TUITION, FEES, AND OTHER CHARGES

All required tuition and fees must be paid by the student at the time of registration or the student’s registration will be canceled. Students in need of financial aid may be assisted through the financial aid program of the college.

Resident Tuition is increased by $10 per credit every year during fall semester over the next four years. Non-Resident Tuition is $125 per credit. Students from Freely Associated States (RMI & FSM), CNMI, Guam and Hawaii are eligible for Resident Tuition.

Initial Payment

An initial tuition fee of $ 50.00 must be paid by everyone who wishes to attend Palau Community College. This fee is a partial payment of the tuition and fee charges per student per semester. It is refundable only if a student withdraws from the college before or on the registration day. Otherwise, it will be credited toward his or her total tuition charges incurred during the beginning of a succeeding semester.

Charges

Resident Tuition (Fall 2008) ... $ 80.00 per credit

Fall 2009 ... 90.00 per credit Fall 2010 ... 100.00 per credit Fall 2011 ... 110.00 per credit

Non-Resident Tuition ... $125.00 per credit Fees:

Registration Fee ... $ 15.00 per semester Health Fee ... 20.00 per semester Activity Fee ... 45.00 per semester Instructional Support Fee ... 200.00 per semester Late Registration Fee ... 10.00 per semester Application Fee (nonrefundable) ... 10.00 Transcript Fee ... 3.00 each I.D. Card Fee ... 5.00 each ... 7.50 for replacement Drop & Add Fee ... 2.00 each Bad Check Fee ... 25.00 each Credit by Exam Fee ... 10.00 per course Graduation Fee ... 55.00 for participants ... 25.00 for non-participants Late Payment .. 1-1/2% per month on unpaid balance

The College reserves the right to: (1) add or waive, and (2) increase or decrease any fee it deems necessary.

Note: Please refer to the latest fee information from the Business Office.

Room & Board:

1. Regular Term (Fall/Spring)

A student who resides in the dorm for twenty eight (28) days or more in the Fall or Spring semesters will be charged 100% for room & board.

2. Short Term (Summer/Special Sessions)

A student who resides in the dorm for fourteen (14) days or more in Summer or Special sessions will be charged 100% for room and board. Room: Regular Semester ...$ 294.00 Summer Session ...$ 140.00 Board: Regular Semester:

On Campus ... $ 882.00 (3 meals a day, 7 days a week). Off Campus:

Plan I ... $ 180.00 (one meal a day, 5 days a week, lunch only, Monday through Friday Plan II ... $ 360.00 (2 meals a day,

5 days a week, Monday through Friday).

Summer Session:

On Campus ... $ 420.00 (3 meals a day,

Off Campus:

Plan I ... $ 70.00 (one meal a day, 5 days a week, lunch only

Plan II ... $ 140.00 (two meals a day, 5 days a week).

Note: The College and the Board of Trustees

reserve the right to review and adjust the tuition and fees.

Off Campus students who wish to take their meals at the cafeteria must sign a contractual agreement at the beginning of each semester. Contract forms are available at the Business Office.

Payment of Charges:

Tuition fees, registration fees, activity fees, lab/vocational supply fees, health fees, and room and board charges are due and payable at the time of registration for each semester unless prior arrangements have been made. Audit fees are the same as regular course fees. Students who plan to have these fees paid through the Financial Aid program must consult the Director of Admissions & Financial Aid before their registration is completed (refer to the section on Financial Aid in this catalog, or the PCC Financial Aid handbook or contact the PCC Director of Admissions & Financial Aid). While most financial aid is conveniently credited to students, this process does not occur automatically. Students must sign their required forms each semester. Failure to do so can result in the cancellation of the financial assistance. The above fees and charges must be paid in full each semester before students are allowed to register/enroll during the succeeding semester.

At the end of each semester, the dormitory manager shall inspect the living quarters and college properties issued to students. Any loss or damage to said properties shall be reported and the cost to replace, repair, or restore said properties into good condition shall be charged against the students responsible for such loss or damage.

Other fees and charges are payable when they are due.

Students who have outstanding accounts of $ 500 or more will not be allowed to register unless they pay at least half (50%) of their total outstanding accounts. The other half (50%) shall be paid at 25% by mid-term period and the remaining 25% by the end of the semester.

Refund Policy:

It is the responsibility of students to notify the College that they are officially withdrawing from the college. The withdrawal form is available at the Office of Registrar & Records at no cost. A refund will be determined by the date of official notification or last day of attendance.

1. Regular Terms (16 weeks)

a. 100% refund if complete withdrawal is made before the first day of instruction.

b. 90% refund if complete withdrawal is made within the first week of instruction.

c. 70% refund if complete withdrawal is made within the second week of instruction. d. 50% refund if complete withdrawal is made

within the third week of instruction.

e. 25% refund if complete withdrawal is made within the fourth week of instruction. f. 0% refund if complete withdrawal is made

after the fourth week of instruction.

2. Short Term:

a. 100% refund if complete withdrawal is made before the first day of instruction.

b. 80% refund if complete withdrawal is made within the first week of instruction.

c. 40% refund if complete withdrawal is made within the second week of instruction.

d. 0% refund if complete withdrawal is made after the second week of instruction.

Charge(s) For Withdrawal From A Course(s)

a. There will be no charge to a student if withdrawal from a course(s) is made within the drop/add period.

b. There will be a 100% charge to a student if withdrawal from a course(s) is made after the drop/add period.

Students attending PCC on totally funded grants-in- aid will not receive a cash refund. Refund (if applicable) will be made to the granting agency.

Student Tools

Students are required to buy their own set of tools. Students are responsible for safeguarding and maintaining their own tools. The prices of tool sets vary depending on each trade area.

Books & Supplies

Students are required to purchase books for their studies. Books and other items purchased from the college shall be paid for in cash unless other arrangements have been made with the College.

Financial Obligations To The College

Students who have financial obligations to the College (such as unpaid tools, books, tuition and fees, etc.) may be subject to any or all of the following sanctions:

- Denial of registration - Cancellation of registration - Withholding of transcript

These sanctions will be imposed until all financial obligations are cleared with the Business Office.

Tuition Waiver and Reduction

The college offers a tuition waiver for up to six credit hours each semester for all employees who are not eligible for US Federal Student Aid. A tuition reduction of 50% for all college employees’

dependents, who are not eligible for US Federal Student Aid, is offered.

BOOKSTORE

The PCC Bookstore offers a variety of merchandise to students, faculty, staff and community visitors. School and office supplies, textbooks and other books, card and gift items, etc., may be purchased there.

PCC Bookstore

SPECIAL PROGRAMS