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 for students enrolled fall, spring, or summer semester for sixteen or more credit hours. This tuition is subject to change by the N.C. General Assembly.

North Carolina law (General Statute 116-143.1) requires that to qualify for in-state tuition, a legal resident must have maintained his/her domicile in North Carolina for at least the 12 months immediately before this classification as a resident for tuition purposes. The following definition shall be controlled with the interpretation and application of General Statute 116-143.1 as it pertains to the term domicile. Domicile is one’s permanent dwelling place of indefinite duration, as distinguished from a temporary place of abode; it is synonymous with legal residence.

1.  Domicile may be established as follows:

a.  By birth until there is a legally effective change in that domicile;
b.  By operation of law, as in the case of a minor whose domicile, in most cases, is presumed conclusively to be that of his or her parents; or
c.  By choice (after legal age is attained) a person may establish his or her domicile in a jurisdiction of his or her choice.

2.  One always has a domicile.

3.  One retains a given domicile until it is abandoned and another is established.

4.  One never has more than one domicile at a given time.

5.  Establishing a domicile by choice requires the overt act of establishing physical residential presence in North Carolina while concurrently maintaining the intent to make it one’s permanent home of indefinite duration.

6.  The requisite domiciliary intent is tested by evaluating relevant, objectively verifiable conduct which is held to constitute a manifestation of the state of mind of the actor.

7.  Any international student (nonimmigrant or with permanent resident status) must submit immigration documents for review by the international student advisor. There are several visa categories which do not qualify a student for legal residency.

8.  Questions about North Carolina residency should be addressed to the Admissions office.

All curriculum students are charged a student administrative fee of $35 for each fall and spring semester and $20 for the summer term. These funds support student clubs and social activities, maintenance of the parking lots, accident insurance for students participating in college functions, senior college days, job fairs, and other activities. This fee is subject to change.

A supply fee is charged for some credit courses due to students’ use of a higher than average number of supplies. The supply fee is $5 per course per semester.

A $25 telecourse fee is charged per telecourse enrollment for all telecourses offered at the college. Adult education students also pay an activity fee each semester.

Continuing education and basic skills students pay a $3 student identification card fee each semester. Noncredit continuing education students pay a $5 parking fee for each fall and spring semester and summer term. Adult High School and Basic Skills students pay a $15 parking fee for each fall and spring semester and a $10 parking fee for the summer term. These fees are subject to change.

Accident Insurance is $10 and is optional in most programs. Educational Liability/Malpractice Insurance is $13 per student per year. Students in classes with clinical components will be required to pay this fee prior to participation in class at the clinical site as well as a fee for required background checks.

Students must include these fees with their payment.

Tuition refunds for curriculum classes are subject to the following requirements:

1.  A 100 percent refund is issued when a student officially withdraws from the college prior to the first day of classes of the academic semester noted in the academic calendar. If a course is cancelled by Durham Tech, that portion of tuition paid for the cancelled course is refunded in full.

2.  A 75 percent refund is issued when the student officially withdraws from the class(es) prior to or on the official 10 percent point of the semester. Requests for refunds are not considered after the 10 percent point of the semester.

3.  Student fees, including administrative, laboratory, malpractice insurance if required for a program of study, and graduation fees, cannot be refunded except in the case of classes cancelled by the college.

To begin the refund process, a student must complete a drop form, which is available in the Admissions and Registration office. Refund checks are automatically generated when a student completes the necessary drop form to drop a class or classes within the designated refund period. The tuition refund check is mailed to the student’s address on record at the college. Contact the Business Office at 919-686-3615 for any questions or concerns about tuition refunds.

A print copy of the Durham Tech refund policy for tuition and fees is available in the Business Office, located in the White Building, room 1; 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 refund policy is subject to change by legislative action of the North Carolina General Assembly.

Students may purchase most textbooks, supplies, instruments, and materials from the bookstore on campus. The cost of books and supplies varies with each program. However, most full-time students should anticipate spending approximately $500 each semester. Students should attend each class at least once before purchasing texts and materials. Check bookstore information for store hours and information about online ordering of textbooks.

Students may purchase insurance covering expenses incurred as a result of accidents that occur while they are participating in college activities. This group coverage begins in September and ends in August each year. This insurance is optional. It may be purchased during registration in any semester, but coverage ends in August of each year no matter when purchased. The insurance charge is not refundable. Students interested in this coverage should contact the Durham Tech Business office.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of this coverage, especially if they are enrolled in programs such as Automotive Systems Technology, Carpentry, Dental Laboratory Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Surgical Technology. Students in chemistry and physics laboratory classes, those working in the Machining Technology shop, and those participating in intramural sports or in the federal work-study program are also encouraged to obtain this coverage.

Neither the college nor the state of North Carolina carries insurance coverage for students’ accidents and other needs.