2010-2011 College Catalog - North Florida Community College

TUITION PAYMENT PLAN
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Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance Program
The Of ce of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Education, State of Florida, provides limited
assistance to persons who have a disability that causes a vocational handicap. The applicant must be
sixteen years old or over, must have a major disability, must have a good scholastic record, and must take
courses that will prepare him/her for some vocation at which he/she can earn a living. If interested in
learning more about Vocational Rehabilitation, please contact the Of ce of Student Disability Services or
visit www.rehabworks.org or call toll free at 1-800-451-4327.
WIA (Workforce Investment Act)
WIA is a Federal program designed to provide nancial assistance to those who need it to attend
postsecondary vocational programs. Eligibility for WIA is determined by one of the following criteria: (1)
economically disadvantaged, (2) disabled, or (3) food stamp or AFDC recipient. Additional information
and application forms are available at the One-Stop Service Center in your area.
Fresh Start, Displaced Homemaker Program
This program is designed to assist displaced homemakers, aged 35 or above, to obtain marketable skills
and jobs through academic and vocational training programs. Some of the services available through
this program are books, tuition, vocational, assessment, career counseling, employability skills training,
resumé assistance and job placement assistance. Speci c statutory requirements must be met for
eligibility. Additional information is available by calling (850) 973-1664.
Work-Study
Federal College Work-Study Program (FCWSP)
This is a federally funded employment program designed to provide a student the opportunity to pay
part of his/her educational expenses by working at a part-time job. Students who qualify may work up
to fteen (15) hours per week, pending availability of funds. Applicants must submit an Application for
Federal Student Aid. Additional information about the work program is available in the NFCC Financial Aid
Of ce.
TUITION PAYMENT PLAN
Eligible students may set up a tuition payment plan, making designated payments during the semester,
instead of paying all tuition fees in advance.
• Students will be required to make payments during the semester, with all fees to be paid in full prior
to the designated nal date to withdraw without penalty
• Students must sign a note of obligation, indicating the payment schedule and documenting their
responsibility to pay all fees
• Students will be informed in writing on the note that unless fees are paid in full prior to the
designated nal date to withdraw without penalty, they will be withdrawn from all courses with no
refunds given.
• Students will be required to make a down payment and to pay a processing fee: Students paying
½ down will be charged a $20 processing fee; Students paying ¼ down will be charged a $35
processing fee. The processing fee will be due on the date the agreement is signed.
• Students will be required to set up payments which correspond with their income source(s).
• Invoices will be sent only twice during each semester. One invoice will be sent after the close of the
drop-add period. A nal invoice will be sent two weeks prior to the nal date to withdraw without
penalty, reminding the students that they will not receive credit for courses if fees are not paid in full
within two weeks from the invoice date.
• Students who do not complete this payment process in a timely manner will not be allowed to
participate in the payment plan process a second term and will not be eligible for scholarships
through NFCC or the NFCC Foundation, Inc.
For more information or to apply for the Tuition Payment Plan, contact Amelia Mulkey in the
Administrative Services Building (Bldg. 2) at (850) 973-1604.
2010-2011 NFCC College Catalog