Veteran In State Tuition

The following individuals shall be charged a rate of tuition not to exceed the in-state rate for tuition and fees purposes:

A Veteran using educational assistance under either chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty Program) or chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®), of title 38, United States Code, who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of discharge or release from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more.
Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of the transferor's discharge or release from a period of active-duty service of 90 days or more.
Anyone described above while he or she remains continuously enrolled (other than during regularly scheduled breaks between courses, semesters, or terms) at the same school. The person so described must have enrolled in the school prior to the expiration of the three-year period following discharge or release as described above and must be using educational benefits under either chapter 30 or chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code.
Anyone using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. § 3311(b)(9)) who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence).
Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal state of residence) and the transferor is a member of the uniformed service who is serving on active duty.
Anyone using educational assistance under chapter 31, Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E), also be charged the resident rate. Effective for courses and terms beginning after March 1, 2019, a public institution of higher learning must charge the resident rate to chapter 31 participants, as well as the other categories of individuals described above. When an institution charges these individuals more than the rate for resident students, VA is required to disapprove programs of education sponsored by VA.

Veteran Dependent In-State Tuition Under Public Law No: 117-68 (11/30/2021)

The following individuals shall be charged a rate of tuition not to exceed the in-state rate for tuition and fees Veteran participants the Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021

Anyone using educational assistance under chapter 35, Dependent Education Assistance (DEA) will be charged the in-state resident rate. Effective for courses and terms beginning after November 30, 2021, a public institution of higher learning must charge the resident rate to CH35 Dependent Education Assistance (DEA) participants. When an institution charges these individuals more than the rate for resident students, VA is required to disapprove programs of education sponsored by VA.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Mandatory Fees

•	Facility renewal:	$9.00 Per Credit Hour*
•	Instructional Technology:	$9.00 Per Credit Hour
•	Reserve:	$1.00 Per Credit Hour
•	Building:	$15.00 Per Credit Hour*
•	Graduation:	$200.00*
•	Complete Withdrawal:	Lesser of 5% of tuition & fees, or $100.00
•	ACCS (Alabama Community College System) Enhancement Fee:	$10 per credit hour*

*Fees are not payable under the Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program.

Online or Hybrid Courses

Tuition for online and hybrid courses follow the same fee schedule as above. Fees are not charged for the following services:

• Application

• ID Card

• Parking

• Drop-Add

Punitive Fees

Late Registration: $25.00

Overdue Library Book: $0.10 per Book, Per Day

Each program has additional charges for books, uniforms, tools, equipment, certification tests, licenses, etc., which are unique to the program. Specific information on additional expenses associated with a program of study may be obtained from an instructor and/or department head/program leader.

The Business Office accepts cash, money orders, cashier checks, VISA, Master Card, American Express, and personal checks.

Financial Regulations

Students are required to pay tuition and fees in full upon registration. Students eligible for Title IV Student Financial Aid, grants and scholarships must pay their remaining amount due after aid has been applied, in order to complete their financial registration. Students may enroll with written authorization from sponsoring agencies. If the third-party sponsors have not paid the College within 30 days from the first day of the term, the student will be required to pay any outstanding balance or be subject to removal from classes. Students who add courses during the drop/add period must pay any additional balance due at the time the courses are added or be subject to removal from classes.

Bookstore

Students may purchase books, kits, and supplies from the College’s online bookstore. The online bookstore also stocks merchandise with the College name and seal.