Page 29 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

28 MONEY MATTERS Board You may choose between a 19-meal and a 14-meal plan when classes are in session. If you leave the residence halls, you will be charged for meals through Saturday of the week in which you formally withdraw. If you depart during the last two weeks of the semester, you will be charged the full semester rate for meals. Room If you are a full-time student, you have the option of living on campus. The College has two residence halls and 11 family housing apartments. The residence halls are double-occupancy, suite-style rooms. The family housing apartments have one bedroom each and are partially furnished. Internet access to computers is available 24 hours a day for residents. Laundry facilities, free cable and local telephone services are also available for all residents. Room and board are combined. If you live in a residence hall, you must participate in the board program. Family housing residents have the option of not participating in the meal plan. Please contact the Housing Office for residence hall and apartment availability. If you withdraw from College or the residence halls after having officially registered into a hall, you are not entitled to a refund of room rent. Should you withdraw because of a legitimate medical emergency or other unusual circumstance, the unused portion of room rent through the end of the semester may be refunded with the approval of the vice president for instruction/provost or designee. Apartment and Room Deposits Deposits are required to reserve your room or apartment. The deposit will be refunded according to the conditions of the residence hall and family housing contracts less any amounts due to the college for damages or other charges. PLEASE NOTE: You must request your deposit upon formal withdrawal from the residence hall. TUITION WAIVER PROGRAMS New Mexico Waiver A special tuition agreement exists between Cochise College and Western New Mexico University. If you are interested, you may contact the Admissions Office for more information. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Waiver Cochise College is a member of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. If you are a resident of one of the participating states, contact the Admissions Office to see if you are eligible for this waiver. The participating states are Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Arizona-Sonoran Agreement The State of Arizona has an agreement with the State of Sonora, Mexico. If you are a resident of Sonora, contact the Admissions Office to see if you are eligible for this waiver. Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver If you are 60 years or older, you may apply for a Golden Apache tuition waiver as an Arizona resident who lives in Cochise County or an adjacent unorganized county. This waiver allows a 50-percent tuition discount of the regular instate tuition rate. You have to meet in-state residency requirements for tuition purposes. Waivers cannot be accepted retroactively. Applications for the waiver may be picked up at the Admissions Office.

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