TUITION AND FEES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009
Rates are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The College reserves the right to make changes in the staff, fees, courses of instruction and regulations without prior notic.
Residency Policy-Northampton County
Residency Policy-Monroe County
Tuition - Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding Your Bill
Paying Your Bill
TUITION
Please select the per credit rate based on your permanent residency maintained in the last 90 days. The college reserves the right to request documentation to prove residency. Please see entire residency statement which follows the rates below.
$103 per credit - Northampton County school district resident including:
Bangor, Bethlehem, Easton, Nazareth, Northampton, Pen Argyl, Saucon Valley and Wilson.
$169 per credit – Monroe County, PA resident
$223 per credit – Other PA County resident
$331 per credit – Out-of-state or out-of-country resident
$120 per credit - Distance learning course numbers beginning with EARL or LIBT only
INSTITUTIONAL FEES
The per credit hour tuition rates above include both tuition and institutional fees. Institutional fees include the Comprehensive Fee which funds such items as certain portions of student services, graduation, parking and security services; and the Technology Fee which funds instructional technology costs. The Capital Fee is charged to out-of-county residents only and funds payment for debt service, physical plant and equipment purchases, lease repairs and maintenance. In-county students do not pay a capital fee as their portion is funded by their sponsoring school district. Out-of-state students pay a higher capital fee than out-of-county PA resident students whose capital fee is partially funded by the state of Pennsylvania. Fees are charged regardless of whether classes are held on-campus or through distance learning, and are not program specific.
ACADEMIC FEES:
Application Fee $25 non-refundable fee due with your application to the Admissions Office
Admissions Deposit Full-time students, excluding Allied Health students who pay a $200 fee, must pay a $50 admission deposit. Part-time students in selected programs will also be charged the $50 fee, which will be applied to tuition and fees for the 1st enrolled semester.
Academic Course Fees Selected courses may require an additional fee to cover the real cost of materials and services used. These fees are listed in the Course Schedule. Some computer license fees are non-refundable after the official semester start date.
Audited Courses Students choosing to audit a course pay the same costs associated with taking a course for credit. The Records Office should be notified that the course is being audited.
Challenge Exams Fee for challenge exams (to receive academic credit by examination) is 50% of the in-county tuition rate (tuition only - no fees), regardless of the student's residency. If the student passes the exam, they will receive academic credit for the course; if the student fails the exam, they will receive a refund equal to 50% of the exam fee paid.
Library Testing Fees additional information
University of Delaware additional information and Forms document
Senior Citizens In-county residents who are 65 years of age or older qualify for a tuition and fee waiver for Credit courses (noncredit does not qualify for a waiver). The waiver must be requested by the student at the time of registration. A valid PA Photo ID or PA Driver's License is also required.
OTHER FEES
Collection Costs and Fees Collection Fees (120+ days delinquent) range from 25% to
35% of total balance referred to collection plus additional legal costs and fees associated with collecting the outstanding balance. Pre-collection service fees (90-120 days delinquent) range from $10 -$90 per account based on the account balance.
Library Fines additional information. Past-due materials will be billed to the student at their replacement cost plus late fines and fees. Delinquent amounts are referred to a private collection agency where additional costs will be applied and become the responsibility of the student. Materials will no longer be accepted by the library for accounts that are in private collection and such accounts may only be satisfied by full payment to the collection agency.
Parking Fines $10 to $25; $10 additional late fine if not paid within 10 days
Payment Plan Fees $35 Per Semester Enrollment fee; $25 Per Month Late Payment Fee
Return Check Fee A $25 charge plus collection costs and fees will be charged on each returned check. After the college has received two returned checks, future transactions must be made in cash or by certified bank check; personal checks or credit cards will not be accepted. Returned checks of any nature do not cancel your financial responsibility.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS AND HOLDS
Students with outstanding financial obligations including but not limited to tuition, fees, room and board, library materials, fines, loaned equipment, etc. will have a hold on their account and may not be permitted to register for a subsequent semester, receive official transcripts or grades, or participate in graduation until the hold is cleared. Delinquent accounts are reported to a national credit bureau and private collection agency, and the student is responsible for payment of all collection costs and attorney fees. Contact the Bursar's Office for information on a student hold.
Click on the following link for More Information regarding Financial Obligations, Holds and collection.
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