Non-Refundable Fees
All students at the time of registration for credit courses must make a
non-refundable payment of the college services and student activity fees
applicable to the courses for which a student is registered.
Tuition
The total tuition owed is payable by the payment date deadline specified
by the College each semester.
All registrations between the announced deadline and
the first day of classes shall be accompanied by full payment of all
applicable tuition and fees unless an installment payment plan option or
other deferred payment arrangement option has been approved by the
College.
Special Fees (Non-Refundable)
Application Fee:
Full-time Student $20.00
Part-time Student $20.00
The application fee will be waived for those students who previously
applied to any Connecticut Community College.
Graduation Fee:
As of Fall 2009, this fee is no longer collected.
Late Payment Plan Fee
$15.00
Late Registration Fee
$5.00
Academic/Military Evaluation Fee
$15.00
Credit by Examination
$15.00
One-Time Replacement of Diploma
$10.00
Payment Plan Fee $25.00
Portfolio Assessment Fee
$50.00
Returned Check Fee
$25.00
Transcript Fee $3.00
Montessori Fee $210
(Fees provide the student with membership and accreditation to the
American Montessori Society and MACTE)
Fees are subject to change; College presidents, with the approval of the
Chancellor, are authorized to waive General and Special Fees of students
enrolled in special programs when the circumstances justify such action.
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New England Regional Student Program (RSP/NEBHE)
Each New England state admits out-of-state New England residents for
study at its public, degree-granting colleges, universities and
institutions. At Three Rivers Community College, these students pay the
same tuition and fees as a Connecticut student, plus a 50% surcharge.
See
http://www.trcc.commnet.edu/Admissions/Updates/general.htm for
program eligibility requirements.
Tuition and Fee Waivers
Senior Citizens
Tuition, general fees, and the application fee are completely waived for
people 62 years of age and over who wish to register for state-supported
(General Fund) courses on a space available basis. Special fees must
still be paid. Those requesting the waiver must present verification of
date of birth. Senior citizens register at the conclusion of each
registration period on a space available basis.
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Connecticut Tuition Waiver
This waiver is available for eligible Connecticut veterans.
Public Act 03-85 amended the definition of “service in a time of war”.
For purposes of identifying eligible veterans, Connecticut has adopted
the Federal definition (U.S. Code 38 USC 101, as amended). War periods
include:
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Spanish-American War
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Mexican border period
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World War I and II
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Korean conflict
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Vietnam era
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Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 until a date
prescribed by the President or law)
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Periods beginning on the date of any future
congressional declaration of war and ending on the date prescribed
by the presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of
Congress
Note: Because the Persian Gulf War is still in
progress, veterans currently serving or who have served at least 90 days
any time between August 2, 1990 and the date the Persian Gulf War ends
are eligible for war service benefits.
Connecticut continues to recognize certain smaller
conflicts that are not included in the Federal definition:
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Lebanon conflict (7/1/58 to 11/1/58 Combat or
combat support role only)
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Peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (9/29/82 to
3/30/84)
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Invasion of Grenada (10/25/83 to 12/15/83)
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Operation Earnest Will (escort of Kuwaiti oil
tankers 2/1/87 to 7/23/87)
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Invasion of Panama (12/20/89 to 1/31/90)
To use the Waiver, students must present proof of
service plus proof of residency. The latter may include rent receipts,
tax bills, voter registration cards, or other documentation showing
residence in Connecticut for a period of one year.
The 100% tuition waiver is applicable only to General Fund courses and
is available for veterans if they are residents of Connecticut.
Residency is established by having been domiciled in the State of
Connecticut for a period of one year or longer prior to admission and
registration at the College. In addition, any child of a Vietnam-era
veteran who has been declared a MIA/POW is eligible, provided that the
parent entered the service after January 1, 1960 and was a Connecticut
resident upon entry or while serving in the Armed Forces. Veterans from
other states who established residency through marriage to a Connecticut
resident during the above times may also be eligible.
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Connecticut National Guard
The tuition of any eligible member of the Connecticut Army or Air
National Guard shall be waived if they wish to register for
state-supported (General Fund) courses. To be eligible for such a
waiver, a member of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard must (1)
be a resident of Connecticut, (2) present certification by the Adjutant
General or his designee as a member in good standing of the Guard and
(3) be enrolled or accepted for admission to a community college on a
full-time or part-time basis in a degree granting program. The tuition
waiver shall be reduced by the amount of any educational reimbursement
received from an employer.
Installment Payment Plan Policy
An installment plan option will be available to students in good
standing enrolled in General Fund courses for six or more credits during
the fall or spring semesters. General fees, including the $25
installment plan fee, must be paid at the time of registration.
A student wishing to utilize the installment plan
must make arrangements with the College's Cashier Office during
specified times prior to each semester. The Cashier's Office will
complete the installment agreement which will be signed by the student
or legal guardian.
Payments must be made by the due dates indicated on the agreement to
avoid the late payment fee ($15).
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Tuition
& Fees
Tuition and fees for Connecticut Community Colleges are established by
the Board of Trustees of Connecticut Community-Technical Colleges.
These charges are subject to change by the Board without prior notice.
Students are urged to consult this web site (www.trcc.commnet.edu)
and semester schedules for complete and current tuition and fee
information.
Click to view the current breakdown of tuition & fee expenses
Refunds
Refund of Tuition and Fees
Student will receive a full refund of tuition and fees if the College
cancels a course, unless the student desires to replace the canceled
course with another.
Refund
of Tuition Only
Please refer to the appropriate semester schedule of
classes for refund deadlines. Requests for refunds of tuition must be
directed to the Registrar's Office by mail, e-mail (Registrar@trcc.commnet.edu)
or fax (860 892-5733). Students should retain a confirmation receipt
for their records.
Withdrawal and reduced course load requests may also
be made in person at the Registrar’s office on the Mohegan Campus.
Note: College Service and Student Activity fees
are not refundable unless the college cancels the course.
1. Fall and Spring Full Semester Courses
Students who wish to drop all registered courses and receive a refund
shall direct their request to the Registrar's Office. If the request is
received prior to the first day of classes for the semester, 100% of the
tuition for all dropped courses will be refunded. If the request is
received on or after the first day of classes for the semester through
the first 14-calendar days of the semester, a 50% refund of tuition will
be made.
2. Fall and Spring Module Courses
Students wishing to drop from modular courses with beginning and ending
dates which do not correspond to the full semester schedule are required
to direct their request to the Registrar's Office. This must be done
prior to the first scheduled class meeting in order to receive a 100%
refund of tuition. A 50% refund of tuition will be granted if notice is
received according to the following schedule:
1 week module - within the first day of the module
5 week module - within the first 5 calendar days of the module
6 week module - within the first 6 calendar days of the module
7 week module - within the first 7 calendar days of the module
8 week module - within the first 8 calendar days of the module
3. Reduction in Course Load
For a reduction in course load which occurs on the first day of classes
and through the 14th calendar day of that semester, 50% of the
difference of the tuition applicable to the original and revised
schedule will be refunded.
4. Reduction in Course Load for Financial Aid
Students
Financial Aid students who reduce their
course load may incur costs that are not included in determining their
financial aid amount. Awards are based on the number of credits the
student is registered for at the conclusion of the add/drop period.
Please contact the Financial Aid office if you have any questions.
5. Summer Session Courses Supported by the Educational Extension Fund
Students who wish to drop all registered summer session courses shall
direct their requests for course drops and refunds to the Registrar's
Office. One hundred percent of tuition will be refunded if notice is
received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the first scheduled
class meeting (requests must be received by 4:00 p.m. Friday for courses
that meet first on Monday). No refund of tuition will be granted if the
notice is received on or after the first day of class.
Refund Exceptions
A 100% refund of tuition and fees is granted to students who enter the
armed services before earning degree credit for that semester. In this
case, notice and a certified copy of enlistment papers must be submitted
to the Registrar's Office. No other refund of tuition will be granted
for either full-time or part-time students beyond the 14th calendar day
after the first day of classes. Upon written request submitted to the
Dean of Administration, exceptions to the tuition refund policy due to
extenuating or extraordinary circumstances will be considered.
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Repayment Policy for all Federal Aid Recipients
Effective October 2000, regulations governing the administration of
Federal Title IV Financial Aid Funds (i.e. Perkins Loan, Pell Grant,
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and Family Educational Loan
Program) have changed significantly. All students receiving this
federal student aid who withdraw or stop attending all classes prior to
the 60% point of the semester will be required to return and repay a
portion of this funding.
In case of this early withdrawal, the college is
required to recalculate that student's financial aid eligibility and
determine what percentage of federal aid has been earned based on the
date of the student's withdrawal. (This percentage is directly
proportional to the number of calendar days attended by the student
divided by the number of calendar days in the semester.) Any "unearned"
federal aid must be returned as follows:
Any "unearned" federal aid collected by the
college for student tuition and fees: These
funds must be returned in total to the Federal Government. The student
will then become liable to the college for this amount and will be
billed accordingly.
Any "unearned" federal aid paid directly to the
student or on the student's behalf (bookstore charges, daycare,
transportation, etc.): Fifty percent (50%) of
this debt will be forgiven, but the remaining 50% must be repaid to the
Federal Government by the student within 45 days.
Since these Federal Title IV Regulations must be
strictly enforced, all participating students are urged to take the
following action to prevent potential problems in this area:
- Work closely with the Financial Aid Office to
understand their rights and responsibilities under the new
regulations.
- Work closely with their academic advisor in
selecting courses and determining reasonable academic loads for each
semester.
- Consider the demands of work and family when
deciding how many courses to take.
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Attend classes and maintain satisfactory academic progress as
required. Failure to attend classes and to comply with these
financial aid regulations will permanently jeopardize future
eligibility for federal assistance.
Residency Requirement
To be entitled to the in-state tuition rates established for Connecticut
residents, a student must be a Connecticut resident for a minimum of 12
months, with the exception of active duty military personnel and their
families and those who meet the New England Board of Higher Education (RSP/NEBHE)
guidelines. International students issued an I-20 and those on temporary
Work Visas are not entitled to the in-state tuition rates for
Connecticut residents.
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