Tuition, Fees & Refunds

Last Updated: July 1 2015

Tuition and Fees for Curriculum Programs

Since the College receives financial support from local, state, and federal sources, tuition is kept at a minimum. Tuition charges are set by the State Legislature and are subject to change without notice. See the Course Descriptions section for a description of semester hour credit.

Tuition

Subject to change by the North Carolina General Assembly

Fees

In addition to the fees listed above, certain courses have applicable course specific fees, including:

North Carolina Residency for Tuition Purposes

To qualify for in-state tuition, an applicant must be a permanent United States citizen or hold a Permanent Resident card issued by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security. Also, the applicant must have maintained his/her primary and permanent residence in North Carolina for at least the 12 months immediately prior to the semester for which application is being made. In order to be eligible for in-state classification, the individual must document that his/her presence in the State during such 12-month period was for purposes of maintaining a permanent residence rather than a temporary residence; for example, enrollment in an institution of higher education. Further, dependent students follow the residency classification of his/her custodial parent or court appointed legal guardian. (G.S. 116-143.1)

Students with a change in residency status during the course of enrollment should provide proof of North Carolina and/or United States residency to the Director of Admissions for consideration. The change in status will take effect the term following establishment of instate residency.

Additional residency guidelines are set forth in detail in A Manual to Assist the Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of Student Residence Classification for Tuition Purposes, which is available from the Director of Admissions.

A student dissatisfied with the decision rendered by the College concerning his/her residency has the option to appeal in writing to the Vice President, Student Affairs, within five business days of the decision. Should the student not be satisfied with the Vice President’s decision, he/she may appeal in writing to the N.C. State Residence Committee whose decision is final.

College Fees

College fees are used to cover the cost of such expenses as those associated with instructional technology, student activities, student parking, degrees, diplomas, special programs and events, etc.

Textbooks and Supplies

Costs of textbooks and supplies are additional expenses for which the student should plan. These expenses vary according to the program of study and the number of courses taken but approximately range from $200 to $800 per semester. These items may be purchased from the College bookstore or online at www.efollett.com.

Accident Insurance

Insurance covering accidents on campus or at College-sponsored events is provided to all enrolled curricular students through a required insurance fee. Information on the insurance is available from Student Affairs office on the second floor of the Brooks Student Center.

Refund Policy - Curriculum Courses

The refund policy is established by state legislative action and is subject to change without prior notice to students. The College will make a 100% refund of tuition and fees if a student officially withdraws from classes before the semester’s first day of classes. To officially withdraw, it is the student’s responsibility to complete a Schedule Change form and submit it to the Office of Academic Advisement in the Student Success Center in the B. E. Mendenhall, Jr., Building.

The College will refund 75% of tuition if a student officially withdraws between the first day of class and the 10% point of the class. The last date to receive a 75% refund is listed in the calendar in the General Catalog/Student Handbook. Fees are not refundable after classes begin.

No refund of tuition and fees may be given after the 10% date. No refund shall be made for any amount less than five dollars ($5.00). The refund policy also applies to administrative and medical withdrawals and when the student is suspended or expelled for academic or disciplinary reasons.

Student Transcripts and Records

The College maintains a permanent record on each student, including the original application information, a transcript of courses taken at DCCC, and documentation regarding changes to this data. Student transcripts from other institutions received by the College become DCCC’s sole property, subject only to inspection by the student. Students have a right to review transcripts on file from another college but not to obtain a copy.

Transcripts of the student’s DCCC record will be sent to other colleges, universities, employers, and to the student himself/herself, when an official request is made by the student. (Note: Transcripts sent or issued directly to a student will be stamped “Issued to Student.”) A transcript request form should be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the time a student wants his/her transcript mailed.

In order to assure that transcripts will not be mailed until a student has met all financial obligations to the College, the student must complete a transcript request form available online or in the Student Success Center in the B. E. Mendenhall, Jr., Building. Official transcripts are issued only when individuals are in good financial standing with the College. The charge for an official transcript is $5.00; however, students may access their unofficial transcript through StormTrac.

It is the responsibility of the student to keep the College informed of his/her current address and contact information.