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IN-STATE STUDENTS (New Hampshire Residents)

• $183.00 per credit
• A member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in this state under military orders, or stationed in a contiguous state but temporarily living in NH, shall be entitled to classification for himself/herself, spouse and dependent children as in-state for tuition purposes so long as said orders remain in effect and residence in New Hampshire is continued.

NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL STUDENTS (CT, MA, ME, RI, VT)

• $274.00 per credit
• Student must be matriculated in a program, and must indicate eligibility on the application for admission to the College.

OUT OF STATE STUDENTS

• $418.00 per credit

COLLEGE COSTS/EXPENSES 2009-2010

*Tuition Per Semester

New Hampshire Resident	$183.00 per credit
New England Regional Student Program (NERSP)	$274.00 per credit
Out-of-State or International Students	$418.00 per credit

Fees (required)

Placement Testing (Accuplacer)	$ 20.00
Orientation Fee	$ 30.00
Application Fee	$ 10.00
Nursing Clinical Surcharge (per semester)	$350.00
Academic Instruction Fee (formerly lab fee) (May be charged for noncredit classes)	$ 60.00 per credit
Student Comprehensive Fee	$ 5.00 per credit
Graduation Fee	$ 100.00
(Additional degrees or certificates in the same semester)	$ 10.00 each
Transcript Fee	$ 3.00
Transcript Fee if faxed	$ 8.00
Deferred Payment Fee	$ 25.00
Late Payment Fee	$ 50.00

BOOKS AND SUPPLIES (estimated and dependent on program)

Texts and Writing Materials	$ 700.00
Student Accident Only Coverage / 12 Months	$ 151.00
Student Accident & Sickness Coverage / 12 Months	$ 492.00
Student & Family Accident Only Coverage / 12 Months	$ 604.00
Student & Family Accident & Sickness Coverage / 12 Months	$3542.00
Nursing Uniforms, Accessories, Supplies	$ 150.00
NCLEX (Nursing) Licensing Exam	$ 250.00
Certification Exam (Surgical Technology)	$ 95.00
Technology Student Liability Insurance (For Nursing, Surgical & Veterinary Technology programs)	$ 20.00
NLN Preadmission RN Examination	$ 70.00
Criminal Background Check Fee	$ 60.00
Veterinarian Tech Radiation Badge Fee	$ 110.00
Massage Therapy - Portable Table, Uniform, Sheets, Lotions, etc...	$ 800.00
Massage Therapy National Exam (NCETMB)	$ 225.00
Massage Therapy State Licensing Exam	$ 125.00

The tuition rate is subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees and is subject to change without notice.

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

A fee of $25.00 per credit, plus all direct costs associated with providing a laboratory portion of an exam, will be charged to a student wishing to receive credit by examination.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING/EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Students will be assessed a fee based on 50% of the current tuition rate on the total credits awarded (e.g., for 12 credits awarded: 0.50 x current tuition rate x 12 credits).

NURSING CLINICAL SURCHARGE

All nursing students taking clinical courses will be charged a nursing clinical surcharge of $350 per semester. This surcharge is designed to assist in covering the increased expenses associated with clinical classes. This fee is in addition to the lab fee. Explanation: The New Hampshire Board of Nursing adopted a change in the chapter 600:11 of administrative rules. This chapter dictates the number of students that may be supervised by one faculty member in a clinical setting. The rule changed the student/faculty ratio from 10:1 to 8:1, which has impacted clinical supervision costs. The Board of Nursing governs the instruction offered to nursing students and the Community College System must comply with their rules which took effect June 26, 1998.

PROTESTED CHECKS

A fee of $25 or 5% of the face value of the check, whichever is greater, plus any bank fees, will be charged for any check protested or returned for nonsufficient funds.

LIBRARY FINES

Students will be assessed a fine of $.25 per item/per day for all overdue library materials.

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION FEE

A fee will be charged for all Laboratory/Clinic/Practicum/Co-op/Internship or other similar experiences. This fee is calculated by subtracting the number of lecture hours from the number of credit hours and multiplying the remainder by $44 for each course. This fee will be added to the normal tuition charge for that course. (See example.) Fee will be charged to all students with no exceptions.

EXAMPLE:
                               Lec     Lab     Credit
BIOL110  A&P I                  3       3         4
(4 credits - 3 lecture hours = 1 x 60 = $60)

COMPREHENSIVE FEE

$5 per credit - This fee is charged for every credit in each credit-bearing course regardless of the number of credits taken. Online courses will be assessed a Comprehensive Student Service fee.

Tuition Deposit & Orientation Fee Payment

Applicants accepted as students must pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $100 upon notification of acceptance (by May 1st for Fall semester). The deposit reserves a place for the student and is applied toward the first semester's tuition. An Orientation fee of $30.00 is required in the semester that the student matriculates.

Tuition Deposit

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $100.00 will be required from all matriculated* students. The President or his/her designee reserves the right to waive the fee for students in certain circumstances (e.g., financial hardship, obstacle to disbursing financial aid). The deposit will be applied to the tuition for the semester in which the student is matriculated and is non-refundable. The tuition deposit is not transferable to another semester unless an exception is made by the President or his/her designee. One hundred dollars of any payment towards a student's first matriculated semester may be designated as the non-refundable tuition deposit. A change of major may also require an additional non-refundable deposit.

*A matriculated student is defined as one who has been formally accepted into a degree, certificate, professional certificate, or diploma program.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Billing for tuition and fees is coordinated through the College's Business Office. Bills are mailed approximately 30 days prior to the beginning of each semester. Payment or arrangement for payment must be made ten (10) business days before the semester starts to be officially considered registered. For late registration, payment in full must be made upon registration. Discover, Visa/MasterCard, check, or cash are accepted as payment. Students awaiting scholarships or financial aid awards to cover tuition may request a deferred payment through the Business Office subject to the approval of the President. Payment plans are available at the College business office through Nelnet Business Solutions. If payment or arrangement for payment is not made, students are not considered officially registered and will be administratively withdrawn, but remain responsible for tuition and fees.

NOTE: A student may be academically withdrawn during the semester for nonpayment, and will be responsible for all tuition and fees.

Collection Clause

The following clause is included on college forms, with areas for student signature, signifying their understanding of their financial obligations:

"I understand by registering for courses at Great Bay, I am financially obligated for ALL costs related to the registered course(s). Upon a drop or withdrawal, I understand I will be responsible for all charges as noted in the student catalog and handbook. I further understand that if I do not make payment in full, my account may be reported to the credit bureau and/or turned over to an outside collection agency. I also understand I will be responsible for the costs of the outside collection agency, any legal fees, and any bounced check fees under RSA 6:11, which will add significant cost to my existing account balance."

Veterans

The Registrar verifies veteran registrations two weeks after classes begin. Veterans are responsible for payment of tuition and fees pending the receipt of benefits.

TUITION REFUND POLICY

Credit Courses

All refunds require that the student complete an official withdrawal form. Students who officially withdraw from the college or an individual course by the end of the eighth (8th) calendar day of the semester will receive a 100% refund of tuition, less non-refundable fees. This policy applies to all semester length and alternative semester formats. Students in classes which begin after the designated start of the semester will have 8 calendar days from the start of the class to withdraw for a full refund. Exception: students in courses that meet for two weeks or fewer must drop by the end of the first day of the class in order to get a 100% refund. Students registered for non-credit workshops/professional training through the Business and Training Center must withdraw in writing at least three business days prior to the first session to receive a full refund of tuition and fees. Refunds take approximately four to six weeks. If the college cancels a class, tuition and lab fees will be refunded.

The College President or designee may grant a tuition refund or tuition credit under extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis, such as military activation, administrative error or documented long term illness. In order to receive a tuition credit, supporting information such as physician's note, hospital confirmation, military assignment, etc. must be provided. Students wishing to be considered for an exception must still complete the add/drop form. The complete procedures for students with extenuating circumstances can be obtained in the Office of the Vice President of Student Services.

Return of Title IV Funds: Mandated by Law

Students who withdraw from school before the 60% point in a semester will have to repay a portion or all of their Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG grant, and Federal Perkins Loan funds to the United States Department of Education. In terms of Federal Family Education Loans (Stafford student loans) the unearned portion of the loan money will be returned to the student's lender. The exact amount required to be returned will vary depending on the amount of grant and loan money the student received and at what point in time the student withdraws from the College.

In addition, the student will be liable for the balance owed the College for tuition and fees. The student will receive a revised statement of account for the expenses incurred which will include the reduction and or loss of Federal Title IV funds. Students who choose to withdraw from the College must complete a College Withdrawal Form. This form must be signed by the student and various campus offices and then be returned to the Registrar's office.