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Payment of Tuition and Fees
POLICY CHANGE EFFECTIVE SPRING SEMESTER 2008
It is the policy of the College to require payment or arrangements for payment of all semester charges
10 calendar days prior to the start of the semester
Failure to make payment in full or arrangements for payment 10 days prior to the start of the semester will result in the cancellation of the student's registration. Students will then need to re-register and make payment or arrangements for payment providing that the course(s) still has space available.
Tuition payments are due 10 days prior to the start of the semester. Each semester/session of the college year, including summer sessions, is billed separately. Tuition bills are mailed to each student approximately 30 days prior to the due date.
Tuition is based on a per credit charge. Students enrolled in 12 credits or more are considered full-time students. Credits earned during co-op work experience are college credits for which there are tuition and academic instruction fee charges payable by the student.
Delinquent Accounts
An account becomes delinquent 30 days after the start of the semester. Any account unpaid or in arrears for more than 60 days will be referred to the College System Office Collection Department. Accounts that continue to be delinquent will be referred to a private collection agency by the College System Office. Please note that additional fees of up to 35% of the amount owed to the college will be assessed by the collection agency. Once the account goes to a collection agency, the student can no longer rectify the situation with the college, but must resolve it directly with the agency.
New Hampshire Residency Status
In order to qualify for New Hampshire resident tuition rates, a student must have been a legal resident of the state for a minimum of twelve months. “Legal domicile,” as stated on the last page of the Application for Admission, refers to place of primary residence, either with parents or as an independent.
Students who change legal residence to New Hampshire during their studies at NHCTC-Laconia, must still be legally domiciled in this state for twelve months prior to being eligible for resident rates. Change of address does not necessarily constitute change of legal residence. In order to begin the process of eligibility, students must provide the Admissions Office with proof of residency, such as a notarized statement or rent receipts, that accurately reflects the effective date of residency. A New Hampshire driver’s license is not sufficient proof.
New England Regional Student Program (NERSP)
The New England Regional Student Program provides qualified out-of-state New England residents with reduced tuition based on in-state tuition plus 50 percent. Eligibility for this program is established if the academic program to which the student is applying is not offered in the student's home state, or if the program offered at this college is closer to home. Determination of eligibility is the responsibility of the Vice President of Student Affairs. NERSP students are liable for full payment of all fees.
Administrative Withdrawal from the College (Due to lack of payment)
Any account that is unpaid by mid-semester shall be referred to the President of the college. Policy states that unless the student has established extreme hardship, the student shall be dropped from the institution.
If extreme hardship is established, full payment shall be deferred until the end of the semester. If final payment is not made by that time, the student shall be referred to the System Collection Department. Further, the student shall not be eligible to receive a grade, transcript or have academic credit awarded for courses taken. The student shall be notified of these conditions in writing.
If extreme hardship is not determined, the student shall be dropped from enrollment. An AW will appear on the student transcript. Grades, transcripts or academic credit will not be awarded. The financial obligation remains, and if not satisfied, the delinquent account process will be followed.
Deferred Payment Plan
All students are required to complete a deferred payment agreement in the event that tuition is not paid on the first day of the semester.
Deferred payment shall be authorized when payment is guaranteed. Such instances include:
- Third Party Guarantees
- Financial Aid Recipients with completed paperwork on file
- Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
- Tree Loan
- Alternative Loan
- Federal Plus Loan
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- State Incentive Grants
- State/Private/College Aid
- Payment Plan: A payment plan is available through FACTS Tuition Management.
Books and Supplies
The college furnishes much of the necessary lab equipment and tools, but students must purchase their own textbooks and personal equipment. Faculty advisors of each curriculum will discuss these needs during the orientation/advising process. The cost of textbooks and supplies varies with each program.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available in any denomination. Call or email us for more information.
Forms
Deferred Payment Form (PDF)
Promissory Note (PDF)
State Employee Registration Form (PDF)
Contact:
Alice Mowery, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 603-524-3207 ext. 706
Email: amowery@ccsnh.edu
