Tuition
Tuition is charged per credit hour up to a maximum of 16 credit hours per semester. Tuition and expenses are subject to change at any time. Costs are provisional, depending upon the action of the North Carolina State Legislature. 

As of July 1, 2010

In-State
$56.50 per semester hour
$904.00 for 16 or more hours

Out of State
$248.50 per semester hour
$3,976.00 for 16 or more hours

For tuition purposes, a full-time student is one who is enrolled for 16 credit hours or more. Credit hours are computed by the following formula: 1 credit hour = 1 class hour, 2 lab hours, or 3 manipulative shop hours.

NOTE: Due to month end closing/holiday break, any tuition payments received after December 10, 2010 will not be posted until the following tax year.

Expenses
All curriculum students (including high school students) will pay $29.25 in fees each semester at the time of registration.

The College provides an inexpensive student accident insurance program. A group policy providing the desired insurance protection will be maintained in effect by the College, and all students (including high school students) are required to obtain this coverage. Cost is subject to change from year to year.

Health Occupations Aptitude Exam
Required for Nursing students only, cost is $10.00.

Student Parking Permit
Anyone wishing to park a car on campus must purchase a parking permit.

Statement Regarding Student Expenses
All tuition and fees are payable on the date of registration. Acceptable payment methods include VISA or MasterCard, checks and/or money orders, which should be made payable to Tri-County Community College. A check given in payment of expenses that is returned by the bank results in indebtedness to the school and places your enrollment in jeopardy. Failure to pay in a timely manner will result in student records being forwarded to a collection agency for final recovery.

If you receive financial assistance such as vocational rehabilitation, scholarships, grants, etc., make certain that you have formal authorization filed in the Business Office prior to registration.

Fulfillment of Financial Obligations
No student will be allowed to register for a new semester if he/she has an unpaid balance from the previous semester. No student will be permitted to graduate or no transcript of credit will be issued if he/she has an unpaid balance due.

Refunds
A 100% refund shall be made if you officially withdraw prior to the first day of classes of the academic term as noted in the college calendar. Also, you are eligible for a 100% refund if the class in which you are officially registered fails to "make" due to insufficient enrollment. A 75% refund shall be made if you officially withdraw from the class(es) prior to or on the official 10% point of the term (per 23NCAC2D.0202). The 10% point is calculated from the first day of each semester.

Important Notice About Schedule Adjustments – What should you do if you need to make a schedule adjustment after the term begins? North Carolina Administrative Code has determined that a student’s refund will be limited to 75% if a class is dropped after the beginning of a term. If the student plans to drop one class and add another in its place, TCCC recommends the student be prepared to transact the drop/add at the same time in order to avoid the 25% charge.

Procedure for Refunds – If you wish to receive a refund, first go to the Registrar to complete an official drop form and receive a new schedule. Then go to the Business Office for charge reversals. All students should follow this procedure to receive a refund. Refund checks will be mailed to students prior to the end of the semester in which the refund is to be made.

Bookstore – College Bookstores of America operates the bookstore on campus. Book refunds will not be made after the second week of classes. All refunds that are made require proof of purchase and a withdrawal slip from the class. NO REFUND will be made at any time for used books. Books that have been marked or written in are used books. Periodic "used book" purchase times will be announced.