COSTFees MA ResidentCost per creditNon MA ResidentCost per creditTuition $ 24 $ 230General <strong>College</strong> Fee $ 137 $ 137Technology Fee $ 8 $ 8Total per credit $169 $375To calculate the cost for credit courses:MA Resident:$169.00 x number of credit hours + course fees = Total course costExample: Fundamentals of Math, 3 credit hours$169 x 3 = $507Biological Principles I, 4 credit hours + course fee*$169 x 4 = $676 + $30 = $706Non- Resident:$375 x number of credit hours + course fees = Total course costExample: Fundamentals of Math, 3 credit hours$375 x 3 = $1125Biological Principles I, 4 credit hours + course fee*$375 x 4 = $1500 + $30 = $1530*Additional course fees apply to Science, Allied Health andOn-line courses.Note: Students enrolled in the Self Supporting Allied HealthPrograms pay an additional $123 per credit.Fees are subject to change without notice.FINANCIAL AIDFinancial Aid is available to full and part-time matriculatedstudents attending day or evening classes. Information isavailable from the Financial Aid Office. The Office of FinancialAid is located on the Brockton Campus, AdministrationBuilding, lower level and on the Canton Campus in theStudent Service Office. Financial aid information can beaccessed on-line at:www.massasoit.mass.eduREFERRAL: Ext. 1479, BrocktonTUITION WAIVER POLICYExt. 2008, CantonSeveral kinds of tuition waivers* are available to <strong>Massasoit</strong><strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> students. These waivers include, but arenot limited to, National Guard, Veteran, Senior Citizen, NativeAmerican, state employee, and ward of the state.Students must present documentation of eligibility, and mayneed to certify they meet all waiver eligibility requirementsprior to having their waiver accepted. Students eligiblefor waivers should obtain clarification on course eligibilitybefore making course selections. Students with questionsabout Adopted or Foster Child, MA Rehab, MA Commissionfor the Blind, or MA Native American waivers should contactthe Financial Aid Office for additional information. Studentswith questions about all other waivers should contact theRegistrar’s Office for additional information.*Waiver documentation must be submitted by the bill due date, or at thetime of registration, whichever is later. Waivers will not be processedretroactively. Waivers are not refundable.TUITION REFUND POLICYFinancial InformationCredit Courses:Withdrawal before classes begin: 100% of tuition and fees.Withdrawal after classes begin: Refund based on the meeting timeand length of class. For full-semester course, students have periodof one week from the first scheduled class meeting to add or drop acourse with a 100% refund, less a $50 fee. During the second weekof the scheduled class meeting, students will receive a 50% refund.From the point of the first scheduled class meeting in the third weekof classes, there is no refund. Please refer to the Deadline/RefundSchedule at www.massasoit.mass.edu/registrar/rfundschedu.cfmfor semester-specific refund schedules.Please note: the <strong>College</strong> has no obligation to return funds after thefirst week of classes.Students who are reported as Not Participating or as StoppedParticipating by their professor may be withdrawn from their course;he or she will, however, continue to be financially responsible forpayment of tuition and fees.Students who receive financial aid funds and withdraw before 60%of a semester has elapsed will have their aid pro-rated according tothe Federal, State, and Institutional Refund Policies (a percentageof aid may be returned to Federal and/or State funds.) Althoughinitially there may have been enough aid to pay a student’s bill, thisreduction in financial aid could result in the student not havingenough aid to pay their full bill and having to pay the remainderof their bill themselves. Before withdrawing from the college, astudent should call the Financial Aid Office at 508-588-9100 x1479to determine the impact his/her withdrawal will have on currentaid and future financial aid eligibility. Students with loans shouldcontact the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawal to determinethe effect withdrawing will have on loan funds and repayment.Non-Credit Courses:Withdrawals before the start of the first class are granted a full100% refund. Withdrawals after the first class are refunded 0-50%depending on the length of the course.MILITARY & VETERANS INFORMATIONThe mission for <strong>Massasoit</strong>’s Veterans Services is to honor andsupport our service members both current and former, as well astheir families, by providing the most comprehensive and caringcollege experience possible while helping them to reach theireducational, personal and professional goals.Any questions or concerns please contact:Michael Siegel, Veterans Services Counselor x1063 orSarah Gorman, Veterans Services Clerk x1477The Veterans Center is located on the Brockton Campus in theStudent Center Building, room SC181.REFERRAL: Ext. 1477 or 1063COMMONWEALTH EMPLOYEES TUITION REMISSION*Any employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts whoqualifies for tuition remission should consult the Board of HigherEducation guidelines for proper enrollment procedures. Theseguidelines are available at your respective places of employment,and must be adhered to in order to receive the full benefits of thispolicy. Waivers should be presented at the Registrar’s office.*All waivers must be presented at time of registration.5
Academic InformationGED - High School Equivalency TestPersons who have not obtained a high school diploma maytake the GED test to obtain a Massachusetts High SchoolEquivalency Diploma. There is NO education or preparationrequirement to meet. Candidates must be at least 16 andnot currently enrolled in high school. The <strong>College</strong> also offersat minimal cost optional GED Review classes for studentswho wish further preparation before taking the GED test.REFERRAL: GED test only: ext. 1994GED Review Class only: ext. 1509GRADUATION INFORMATIONStudents finishing their degree requirements at the end of the<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2013</strong> semester must complete an Intent to Graduateform by February 15, <strong>2013</strong>. The forms can be printed from theRegistrar’s Office webpage or picked up in the Registrar’s Office.WALK-IN ADVISING NIGHTSHaving difficulty selecting a class?Come meet with an advisor for help choosing the courses andprogram to best fit your education and career goals.Jan. 7 - 29 (Monday-Thursday): 5 pm-8 pm, with the exceptionof the holiday, Monday, January 21.Saturday, Jan. 19 & 26, <strong>2013</strong>; 8:30 am-1 pmBrockton Registrar’s Office – Administration Building A240Canton Registrar’s Office – Canton Campus, First FloorSPRING<strong>2013</strong>LIBRARYHOURSBROCKTON - 508-588-9100, x1941When classes are in session:Monday - ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayDuring Breaks*:Monday - FridaySaturday & SundayCANTON - 508-588-9100, x2942When classes are in session:Monday - ThursdayFridaySaturday & Sunday8:00 am - 9:00 pm8:00 am - 7:00 pm10:00 am - 2:00 pmCLOSED8:00 am - 4:30 pmCLOSED8:00 am - 8:00 pm8:00 am - 4:00 pmCLOSEDDuring Breaks*:Monday - Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pmSaturday & Sunday CLOSED*During Breaks hours may vary. Please call for exact hours.Your library card is your validated Student ID with a barcode.BOOKSTOREHOURSBROCKTONRegular <strong>Spring</strong> Hours:Monday - Thursday; 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Friday; 8:30 am-3:00 pmBrockton - Extended <strong>Spring</strong> HoursTuesday Jan 22 8:00am – 8:00pmWednesday Jan 23 8:00am – 8:00pmThursday Jan 24 8:00am – 8:00pmFriday Jan 25 8:00am – 6:00pmSaturday Jan 26 9:00am – 2:00pmSunday Jan 27 9:00am – NoonMonday Jan 28 8:00am – 8:00pmTuesday Jan 29 8:00am – 8:00pmWednesday Jan 30 8:00am – 7:00pmThursday Jan 31 8:00am – 6:00pmFriday Feb 1 8:00am – 5:00pmSaturday Feb 2 9:00am – 2:00pmCANTONRegular <strong>Spring</strong> Hours: Tues.;10:00 am-4:00 pm; Weds.; 9:00 am-2:00 pmCanton - Extended <strong>Spring</strong> HoursTuesday Jan 22 8:00am – 7:30pmWednesday Jan 23 8:00am – 7:30pmThursday Jan 24 8:00am – 7:30pmFriday Jan 25 8:00am – 5:00pmSaturday Jan 26 9:00am – NoonMonday Jan 28 8:00am – 6:00pmTuesday Jan 29 8:00am – 6:00pmWednesday Jan 30 9:00am – 5:00pmThursday Jan 31 9:00am – 5:00pmFriday Feb 1 9:00am – 5:00pmWITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGEStudents may initiate a formal withdrawal from the <strong>College</strong> up untilthe end of classes in a given semester (before finals). To initiate theprocess, students must go to the Registrar’s Office and completethe appropriate forms. If a student stops attending classes but doesnot formally withdraw, the student will receive an “F” in any courseinvolved. F’s are averaged into the G.P.A. for all students.Please be advised that failure to withdraw correctly from the <strong>College</strong> mayresult in a decrease or loss of all financial aid. Please contact the FinancialAid Office prior to withdrawal if you are a recipient.WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE(S)A student may formally withdraw from a course through the Friday ofthe tenth (10th) week of the semester.* A grade of “W” will be recordedon the student’s transcript after the official withdrawal procedure hasbeen completed. Students are encouraged to speak to their advisorbefore withdrawing from any course. Please be advised that ceasingto attend a class may result in an administrative withdrawal from aclass or a failing grade. Contact the Registrar’s Office for information.*Contact the Registrar’s Office for the withdrawal deadline for coursesmeeting less than 15 weeks. Please contact the Financial Aid Office priorto withdrawal if you are a recipient.6