Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

is considered an even exchange when doneprior to the twelfth class day during the Fall andSpring, and fourth class day during the summersessions. The student will be responsible for thedrop/add fee. After the twelfth class day or fourthclass day, whichever applies, a percentage forthe course dropped will be charged. Please readthe section on refunds and registration fees forfurther information.Students who officially withdraw from all coursesat the college after a specific date will be assesseda one-time withdrawal fee.REFUND GUIDELINES4 The College may apply existing credits to thestudent’s delinquent outstanding debt.4 All students who are eligible for a cash refundwill receive the refund via mail or preferenceselected on JAGCARD/HIGHERONE.4 Refunds made in accordance with NACHA(National Agency Clearing House Association)and the Merchant Services Agreement(merchant shall make no cash refunds topurchasers on Card sales):a If classes are paid with a credit card, a refundis to be first applied to the original credit cardpayment.a Any Financial Aid posted after the accounthas been paid by a credit card is refundedback to the credit card before any money isrefunded to the student.a There will be NO exceptions to this procedure.As prescribed by the Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board, the STC refund policy is asfollows:TUitionRefund percentage may be greater than statedbelow.FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERSPrior to or onthe second class day.................... 100 percentDuring the next 13th class days.......... 70 percentDuring the 16th through20th class days............................... 25 percentAfter the 20th class day............................... NoneSUMMER I AND II SESSIONSPrior to or on the first class day......... 100 percentDuring the next four class days........... 70 percentDuring the sixth class day ................. 25 percentAfter the sixth class day.............................. NoneSUMMER III SESSIONPrior to or on the first class day......... 100 percentDuring the next eight class days........ 70 percentDuring the 10th through12th class days............................... 25 percentAfter the 12th class day............................... NoneRange of days in each percent category is subjectto change based on the length of the semesterand in accordance with the Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board.INCIDENTAL FEESOther FeesAudit Fee, Credit by Exam Fee, ReinstatementFee, Installment (Processing and Late) Fee,Emergency Loan Late Fee, and any other feeapproved by the Board of Trustees of SouthTexas College.Prior to the first class day.................. 100 percentFirst class day and after...............................NoneTuition and fees are per semester and are subjectto change upon approval by the Texas HigherEducation Coordinating Board and/or the Boardof Trustees of South Texas College.BOOKSTORE REFUNDSBookstore services are contracted with Barnes &Noble College Booksellers which determines thebookstore refund policy.The policy listed below is, therefore, subject tochange at the discretion of Barnes & Noble.100 percent refund with the following:4 Sales receipt4 Unmarked, if new/unopened, if shrink wrapped4 Within first 7 calendar days after the firstclass day of the Fall or Spring semester4 Within first seven calendar days after thefirst class day of each summer session4 Within one day after the first class day forcourses starting at times not consistent with theregular semester, or Summer sessions* No refunds on supplies* Texts purchased the last week of classes or duringexams are ineligible for refunds.* The bookstore charges a $25 fee for returned checks.HB 1096 -BookstoreTextbookInformationTo comply with HB 1096 (81st Legislature of Texas) SouthTexas College advises that a student of this institutionis under no obligation to purchase a textbook from acollege-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook mayalso be available from an independent retailer, includingan online retailer.31