Payment of Course and Program Fees (Procedure 5.0480)

Purpose

To establish the process for the payment of course and program fees.

Procedure

1. In order for a student's registration to be valid, fees for the current enrollment term shall be paid by the dates and times announced by the College. Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 6A- 14.054.
   
   
2. Fees may be paid by check (subject to being honored by the bank on which drawn), approved credit cards, or debit cards.
   
   
3. Authorized Deferment of Fees:
   1. Payment of tuition and fees may be deferred from the first day of class up to sixty (60) days but not beyond the end of the term for those students receiving financial aid from institutional, federal, or state assistance programs, when the transmittal of such aid is delayed through circumstances beyond the control of the student. Failure of the student to make timely application for financial aid shall not be a reason for granting a deferral. If the institutional, state, or federal rules or regulations require additional time, events, or documentation, additional deferment time may be granted but not beyond the end of the term.
   2. Veterans fee deferments shall be honored under Seminole State College Procedure 5.2000, Veteran's Fee Deferments.
   3. External agency payment of student fee deferments shall be honored under Seminole State College Procedure 5.0400, External Agency Payment of Student Fees.
      
      
4. Fees for seminars and workshops are payable and due as published in the appropriate announcement. Workshops or seminars which require special arrangements may provide no refund or fees, if participant cancels after the time specified in the announcement.
   
   
5. If a student has not paid his or her fees or presented an authorized deferment by the established date the student will be disenrolled from the unpaid classes for that term.
   
   
6. Students who have balances for small amounts (less than $200), owed to the College for miscellaneous fees or penalties and are eligible for Financial Aid will not be prevented from registering for a new term.

Rulemaking Authority and Law(s) Implemented: Florida Statue 1001.64, F.S.1001.65, F.S.1009.23, F.S. 1009.27, FAC 6A-14.054, Policy 5.040

History - 3/2024; 07/24