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BSRS-FeesBELLIN COLLEGE CATALOG2011-12Mandatory Fees Charged Each SemesterStudents will note the following fees included on the tuition bills:• Assessment Fee covers the costs related to the mandatory participation in the college assessmentprogram.• Learning Resource Fee includes all resources needed for laboratory and clinical instruction: facilities,simulated equipment and assessment, and laboratory supplies.• Health Fee includes supporting the costs incurred in the maintenance of student related healthrequirements and health records. This fee helps to defray the costs of drug testing, annual TB tests andflu vaccines.• Student Activity Fee covers student related functions, events and organizations.• Instructional and Technology Fee includes the support for computers, media supplies and WEB basedfeatures.Note that the fees vary per semester.Other Fees and ExpensesIn addition to tuition and fees, students should plan for the following additional expenses:• Books (contingent upon courses taken)• Room and Board• Transportation• Student Uniform (scrubs, lab coat and shoes)• Miscellaneous ExpensesGraduation FeeIn the semester prior to graduation the student will be charged a $225 graduation fee. This fee helps to defraythe costs related to: the diploma, caps & gowns, announcements, programs, speaker, room, musicians, andcommencement reception, class picture sitting fee, processing of student records, storage and maintenancefor future reference.Class picture packages are not included in this fee but will be available for purchase from the photographer.National Board Exam FeesAdditionally, there may be variable costs related to the national board examination offered by the AmericanRegistry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).BSRS-Additional Fees (as applicable)Challenge Exam FeeStudents who believe they have the prior knowledge to successfully complete a radiologic science coursewithout participating in the day-to-day activities of that course may elect to challenge the course via achallenge exam. Students earn credit for prior learning for challenged courses successfully completed. Thetuition charged is one-half the regular per-credit charge for that course. The challenge fee is nonrefundableand not applied to tuition if the student fails the challenge.Credit for Prior Learning Fee (CFPL)Students who wish to have knowledge and experience evaluated to determine if the course outcomes havebeen met by life experiences will pay a non-refundable fee of $50.00 upon each request for review. If credit isawarded, an additional $75 must be submitted to cover the cost of transcripting and processing.68