CATALOG 2010-11 - Cascadia Community College

Refunds are processed automaticallywhen students drop or withdraw fromclasses after the 50% refund date.The amount of the refund will be reducedby the amount of open balances on thestudent’s account. Refunds are made asfollows:• If payment was made by cash, check, orfinancial aid, a refund check will bemailed. Please allow 4-6 weeks after the50% refund date for delivery.• If payment was made by credit or debitcard, a refund will be posted to theaccount within 10 business days afterthe 50% refund date.Tuition Chart for 2010-11Resident Nonresident1 credit $87.00 $259.002 credits $174.00 $518.003 credits $261.00 $777.004 credits $348.00 $1,036.005 credits $435.00 $1,295.006 credits $522.00 $1,554.007 credits $609.00 $1,813.008 credits $696.00 $2,072.009 credits $783.00 $2,331.0010 credits $870.00 $2,590.0011 credits $905.00 $2,630.0012 credits $940.00 $2,670.0013 credits $975.00 $2,710.0014 credits $1010.00 $2,750.0015 credits $1045.00 $2,790.0016 credits $1,080.00 $2,830.0017 credits $1,115.00 $2,870.0018 credits $1,150.00 $2,910.0019 credits $1,228.40 $3,160.4020 credits $1,306.80 $3,410.8021 credits $1,385.20 $3,661.2022 credits $1,463.60 $3,911.6023 credits $1,542.00 $4,162.00Rates include operating, building, andstudent activities fees. For purposes ofbeing considered full-time, for fundingfrom federal and state financial aidprograms, Veterans’ Administration,Social Service, and most other outsideagencies, a student must carry at least 12credits. The college reserves the right tochange any fees without notice tocomply with state or college regulationsor policies.Tuition and FeesResidencyA Washington State resident must havelived continuously in Washington Statefor the last 12 months. A student cannotqualify as a legal resident of Washingtonfor tuition calculation purposes if she/hepossesses a valid out-of-state driver’slicense, vehicle registration, or otherdocuments that give evidence of being alegal resident of another state.For state-supported class tuitionpurposes, a Washington State resident isone who is a U.S. citizen or one who haspermanent resident immigration status,or conditional entrant status,AND1. Has established a domicile (residence)in Washington State primarily forpurposes other than educational forthe period of one year immediatelyprior to the first day of the quarter andwas financially independent fromparents or legally appointed guardiansfor the calendar year during whichcollege enrollment begins,OR2. Is a financially dependent student, oneor both of whose parents or legalguardians have maintained a domicilein Washington State for at least oneyear immediately prior to the last dayof the quarter.Typically, state residents document theirlegal residence in Washington State byshowing that for the entire 12 monthsimmediately preceding the beginning ofthe quarter, they have done all of thefollowing:1. Held a Washington driver’s license oridentification card,2. Had their vehicle registered inWashington State, and3. Have been registered to vote inWashington.There are some exceptions to thesegeneral rules (e.g., for active militarypersonnel, for some employees of publicinstitutions of higher education, etc.).Certain students who are not permanentresidents or citizens of the United Statesmay be eligible for resident tuition rates.To be eligible they must have:Resided in Washington State for thethree years immediately prior toreceiving a high school diploma, andcompleted the full senior year at aWashington high school,ORCompleted the equivalent of a highschool diploma and resided inWashington State for the three yearsimmediately before receiving theequivalent of the diploma,ANDContinuously resided in the state sinceearning the high school diploma or itsequivalent.Students who meet the above criteria andhave filed an application for admissionmust submit a signed affidavit to theKodiak Corner main counter. The affidavitis available online, at the Kodiak Cornermain counter, or call (425) 352-8860.FeesThe amount assessed for each of the feesidentified below is published in thequarterly schedule of classes.Adult Basic Education, ESL, and GEDPreparationThere is a $25 per quarter fee charged tostudents enrolled in federally funded orgrant funded classes. Students whodemonstrate need may have the fee waived.Placement Assessment (Compass) $16.25A fee will be charged for placementassessment in English and/ormathematics, and for additionalassessments such as career interestinventories, learning style profiles, etc.Assessment of Prior Learning/CourseChallenge $16.25 per creditA non-refundable fee is charged forchallenged courses. Successful completionof the preparation course is a prerequisite.Certification ExaminationsA fee is charged for examinations forcertification which are administered.Class FeeIndividual classes may also have lab orother fees that will be charged in additionto the basic credit hour rate. These fees arelisted in the quarterly schedules.Clinical, Phlebotomy $22.85Students enrolled in phlebotomy clinicalsare charged the materials fee to helpdefray the cost of consumable suppliesand special materials.Computer Account $20.00 per quarterfor non-credited studentsThis fee covers your optional individualemail account, file storage, and networkaccess from campus.eLearning, Online $43.25 per courseStudents who enroll in classes conductedentirely or predominantly online arecharged the fee to help defray the costs ofcourse licensing fees, technology, andtechnical support.TUITION AND FEESTUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL AIDCascadia Community College Catalog 2010-11 11