2012-13 Tuition and Fees

Highland has the lowest tuition in the tri-state region.

You will spend about $3,200 a year for tuition, books and fees when you start at Highland...or you can go somewhere else and pay at least $7,000 a year for tuition alone.

Attending Highland will save you several thousand dollars in college costs alone. And last year Highland also gave away over $350,000 dollars in scholarships, financial aid, and grants. We're making going to college even easier for our students.

Registration fee

This per semester fee is assessed upon initial registration for a course, or courses, bearing tuition. Students and residents registering exclusively for Community Education courses and other classes for which no tuition is assessed will not incur the registration fee.

Students who drop all classes prior to the end of the

add/drop period will have the registration fee removed from

their account, or refunded.

Tuition Refund Policy

Regular Semester
Students who "No-Record" drop classes anytime during the first ten days of the semester will receive a 100 percent tuition refund.

Regular Summer Session
Students who "No-Record" drop classes anytime during the first five days of the summer session will receive a 100 percent tuition refund.

Other Sessions
Students who enroll in courses that are less than eight weeks in length (this includes continuing education courses) will receive "No-Record" drops and refunds based on a formula using the number of class sessions. Students should consult with the Office of Admissions and Records for specific dates.

Withdrawals made after the "no record/drop date"

Students who withdraw from a class after the "no record/drop date" will be required to pay the tuition and fees in full. A "W" will be recorded on their official transcript. The "no record/drop date" is listed in the academic calendar.

Students who are receiving financial aid will need to stop by the Financial Aid department. Withdraws do effect financial aid.

Net Price Calculator

The net price calculator is a tool for students and parents to use to get the estimate of what it may cost to attend Highland Community College each year. It is important for you to understand that the information you receive from the calculator is a broad estimate.

The Net Price Calculator is not an official application for financial aid and is not a substitute for applying for financial aid. The student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid  (www.fafsa.ed.gov) to be eligible for and receive Federal student aid funds.

The results provided here should only be considered a rough estimate and they do not guarantee the actual financial aid the student will receive. Many factors come into play when we award financial aid to students including, but not limited to: deadlines, levels of funding, grade levels, and academics.

This estimate is not final, is not binding, and may change.

It is also important to note that the net price calculator does not incorporate Federal Stafford Loans into its financial aid calculations.

	Step 1: Please provide the requested information. Your responses will be used to calculate an estimated amount that students like you paid - after grant aid and scholarships but before student loans - to attend this institution in a given year. Step : Provide this information and then click Continue. Step : Based on the information you provided in previous steps, your dependency status is estimated to be Dependent. Provide this information and then click Continue. Step : Based on the information you provided in previous steps, your dependency status is estimated to be Independent. Provide this information and then click Continue. Review the information you have provided. You can click Modify to return to Step 1 and edit this information, or if you are happy with the current selections, click Continue to receive your estimated net price. Based on the information you have provided, the following calculations represent the average net price of attendance that students similar to you paid in the given year: Based on the information you have provided, the following calculations represent the average net price of attendance that students similar to you paid in the given year. This information applies only to the ##LARGESTPROGRAM## program at the institution, which typically takes an average of ##NUMBEROFMONTHS## months for a full-time student to complete. Prices may vary depending on the program of interest and its expected duration. Please read. By clicking below, I acknowledge that the estimate provided using this calculator does not represent a final determination, or actual award, of financial assistance, or a final net price; it is an estimate based on price of attendance and financial aid provided to students in a previous year. Price of attendance and financial aid availability change year to year. The estimates shall not be binding on the Secretary of Education, the institution of higher education, or the State. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be eligible for, and receive, an actual financial aid award that includes Federal grant, loan, or work-study assistance. For more information on applying for Federal student aid, go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Financial aid: Do you plan to apply for financial aid? Yes   No Age: How old are you? Living arrangement: Where do you plan to live while attending this institution? On-campus (in a residence hall, dormitory, or      on-campus apartment) Living on my own or with a roommate Living with my parents or other family      members Residency: Eligible for in-district tuition Eligible for in-state tuition Eligible for out-of-state tuition      Marital Status: Are you (the student) married? (Answer "yes" if you are separated but not divorced.) Yes No Children: Are you (the student) the primary source of financial support for any children? Yes No      Number in Family: How many people are in your family's household? (Count yourself, your parent(s), and your parents' other children who are under the age of 24.)   Two Three Four Five Six or more Number in College: Of the number in your family above, how many will be in college next year? (Count yourself and your siblings; do not count your parents.)   One child Two children Three or more children Household Income: What is your household income? Include income earned by yourself and your parent(s). Include income from work, child support, and other sources. If your parent is single, separated, or divorced, include the income for the parent with whom you live. If the parent with whom you live is remarried, include both your parent's income and his/her spouse's income. Less than $30,000 Between $30,000 - $39,999 Between $40,000 - $49,999 Between $50,000 - $59,999 Between $60,000 - $69,999 Between $70,000 - $79,999 Between $80,000 - $89,999 Between $90,000 - $99,999 Above $99,999      Number in Family: How many people are in your family's household? Count yourself and your spouse (if applicable). Count yourself, your spouse (if applicable), and any children who are under the age of 24.   One Two Three Four Five Six or more Number in College: Of the number in your family above, how many will be in college next year?   One Two or more Two Household Income: What is your household income? (Include income from work, child support, and other sources; if you are married, include your spouse's income.) Less than $30,000 Between $30,000 - $39,999 Between $40,000 - $49,999 Between $50,000 - $59,999 Between $60,000 - $69,999 Between $70,000 - $79,999 Between $80,000 - $89,999 Between $90,000 - $99,999 Above $99,999         Academic Year: 2009-10   Estimated total price of attendance: $00,000 a. Estimated tuition and fees $00,000 b. Estimated room and board $00,000 c. Estimated books and supplies $00,000 d. Estimated other expenses     (Personal expenses, transportation, etc.) $00,000 Estimated total grant aid: (Includes both merit and need based aid) $00,000 Estimated net price: (Price of attendance minus grant aid) $00,000   Please Note: The estimates above apply to full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students only.  Many of the costs listed above are not charged by the college: a. Estimated tuition and fees: This is the average amount that a full-time student pays to the college. Full time is equal to 12 credit hours per semester. b. Estimated room and board: This cost is NOT charged by the college. This is the estimated amount if you are renting living space based on cost in the local area. Your actual cost may differ. The college does not offer housing for students. c. Estimated books and supplies: This is the estimated cost for books and supplies for a full-time student for the entire award year (Fall and Spring). Actual cost may vary depending on courses taken. Students may purchase their books and supplies at the campus bookstore. d. Estimated other expenses: This cost is NOT charged by the college. This is cost that a student should reasonably expect while attending college for transportation and miscellaneous personal expenses. These estimates do not represent a final determination, or actual award, of financial assistance or a final net price; they are only estimates based on price of attendance and financial aid provided to students in 2009-10. Price of attendance and financial aid availability change year to year. These estimates shall not be binding on the Secretary of Education, the institution of higher education, or the State. Not all students receive financial aid. In 2009-10, 72% of our full-time students enrolling for college for the first time received grant/scholarship aid. Students may also be eligible for student loans and work-study. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine their eligibility for Federal financial aid that includes Federal grant, loan, or work-study assistance. For more information on applying for Federal student aid, go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.