Application Fee (Procedure 5.0481)

Purpose

To outline the process for processing application fees.

Procedure

1. All new students must pay a one-time, non-refundable application fee.
   
   
2. U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens may be eligible for an application fee exemption for college admissions applications if the student meets at least one of the eligibility requirements. This exemption only applies to the college admissions application. Students will be responsible for other applicable charges, tuition, and fees associated with course enrollment or use of college property.
   
   
3. Application Fee Exemption Eligibility Requirements:
   1. The student is a U.S. Veteran or active-duty military.
   2. The student is seeking admission as a Dual Enrollment/Early Admission Student.
   3. The student or the student's family is receiving public assistance (a Department of Children and Families (DCF) form is required.
   4. The student is living in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home, experiencing homelessness, or an unaccompanied minor.
   5. The student is a ward of the state or an orphan.
   6. The student is a Seminole State College Employee or Retiree.
   7. The student is an internal BACC Transfer.
      
      
4. U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens that pay the application fee are eligible for a one-time non-refundable credit in the amount of the application fee when they are enrolled in classes in the term specified for admittance on their application.
   
   
5. The credit will be applied to the student's account as the first form of payment.
   
   
6. If a payment has been applied to the student's account, a refund will be issued to the original form of tuition and fee payment.
   
   
7. If the student does not enroll for the admittance term specified on their application, the credit will expire and cannot be used for future terms.
   
   
8. If a student does not enroll within 3 terms (1 year) of their application, the application will expire, and the student will be required to submit a new application and pay the application fee.

Rulemaking Authority and Law(s) Implemented: Florida Statute 1001.23, FAC 6A-14.054, and Policy 5.040 History-Adopted on 06/2024.