| Spring
2008
Cost of Attendance
When planning to attend college, it's important to consider
the cost of tuition and books when determining how many classes
you can afford each semester. The current cost of tuition is printed
here in the Credit Schedule and is also available on the college's
web site. To figure out the cost of your tuition, use the following
formula:
Credit Hours x Tuition Rate + Student Administrative Fee + Special
Fees = Tuition
What about the cost of books? On average, books will cost you
just as much as the in-state tuition rate. Although there is no
method to figure out the exact cost prior to buying your books
for each semester, it's wise to reserve about the same amount
you'll pay for tuition for your books if you are paying the in-state
rate. For example, if you are an in-state student planning to
take 15 credit hours, your tuition would currently be $630. Your
books may cost an additional $600. So, your total cost of attending
Durham Tech for one semester may be approximately $1,200.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for community colleges is set by the N.C. General Assembly.
Tuition for legal residents of North Carolina is $42 per credit
hour or a maximum of $672 if enrolled for 16 or more credit hours.
Tuition for out-of-state residents (persons who have NOT maintained
domicile in the state for at least the 12 previous months) is
$233.30 per credit hour or a maximum of $3732.80 if enrolled for
16 or more credit hours. North Carolina residents 65 years of
age and older are exempt from paying tuition charges for credit
courses. High school students enrolling in Durham Tech classes
are also exempt from tuition charges. A $5 supplies fee is charged
for some science and computer courses due to class and lab materials
used. Students must include these fees with their payment. Other
fees include a $35 student administrative fee for Spring Semester.
Note that senior citizens and high school students enrolling
at Durham Tech must pay supplies fees as well as other fees for
Durham Tech credit courses. Tuition and fee payments may be made
by check, money order, debit, or credit card (only MasterCard
and VISA accepted for debit or credit cards). Note that Durham
Tech verifies all checks and credit cards to ensure accounts are
active and in good standing.
All tuition and fees must be paid at the time you register or
by the date noted. Returned checks for fees or books are turned
over to the magistrate’s office and will result in the student’s
immediate suspension from class. Be aware that outstanding parking
tickets and library fines must also be paid before registering
for classes.
Paying Tuition and Fees
You may hear your tuition and fee balance on TECHLINE
up to noon on Dec. 3. You may also pay by TECHLINE
until noon on Dec. 3. You may pay in person at the Business Office
until 4:00 p.m. on Dec. 3 or mail your payment to be received
by that date. Remember, you MUST pay by Dec. 3 for Spring Semester
credit classes or your classes will be dropped from the system
and you will have to register in person during Late Registration
if the classes are still available.
Refund Policy and Dates
A copy of Durham Tech’s refund policy for tuition and fees
is available in the Business Office, located in the White Building.,
room 1; Registration Office, located in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student
Services Center, room 1203; at the Northern Durham Center information
desk; and at the Orange County Skills Development Center. A copy
is also available at all registration sites during registration
times. The last day to apply for a 75 percent tuition refund is
as follows:
| Jan. 18 |
Mini-Session I Classes |
| Jan. 24 |
Day, Evening, Internet, and Telecourse Classes |
| Jan. 28 |
Weekend Classes |
| March 17 |
Mini-Session II Classes |
NOTE: The first day to charge books
to Financial Aid awards is Jan. 7, 2008. The last day to charge
or return books charged to Financial Aid awards is Jan. 24, 2008.
Pell Grant checks will be mailed for Spring Semester in early
March. If you are a Pell Grant recipient and your address has
changed, please update your address in the Registration office,
located in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1203.
For questions regarding the Pell Grant, contact the Financial
Aid office, located in the Wynn Center, room 1209, or call 919-536-7209.
Important Financial Aid Information
| What are the deadlines for
Financial Aid? |
All Financial Aid files must be complete by Nov. 26, 2007
to charge tuition and books for early TECHLINE
(Telephone) Registration. and by Dec. 19, to charge tuition
and books for Late Registration. Start the Financial Aid application
process early.
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| Can I get financial aid if
I’m a non-degree-seeking student? |
No. Students must be accepted into an approved degree, diploma,
or certificate program and have a complete Financial Aid file
prior to receiving any financial aid.
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| If I’m using financial
aid to pay for my classes, how does my bill get paid? |
Students with a Pell Grant award will have tuition fees
automatically deducted from their account. Failure to formally
withdraw from classes will result in you owing money back
to Durham Tech. Students must complete the entire financial
aid process prior to registering for courses or their classes
will be dropped. Failure to formally withdraw from classes
will result in you owing money back to Durham Tech. Students
whose tuition and fees will be paid by other programs or agencies
must take their bill to the Business Office on or before the
due date. Documents that authorize charging tuition to a third
party must be on file with the college before registration
charges can be transferred to the sponsoring agency.
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| What do I need to do to maintain
satisfactory progress with Financial Aid? |
To maintain satisfactory progress, students receiving financial
aid must have an overall 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and
have a 67 percent cumulative credit hour completion rate.
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| What happens to my financial
aid if I have to withdraw from classes? |
Withdrawing from classes negatively impacts the 67 percent
satisfactory progress completion rate. Failing to formally
withdraw from a class will result in an F2 grade, which negatively
impacts satisfactory progress.
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