2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

10 Enrollment ServicesTacoma Community CollegeSome students may qualify, on a quarterly basis, for anexemption from all or a portion of the nonresident fees. Thosewho may qualify include: U.S. citizens, and immigrants who hold permanent residentalien status who have not yet established Washingtonresidency may qualify for the nonresident on waiver tuition rate. In accordance with HB 1079, which became effectiveJuly 1, 2003, TCC complies with guidelines that allowindividuals who are not permanent residents or citizens ofthe United States to pay resident tuition. These individualsmust meet certain criteria, and sign and return theWashington Higher Education Residency Affidavit/Declaration/Certification form (available at Admissions) to Admissions inBldg. 18. These students are not eligible to receive needbasedstate or federal financial aid. A, E, G, I, or K visa. Student may be eligible for residentstatus if he/she has met residency requirements (with theexception of registering to vote). Active duty military, Washington National Guard members,and their spouses and dependents are eligible for theresident tuition rate (student’s military ID and ordersshowing the individual is stationed in Washington must beon file in the Admissions office). A student on Refugee Status (or spouse or dependentchildren of such refugee) if the refugee (a) is on parolestatus, (b) has received an immigrant visa, or (c) has appliedfor U.S. citizenship may qualify for the refugee tuition rate(appropriate documentation must be on file in theAdmissions office). A student domiciled for one year in one or a combinationof the following states: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, orWashington, and who is a member of a qualifying AmericanIndian tribe may be eligible for resident tuition. ContactAdmissions for a list of qualifying tribes.For questions or further information, contact Admissions at253.566.5001 or stop by the office in Bldg. 18.Concurrent EnrollmentTacoma Community College offers a small number of concurrentenrollment opportunities through articulation agreements witharea colleges. Check with Registration and Records to determine ifa course or program is eligible for concurrent enrollment.Concurrent enrollment is not an option for students enrolled incontract (non-state supported) programs such as Running Startand International Programs.Students must complete a concurrent enrollment form atRegistration and Records. Changes in class schedule may result inadditional tuition and fees.Special FeesThe college charges special fees at registration to studentsenrolling in science and art courses, physical activity courses, alliedhealth courses, and most laboratory courses. Additionally, thecollege charges facilities use and safety fees. Students are chargedfor individualized instruction and other incidentals. These specialfees are published in the quarterly class schedule.Space-Available Tuition WaiversTacoma Community College offers reduced or waived tuition forcertain students enrolled in state-funded classes. See the quarterlyclass schedule for details.