Tuition and Fees
Tuition is established by the North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to increase. Current tuition rates are reflected below.
North Carolina Resident-Students who are residents of North Carolina now pay a maximum tuition of $1,216 per academic semester. Resident students enrolled for less than 16 semester hours are charged tuition at the rate of $76.00 per semester hour.
Out-of-State Resident-Students who are not legal residents of North Carolina pay a higher tuition than do resident students. Nonresident students pay a maximum tuition of $4,288 per academic semester. Nonresident students enrolled for less than 16 semester hours are charged tuition at the rate of $268.00 per semester hour.
Student Fees-An activity, parking, and technology fee of $33 per academic semester is charged to all full-time students whether classified as a resident or nonresident of North Carolina. Part-time students carrying 1 to 5 credit hours pay a fee of $11 per semester. Students carrying 6 to 11 credit hours pay a fee of $22 per semester. Students carrying 12 hours or more pay the full $33 fee. These fees are due at the beginning of each semester and are not refundable. Collection methods and fee payments are subject to change by state and local board action.
A minimum of 40 percent of the fees is disbursed at the discretion of the Student Government Association, and is used to fund student clubs and organizations, publications, and activities such as cultural and social events for the student body. The balance of the fees is used to pay costs of parking and public safety activities.
Tuition waivers are available for high school students enrolled in the Career and College Promise Program. The Student Success office has the most updated information regarding the Career and College Promise Program for high school students.
Summary of semester expenses for full-time students carrying 16 semester hours or more:
Semester Expenses
| |
NC Resident |
Nonresident |
| Tuition |
$1,216.00 |
$4,288.00 |
| Student Fee |
33.00 |
33.00 |
| Books and Supplies (estimated) |
800.00 |
800.00 |
| Estimated Total |
$2,049.00 |
$5,121.00 |
Amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition for summer term may vary.
For more information, see policy 6.1.1 - Tuition and Fees and Policy 6.1.2 - Tuition Residency Requirements at alamancecc.edu/policies
Residency Status for Tuition Purposes
Residency determinations for tuition purposes are made by the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS). In order for a student to receive the benefits of in-state tuition and/or state student aid, a residency determination from RDS is required. The specific standards for determining resident status for tuition purposes are set forth in North Carolina General Statute section 116-143.1. For information on RDS, or to appeal an initial residency determination, go to www.ncresidency.org or review Tuition Residency Requirements Policy 6.1.2 at: alamancecc.edu/policies
Books and Supplies
The Follett Bookstore on the Carrington-Scott Campus provides students with all required textbook materials, including textbook rental and RedShelf digital titles. The rental program option allows students to search rentable textbooks by title and course online at www.efollett.com. All textbook rentals must be checked-in by an associate inside the bookstore. There is a drop box available outside the bookstore for for textbook rentals including step-by-step instructions.
A large selection of basic school supplies are available as well as art supplies, drafting kits, computer accessories and culinary supplies and uniforms. The store carries a selection of Alamance Community College clothing and gifts. Gift cards and a textbook buyback service are also available. Campus ID is required for buyback. Students must be present with their ACC campus ID in order to sell back textbooks. Customers without a student ID must provide proof of campus affiliation or course enrollment
Payments can be made by cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Students may purchase in the store or online. Questions concerning bookstore policies and/or procedures should be directed to the Bookstore manager or staff.
Student Housing
The College does not have dormitory facilities, nor does it assume any responsibility for student housing. If the student must secure housing while attending Alamance Community College, it will be his/her responsibility to investigate possible sources and make the necessary financial arrangements. The student is urged to do this well in advance of his/her enrollment.
Tuition and Fees Refund
A 100 percent refund of tuition and fees shall be made if the student officially withdraws prior to the first day of class(es) of the academic semester as noted in the College calendar. Also, a student will receive a 100 percent refund if the course for which the student is registered is canceled.
A 75 percent refund of tuition shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the course(es) prior to or on the official 10 percent point of the course. For courses beginning at times other than the first week (7 calendar days) of the semester, 100 percent refund will be given if the student withdraws from the course prior to the first class meeting and 75 percent refund shall be made if the student withdraws prior to or on the 10 percent point of the course.
No refunds shall be made after the official 10 percent point of the course.
In order for the student to receive either a 100 percent or a 75 percent refund he/she must complete all paperwork to officially drop his/her course(es). Asking the instructor for a “drop” from the course is not officially dropping the course(es).
For students dropping courses with the intent of adding replacement courses, both the drops and adds must be made in the same transaction to receive the corresponding refund credit. Failure to comply will result in a 25 percent reduction in refunds. For more information review Policy 6.1.4 at: alamancecc.edu/policies
Tuition Transfer
If a student has paid tuition for a given semester and moves to another area of North Carolina, the curriculum tuition paid for that semester can be transferred to any other technical college or community college, provided the student presents a copy of the receipt for that semester and satisfies all admissions, academic, and administrative requirements of each institution. This includes only the curriculum tuition and does not include any other student fees.
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