A schedule of deadline dates for dropping classes and receiving a refund of tuition and course fees is published in the Credit Course Schedule. The drop period generally extends at least through the first scheduled class meeting. To be eligible for a refund, students must file a Drop Form with the Registration Office. Students who stop attending classes, but do not officially drop the classes will continue to be financially responsible for all tuition and fees. Students are provided a full refund of all tuition and associated fees when the College cancels a class. Sessions of Four Weeks or Longer 100% refund through the date published in the Credit Course Schedule, which is calculated from the start date of the session. 0% refund after the published date, except for students called to military duty or for students in special programs who are withdrawn by the College early in the semester due to program requirements. Sessions of Less Than Four Weeks 0% refund from the start date of the session, with the exceptions noted above. Non-Credit/Continuing Education Students: Students who officially drop a course 24 hours prior to the first class meeting will be eligible to receive a full refund. To officially drop a course, students must complete a Drop Form and submit it to the Registration Office. If a Drop Form is not filed or if a student fails to attend, the student is responsible for all tuition and fees associated with the registration. Tuition Appeals (Credit Only) After the refund date, appeals for refunds based on extraordinary or exceptional circumstances may be addressed in writing, with documentation, to the Registrar. Financial Obligations Students are expected to pay all College bills, fees, accounts, and other financial obligations promptly, when due. Failure to meet these obligations will result in the withholding of the right to future enrollment, taking exams, and obtaining transcripts of grades and credits. A $25 fee will be charged for all checks returned for nonpayment and declined credit card charges. TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE

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