Mid-South Community College

Payment Procedures for Tuition and Fees

Students who register during Early Registration must pay tuition and fees by the final payment day for Early Registration as listed in the Academic Calendar. Students may pay in full by cash, check, or credit card or utilize the FACTS Management payment plan. Students who do not pay will lose their places in these classes and must re-register during Regular Registration. Students who register during Regular and Late Registration must pay tuition/fees when they register. Classes will not be reserved unless payment arrangements have been made.

Students with approved financial aid or scholarships must check with the Finance Office at the time they register to ensure that all tuition and fees are covered.

Students receiving institutional tuition waivers for classes must register for those classes during Late Registration. They may, however, register during Early or Regular Registration for classes for which they pay tuition.

Residency Determination
It is the responsibility of each student, at the time of registration, to seek the proper residency classification for tuition purposes. Students are classified for fee assessment purposes on the basis of their legal residence (or that of their parents, if minors).

No student shall be classified as an in-county or in-state student for tuition purposes unless he/she is a bona fide resident of Arkansas, Shelby County, Tennessee, or DeSoto County, Mississippi, and has resided in this county, state and/or other qualifying county for at least six consecutive months prior to the beginning of the term/semester for which the tuition is to be paid.

All residency determinations are made by the Registrar's Office based on regulations and guidelines of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

Complete residency determination guidelines are on file in the Registrar’s Office and are

available for review upon request. Students who question their residency classification may submit a written appeal to the Registrar’s Office.

The Registrar's Office may conduct hearings, receive evidence, and/or confirm information provided by students to make a decision. Students shall be informed in writing of the appeals process and of the final decision.

Changes of residency or appeals should be requested before registration for a particular semester. After registration, residency status will be changed for a future semester only. A written request and official documents showing legal residency are required.

Tuition and Fees
The Mid-South Community College Board of Trustees has approved the following tuition rates for the Fall 2007 semester.

Tuition
In-county per credit hour $50
Out-of-county per credit hour (also applies to Shelby and DeSoto county residents) $60
Out-of-state per credit hour $110
International students per credit hour $135
Registration-Related Fees For All Students
Assessment fee $2 per semester hour
Technology fee $8 per semester hour

Course Fees
Students should check semester class schedules for course-related fees.

Other Fees
Admissions processing for international students $25
Community patron card (Crittenden County resident) $10
Community patron card (Non-Crittenden County resident) $15
COMPASS/ASSET placement testing $5
Credit by examination/portfolio* $25
Graduation** $50
Late registration $10
Official transcript $5
Replacement student ID $10
Returned check charge $10
Schedule change (drop/add after official enrollment day) $5
* Does not include the cost of commercial examinations.
** Paid at the beginning of the semester in which the student intends to graduate.
Includes cap and gown purchase.

Tuition Waiver for Arkansas Residents Age 60 And Over Who Enroll in Credit Classes
As provided by Act 678, there is no tuition charge for Arkansas residents age 60 and older who wish to take credit courses. However, these students must register during Late Registration. They are required to pay all fees and to purchase textbooks. Proof of age may be required.

Tuition Waiver for Crittenden County
Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters

Certified, paid full-time law enforcement officers or firefighters who live and work in Crittenden County may take up to three hours of credit courses during the fall and/or spring semesters free of charge. Eligible students must pay fees and purchase textbooks. Students who utilize waivers must complete a Tuition Waiver form, provide evidence of current employment and residence, provide copy of official certification, and obtain necessary approvals prior to registering. Students may use waivers only during Late Registration.

Refund of Tuition (Credit Courses)
When a student officially drops or withdraws from credit courses, tuition paid for such classes will be refunded on a prorated basis as follows:

• 100% before the first official day of classes as listed in the Academic Calendar
• 80% by 4:30 p.m. on the 80% refund date as listed in the Academic Calendar on the second class day for fast-track or other courses with a condensed schedule.
• No refund after the 80% refund period.

Course fees are not refunded unless a student drops or withdraws before the first official day of class as listed in the Academic Calendar. Failure to attend class(es) does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal.
Refund of Tuition (Non-Credit Courses)
Registration fees for non-credit Business and Community Education classes are not refundable after the first class meeting.

Refund Appeals
Students who believe that special circumstances warrant an exception to the MSCC refund policy may submit a written appeal no later than 30 days after the end of the semester for which the refund is requested. Appeals should be dated, supported by substantiating documentation, and sent to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, MSCC, 2000 West Broadway, West Memphis, AR 72301. Appeals must include the following:

• Student’s name and social security number
• The semester for which the policy is being appealed
• Detailed explanation of the reason for the appeal, including course names, numbers and sections, and instructors’ names
• The student’s signature
• Supporting documents

Supporting documentation is any information obtained from sources other than the student that may substantiate the student’s appeal. This may include, but is not limited to, proof of hospitalization, copy of medical records, employer verification of employment change, or instructor certification of non-attendance.

The Vice President for Finance and Administration will convene an appeals committee consisting of three administrative staff and one student to review the appeal and inform the student in writing of the committee’s decision within 10 working days from the receipt of the appeal. Typical cases for appeal include critical illness, work-related travel, or other emergencies which prevented a drop or withdrawal within the allotted timeframes.