ACC Catalog 2008-2009
Tuition and Fees

Tuition - Semester-Credit Courses

The following tuition is subject to change without notice.
Legal resident of the State of Texas residing in Austin Community College District:
$39 per semester hour
Legal resident of the State of Texas not residing in Austin Community College District:
Fall 2008 $127 per semester hour
Spring 2009 $127 per semester hour
Summer 2009 $127 per semester hour
Legal resident of another state: Fall 2008 $283 per semester hour
Spring 2009 $283 per semester hour
Summer 2009 $283 per semester hour per session
Nonresident alien:
all 2008 $283 per semester hour
Spring 2009 $283 per semester hour
Summer 2009 $283 per semester hour per session
Third Attempt Course Tuition: A charge of $60 per credit hour will be added to the tuition charged for courses repeated for the third or more time.
Audit (no credit students): Tuition and fees same as for a credit student. Auditing students register on the last day of telephone registration.

Fees

In addition to tuition, the following fees are required as applicable (fees are not refundable, unless noted as refundable):
General fee, semester-credit students
(per semester hour)(See Refund Policy) $13.00
Catalog fee (per copy) 2.50
COMPASS as a THEA Alternative 29.00
Copy of academic record, or fi le document 5.00
Course challenge fee $10.00/credit hour
minimum 30.00
Extended fi eld trip fee for courses To be determined
at registration
GED testing fee $100.00
International Student
nonrefundable application fee 100.00
Installment plan fee 10.00
Installment plan late fee 20.00
Laboratory fee See course
(per laboratory course) (refundable) descriptions
Library Services Courtesy Borrowers Card,
per calendar year 25.00
Out of district fee (ECS students), per course 40.00
Parking permit fee 10.00
Racquetball facility fee Varies by site
Replacement fees
certificate of completion 5.00
diploma 10.00
Identifi cation Card replacement fee 10.00
paid receipt 5.00
parking permit 10.00
Returned check fee; credit card chargeback fee 25.00
Refund reprocessing fee 25.00
Rideout fee required of all Emergency Medical Services
Professions students. EMSP fees will vary per site
for fall, spring, and summer semesters.
EMSP 1161 and 1162 75.00
EMSP 1160 36.00
EMSP 2260 and 2266 212.00
Student activity fee (per credit hour) 2.00
(not to exceed $24 per semester)
Summer application fee (refundable) 30.00
Transcript of record fee (per copy) 5.00
Transcript requested by telephone or fax 10.00
Transcript of record fee (per copy)
Continuing Education 5.00
Students choosing to participate in graduation ceremonies
will purchase caps and gowns from the ACC Bookstore.

Student Accident Insurance Policy Fee

ACC has obtained accidental injury insurance coverage for students enrolling in selected classes. Premium charges vary depending on the nature of the course. The appropriate insurance fee is automatically added to the studentsí fee bill at the time of registration. All fees are subject to change. A copy of the insurance policy may be obtained by writing to: Austin Community College, Offi ce of Environmental Health, Safety and Insurance, 9101 Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 78754.

Textbooks and Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing required textbooks and supplies. The cost varies from semester to semester and from one program of study to another. Books and supplies are available from the ACC Bookstore (http:// austincc.bkstore.com) as well as other outlets. The average cost per book ranges from $25 to $140. The average textbook and supplies cost per class is $75 to $120. Required textbooks may be found at the ACC Bookstore on the campus at which the course is being offered. Distance Learning textbooks are available at the campus bookstore where the orientation is being held. For online orientations, textbooks are at the Rio Grande bookstore. Generally, the ACC libraries do not carry textbooks.

Refunds

Refunds are made under the following conditions:
  • If the college cancels or discontinues a scheduled course, a 100 percent refund is granted.
  • Students who offi cially drop or withdraw from a course will have their tuition and select fees refunded. Refund amounts are based on the refund schedule, less any debt owed to ACC.

Refund schedule

Refund periods for fall, spring, and some summer semesters are the following:
Fall and spring semesters (16-week session)
Before the fi rst class day 100%
During the fi rst 15 class days 70%
During the 16th through 20th class days 25%
After the 20th class day NONE
Summer semester (11-week session)
Before the fi rst class day 100%
During the fi rst fi ve class days 70%
During the sixth and seventh class days 25%
After the seventh class day NONE
The ìfi rst class dayî is the day the session offi cially begins. It may precede the fi rst day a studentís class actually meets. Saturdays are included in the count of class days. For short-session and other courses, students should check the course schedule or contact Admissions and Records for drop/ withdrawal deadlines and refund schedules. Please note:
  • Students must offi cially drop or withdraw by the dates published in the college calendar in order to receive a refund.
  • Students who withdraw from the school without completing their proof of Texas residency requirements are still subject to being billed for out-of-state fees.

Refund Process

Students must activate an ACC OneCard debit card before they can obtain a refund of any non-credit card tuition payment. ACC OneCards are mailed to each student, who must then log on to www.ACCOneCard.com, activate the debit card, and choose a refund delivery method. Refunds for credit card payments will appear on cardholdersí monthly statements. The college is not responsible for interest charged to the credit card during processing.
Please note:
  • The amount of refund may be reduced for federal fi nancial aid recipients who have not completed 60 percent of the enrollment period for which they have received aid. (See Financial Aid - Title IV Refunds)
  • In cases of tuition and fees paid directly to the college by a sponsor or scholarship, refunds will be made to the source rather than the student.

Tuition Exemptions

Exemptions are provided at ACC. Tuition exemptions are not retroactive to a paid enrollment. To receive information or to update fi les, contact Student Accounting in the Business Offi ce at the ACC Service Center at 9101 Tuscany Way, Austin, TX 78754. Students in the following categories are eligible for tuition exemption:
  • Students Who are Blind or Deaf - Exemption from payment of tuition and fees. The Texas Commission for the Blind or the Texas Commission for the Deaf will issue an authorization to the students if they are eligible. Eligible students must contact the Offi ce for Students with Disabilities (OSD) on an ACC campus.
  • Children of Disabled Firefi ghters and Law Enforcement Offi cers - Exemption from payment of tuition and fees. Children under 21 years of age are covered if there is a certificate on fi le with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. A document obtained from this agency must be submitted at registration. Eligibility is for up to 120 undergraduate semester credit hours or until the student reaches age 26.
  • Children of POWs and MIAs - Exemption from payment of tuition and fees. To qualify for this exemption, a student must be 21 or younger (or under 25 if receiving major support from parents) and be a dependent of a person who is a domiciliary of Texas on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States and who at the time of registration is classifi ed by the Department of Defense as a prisoner of war or missing in action.
  • Early College Start - High school juniors and seniors in the ACC taxing district may be exempt from tuition and fees for up to two courses per semester. High school juniors and seniors who reside outside the ACC taxing district may be charged $40 per course for up to two courses per semester. Exceptions to the $40 out-ofdistrict charge may be made by documenting fi nancial need according to college policy or by enrolling in an ECS course offered at a high school campus. Tuition and fees are not waived for Developmental Education courses, non-credit courses, or courses that a student audits.
  • Early High School Graduates - Exemption from the payment of up to $2,000 in tuition. Eligible students must contact the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
  • Firefi ghters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses - Exemption from payment of tuition and related lab fees only. A student must be employed as a full-time fi refi ghter by any political subdivision of the state. A letter verifying employment and an authorization from the Fire Protection Technology Department at the Eastview Campus listing approved courses must be submitted at registration.
  • Hazlewood - Exemption from tuition and all fees except the Student Activity and parking fees. Contact the ACC Veterans Affairs Offi ce for eligibility requirements.
  • Highest Ranking High School Graduates (Valedictorians) - Exemptions for tuition only are granted to those students who submit a copy of their valedictorian certificate at registration. This exemption must be used within two years of graduation for the fi rst two consecutive long semesters.
  • Senior Citizens - Students 65 years of age or older qualify for exemption of tuition for up to six (6) credit hours per semester on a space available basis. This exemption applies only when the student registers during the add/drop period for the course. Students must pay for courses in which they registered prior to the add/drop period or for hours in excess of the six allowed.
  • Children on AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) During Senior Year of High School -Exemption from payment of tuition and fees for one year. Student must be a Texas resident and provide proof of having received or been on AFDC for at least six months of the year of high school graduation. Student must enroll in college within 24 months of high school graduation and must be younger than 22.
  • Children in Foster or Other Residential Care - Exemption from payment of tuition and fees . Student must provide proof of having been in foster care or other residential care under the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services on or after the day preceding the students 18th birthday but no later than their 21st birthday.
  • Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff - Exemption from the payment of tuition. The student must be a resident of Texas, not have been granted a bachelorís degree and be enrolled in an institution that offers an undergraduate or graduate program in professional nursing. To apply the student must submit to the institution a completed Professional Nursing Faculty and Staff Exemption Application. Eligibility is for no longer than 10 semesters or until receiving a bachelorís degree.
  • Clinical Preceptors and their Children - Exemption from the payment of up to $500 in tuition per term. The student must be a resident of Texas and complete the Clinical Preceptor Exemption Application. Eligibility is for no longer than 10 semesters or until receiving a bachelorís degree.