Palo Verde College - Needles Campus

Student Fees

The Board of Trustees is required to charge each student a state enrollment fee for credit classes. The enrollment fee shall be as specified by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. The enrollment fee is $26 per unit and is payable when the student registers. When requested by a student on the appropriate form, a full refund shall be made for the class(es) he/she drops during the first ten (10) days of classes of each semester. No refunds shall be made after the first ten (10) days of classes of each semester, unless the program change is a result of action by the District to cancel or reschedule a class(es). One day courses and short courses are fully refundable if the student withdraws before the course begins.

Enrollment Fee

$26.00 per unit for California residents (subject to change); $42.00 per unit for Arizona residents.

Board of Governors Waivers (BOGW) can offer the elimination of enrollment fees! In order to prevent the enrollment fee from denying access to students who have limited financial resources, (BOGW) is available to waive enrollment fees (not out-of-state
tuition). Eligibility criteria is:

California resident, and a student or student's family is receiving AFDC, SSI, or General Assistance/General Relief; or a student or student's family is low-income;if you do not qualify by either of the previously mentioned methods and you have received your Student Aid Report (SAR), you may be eligible for an awarded BOGW.

Tuition

California residents are charged an enrollment fee and do not pay tuition.

Non-residents enrolling for credit classes at Palo Verde College will be charged tuition which is due and payable upon registration.

California residents:

   All Units....................................................... $26 per unit

Arizona residents (per Guest Agreement):

All Units ........................................................$42 per unit (includes state enrollment fee)

All other non-residents:

Non-resident fee.......................................... $183 per unit

Material Fees

Individual courses may require a fee for use of equipment and/or supplies. Check list at time of registration.

Student Parking

There are no parking fees. However, students who park in unauthorized or handicapped parking areas will be cited.

Associated Student Body Fees

The goal of the Associated Student Body (ASB) is to improve and expand services to students. In addition to other privileges, ASB membership entitles you to a 10% discount on textbooks, free or reduced price admission to various activities and discounts for various food and merchandise with local merchants. For further information see ASB in the Supportive Services section of the Student Handbook.

          $ 10.00 per semester or $18.00 annually

Other Fees

Transcripts, returned check fee, etc., are discussed in the college catalog.

Enrollment Fee Refunds

When requested by a student, on appropriate form, a full refund of the enrollment fees shall be made for the class he/she drops during the first ten (10) days of classes in the regular semester. No refunds shall be made after the first ten
(10) days of classes in each semester unless the program change is the result of action by the District to cancel or reschedule a course that directly impacts the student's program. Workshops, one-day courses, and courses offered in short sections are fully refundable if the student withdraws before the class begins.

Tuition Refunds

When requested by a non-resident student, refunds for official reduction in courses or a complete official withdrawal shall be made according to the following schedule:

          First 3 wks of semester . . . 75%

          4th and 5th wks . . . . . . . . . 50%

No refunds will be made after the fifth week of each regular semester unless the program change is a result of action by the District to cancel or reschedule a class.