2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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70 ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
STATE EMPLOYEE FEE WAIVER PROGRAM
Full-time employees of the State of Tennessee are eligible to enroll, on a space
available basis, in one credit course per term without paying tuition charges, technology
fees, debt service fees, student activity fees, student government fee or registration
fees. At the time of enrollment, the state employee must present a completed “Public
Higher Education Fee Waiver for Employees of the State of Tennessee” form certifying
that the applicant is a full-time employee with at least six months continuous service.
Information on this program and related eligibility requirements is available from
the Business Office. Participants in this program may register beginning no earlier than
four weeks prior to the first official day of classes.
FEE DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF
TBR EMPLOYEES
Spouses and dependent children of certain retired employees and regular employees
of Tennessee Board of Regents institutions who have been employed for at least
one continuous year and work at least one-half time are eligible for up to a 50% discount
on tuition, technology, student government, access and activity fees. The amount
of the tuition fee discount is 50% for full-time employees. Spouses and dependent children
of part-time employees will receive a pro-rata portion of the 50% discount based
on the employee’s percentage of work effort. This program is applicable only to undergraduate
credit courses. Certain special conditions must be met to qualify for this
program. Information on the program is available from the Personnel Office. A Request
for Fee Discount for Spouse and/or Dependent form (fully executed by the employing
institution) must be presented at the time of registration.
FEE DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF LICENSED PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHERS AND FOR CHILDREN OF STATE EMPLOYEES
Students under the age of 24 may receive a 25% discount on tuition fees and technology
fees at any state operated institution of higher learning if their parent: (1) is employed
as a full-time licensed teacher in any public school in Tennessee or as a full-time
employee of the state of Tennessee, (2) is a retired employee of the state of Tennessee
who retired after a minimum of 25 years of creditable service, (3) was killed in the line
of duty while a full-time employee of the state of Tennessee, or (4) died while a fulltime
employee, though not “in the line of duty.” Fee discounts will not be retroactive;
eligibility for the fee discount is available only by application and approval prior to the
beginning of the term for which assistance is being sought. Information on this program
and related eligibility requirements is available from the Business Office.
REFUNDS
Regular Sessions – Students withdrawing from school entirely or dropping one or
more classes may be entitled to a refund as follows:
75% of eligible fees will be refunded for drops or withdrawals for a period of 14
calendar days beginning with and inclusive of the first official day of classes or within
an equivalent period for a short term course.
25% of eligible fees will be refunded following expiration of the 75% refund period,
for a period of time extending 25% of the time period covered by the term. No
refunds will be made beyond the 25% refund period.
100% of eligible fees will be refunded for classes canceled by the institution.
100% of eligible fees will be refunded for drops or withdrawals prior to the first
official day of class as published in the academic calendar.
100% of eligible fees will be refunded in case of death of the registered student.