2011 - 2012 Student Calendar - Helena College of Technology

ExpensesBooks and SuppliesBooks and supplies are purchased on a semester basis.Students should budget approximately $200 - $750 persemester depending on program of study. Textbooks andsupplies are available at the bookstore located on theDonaldson Campus at 1115 North Roberts Street. Tools arerequired by each student entering Automotive, AviationMaintenance, Carpentry and Construction, Machine Tool,Diesel, and Welding Technology programs. Students shouldrefer to the tool section of the catalog.Deferred Fee Payment PlanA deferred fee payment plan is authorized providing that 1)at least one-third of total fees are paid at the time the deferredfee payment plan is initiated, 2) an additional one-thirdis paid within the first 30 days of the semester and 3) thefull amount is paid within 60 days of the beginning of thesemester. Tuition and mandatory fees less any financial aidare eligible for deferral. Execution of a promissory note withthe terms and conditions of the deferment will be required.This plan is not available for the summer semester or toany person with an outstanding debt to the College. TheDeferred Payment Agreement must be renewed in BusinessServices at the beginning of each semester.Students participating in this plan will be assessed anadministrative charge of $30 each semester. Failure to makescheduled payments will result in a student being ineligiblefor future deferment and may result in cancellation of astudent’s enrollment with no refund of payments alreadycollected. A $15 fee will be assessed each time a scheduledpayment is late.Non-PaymentAny person who owes the College any fees, fines, or othercharges will not be permitted to receive a transcript, diploma,certificate, or academic record; to register or attend classes;or to access any College facilities or services until the debthas been paid or satisfactorily adjusted through BusinessServices. Interest may be charged at the rate of 10% on thebalance due from the day after the due date until the fullamount has been paid, and any attorney’s fees or other costsor charges necessary for the collection of the amount owedmay be added to the balance due.Payment of Tuition and FeesAfter registration, a schedule bill will be available throughthe student’s MY UMH web portal. Students are encouragedto review the corresponding Registration Guide for eachsemester’s tuition and fee payment policies and deadlines.Dates and policies are subject to change each semester.Students must finalize their payment by signing andreturning their bill or finalizing on My UMH by theappropriate date, even if their bill reflects a balance of zero orthey have an approved third party payment.If the bill indicates an amount due, a student must arrangefor payment on or before the payment due date. Paymentmay be made on-line at the MY UMH web site accessiblethrough the home page at www.umhelena.edu. The onlinesystem accepts VISA, MasterCard, and e-Checks. Studentsmust finalize their bill online if they are paying online.Students may also pay by mailing a check or providing creditcard information (VISA, Discover, or MasterCard accepted),including the verification number from the signature line onthe back of the card. A signed bill must accompany paymentif students are mailing in their payment.Students may also pay in person at the cashier in theDonaldson Building at 1115 North Roberts. At the cashier,students may pay by cash, check, debit card or credit card(VISA, Discover or MasterCard accepted). Students mustbring their signed schedule bill with them when paying inperson at the cashier.Don’t forget, all students must sign and return a schedulebill.16 2011 - 2012 Academic Catalog UM-Helena College of Technology