Tri-County
Community College
IMPORTANT NOTICES
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES: SUMMER 2018
FINANCIAL AID
4 Tri-County Community College | 2018 CURRICULUM & CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Curriculum &
Co n t i n u i n g
E d u c at i o n
Schedule Adjustments North Carolina Administrative Code has determined that a student’s refund will be limited to 75 percent after the
beginning of each section through the last day of the drop/add cycle for each section. TCCC recommends the student be prepared to transact a drop/add at
the same time in order to avoid a 25 percent charge.
Refund Policy A 100 percent refund will be made if you officially withdraw prior to the first day of each class, or if a course is canceled due to
insufficient enrollment. A 75 percent refund will be made if you drop a class prior to or on the official 10 percent point of each section. No refunds will be
issued if a student drops after the last day to drop/add for each section. NOTE: All course seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Out of State Tuition Waiver A tuition waiver program for non-residents is available for students who are employed by a North Carolina business
(GS115D-39). Any out-of-state student can qualify for in-state tuition rates if his or her employer agrees to pay the tuition charges. Tuition Waiver forms are
available at the Harper Help Desk.
Early Registration Early Registration period is designed to help TCCC students obtain a place in desired classes prior to the regular registration
period. Please check the Academic Calendar for Early Registration dates.
High School Students Select TCCC classes are available for high school students. See the Guidance Counselor or Distance Learning Advisor at your
high school for more information about registration and course offerings. You may also contact Cathy LaTulipe at (828) 835-4300 or clatulipe@tricountycc.
edu for more information on how to sign up for post-secondary education classes.
Special Credit Students Special Credit, non-degree seeking students must follow registration procedures prescribed at the Student Services desk
located on either campus. Please note: Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for any type of financial aid.
Placement Testing Applicants to any program of study (degree, diploma, or certificate), Career and College Promise program (CCP) for high school
students, are required to demonstrate competence in English, mathematics, and computer skills. Competence can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
• Have successfully completed a college level math, English, and computer course at another institution.
• Have met College Readiness determination through Multiple Measures evaluation and/or have taken the SAT or ACT
• SAT Test Date Prior to March 1, 2016: Students must have SAT scores of at least: Writing 500 or Critical Reading 500 and/or 500 math
• SAT Test Date on or after March 1, 2016: Students must have SAT scores of at least: Evidence Based Reading & Writing 480 and/or Math 530,
ACT Reading 22, ACT English 18, and/or ACT Math 22.
Take the Tri-County Community College placement test to be placed in the appropriate course(s) according to the college guidelines. Placement test scores,
SAT/ACT scores, and developmental courses are valid for five years.
Open Door Admissions Any person 18 years of age, or a high school graduate or equivalent, may be accepted by the College upon presentation
of transcripts and evaluation of the Multiple Measure Placement Policy adopted by the NCCCS in 2013. SAT, ACT, or TCCC placement test scores are also
considerations. In addition, high school students and home school applicants who are 16 years of age or older may be admitted in accordance with the CCP
policies adopted by the state of North Carolina. For more information on the admissions process, please call the Harper Help Desk at (828) 837-6810.
Textbooks Information on the textbooks required for each class can be found on the TCCC Bookstore link on the College’s website.
Pell Grant Recipients Pell Grants are classified as Title IV federal aid and awarded only to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need
by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are limited to receiving a Pell Grant for the equivalent of 12 full-time enrolled
semesters. This applies to all Federal Pell Grant eligible students and includes all years of receiving Pell Grant Funds. In addition, the recent reinstatement
of Year-Round Pell allows qualifying students to receive Pell Grants during the summer semester as well. Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree do
not qualify for a Pell Grant. For more information go to: studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships/pell/calculate-eligibility.
Purchasing Books and Supplies Students receiving financial aid may purchase books and supplies at the TCCC bookstore during the regular
registration and the drop/add period each semester. Purchasing books and supplies in the TCCC bookstore authorizes TCCC to deduct all charges from the
student’s financial aid account. Students have the option to purchase books and supplies through another vendor; however, students will have to pay for
those purchases on their own. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Multiple Class Sessions Students who register for four or eight week class sessions during each semester and receive financial aid will not receive
funding for these classes until approximately four - five weeks after they have begun. According to Federal/State guidelines, students cannot receive
Federal/State funds for classes until those classes have begun and class attendance has been taken. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Financial Aid Refunds/Bank Mobile Financial aid refunds will be disbursed to students via their BankMobile Vibe account, bank account
or by check based on the preference selected at RefundSelection.com approximately four to five weeks after classes begin. For additional information
regarding the College’s refund process, please take a look at the College website at www.tricountycc.edu.
North Carolina Childcare Grant The North Carolina Childcare Grant was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to assist studentparents
with their financial responsibilities for childcare expenses so they may complete their educational goals. Students must demonstrate financial
need to qualify for the Childcare Grant. To determine financial need, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to
applying for the Childcare Grant. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
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