Certificate Program Tuition and Fees
| 2013 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TUITION* | |
| Medical Assistant (4 quarters) | $19,200 |
| Multi-Level Patient Care Technician (4 quarters) | $19,650 |
| Practical Nurse (5 quarters) | $27,950 |
| Surgical Processing Technician (3 quarters) | $16,350 |
| *Includes tuition, books, background check where appropriate, and the cost of the first certification/licensure examination. Program tuition will be reduced for students who transfer courses into a Certificate program. | |
| CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE) | |
| Quarterly technology | $150 per quarter |
| Quarterly administrative • 9 or more credits • 8 or fewer credits |
$250 per quarter $125 per quarter |
| Graduation | $100 upon graduation |
| Insurance (may be waived) | $65 per year |
| Late registration | $50 per instance |
TUITION DEPOSIT
For first-time students entering from high school, the $300 tuition deposit is due by May 1. It will be refunded provided the College receives written notice of cancellation at least 60 days prior to the start of the quarter for which accepted. No refunds will be made to persons canceling during this 60-day period.
For adult students, the $300 deposit must be paid within two weeks after receiving a financial aid award letter. It will be refunded provided the College receives written notice of cancellation at least 60 days prior to the start of the quarter for which accepted. No refunds will be made to persons canceling during this 60-day period.
TUITION PAYMENTS
Tuition is payable in advance. Tuition may be paid in person, by mail, or online through Student Self-Service. The Student Accounts Department accepts payment by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express. Billing for tuition and fees is done on a quarterly basis, although the student may make one payment in full for the program. Instructions for registration and payment of term bills are sent by mail to all students for their first term. Subsequent term bill information is available to students online through Student Self-Service six weeks prior to the start of each term. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and pay the term bill on time. Students who fail to do so are charged a late registration fee. Failed courses will lead to a repeat charge assessed on a per-credit basis.
TUITION REFUND POLICY
If a student officially withdraws or is dismissed from the College before the completion of the program, credit will be issued as follows:
| Student Tuition Responsibility | Time of Withdrawal Full-time Student |
Time of Withdrawal Part-Time Student |
| 0% tuition | Within three business days of signing the contract | Within three business days of signing the contract |
| 10% tuition | During the first week | Within the first 25 hours of instruction |
| 20% tuition | Weeks two and three | More than 25, but within 75 hours of instruction |
| 45% tuition | After three weeks and prior to 25% | After three weeks and prior to 25% |
| 70% tuition | After 25% of the program and before 50% | After 25% of the program and before 50% |
| 100% tuition | After 50% of the program is completed | After 50% of the program is completed |
To officially withdraw, students must contact the Advisement Department either in writing or verbally during business hours. The last documented date of attendance will be used as the withdrawal date.
A student’s enrollment status is determined at the end of the add/drop period (week two). At that time the student is charged, and any financial aid is paid based on the enrollment status.
MISCELLANEOUS COSTS
Living expenses vary considerably. Estimated room and board costs for students range between $7,200 and $19,650 per academic year (day and evening students). Personal expenses, including transportation, are estimated to range between $1,440 and $3,435 per academic year (day and evening students).
