Spring 2008

FEE INFORMATION

AUDIT & CREDIT FEES:

Tuition-In-County............................................................ $49 per credit hour*

Out-of-County Residents................................................. $59 per credit hour*

Out-of-State for Missouri Bootheel &

Tennessee Border.......................................................... $59 per credit hour*

(Includes: Dunklin, Pemiscot, & New Madrid counties in Missouri, and Obion, Dyer, Lauderdale, Tipton, & Shelby counties in Tennessee.)

Out-of-State Residents.................................................. $109 per credit hour*

International Students.................................................... $109 per credit hour*

MANDATORY FEES:

Registration/Infrastructure Fees................................................. $20 per term

Technology Fee................................................................ $6 per credit hour

COURSE AND PROGRAM RELATED FEES:

Air conditioning/Refrigeration Course Fee..................... $10 per AC/Ref. course

AC & Refrigeration Industry Competency Exam Fee.................................. $32

AC & Refrigeration EPA Exam Fee.......................................................... $58

Art Fees.............................................................................. $40 per course

Automotive Course Fees................................................ $10 per Auto course

Bowling Fees........................................................................ $60 per course

CAV-R Course Fee.......................................................... $40 per credit hour

College Prep Fee.................................................................. $30 per course

Commencement Fees........................................................................... $40

Computer Lab Fees............................................................... $40 per course

Dental Assistance Course Fees............................ $10 per Dental Asst. course

Dental Asst. ADAA Dues Fee................................................................. $35

Dental Asst. Continuing Ed Course Fall Fee............................................. $40

Dental Asst. RDA Nitrous Oxide Course.................................................. $65

Dental Asst. Certified Dental Assisting Exam Fee................................... $300

Dental Asst. Student Insurance Fee........................................................ $25

Early Childhood Dev. Student Insurance Fee............................................ $70

Early Childhood Dev. Associate Exam Fee............................................. $350

Early Childhood Dev. CDA Application..................................................... $30

Emergency Medical Dispatch Fee........................................... $80 per course

Emergency Medical Technician AR Cert. Fee........................................ $20**

Emergency Medical Technician CPR Fee.............................................. $20**

Emergency Medical Technician Nat’l Reg. Testing Fee........................... $70**

Emergency Medical Technician Liability Ins. Fee....................................... $70

Golf Fees............................................................................. $60 per course

IC3 Testing Fee................................... $75 per Internet Applications II course

Internet Course Fee........................................................ $20 per credit hour

LP Nursing Comp. Assessment & Review Program............................... $263**

LP Nursing Fees........................................................ $20 per nursing course

LP Nursing State Board & NCLEX Exam Fees...................................... $315**

LP Nursing Student Malpractice Insurance Fee......................................... $25

MS Access Testing Fee....................... $60 per Database Management course

MS Excel Testing Fee....................... $60 per Spreadsheet Applications course

MS Power Point Testing Fee....................... $60 per Intro to Multimedia course

MS Word Testing Fee ............................... $60 per Word Processing course

Music Fees............................................ $65 for each ½-hour lesson per wk;

............................................. $90 per 1 hr. lesson

Networking Course Fee......................................................... $10 per course

Paramedic Student Insurance Fee........................................................... $70

Paramedic National Registry Testing Fee............................................... $110

Public Safety Dispatch Fee.................................................... $80 per course

Racquetball Fees................................................................. $60 per course

Returned Check Fees............................................................ $30 per check

Registered Nurse Fees............................................... $45 per nursing course

Additional Registered Nurse Fees—Paragould................ $40 per nursing course

Science Fees......................................................... $40 per laboratory course

Truck Driving Fees.............................................................. $351 per course

Welding Course Fees................................................. $20 per welding course

Welding Certification (ARC) Test Fees.................................................... $50

Welding Certification (MIG) Test Fees..................................................... $50

Welding Certification (TIG) Test Fees...................................................... $50

*Tuition/Technology fees are assessed to a maximum of 15 credit hours.

**Students are required to direct pay this fee to the provider.

REFUND OF TUITION AND FEES FOR CREDIT COURSES

A full refund of all tuition and fees for the fall or spring semesters will be made for persons who officially withdraw from the course before the end of the second week of classes on the academic calendar. A full refund of all tuition and fees for a summer term or shorter courses will be made for persons who officially withdraw from the course by the end of the first week of classes. Refunds will be made according to the following schedule (upon proper completion of the withdrawal process). Refunds involving the Title IV funds will be restored to the Title IV fund proportional to the amount received.

SPRING 2008 REFUND SCHEDULE

1^st – 2^nd Week................................................................... 100%

3^rd Week and thereafter..................................................... -0-%

OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday

Admissions Office................................. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

870-762-1020 ext. 1114

Registrar’s Office................................... 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

870-762-1020 ext. 1103

Financial Aid Office.............................. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

870-762-1020 ext. 1160

Business Office..................................... 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

870-762-1020 ext. 1134

Office hours are extended during registration and by appointment.

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM

The cost of higher education is indeed significant, but a college education represents a viable avenue, which enables a student to pursue careers that will benefit both the student and society. The student financial aid program at Arkansas Northeastern College is intended to assist qualified students in obtaining a college education when they might otherwise lack the necessary financial resources. Additional information regarding the various types of financial aid available, application procedures, and eligibility requirements may be found in the Arkansas Northeastern College Financial Aid Handbook available to answer questions and assist students in completing the application process.

SEE YOUR ADVISOR

Returning students need to have their schedules approved by their advisors. If you do not know the name of your advisor, check with the Registrar’s Office in Statehouse Hall. If an advisor has not been assigned, contact one of the admission counselors in the Admissions Office to help plan your schedule.

SPECIAL NOTES

There are some courses that require a prior skill or prerequisite course. Check with your advisor or an Admissions Counselor if you think that you have the necessary skills for success in the course.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The Student Support Services at Arkansas Northeastern College is designed to help currently enrolled students to stay in college and facilitate his/her transfer to another institution to obtain his/her baccalaureate degree. These students are assisted in the financial aid process and through the use of tutorial and study skills services. Students also have academic, course, and personal counseling available along with career information, mentoring, and career exploration opportunities. This service is located in Statehouse Hall. Student Support Services is a federally funded Title IV program of the U.S. Department of Education.

COMPUTER LABS

The computer lab areas in the “B” wing are open to all students at the posted times. Assistants in these areas will help you if you need to work on special course projects.

MANDATORY REMEDIATION OF DEFICIENCIES IN BASIC SKILLS

Arkansas Northeastern College complies with section 19 of Act 1052 of 1987, approved by the state legislature and requires remediation in areas profiled as deficient. The College employs a comprehensive assessment and placement program to assist each individual in realizing his or her potential and success as a student. Degree seeking students (Associate of Arts in Teaching and Associate in Science) must take the assessments; the College, furthermore, encourages all entering students to take the assessments. Assessments in compliance with legislative mandate, is based upon any of the following: ACT, SAT, ASSET, or COMPASS.

A student who is deficient in any area (mathematics, English, or reading) must enroll in and successfully complete the appropriate developmental course(s) during the first semester of enrollment.

Students who require remediation must have the approval of their advisor in order to enroll in any college level course prior to completing developmental course work.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

The Learning Assistance Center in the Adams/Vines Library complex provides drop-in assistance and tutorial services for all areas of instruction. If you need help with a course, the staff in the LAC is available for assistance during the day and evenings. Also, the PLATO computer software is available for all areas of instruction on a tutorial basis, including such courses as Calculus. Instructors should refer students to the PLATO lab supervisors for help in specific areas.

IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR ATTENDANCE

National studies have shown that regular attendance in classes means better grades. It is to your advantage, as a student, to be in attendance in every class and to allocate appropriate study time throughout each week to insure success in your classes. At Arkansas Northeastern College, your instructors will expect you to attend regularly all classes and labs. In the event that you must be absent because of illness or an emergency, you should contact your instructor or instructors regarding why you were absent and to find out what work you missed. Please remember that absences can affect your grade adversely and regular attendance is a proven benefit to learning.

Spring 2008 Academic Calendar

	(3^rd Installment) 40% Due February 29
March 7	Mid Term Grades Due
March 21	Good Friday (College Closed
March 24-28	Spring Break
April 8 & 9	Early Summer 2008 Registration
April 22-23	Early Fall 2008 Registration
April 25	Last Day to Withdraw
May 7	Last Day of Classes
May 8	Final Exams
May 9	Study Day
May 12-14	Final Exams
May 15	Grades Due
May 16	Graduation Activities

Tuition Payment Option---Three Installments Due as Indicated by 1, 2, & 3	(1^st Installment) 20% Due Upon Registration
November 5-16	Web Registration—Contact advisor for appointment
November 7	Early Spring 2008 Registration Walk-in Registration 9:00am-6:30pm
November 13	Early Spring 2008 Registration Walk-in Registration 9:00am-6:30pm
January 7	Main Registration—Osceola
January 8 & 9	Main Registration
January 10	Off Campus Registration- Leachville & Paragould
January 14	Classes Begin
January 18	Late Registration Ends
January 18	Last day to add class or declare audit status
January 21	Martin Luther King Day (College Closed)
February 18	President’s Day (College Closed)
	(2^nd Installment) 40% Due February 1