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TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE

CHARGES PER SEMESTER 2007-2008

*Tuition and fees are subject to change*

	Full Time	Part Time
NYS Resident with a valid Certificate of Residence on file.	$1,547.000	$128.00/Credit
NYS Resident without a valid Certificate of Residence on file	$3,094.00	$256.00/Credit
Out-of-State Resident	$3,094.00	$256.00/Credit
Fees:
Student Activity Fee	$82.00	$5.00/Credit
Student Accident Insurance (Mandatory for Full Time)	$15.00
Automobile Permit Fee	$5.00 Fall/Winter Semesters
	$5.00 Spring/Summer Semesters

Lab Fee (per Lab)*	$20.00/30.00/40.00
Late Registration/Payment	$25.00
Extended Payment (late fee plus $50)	$75.00
Transcripts (academic and immunization)	$5.00
Graduation Fee (final semester only)	$40.00
Experiential Learning Fee	$35.00/CR
Add-Drop Fee (student-initiated only)	$8.00
Technology Fee** 9 or more credits	$85.00
** 8 credits or fewer	$50.00
Student ID Replacement Fee	$10.00

Nursing Testing /Remediation Fee  (per semester)                                      $100.00

*Laboratory Fees - Lab fees are assessed for courses that offer various types of labs, special equipment and/or support services. This includes traditional lab arrangements associated with science and technology courses as well as the computer labs and peer tutor program which the College makes available as support to many courses in the Business, Technology and Liberal Arts areas.

**Technology Fees - The Technology Fee supports development, implementation and access to campus wide facilities and services.

PLEASE NOTE: Students should pay or defer in full by the payment due date to avoid cancellation of their registration.

When students register or pre-register for study, they incur an obligation for tuition and fee charges and (for students who reside in New York State) a Certificate of Residence.

Information regarding certificates of residency is located under Admissions. It is necessary that in addition to paying tuition charges, all students claiming residency in New York State file a Certificate of Residence or pay out-of-state (double) tuition charges.

Students must meet their obligation to the College by the payment due date. The payment due date is published in the "Overview of Billing and Financial Aid Payment Procedures" brochure. This brochure is available at the Bursar's Office and is mailed with your bill. FAILURE TO PAY OR DEFER IN FULL BY THE PAYMENT DUE DATE WILL RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF THE STUDENT'S REGISTRATION

Tuition and fee charges can be met in several ways:

Payment may be made in cash, check, or money order.

1. The College also accepts Master Card ,Visa and Discover. For your convenience, you may make payment via telephone by calling: (518) 762-4651 extension 7-8601.
2. Deferral of tuition and fee charges against official financial aid award sources (PELL, TAP, SEOG, scholarships etc.) To defer, students must have official award notification on file with the College and they must complete and submit the deferral portions of their bill requesting deferral of charges.
3. Receipt by the College of the proceeds of a guaranteed student loan at the beginning of the semester. 
4. The College offers a monthly payment plan through The TuitionPay Plan (www.TuitionPay.com) or (800) 635-0120) which allows students to pay some of their educational expenses monthly with no interest or late charges. There is a $35.00 enrollment fee  per semester ( Available for Fall and Spring semesters only.)
5. Any combination of the above four (if financial aid or student loan are not sufficient to cover all charges, the balance must be paid by the student.)

Senior Citizens Auditing Policy

Individuals age 60 and over may enroll in a class at the college and not pay tuition. Seniors may register to audit classes during the college's registration period prior to the start of each semester. However, some courses may be restricted due to space availability.

Auditing allows an individual to participate in all aspects of a course without receiving a final grade.

Late Payment/Registration Period

Beginning the first day of the semester, the first week of the semester is a late registration period. During this time, students who are registering for classes may meet their obligation any of the ways described above. In addition to tuition and fees, a $25.00 (subject to change) late penalty will be added to the student's charges.

Failure to Meet Tuition and Fee Obligations

Students who have not met their obligation by the payment due date of the semester are subject to withdrawal from the College.

International Students' Rates

International students' are assessed out-of state resident tuition. International student expenses will include tuition and fees, housing, food, books and supplies, insurance, local transportation, and personal expenses.

Tuition Refunds

When refunds of tuition charges are due as in the case of withdrawal or canceled classes, the Bursar's Office will refund any amount due to the student. Refunds are processed several weeks after the start of a semester and can be expected approximately 3-4 weeks after the beginning of a semester.

See the sections titled "Early Registration" and "Adjustment of Tuition and Fee Charges" for more information regarding tuition and fee policies. Refund schedule for complete withdrawal from all courses (subject to change):

Prior to 1^st day of semester 100% of Tuition & Fees
During 1st week of semester 75% of Tuition only
During 2^nd week of semester 50% of Tuition only
During 3^rd week of semester 25% of Tuition only
After Third Week of Classes - NO REFUND

NOTE: Federal regulations require that students attending the College for the first time and who are receiving Title IV Federal Financial Aid funds shall be eligible for a refund of tuition and fees for that portion of the semester not attended up to sixty percent of the semester. That period shall be determined by the portion of the semester remaining on the last day of recorded attendance. The institution shall credit refunds in the following order:

1. To outstanding balances on FFEL program loans
2. To outstanding balances on Federal Perkins loans
3. To Federal Pell Grant Awards
4. To Federal SEOG Awards
5. To other Title IV student assistance
6. To the student

Prior to first day 100% Tuition & Fees
Through 1^st week of classes 90% Tuition Only
Through 3^rd week of classes 80% Tuition Only
Through 4^th week of classes 70% Tuition Only
Through 6^th week of classes 60% Tuition Only
Through 7^th week of classes 50% Tuition Only
Through 9^th week of classes 40% Tuition Only
After 9^th week of classes 0% Tuition Only

AFTER THE 1^ST WEEK YOU MUST PAY ALL FEES FOR COURSES DROPPED AND COURSES RETAINED. COURSES ADDED TO OR DROPPED FROM THE STUDENT'S SCHEDULE CAN BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COLLEGE'S POLICY AS OUTLINED IN THE SECTION TITLED "COURSE AND CURRICULUM CHANGE."

Adjustment in Tuition and Fee Charges

Any student who registers for a semester is responsible for payment of all tuition and fees for that semester regardless of the student's attendance or non-attendance. Tuition and fee charges will be reduced or eliminated only if the student notifies, in writing, the appropriate office listed below according to the schedule below. Please note that adjustment periods differ for fall/spring and winter/summer sessions.

Offices to Notify:

To withdraw from all of your courses - Counseling Office, Classroom Building.

To withdraw from some of your courses - Registrar's Office, Administration Building.

1. In any semester if you withdraw or drop in writing, through the Counseling Office or the Registrar, before the first day of the College semester you are released from your obligation to pay tuition and fees for the courses you have dropped. If you have paid your tuition, it will be refunded to you several weeks after the semester begins. The $40.00 deposit is non-refundable.
2. During Fall and Spring semesters only: If you withdraw in writing, through the Counseling Office or the Registrar, after the first week of the College semester (beginning on the first day of the semester), you pay tuition for any courses for which you are still registered. You must pay all fees for courses dropped and any courses retained.
3. During Fall and Spring semesters: Prior to the first day of the College semester, you are responsible for payment of tuition and fee charges for the semester.
4. During Winter Term and Summer semester: you are liable for payment of all tuition and fee charges as of the first day of the semester, regardless of your attendance or non-attendance in classes. Winter Term and summer semesters are prorated to a regular semester and refunds are made in accordance with the same policy. Read the sections titled "Early Registration" and "Tuition and Fees" for more information regarding tuition and fee policies.