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 2009	$137 per semester hour
Spring 2010	$137 per semester hour
Summer 2010	$137 per semester hour

Legal resident of another state:

Fall 2009	$285 per semester hour
Spring 2010	$285 per semester hour
Summer 2010	$285 per semester hour per session

Nonresident alien:

Fall 2009	$285 per semester hour
Spring 2010	$285 per semester hour
Summer 2010	$285 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 file document	5.00
Course challenge fee	$10.00/credit hour minimum 30.00
Extended field trip fee for courses	To be determined at registration
GED testing fee	$100.00
International Student nonrefundable application fee	100.00
Installment plan late fee	20.00
Laboratory fee (per laboratory course) (refundable)	See course descriptions
Library Services Courtesy Borrowers Card, per calendar year	25.00
Out of district fee (ECS students), per course	40.00
Parking permit fee	15.00
Racquetball facility fee	Varies by site
Replacement fees
certificate of completion	5.00
diploma	10.00
Identification Card replacement fee	10.00
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)(not to exceed $24 per semester)	2.00
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 students’ 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, Office 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 officially 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 first class day	100%
During the first 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 first class day	100%
During the first five class days	70%
During the sixth and seventh class days	25%
After the seventh class day	NONE

The “first class day” is the day the session officially begins. It may precede the first day a student’s 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 officially 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 cardholders’ 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 financial 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 and Waivers

Exemptions are provided at ACC. Tuition exemptions are not retroactive to a paid enrollment. To receive information or to update files, contact Student Accounting in the Business Office 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 Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) on an ACC campus.
• Children of Disabled Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers – Exemption from payment of tuition and fees. Children under 21 years of age are covered if there is a certificate on file 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 classified 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-of-district charge may be made by documenting financial 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.
• Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science Courses – Exemption from payment of tuition and related lab fees only. A student must be employed as a full-time firefighter 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 Office 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 may be granted for any one of the first four regular sessions following graduation..
• 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 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 bachelor’s 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 bachelor’s 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 bachelor’s degree.
• Adopted Students Formerly in Foster or Other Residential Care – Exemption from payment of tuition and fees. Student must have formerly been in foster or other residential care, adopted or subject to adoption assistance agreement under Subchapter D, Ch 162, Family Code.
• One-Year Exemption for Certain TANF Students – Exemption from the payment of tuition and fees. The student must be a Texas resident that was a dependent child receiving financial assistance under Chapter 31 for at least six months of the year of high school graduation. Student must enroll in college within 2 years of high school graduation and must be younger than 22 years of age.
• Educational Aides – Exemption from payment of tuition and fees other than lab fees. The student must be a Texas resident and for the initial semester for which the person receives an exemption must have worked as an educational aid for at least one school year during the five years preceding that semester. An application for certification must be filed with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board who then determines eligibility.
• Children or Spouse of Deceased Public Servants – Exemption from the payment of tuition and fees and allowance provided for textbooks. Must be enrolled as a full-time student. Benefits limited to 200 hours of course credit or a bachelor’s degree, whichever occurs first. A Proof of Claim is filed with the Employees Retirement System of Texas to apply for these benefits.