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c. The tuition fees of veterans of armed forces who served in either a
combat or combat support role in the invasion of Grenada, the peace
keeping mission in Lebanon, or service during Operation Desert Shield
and Operation Desert Storm (8/1/90-6/30/94) shall be waived. To be
eligible for such waiver, a veteran must be a resident of Connecticut at
the time he/she is accepted for admission and be honorably discharged
or released under honorable conditions from active service in the armed
forces. “Combat or combat support role” means assigned to the theatre
of operations during the invasion or peace-keeping mission. Persons
who believe they may qualify for this waiver of tuition should speak
with the representative of Veterans Affairs in the Financial Aid office
for further information about eligibility requirements.
d. FOR THE ELDERLY, QUALIFIED VETERANS AND THE CHILDREN
OF CERTAIN VETERANS. (General Fund Classes Only)
Students age 62 or older may register with a tuition and fee waiver on
the last day of Walk-In Registration. Proof of age must be submitted
to the Business office to complete the eligibility requirements for this
waiver.
e. Tuition may be waived or remitted by the President, or his designated appointee,
for any in-state student who demonstrates substantial financial
need and who is enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in a degree
or certificate program or a pre-college remedial program.
f. Tuition shall be waived for any student attending the Connecticut State
Police Academy who is enrolled in a criminal justice program at the
Academy that is offered in coordination with a regional community college
that accredits courses taken in the program. This waiver applies
only to courses taken at the Connecticut State Police Academy and
not to course work required for a degree taken at the College.
g. The tuition fees of any eligible member of the Connecticut Army or Air
National Guard shall be waived. To be eligible for such waiver, a member
of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard must (1) be a resident
of Connecticut, (2) present certification by the Adjutant General or
his designee as a member in good standing of the Guard, and (3) be
enrolled or accepted for admission to a regional community college on
a full-time or part-time basis in a degree granting program. The tuition
waiver shall be reduced by the amount of any educational reimbursement
received from an employer.
h. The Community College Presidents are authorized to waive the Student
Activity Fee only for students enrolled in Tuition Fund financed courses
offered at off-campus locations.
3) General Fees are applicable to both Tuition Fund and Extension Fund
students, except the TV course and courses by newspaper.
4) On-campus Extension Fee: rate applies to on-campus Extension Fee
courses that permit the colleges to enroll additional students beyond the
level supported by the General Fund.
5) Not applicable for the following: (a) CONNTAC applicants, (b) Upward
Bound applicants and (c) needy and deprived students as determined by
college.
6) Not applicable if student paid the $20 application fee.
7) CLEP exam fees are payable to College Level Examination Board and are
not deposited or held in state accounts.
College Presidents, with the approval of the Executive Director, are authorized
to waive general and special fees of students enrolled in special programs
when the circumstances justify such action.
Refunds
Refunds of Tuition Only
(Refunds of tuition paid by charge card will be processed as a check refund.)
Please contact the Cashiers office for more information.
Requests for the refund of General Fund (state supported) tuition must be
made in person or in writing. Requests made by telephone will not be accepted.
Fees will not be refunded (see single exception on Connecticut Community
College System of Fees, page 9). First-time students on financial aid
should refer to the following page for refund procedures.
General Fund Courses:
Students who wish to withdraw from the College shall direct their requests in
writing for refunds to the Registrar. Refunds are made according to the conditions
and in the amount set forth as follows:
If notice of complete withdrawal from the College is received prior to the first
day of classes of the semester, 100 percent of the tuition only for all courses
in which one has registered will be refunded. If notice of withdrawal is received
within the first 14 calendar days of the semester, a 50 percent refund of tuition
only will be made.
If notice of a reduction in course load is received during the first 14 calendar
days of the semester, a refund of 50 percent of the difference in tuition only
between the original and revised schedules will be made.
No refunds will be granted beyond the 14th calendar day of the semester,
except that a 100 percent refund of tuition and fees will be granted to students
who enter the armed services before earning degree credit in any semester,
provided that they shall have submitted in writing a notice of withdrawal and
a certified copy of enlistment papers.
Any exception must be submitted to the Dean of Students in writing with a
detailed description of the circumstances. Circumstances that will NOT be
considered are: changes to work hours, commuting difficulties or dissatisfaction
with course content. Regardless of circumstances, refund requests cannot
be considered after the 14th calendar day of the semester.
Refund Policy for Continuing Education Courses
(Refunds of tuition paid by charge card will be processed as a check refund.)
Please contact the Cashiers office for more information.
If the College cancels a Continuing Education course, students will receive
a full refund of all tuition and service fees. This does not include the $20.00
one-time application fee for new credit students that is non-refundable.
A student who drops from a credit extension course prior to its first scheduled
meeting will receive a full refund of tuition only, provided that a written request
for refund is received by the office of the Registrar no later than 4 p.m. on the
day before the first scheduled class meeting. (Requests must be made by 12:
00 noon on Friday for a course starting Saturday-Monday.) When a student
drops from a credit course, the College Service Fee, Student Activity Fee,
and the one-time application fee for new students are non-refundable. No
refunds will be made past the allowable drop period. Note: Credit Extension
includes Weekend College, Winter Intercession, Summer Session and offcampus
courses.
Exceptions:
Exceptions that will be considered by the Dean of Continuing Education are:
severe illness of the student or an immediate family member as verified by
a physician, or administrative error. Any exception must be submitted to the
Dean of Continuing Education in writing with a detailed description of the
circumstances. Circumstances that will NOT be considered are: changes in
work hours, commuting difficulties, or dissatisfaction with instructor or course
content. Regardless of circumstances, refund requests cannot be considered
and exceptions will not be made after the second class meeting.
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