Housatonic Community College

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Explanation of Notes

1. Waivers - per general statutes of CT, Sec. 10A - 77; Sec. 27 - 103A and Board of Trustees policies.

a. Complete waiver of tuition for dependent child of a Connecticut resident who was later declared missing in action or a prisoner of war after 1/1/60.
b. Tuition is waived for eligible veterans who are Connecticut residents at the time of admission if they served on active duty as defined in C.G.S. Sec. 27-103(a) in the Armed Forces of the U.S. or any government associated with the U.S. during the following conflicts and were released from service under honorable conditions: persian Gulf War 8/2/1990 until ending via Presidential proclamation, the invasion of Panama (12/20/1989 - 1/31/1990), Operation Earnest Will (2/1/1987 - 7/23/1987), the invasion of Grenada (10/25/1983 - 12/15/1983), the peace-keeping mission in Lebanon (9/29/1982 - 3/30/1984), the Vietnam era (2/28/1961 - 7/1/1975), and earlier conflicts specified in C.G.S. Sec. 27-103(a).
c. Tuition, general fees and the application fee are completely waived for those Connecticut residents 62 years of age or over provided, at the end of regular registration, there is space available in the course. Special fees other than the application fee must still be paid.
d. Tuition may be waived or remitted by the President or a designated appointee for any in-State student who demonstrates substantial financial need and who is enrolled on a full- or part-time basis in a degree or certificate program or a pre- college remedial program.
e. Tuition shall be waived for any student attending the Connecticut State Police Academy who is enrolled in a law enforcement program of the Academy that is offered in coordination with a Regional Community College that accredits courses taken in the program.
This waiver applies only to courses taken at the Connecticut State Police Academy and not to course work required for a degree taken at the College.
f. The tuition of any eligible member of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard shall be waived. To be eligible for such waiver, a member of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard must (1) present certification by the Adjutant General or his designee as a member in good standing of the Guard, and (2) be enrolled or accepted for admission to a regional community college on a full-time or part-time basis in a degree-granting program.
The tuition waiver shall be reduced by the amount of any educational reimbursement received from an employer.
g. The tuition shall be waived for any dependent child of a police officer or fire fighter killed in the line of duty.
h. The community college presidents are authorized to waive the student activity fee only for students enrolled in General Fund/Tuition-financed courses offered at off-campus locations.

2. Not applicable if student paid the $20.00 application fee.

3. CLEP exam fees are payable to College Level Examination Board and are not deposited or held in state accounts. This fee is subject to change by the College Level Examination Board.

Fees are subject to change.

College presidents, with the approval of the Chancellor, are authorized to waive General and Special Fees of students enrolled in special programs when the circumstances justify such action.

New England Regional Student Program

Each New England state has agreed to admit out-of-state New England residents for study at its public, degree-granting colleges, universities and institutions. At HCC, these students pay the same student activity fees as students from Connecticut, and the same tuition and college services fee, plus a 50 percent tuition and college services fee surcharge.

Tuition and Fees Payment Schedule

Tuition and fees are payable in advance in accordance with deadline dates announced each semester. Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Housatonic offers a Installment Payment Plan option (requires a $25.00 fee) for qualified students. Inquire at the Business Office.

Continuing Education Courses

For information about the fees applicable to Continuing Education courses, see the Continuing Education information available in advance of each semester or special session.

Waiver of Tuition for the Elderly, Qualified Veterans and the Children of Certain Servicemen

Connecticut residents aged 62 or older who have been accepted for admission to Housatonic Community College shall be exempt from payment of tuition, general fees, and the application fee provided if, at the end of the regular registration period, there is space available in the course(s) in which the person intends to enroll. Proof of age must be submitted to the Business Office to complete the eligibility requirements for this waiver.

Qualified veterans, who were residents of Connecticut when accepted for admission to Housatonic Community College may be exempt from payment of tuition. Persons who believe they may qualify for this waiver of tuition should speak with the Veterans Affairs Office for further information about eligibility requirements.

The dependent children of certain servicemen who have been declared missing in action or prisoners of war are eligible for a full or partial waiver of the tuition. Details about this waiver are available from the Veterans Affairs Office.

Registration and Fee Deposit

Students registering for credit general fund/ tuition account courses prior to the tuition due date must pay a non-refundable deposit of applicable College services and student activity fees to hold their registration.

The total tuition and any mandatory usage fees are payable in one installment and are due no later than the announced deadline. Failure to have made all payments by the announced deadline will result in the cancellation of the student's registration unless an installment payment plan option has been approved.

All registrations between the announced deadline and the first day of classes shall be accompanied by full payment of all tuition and fees applicable to the course unless an installment payment plan option has been approved.

Failure to make payments in accordance with an installment payment plan option will also result in the cancellation of the student's registration.

Students presenting bad checks must replace them within seven days of the College's receipt of such notification, or the student's registration will be immediately canceled.

Refunds of Tuition Only

Requests for the refund of tuition must be made in writing. Requests made by telephone or email will not be accepted. Fees will not be refunded. All refunds take 2 to 3 weeks for processing. Please refer to the appropriate schedule of classes for the semester that lists specific dates for registration, tuition payment deadline and refund dates.

Fall and Spring Semester Courses

Students who wish to withdraw from the College shall direct their requests for withdrawal to the Registrar's Office. Refunds are made according to the conditions and in the amounts set forth below.

If written notice of complete withdrawal from the College, indicated by completion of an official withdrawal form, is received by the last business day prior to the first day of classes for that semester, 100 percent of the total tuition, lab and studio fees for all courses in which one has registered will be refunded. If a notice of withdrawal is received through the first 14 calendar days of the semester, a 50 percent refund of tuition, lab and studio fees will be granted both full-time and part-time students. No refunds will be granted either full-time or part-time students beyond the 14th calendar day of the semester. The College Services Fee and Student Activity Fee are not refundable.

Summer School Courses Supported by the Educational Extension Account

In the event the College cancels a summer school course, students will receive a complete refund. A student who withdraws from a summer school course prior to the first day of the session will receive a full refund of credit tuition, lab and studio fees, provided that a written request for refund shall have been received by the Registrar's Office not later than 4 p.m. on the last business day preceding the first day of the session (requests must be received by 4 p.m. Friday for sessions that begin on the following Monday).

No refunds are granted if withdrawal is made on or after the first day of the session. Program fees are non-refundable.