The annual estimated cost of attendance includes tuition/fees and allowances for books, supplies, room and board, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. This estimate is based on the Financial Aid Cost of Attendance budgets determined annually.
| Full-time *Dependent Student (living with parents) |
Full-time *Independent Student (not living with parents) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees (in-state) | $2,174 | Tuition/fees (in-state) | $2,174 | |
| Room/Board | $2,930 | Room/Board | $8,236 | |
| Book/Supplies | $1,200 | Books/Supplies | $1,200 | |
| Transportation | $1,579 | Transportation | $1,579 | |
| Misc. Expenses | $1,819 | Misc. Expenses | $1,819 | |
| -------- | -------- | |||
| Total | $9,702 | Total | $15,008 | |
* Are you an INDEPENDENT STUDENT? An Independent student will be able to state at least one of the following to be true. Please indicate below by checking which statement applies to you. PROOF MAY BE REQUESTED!
If you are unable to state one of the above criteria to be true, you are considered a dependent student.
A fee of $15 for U.S. residents and $25 for international students must accompany all new applications. Application fees may be paid by cash, check, cashier’s check or money order at the Business Office or by check, cashier’s check, or money order via mail (DO NOT MAIL CASH). The one-time application fee submitted to BPCC is non-refundable even if the student does not qualify for admission to the College or otherwise schedule classes. Fees are used to defray the costs of determining admissibility and scheduling.
Fees are assessed on all students who enroll at BPCC. The amount of fees, which is published each semester in the Academic Bulletin, is determined in accordance with the residence status of the student and the number of semester hours (credit and audit) for which the student enrolls. Louisiana residents and audit students pay only the resident fee. The College reserves the right to change fees without prior notice.
Fall, Spring and Summer Tuition Schedules: Refer to the BPCC Academic Bulletin or the website for specific costs.
Costs include the student activities fee, security fee, academic enhancement fee, building use fee, athletic fee, technology fee, operational fee, academic excellence fee, enterprise resource planning fee, and Louisiana GRAD act fee which are explained in the following section. Summer tuition rates are reduced for students taking four or more hours. Tuition is always subject to change.
Various program fees are assessed, depending on the courses and the division. For complete details on such fees, students are urged to contact the specific division or to refer to the current Academic Bulletin.
The courses that charge an additional fee are as follows:
Clinical courses require payment of program specific clinical fees. Students will also assume responsibility for additional costs associated with these programs. Students should contact the Division of Science and Allied Health for details regarding clinical fees and other related costs.
Science, Allied Health, and Culinary Arts Lab Insurance: $2.00. All students enrolled in a Science or Allied Health laboratory class or in the clinical or externship component of a program at BPCC are required to purchase accident insurance at registration.
Audit Fees and Tuition: A student auditing one or more classes must follow all regular admission and registration procedures, pay all fees, and attend class regularly.
Late Registration Fee: $15.00. Students who complete applications, file readmission cards after the cut-off date published in the Academic Bulletin, or who register during the extended registration period must pay an extended registration fee, which is effective on the day following the last day for general registration.
Change of Schedule Fee (drop or add sections or classes): A $15 per day fee is assessed when a student elects to drop a class, add a class, or change sections of a course.
Graduation Fee: Each graduating student is assessed a $25 graduation fee. Graduating students may contact the Office of the Executive Dean of Instruction for fee details.
Transcripts: A fee of $3.00 per copy is charged for transcripts. A student may request a copy of his/her official transcript by filling out the proper form in the Admissions/Registrar’s Office or by completing the necessary form on the College’s website (www.bpcc.edu). Payment for the transcript can be made via the Internet if paying by credit card. However, if the student is indebted to the College, all debts must be cleared before the transcript can be released. Transcripts will not be released if the student owes the College student records of any type (college transcripts, high school transcript, GED scores, ACT or SAT scores, immunization records, and selective service). No transcripts are issued during the first ten days of any semester.
Telecommunications Late Fee: A charge of $5.00 per day will be assessed as a late return fee for Telecommunication equipment.
A student may be eligible for waiver of tuition if --
For more information, see Fee Exemptions in catalog.
Students assume full and final responsibility for purchase of all books from the College bookstore.
Any student registering for classes may not have an outstanding balance due BPCC from a prior semester, with the exception of those students who advance register for fall who may have an outstanding balance for summer registration only.
All students registering should make acceptable payment arrangements as defined below when registering for classes.
Acceptable payment arrangements are defined as:
Students may pay tuition and fees by credit or debit card (MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express) via the Internet: https://cavs.bpcc.edu.
For those individuals who do not wish to utilize a credit/debit card, the college continues to accept cash, personal and cashier's checks, and money orders at the Business Office in Building F, first floor.
Students are informed of current due balances through Bossier Parish Community College’s electronic balance due notification system. Paper bills are not mailed. All tuition and fees are payable in U.S. dollars according to the established due dates. Students with an outstanding due balance are notified via their BPCC email address. Students are responsible for accessing their CAVS account to view their account balance and confirm payment due dates. The College holds students accountable for current due balances; therefore, students should check their CAVS account regularly.
To access your BPCC student email for notification:
To access current due balances:
FAILURE TO RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC BILLING NOTIFICATION DOES NOT EXCUSE STUDENTS FROM REQUIRED PAYMENT ON THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE.
The charge for each returned check is $25.00. If the check is written payable to BPCC by a student or on his behalf and is returned to the College, that student will forfeit all check writing privileges with BPCC in the future. Payment by cash, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card will be required.
Putting a stop payment on a check will not constitute an official resignation from the College.
Initially the student must be prepared to pay the following if selecting the deferred payment program:
All students in good financial standing are eligible for this fee deferment plan. Students who request this program will be charged a $20 non-refundable, non-deferrable fee for this service. The payments should be made in accordance with the payment schedule in the Academic Bulletin.
Payment Dates
A $13 late payment charge may be assessed on all delinquent balances after the due date.
Any outstanding balance on a student’s account including deferred fees will become due at the time the student requests to resign from the College. Students cannot resign from the College owing any outstanding balance.
Students who do not pay their outstanding debts to BPCC by the end of the semester in which the debts were incurred may have their accounts assigned to a collection agency. Students are liable for all attorney and collection costs if forced collection is necessary to obtain any outstanding account balance.
The College provides refunds to students who are enrolled at Bossier Parish Community College and who are resigning from all classes or dropping a course (changing from one course load to another) during the official schedule change period defined each academic semester provided the student's account balance is zero. After the official schedule change period, no refunds will be given for dropping a course (changing from one course load to another). Refunds of 100%, 75%, or 50% are given for drops and/or resignations according to the schedule listed in the current academic bulletin.
Refunds for dropping a course (changing from one course load to another) are given ONLY during the official schedule change period each semester. The official schedule change period is from the official classes begin date through the seventh day of the semester for fall and spring semesters and as determined for the summer sessions.
After the official schedule change period, no refunds will be given for dropping an individual course.
Tuition and applicable fees are refunded according to the following schedule:
Schedule A Refund Policy:
| Date | % of refund |
|---|---|
| Before the official classes begin date of the session | 100% |
| From the official classes begin date - seventh day of the session | 75% |
| Eighth - fourteenth day of the session | 50% |
| After the fourteenth day of the session | 0% |
Schedule B Refund Policy:
| Date | % of refund |
|---|---|
| Before the official classes begin date of the session | 100% |
| From the official classes begin date - third day of the session | 75% |
| Third - seventh day of the session | 50% |
| After the seventh day of the session | 0% |
Session A Refund Policy:
| Date | % of refund |
|---|---|
| Before the official classes begin date of the session | 100% |
| From the official classes begin date - seventh day of the session | 75% |
| After the seventh day of the session | 0% |
Sessions B and C Refund Policy:
| Date | % of refund |
|---|---|
| Before the official classes begin date of the session | 100% |
| From the official classes begin date - third day of the session | 75% |
| After the third day of the session | 0% |
Classes that begin/end within the current semester, but only last from 1-6 weeks, have a 75% refund for drops and resignations on the first day of the class. These special session classes have a 50% refund for resignations the day after the class begins.
Refund schedule applies to the fall and spring semesters only. Summer deadlines are determined per session. Refer to the following schedule for spring semester refund schedule.
Bossier Parish Community College issues refunds on the BPCC Debit Card. This is a debit card that limits student to the refund amount. To avoid services charges when paying, use the card as a credit card rather than a debit.
Three Easy Steps to Get Started:
At www.bpccdebitcard.com
, you will be allowed to CHOOSE your refund preference. You will have the following three (3) refund choices:
| Refund Choices | Refund Description | Time of Refund | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Easy Refund | Don't Wait for Your Money... Get an Easy Refund
I would like to have my financial aid refund or other refunds from Bossier Parish Community College deposited directly into my OneAccount. With the OneAccount and the BPCC Debit Card, any refund from BPCC is available in the fastest way. There is no charge to receive refunds directly into the OneAccount. There is no monthly fee or minimum balance requirement for the OneAccount. |
Within minutes of being released by the college |
| 2. | ACH Transfer (to other bank) | Please deposit my financial aid refund or other refunds from Bossier Parish Community College into a third party bank account. There is no charge for receiving your refund in this way, although it can take up to 3 business days longer to receive a refund, as compared to the Easy Refund preference. To receive your refund by ACH transfer, you will need to have this option selected, and will also have to complete, print and mail in a paper ACH form. Higher One will send you an email confirmation when we receive your form to notify you that it has been inputted into the system. | 3 or more business days |
| 3. | Paper Check | Please send financial aid or other refund checks to my primary address. There is no charge for receiving refunds in this way, although receiving a check via first class mail may add (5) or more business days to receive the refund check. This is a check mailed by Higher One and not by your school . | 5 or more business days |
Financial aid recipients who resign/withdraw, officially or unofficially, before completing more than 60% of the semester will be required to pay back all or part of the aid received. In most cases, students will owe money to the federal aid program(s) and to the school. Students who stop attending all classes will be considered unofficial withdrawals. Specific information and examples regarding the Return of Title IV Funds Policy are available in the Financial Aid Office. The 60% date will be posted on the Financial Aid page at www.bpcc.edu for each semester.
No fee is assessed when a student resigns from the College; however, any outstanding balance must be paid in full before the resignation is approved.
BPCC provides equal educational opportunities for all students, and the policy of equal opportunity is fully implemented in all programs. All financial aid is administered by the Financial Aid Office.
Students can apply for financial aid from a variety of sources to meet their educational expenses. This aid is based on need and/or merit. Students must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements in order to receive federal financial aid. Awards are limited to students enrolled in degree, eligible technical diploma, or certificate programs at BPCC. Students enrolled in technical competency areas (TCAs) are not eligible for federal aid. All financial aid applicants must be accepted for admission to BPCC before aid will be processed. All academic transcripts from previously attended colleges must be evaluated by the Admissions/Registrar’s Office before aid will be processed. Financial aid will not be processed for students admitted provisionally. "Summer only" students are not eligible for aid.
Students seeking assistance from federal financial aid programs must meet the following requirements:
Applying for Financial Aid is a lengthy process. The entire process could take up to 90 days. In order to have your financial aid processed in time for registration/fee payment, you must submit ALL requested documents according to the following deadlines.
Priority Deadlines for federal financial aid (grants and loans):
| Fall: | June 1 |
| Spring: | October 1 |
Priority Deadlines for scholarships:
| Fall: | March 31 |
| Spring: | October 1 |
If you are unable to meet these deadlines, be prepared to self-pay your tuition and fees.
The Financial Aid Office can assist all students with information on programs and with the appropriate forms.
| TYPE: | FEDERAL PELL GRANT |
| ELIGIBILITY: | Undergraduate students demonstrating need by the Federal Pell Grant formula |
| HOW TO APPLY: |
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| AMOUNT: | $5,550 annually (beginning 2010-2011) |
| DEADLINE: | Three months prior to semester attending |
| TYPE: | FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG) |
| ELIGIBILITY: | Undergraduate students whose need analysis exhibits excessive need. |
| HOW TO APPLY: | Same as Federal Pell Grant |
| AMOUNT: | Varies, generally $900 annually. |
| TYPE: | LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP (LEAP) |
| ELIGIBILITY: | Same as for SEOG. Restricted to Louisiana residents. Full-time undergraduate student with cumulative 2.000 GPA. |
| HOW TO APPLY: | Same as Federal Pell Grant |
| AMOUNT: | Varies, generally $600 annually |
| TYPE: | ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANT (ACG) |
| ELIGIBILITY: | First-year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2006, and for second-year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2005. The Academic Competitiveness Grant is in addition to the student’s Pell Grant award. Eligibility requirements also include:
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| HOW TO APPLY: | Same as a Federal Pell Grant |
| AMOUNT: | $750 - 1st year |
| TYPE: | FEDERAL WORK STUDY |
| ELIGIBILITY: | Undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need |
| HOW TO APPLY: |
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| AMOUNT: | Minimum wage, up to 20 hrs. per week. |
Tuition and fees may be paid for eligible students with disabilities such as diabetes, lupus, orthopedic problems, sickle cell anemia, mental health problems, substance abuse, etc. However, additional services such as books and transportation are based on economic need. Apply at the State Office Building, 1525 Fairfield Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101-4388 or call 318-676-7155 or 800-737-2966 for information.
| TYPE: | ANNIE LOWE STILES SCHOLARSHIP |
| ELIGIBILITY: | Full-time students with 2.500 GPA and have need. Must be Bossier or Caddo Parish residents. Must not be receiving any other financial aid with the exception of student loans. Special consideration will be given to non-traditional students. |
| HOW TO APPLY: | Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). |
| AMOUNT: | Varies (Subject to availability of funds) |
| TYPE: | POLICE JURY SCHOLARSHIP |
| ELIGIBILITY: | Resident of Louisiana and graduate of a Louisiana high school; sophomore-level student in political science, government, or social studies |
| HOW TO APPLY: | Contact Financial Aid Office or download criteria and application from BPCC website (must re-apply each semester.) www.bpcc.edu |
| AMOUNT: | $500 ($250 per semester). |
| TYPE: | TOPS SCHOLARSHIP |
| ELIGIBILITY: | Must be full-time student who meets specific eligibility and special |
| HOW TO APPLY: | See high school counselor. Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Deadline: May 1 priority; July 1, final state deadline. |
| AMOUNT: | Tuition. Some students may qualify for additional stipends based on ACT score and high school GPA. |
| TYPE: | FEDERAL STAFFORD LOANS (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) |
| ELIGIBILITY: | Need eligibility must be established by the BPCC Financial Aid Office. |
| HOW TO APPLY: | Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid. |
| AMOUNT: | Dependent Students Independent Students |
| TYPE: | FEDERAL PLUS |
| ELIGIBILITY: | Parents of dependent students. |
| HOW TO APPLY: | Student completes Free Application for Federal Student Aid. |
| AMOUNT: | Parents of undergraduates may borrow up to the entire cost of |
Benefits are available to the following: qualifying veterans; qualifying spouses of disabled or deceased veterans; qualifying dependents of disabled or deceased veterans; qualifying war orphans enrolling for the first time, continuing, reentering, or transferring from another college or university.
The VA determines eligibility and the amount of benefits which are paid directly to the student by mail or direct deposit. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the VA of address changes.
The student must notify the school certifying official in the Admission/Registrar’s Office, if he/she resigns or changes the number of hours being taken so that additional overpayments of benefits can be minimized. If the student resigns because of mitigating circumstances, the VA must be notified in order to prevent termination of benefits retroactive to the beginning of the semester.
Students must maintain satisfactory progress in order to be certified for VA benefits. Students should review the Academic Policies section concerning probation and suspension for more information.
Benefits may be paid for approved diploma programs, approved certificate programs, or approved associate programs. Technical Competency Areas (TCA) are not approved for veterans’ benefits. Students may earn a TCA while enrolled in an approved complementary program.
Students should see the school certifying official in the Admissions/Registrar’s Office to complete paperwork for monthly VA benefits such as the GI Bill, disability benefits, or dependent VA educational benefits. Other veteran related benefits such as the National Guard Tuition Exemption, Reserve or Active Duty Tuition Assistance, VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Training, or veteran dependent tuition fee waivers will be processed through the Scholarship Coordinator located in the Financial Aid Office.