38 Credit Course Policy Information Cost of Attendance All students, whether they study during the daytime, evening, weekends, or any combination, will be charged the same amount per credit, unless indicated otherwise for specific courses/ programs. The cost of attendance schedule is as follows: Spring 2018 Withdrawal/Refund Policy When a student drops or withdraws from a course, processing, instructional and other costs must still be met by the college. Therefore, refunds for official withdrawals from credit courses are adjusted as follows: Per Credit Tuition Massachusetts Residents Non-MA New England Residents Residents outside New England/International Massachusetts High School/Home School & Dual Enrollment Evening and Weekend Nursing Program Fees Per credit • Refund Policy for Winter Session Semester Schedule (January 2 – January 19) $24 $36 $230 $24 $24 $174 $174 $174 $63 $294 $198 $210 $404 $87 $318 • On or Before January 2 – 100% Adjustment/Refund • Students who withdraw from all of their classes during the 100% refund period will be assessed a non-waivable $25 administrative fee. • January 3 – 50% Adjustment/Refund • For Example: 3 credit course at $198 per credit equals $594; 50% refund is $ 297 Technology/Lab Fee $125; 50% refund is $62.50 • NO ADJUSTMENT/REFUND AFTER JANUARY 3 • Refund Policy for Regular Semester Schedule (January 22 – May 18) Other Charges Student Services Fee (If enrolled for 6 or more credits) .................................. $25 Student Placement Testing Fee ............................................................................ $50 Technology/Lab Fee for Specialized Courses .................................................. $125 (Maximum charge: $375 per semester) Ramp-Up Course Materials Fee (MAT 001 only) ................................................ $50 Student Health Insurance Fee (Waivable) (SPRING ONLY) ........................ $1,143 (Insurance coverage is a state requirement for all student enrolled in 9 or more credits hours. For insurance purpose, courses comprising the 9 credits must be taken concurrently. Insurance coverage will not be offered to students enrolled in less then 9 credits.) MassPirg Fee (Waivable) ........................................................................................ $9 Late Payment Fee: Balances less than $1200 ................................................................................. $50 Balances equal to or greater than $1200 ..................................................... $100 In-Progress Course Fee: (for self-paced studies courses) .............................. $75 Returned Check Fee .............................................................................................. $20 Transcript Fee (each) ............................................................................................... $5 Diploma Replacement ............................................................................................ $30 Administrative Fee for complete drops/withdrawals of all courses During 100% refund period ............................................................................... $25 Liability Insurance Fees: Students in EMT 100 courses........................................................................... $65 Health Program Course Fee (Per Credit) ............................................................ $50 (Applies to Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nursing Day, Radiologic Technology, & Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses Only) Dental Assisting Resource Fee............................................................................. $25 Dental Hygiene Resource Fee .............................................................................. $25 Medical Assisting Program Resource Fee ....................................................... $245 Medical Laboratory Technician Program Resource Fee ................................. $25 Nursing Program Educational Resource Fee ................................................... $610 Radiology Badge Fee (RAD 107 & RAD 206 courses only) ............................... $50 Note: 1. A limited number of courses are not priced according to standard charges. 2. All tuition and fee rates are subject to change. 3. There is a returned check fee of $20 per check. 4. *Insurance costs are based upon current rates and are subject to change. Students with questions regarding their billing statement can visit the Student Accounts Office. In Bedford, the Student Accounts Office is located in the Enrollment Center (Building 9), Room 224; in Lowell it is located in the City Building (third floor), Room 317. Hours for both offices are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (extended hours are in effect at the start of the semester). We can also be reached in Bedford at 781-280-3645 and in Lowell at 978-656-3291. • On or Before January 28 – 100% Adjustment/Refund • Students who withdraw from all of their classes during the 100% refund period will be assessed a non-waivable $ 25 administrative fee. • From January 29 to February 4 – 50% Adjustment/Refund • For Example: 3 credit course at $198 per credit equals $594; 50% refund is $ 297 Technology/Lab Fee $125; 50% refund is $62.50 • NO ADJUSTMENT/REFUND AFTER FEBRUARY 4 • Refund Policy for Accelerated Semester Schedules 8-Week Mini-Term 1 January 22 – March 16 8-Week Mini-Term 2 March 26 – May 18 AHP Session I January 22 – March 24 AHP Session II March 26 – May 26 100% Adjustment/Refund 8-Week Mini-Term 1 ................................................On or Before January 25 8 Week Mini Term 2 ................................................... On or Before March 29 AHP Session I...........................................................On or Before January 25 AHP Session II ........................................................... On or Before March 29 50% Adjustment/Refund 8 Week Mini Term 1 ............................................... January 26 to January 29 8 Week Mini Term 2 .......................................................... March 30 to April 2 AHP Session I......................................................... January 26 to January 29 AHP Session II .................................................................. March 30 to April 2 No Adjustment/Refund after 8 Week Mini Term 1 ...............................................................After January 29 8 Week Mini Term 2 .......................................................................After April 2 AHP Session I.........................................................................After January 29 AHP Session II ...............................................................................After April 2 Important: To be eligible for refund students MUST officially withdraw from their class/classes by notifying the College in writing, in person, online, or by calling 1-800-818-3434. Official course withdrawal forms are available at each campus Student Information Center. Lack of attendance, course abandonment, etc., does not constitute course withdrawal. A student receiving Federal Title IV aid and who has officially withdrawn from the college may be entitled to a refund of tuition and fees in accordance with the federally mandated schedule.