NHCTC-Laconia
Business Office

Business Office Staff:
Alice Mowery, Chief Financial Officer 603-524-3207, ext 706
Wendy Parent, Accountant 603-524-3207, ext 769
Carol Dudley, Account Technician 603-524-3207 ext. 760
Charm Fanning, Cashier 603-524-3207 ext 711
Scott Bryant, Stock Control 603-524-3207 ext 746

POLICY CHANGE EFFECTIVE SPRING SEMESTER 2008

It is the policy of the College to require payment or arrangements for payment
of all semester charges 10 calendar days prior to the start of the semester.

ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID BEFORE JANUARY 10, 2008

Failure to make payment in full or arrangements for payment 10 days prior to the start of the Spring semester will result in the cancellation of the student's registration. Students will then need to re-register and make payment or arrangements for payment providing that the course(s) still has space available.

Payment of Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are due prior to the beginning of each semester. Students with outstanding balances on their accounts will not be permitted to enroll in future semesters until prior term balances have been paid.

Protested Check Policy
“Whenever any check, draft or money order issued in payment of any fee or for any other purpose is returned to any state department or institution as uncollectible, the department or institution may charge a fee of $25.00 or 5% of the face amount of the check, whichever is the greater, plus all protest and bank fees, in addition to the amount of the check, draft or money order to the person presenting the check, draft or money order to the department or institution to cover the costs of collection.” (RSA 6:11-a)

Delinquent Account Collection Policy Any account ninety days past due may be turned over to an independent, outside collections agency. This will add at least twenty-eight percent, the agency’s fee, to the total owed. At the same time the debt will be reported to the Credit Bureau.

 After all financial obligations have been satisfied, students who wish to return to NHCTC-Laconia will be required to prepay in full for one semester at the time of registration. Students will only be able to defer payments when all financial aid requirements have been satisfied. Any remaining balance must be paid in full. After one semester the student will be in good standing with NHCTC-Laconia. The student will then become eligible for the NHCTC-Laconia Payment Plan and Financial Aid Deferment using all awards except college work-study.

Institute Refund Policy
Please note that all refunds described below require that the student complete an official withdrawal form in the Registrar’s Office. Therefore, students who register for classes, never attend and do not officially withdraw are liable for all charges.

Students who complete the official college/institute withdrawal procedure prior to the first meeting of the class in the second week of the semester (or other pro-rated enrollment period) will receive a 100% refund of tuition, less non-refundable fees. Non-refundable fees are defined as advance tuition deposits, admission application fees, Accuplacer test fee, payment plan fee, late registration fee and orientation fees. All other fees are to be considered refundable. This includes, but is not limited to lab fees, comprehensive student services fees and the Nursing Program clinical surcharge.

Students who officially drop a course or courses prior to the first meeting of the class in the second week of the semester (or other pro-rated enrollment period) will be refunded 100%. Students who neglect to officially drop within the drop/add period are not eligible for a refund.

Students registered for workshops through Community Education or the Center for Training and Business Development must withdraw in writing at least three days prior to the first workshop session in order to receive a full refund of tuition and fees. The tractor trailer course requires that you withdraw two weeks prior to the start of class.

In extenuating circumstances, the President (or designee) is authorized to offer alternative compensation in the form of tuition credit or waiver to students on a case-by-case basis. Tuition credit on a student account must be used within one calendar year from the date of authorization.

New Hampshire Residency Status
In order to qualify for New Hampshire resident tuition rates, a student must have been a legal resident of the state for a minimum of twelve months. “Legal domicile,” as stated on the last page of the Application for Admission, refers to place of primary residence, either with parents or as an independent.

Students who change legal residence to New Hampshire during their studies at NHCTC-Laconia, must still be legally domiciled in this state for twelve months prior to being eligible for resident rates. Change of address does not necessarily constitute change of legal residence. In order to begin the process of eligibility, students must provide the Admissions Office with proof of residency, such as a notarized statement or rent receipts, that accurately reflects the effective date of residency. A New Hampshire driver’s license is not sufficient proof.

New England Regional Student Program (NERSP)
The New England Regional Student Program enables a resident of a New England state to enroll in a public college or university in the six state region at 50% above in-state tuition for certain degree programs if:

1. The program is not available in the home-state public college;
2. The out-of-state, public institution is nearer to the student’s residence than the in-state institution that offers a similar certificate, diploma or associate degree program.

Students eligible for NERSP should submit a written request to the Director of Admissions when they apply to the College. NHCTC-Laconia considers New England Regional status to be a form of financial aid. For further information, contact a high school guidance counselor or the college Admissions Office.

Books and Supplies
Student are responsible for the purchase of all books and supplies required for the courses in which they are enrolled. The estimated cost of these books and supplies varies depending on the academic program. For example, students in health-related programs are responsible for purchasing uniforms.

NHCTC-Laconia Bookstore personnel can provide estimates for the cost of books for a given major. Students should contact their Department directly for estimated cost of additional supplies and instruments.

Gift Certificates are available in any denomination. Learn more about  NHCTC Gift Certificates.

Forms

Deferred Payment Form (PDF)

Promissory Note (PDF)

State Employee Half Tuition Policy (PDF)

State Employee Registration Form (PDF)