Tuition, Fees, and Payment

Application Fee (nonrefundable)

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 cashier's check, or money order via mail (DO NOT MAIL CASH). The one-time application fee submitted to BPCC is nonrefundable, even though the student may not qualify for admission to the College or otherwise schedule classes. Fees are used to defray the costs of determining admissibility and scheduling.

Tuition

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.

Summer Tuition Schedule*

Credits	Resident	Nonresident
SUMMER SEMESTER (Beginning Summer 2009)
	TUITION *(Subject to Change)
1	$288	$448
2	$300	$460
3	$313	$473
4	$375	$645
5	$425	$795
6	$476	$946
7	$526	$1,096
8	$576	$1,246
9	$625	$1,395
10	$675	$1,545
11	$726	$1,696
12 (and above)	$776	$1,846
*Summer tuition rates are reduced for students taking four or more hours.

FALL 2009 AND 2010 SPRING SEMESTERS
	TUITION *(Subject to Change)
Credits	Resident	Nonresident
1	$302	$462
2	$315	$475
3	$329	$489
4	$411	$681
5	$480	$850
6	$550	$1,020
7	$620	$1,190
8	$690	$1,360
9	$759	$1,529
10	$831	$1,701
11	$901	$1,871
12 (and above)	$970	$2,040
Tuition is always subject to change.

ONLINE TUITION AND FEES
	TUITION *(Subject to Change)
In addition to the online charges below, a $20, non-refundable, registration fee is assessed each semester.
Credits	Resident	Nonresident
1	$90	$90
2	$180	$180
3	$270	$270
4	$360	$360
5	$450	$450
6	$540	$540
7	$630	$630
8	$720	$720
9	$810	$810
10	$900	$900
11	$990	$990
12	$1,080	$1,080
13	$1,172	$1,172
14	$1,260	$1,260
15	$1,350	$1,350
16	$1,440	$1,440
17	$1,530	$1,530
18	$1,620	$1,620
19	$1,710	$1,710
20	$1,800	$1,800
21	$1,890	$1,890
Each additional hour thereafter	+$90	+$90
Tuition is always subject to change.

Tuition-Related Fees

Student Activities, Academic Enhancement, Building Use, Athletic, and Security fees:

$75.00 total: $10.00 pays for student identification card (ID); use of the College library; subscriptions to The Kaleidoscope, the campus newspaper, and Savoir Faire, the school literary magazine; admission to various student activities sponsored by the College, which includes admission to athletic events and dramatic productions. $10.00 pays for campus safety measures. $25.00 pays for academic enhancement. $10.00 pays for building use. $20.00 pays for athletic fees.

Technology fee:

$5.00 per credit hour (maximum $60.00 charge). All students are required to pay the technology fee. The monies derived are used for the purpose of implementing, replacing, improving, and expanding technologies to benefit student life.

Academic Excellence fee:

$7.00 per credit hour (maximum $84.00 charge). All students are required to pay the academic excellence fee. The monies derived are used to promote academic excellence by enhancing instructional programs. This fee may be waived in cases of financial hardship.

Operational fee:

$7.00 for first three credit hours and $2.00 for each additional credit hour after initial three hours (maximum $25.00 charge). This fee may be waived in cases of financial hardship.

Course/Program Fees

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:

Allied Health and laboratory and clinical courses
Applied Music lessons
Business Administration
Construction Technology
Computer Science
Culinary Arts
Office Information Systems
PE activity courses and HLPE 221
Science lab courses
Technical Education
Telecommunications
Web Development and Design

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 Office regarding clinical fees and other related costs.

Culinary Arts, Science and Allied Health Lab Insurance: $2.00. All students enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program or a Science or Allied Health laboratory class or in the clinical or externship component of an Allied Health or Science 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.

Extended Registration Fee

$15.00. Students who complete applications, file readmission cards after the cut-off date published in the Academic Bulletin, or register during the late registration period must pay a late registration fee, which is effective on the day following the last day for general registration.

Change of Schedule (drop or add sections or classes)

Students are strongly encouraged to contact the instructor prior to dropping a class.
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 will be assessed a $50 graduation fee, which will cover the cost of the diploma, the cap and gown, and other expenses related to the graduation ceremony. Graduating students may contact the Office of the Executive Dean of Instruction for fee details.

Residence Status

The resident status of an applicant or student is determined by the Admissions/Registrar's Office. Status is determined by evidence provided in the completed application for admission along with necessary supporting documentation.

International Student Fees

A $25 non-refundable fee must accompany the student's application for admission.

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, immunization records and selective service). No transcripts are issued during the first ten days of any semester.

Waiver of Tuition

A student is eligible for waiver of tuition if one of the following applies:
(application fee, tuition-related fees, and course fees are not exempt)

He/she is an active member of the National Guard.
He/she is a war orphan or widow of a spouse who died in battle.
He/she is 55 years of age or older and does not qualify for any federal or state grants. Recipients must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility.

Bookstore

Students assume full and final responsibility for purchase of all books from the College Bookstore.

Annual Estimated Cost of Attendance

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)
Tuition/Fees (in-state)	$1,848	Tuition/Fees(in-state)	$1,848
Rm./Bd.	$2,780	Rm./Bd.	$7,814
Books/Sup.	$1,200	Books/Sup.	$1,200
Transportation	$1,498	Transportation	$1,498
Misc. Expenses	$1,726	Misc. Expenses	$1,726
TOTAL:	$9,052	TOTAL:	$14,086

See also: Catalog Information

Are You a Dependent or an Independent Student?

The independent student definition created by Congress is strict and is considered controversial by many students and parents. However, Federal regulations related to the classification of a student's dependency status for financial aid must be followed by school financial aid administrators in determining one's eligibility for federal and state aid funds. Whether a student lives in his own home or apartment and/or claims himself as an exemption on his federal income tax return has nothing to do with a student being considered independent for financial aid purposes.

The only way a student can become independent for financial aid purposes (which means the custodial parents' income and asset information are not required on the FAFSA) is if the student meets at least one of the following guidelines:

Student must be over 24 years of age; or
The student must be married; or
The student must have a child or other dependents who receive more than half their support from the student; or
The student must be enrolled as a graduate student (master's, doctoral) or professional student (medicine, dentistry, or law); or
The student must be a qualified veteran of the U.S. military or be active duty in the U.S. military; or
The student must be an orphan (parents deceased) or ward of the court or the student was a ward of the court until age 18.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

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-registered for fall who may have an outstanding balance for summer registration only.

All students registering MUST make acceptable payment arrangements as defined below at the time of registration or by the appropriate deadline. Students who do not make acceptable payment arrangements WILL NOT be permanently registered in classes.

Acceptable payment arrangements are defined as:

Making payment in full;
Signing up for the deferred payment plan:
- Fall/Spring - paying a $20 nonrefundable, non-deferrable fee and 20% of tuition and fees when registering for classes.
- Summer - paying a $20 nonrefundable, non-deferrable fee and 50% of tuition and fees when registering for classes.
Paying a $20 nonrefundable, non-deferrable fee and receiving a financial aid deferment which may or may not cover tuition and fees in full. If financial aid does not cover tuition and fees in full, payment arrangements must be made for the balance at the time of registration.

Students may pay tuition and fees by credit or debit card (MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express) VIA THE INTERNET -- http://cavs.bpcc.edu.

The College continues to accept cash, personal and cashier's checks, and money orders at the Business Office in Building F, first floor.

Balance Due Notification

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 will be 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.

Continuing Students

To access your BPCC student email for notification:

Access Bossier Parish Community College's homepage at www.bpcc.edu
Select Student Services
Select Student Web
Select Email- Login instructions are available on this page.

New Students

To access current due balances:

Access Bossier Parish Community College's homepage at www.bpcc.edu
Select Student Services
Select CAVS
Select Enter Student Services - login using your campus wide identification number and date of birth.

FAILURE TO RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC BILLING NOTIFICATION DOES NOT EXCUSE STUDENTS FROM REQUIRED PAYMENT ON THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE.

Returned Checks

The charge for each returned check is $25.00. If a check is written payable to BPCC by a student or on his/her 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.

Deferred Payment Plan

Initially, the student must be prepared to pay the following if selecting the deferred payment plan:

Fall/Spring

$20 deferred payment plan fee
20% of tuition and fees

Summer

$20 deferred payment plan fee
50% of tuition and fees

All students in good financial standing are eligible for this fee deferment program. 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

Fall/Spring

20% of tuition and fees and $20 deferred payment plan fee at registration
20% of tuition and fees by the first day of the month following registration
20% of tuition and fees by the first day of the second month following registration
20% of tuition and fees by the first day of the third month following registration
20% of tuition and fees by the first day of the fourth month following registration

Summer

50% of tuition and fees and $20 deferred payment plan fee at registration
50% of tuition and fees by the first day of July

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 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 account balance.

Refund Policy

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 resignations according to the schedule listed in the current Academic Bulletin.

Refund Procedure

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. Specific dates and procedures for dropping courses and resigning are given in the current Academic Bulletin.

After the official schedule change period, no refunds will be given for dropping an individual course.

Students dropping a course (changing from one course load to another) during the official schedule change period will receive a refund and will not receive any grade.
Students dropping a course (changing from one course load to another) after the official schedule change period will not receive a refund and will receive the grade of "W" or "WF" depending upon the drop date.

Money is refunded according to the schedule below*:

1. Resignations (dropping all courses)

Circumstances: Student RESIGNS (drops ALL courses)

Refund Policy:

Date	% of refund
Before the official classes begin date	100%
From the official classes begin date - seventh day of the semester	75%
Eighth - fourteenth day of the semester	50%
After the fourteenth day of the semester	0%

2. Dropping a Course(changing from one course load to another)

Circumstances: Student DROPS a course(s) during the official schedule change period. No refunds will be given to a student who is dropping a course but still maintaining full-time status of at least 12 hours (except in the case of course fees).

Refund Policy:

Date	% of refund
Before the official classes begin date	100%
From the official classes begin date - seventh day of the semester	75%
After the seventh day of the semester	0%

*Refund schedule applies to the fall and spring semesters only. Summer deadlines are determined per session. Refer to the Summer Academic Bulletin for the summer semester refund schedule.

100% refund of tuition and book fees will be made by BPCC when a class does not make or when College error is involved in scheduling.
A student who resigns from the College or drops classes may return his/her books during the schedule change period and resignation refund period to the Bookstore for a 100% refund provided they have not been written in. Receipt is required.
No refunds are made in cash, even though a student paid in cash. FOUR TO SIX WEEKS MUST BE ALLOWED FOR REFUNDS.
No refunds are made during registration.
A student who owes money (including deferred payments) to the College is not permitted to resign from the College.
STUDENTS WHO RESIGN FROM THE COLLEGE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO REGISTER UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR REGISTRATION PERIOD.
If a student resigns before financial aid can be processed, the student is responsible for his/her account balance even if the student received a financial aid deferment. A financial aid deferment is null and void if a student resigns.
Refunds for students receiving financial aid may be applied first to the Title IV federal program(s) overpayment(s), then to any institutional programs or balance owed the school before being paid to students.
A student who does not pay his/her account balance by the end of the applicable term may have his/her account assigned to a collection agency. The student is liable for any attorney and collection costs if forced collection is necessary to obtain any account balance.

Dropping classes may affect a student's financial aid. Student must check with the Financial Aid Office before dropping classes.

Financial Aid Students Who Resign

Financial aid recipients who resign, officially or unofficially, before completing 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 treated as unofficial withdrawals. Specific information and examples regarding the Return of Title IV Funds policy are available in the Financial Aid Office.

Resignation from BPCC

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.