Refunds Students withdrawing from credit course offerings are eligible for tuition refunds as follows: • 100% refund prior to the completion of 20% of the total number of weeks designated for the semester session. • No refund after completion of 20% of the weeks for the semester session. • 100% refund if class is cancelled by the College. Refunds will be made based on tuition and fee charges. For summer sessions, the refund policy is pro-rated on the length of the term. Refunds will only be made after a written withdrawal is processed through the Director of Enrollment Services. Official date for determination of the refund is the date the withdrawal form is received by the Director of Enrollment Services. All withdrawals received during the refund period will result in no academic penalty. Tuition Payment Plan Students taking credit courses must be enrolled in a semester or session that is at least five weeks in duration. If a student is taking courses in multiple sessions that are less than five weeks in duration, then these students will also be eligible for the program. Payment terms are: 1/3 of the total tuition and fees plus the loan program fee due the Friday of the eighth week following the beginning of the semester. Any student failing to make the final payment on or before the published date will be assessed a late payment fee. Any student with an outstanding balance will not be eligible to receive an official transcript or enroll in future courses until the outstanding balance is paid in full. Tuition Assistance Initiative With unemployment rising and layoffs continuing within our community, CCBC has created an incentive program encouraging displaced workers to enter the College for purposes of retraining and developing new job skills. CCBC’s Tuition Assistance Initiative is available to individuals who satisfy residency requirements in Beaver County and can document that they have been affected by a layoff or plant closing during a specific time. The program will provide a waiver of tuition for one semester. Participating students are to be responsible for payment of appropriate fees, books, materials, and supplies. Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Tuition for all students, age 65 years or older, will be waived for credit courses on a space available basis. Other costs (textbooks, lab, flight, and other fees, etc.) must be assumed by the individual. If a class becomes full, Beaver County senior students will have priority. Out-of-county seniors will be asked if they would like to pay for the class. Financial Aid The family and/or student are the primary funding source for payment of costs related to a college education. Financial aid is available for qualified students. To receive financial aid, students must: • Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. • Be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree. • Have a high school diploma or GED. • Demonstrate financial need, which is the difference between the cost of attending college and the amount student and student’s family can provide. • Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). • Must be degree seeking and taking courses that lead to their degree. Students are responsible for contacting the CCBC Student Financial Services Office with any questions relating to their aid benefits. Students can reach the Student Financial Services Office at 724-480-3501.
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