College Fees and Charges (Policy 5.040)

Policy:

1. Student Fee Schedule
   1. It is the policy of the Board that lower division student fees and charges are established by the Board upon the recommendation of the President and shall be published in the College Catalog.
   2. The Board authorizes the establishment of tuition and out-of-state fees for upper-division courses in baccalaureate degree programs pursuant to the provisions of 1009.23(2)(b)for baccalaureate courses approved pursuant to 1007.33 F.S.
   3. Laboratory and Other User Fees: It is the policy of the Board to establish special user fees with the President instituting a process to ensure such fees do not exceed the cost of goods or services provided and are charged only to students or agencies that receive those goods or services.
   4. The Board authorizes the establishment of block tuition and out-of-state fees for Adult General Education courses pursuant to the provisions of F.S. 1009.22. The accounting of such fees will ensure all funds received from the block tuition are expended in support of the College’s  adult general education program.
2. Fee Waivers
   The President shall recommend student fee waivers to the Board in accordance with Florida Statutes, State Board of Education Rules, proviso language in the General Appropriations Act, and Board policies. Senior citizens, who qualify as Florida residents for tuition purposes (F.S. 1009.21), are eligible for one fee waiver (up to 4 credit hours) per term on a space-available basis.
3. Financial Aid Fee
   The Board authorizes the establishment of a financial aid fee pursuant to the provisions of 1009.23(8)(a)F.S. The President or designee shall establish procedures for the collection and use of funds from this fee.
4. Capital Improvement Fee
   The Board authorizes the establishment of a capital improvement fee pursuant to the provisions of 1009.23(11)(a) F.S. for capital improvements, technology enhancements, or equipping student buildings. The President or designee shall establish procedures for the collection and use of funds from this fee.
5. Activity and Service Fee
   The Board authorizes the establishment of a student activity and service fee pursuant to the provisions of 1009.23(7), F.S. This fee shall be expended for lawful purposes to benefit the student body in general.
6. Technology Fee
   The Board authorizes the establishment of a technology fee pursuant to the provisions of 1009.23(10) F.S. This fee shall be used to enhance instructional technology resources for students and faculty.
7. Refunds
   Refunds shall be made in accordance with Florida Statutes, State Board of Education Rules, and Board Policies. The refund policies and procedures shall be published in the College Catalog.
8. User Fees and Fines
   1. Library Charges:
      The President or designee may establish charges for books and other library materials when they are not returned on time or when they are lost or damaged.
   2. Laboratory and Special Course Fees:
      The President shall recommend laboratory or special course fees to the Board for costs that are in excess of base instructional costs ("Extraordinary Costs"). These Extraordinary Costs are defined as those costs necessary to deliver the instruction of the course and are specific to such course such as software, subscriptions, licenses, special books or handouts, computer or other consumable supplies, student insurance, lab kits, licensure testing fees, or any course-specific materials or services. The President or designee shall establish procedures for determining the amount of the fee and the time period for which the fee shall be in effect.
   3. Parking Fee:
      The Board authorizes establishment of a parking fee pursuant to the provisions of 1009.23(12)(a) F.S. The President or designee shall establish procedures for the collection, and use of funds from this fee. A process shall also be established to accommodate students who do not use any parking facilities at any campus or college site.
   4. Other User Fees and Fines:
      The President shall recommend other user fees and fines to the Board in accordance with the provisions of 1009.23(12) F.S.
9. The College shall waive education expenses for dependents and spouses of deceased first responders and military personnel in accordance with Florida law and State Board Rule 6A-14.0306.
10. In accordance with Florida law, the College shall refund full tuition costs for eligible students who are unable to obtain employment in their field of study within six months after graduating from a designated money back guarantee program.  The President shall promulgate procedures setting forth the eligibility criteria for this program and the procedures for awarding the refunds.

Rulemaking Authority and Law(s) Implemented: Florida Statute 1001.64, 1009.21, 1009.22, 1009.23, 1009.26, 1011.80; Florida Administrative Code 6A-14.054, .0541

History - Adopted 03/87