Monroe County Community College: Registration & Schedules

Fall Semester 2009 Tuition and Fees

New Billable Contact Hour System

About the Billable Contact Hour System

The method used to calculate the cost of instruction at Monroe County Community College is now based on billable contact hours.

What is a billable contact hour?

Under the new billing system, the cost for attending a course is determined by the course’s billable contact hours, rather than credit hours. A billable contact hour reflects an amount of time that a student spends in direct contact with an instructor, laboratory equipment or other instructional setting.

How are billable contact hours for a course determined?

Several factors are considered in determining the billable contact hours of a course. The main factor is the number of hours the student is expected to either be in a class or in another “instructional” setting (such as a lab or clinical setting) in a typical week for a full-semester course. For the majority of courses at MCCC, the credit hours and the billable contact hours are the same.

As of June 1, course information in the WebPAL online course registration system, available at www.monroeccc.edu, will include both a credit hour and a billable contact hour for every MCCC credit course.

Why did this change take place?

Charging by billable contact hours more fairly distributes the cost of instruction to those students who receive extra instruction. Based on this system, only students who are the recipients of additional instruction will pay for additional billable contact hours.

What help is available for students who may see increases in education costs as a result of the billable contact hour conversion?

There are a variety of ways MCCC students can get help in paying tuition, including grants, work-study, scholarships, payment plans and loans. To find out more about options, contact the Financial Aid Office at (734) 384-4135.

Billable Contact Hour Conversion Chart - pdf file

Payment of Fall 2009 tuition and fees is due on or before August 10

Calculating Tuition and Fees

To calculate your tuition and fees, you must consider the following items that apply to your student schedule.

Registration Fee (per semester)

$25.00

Tuition (per billable contact hour)

Monroe County Resident

$67.00

Out-of-County

$115.00

Out-of-State

$128.00

Technology Fee (per billable contact hour)

$6.00

Some courses have lab or special fees. Please see WebPAL for details.

*Tuition and Fees are subject to change by action of the MCCC Board of Trustees

Fall 2009 Tuition and Technology Fee Refund Policy

Non-Standard Courses:

(A non-standard course is defined as a course that does not start or does not end on the semester start/end date)

If a course length is 1 to 13 calendar days, the 100 percent refund will apply when withdrawing prior to the day of the first class meeting. No refunds will be issued after this time.

If a course length is 14-63 calendar days, the 100 percent refund will apply when withdrawing on the first or second business day of the class. If withdrawing on the third or fourth business day of the class, students will receive a 50 percent refund. No refunds will be issued after this time.

A tuition refund computation is not based on the amount paid, but on the total amount of tuition and fees assessed. If you have a tuition balance owed at the time you withdraw from class(es), the refund (if any) will be credited to your account.

The processing of refunds for Fall Semester will begin the second week in October.

Refund Line: (734) 384-4291

Lab fees are not refundable beginning with the 50 percent refund period.

The Registration Fee is non-refundable.

When to Pay

How to Pay

If you register by

the system will tell you the amount due. You will also receive a confirmation statement.

Nelnet/FACTS - On-line Tuition Management
Payment plan or full payment from your bank account: Payment plan options are available through a third party - Nelnet/FACTS Business Solutions. Click on the e-cashier logo for more information.

Payment by Financial Aid.
All students with complete authorization files prior to registering by

will have their aid applied to tuition and fee charges. Students who decide not to attend after registering for classes must contact the Registrar's Office to cancel their registration. Financial Aid students will be responsible for any charges not covered by their financial assistance. Financial Aid Office: (734) 384-4135

Payment by credit card.
You may pay by credit card online with

. You may pay when you register (or later), as long as you pay before the payment deadline. You are responsible. Pay your fees or drop your class(es).

Payment in person.
You may pay at the Cashier Window on or before the deadline.
The Cashier accepts cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard and Discover Card.

Main Campus

The Cashier's Window is open each weekday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. except for Spring and Summer.

Spring and Summer Business Hours
From May 11 through August 7

Monday through Thursday: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am to Noon
(except for extended hours listed below)

Special evening cashier times until 7:00 p.m.

Main Campus Evening Registration Hours March 30,31 April 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27	Whitman Center Evening Registration Hours August 10, 11, 17, 25, 27

Payment by mail.

Payment by mail is only avialable to those who register prior to August 10 .

Mail early. Payment must be received by August 10.
Make checks payable to MCCC for the exact amount of your tuition and fees. Also, include the student's NAME and SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER or STUDENT ID NUMBER on the front of the check or money order, and mail to:

Cashier's Office
Monroe County Community College
1555 South Raisinville Road
Monroe, Michigan 48161-9904

If your check is returned for insufficient funds, a hold will be placed on your records until your account is up-to-date. There is a $15 charge for returned checks.