Financial Information

Tuition, Fees and Payment

Tuition is applied to all credit courses and is charged per credit hour.

All tuition and fees are to be paid at the time of registration. Some programs, courses and activities at MCC have additional fees associated with them. Please see complete list of fees.

In-State Tuition Rates

In-state student tuition will be $74 per credit hour during the 2011- 12 academic year.

Example: A one-credit course will cost $74. A three-credit course will cost $222.

Out-of-State Tuition Rates

Out-of-state students will be $296 per credit hour during the 2011- 12 academic year. Technology, course and laboratory fees are the same as for in-state students.

Example: A one-credit course will cost $296. A three-credit course will cost $888.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Rates

Students qualifying for the WUE tuition rates will pay $111 of the in-state tuition rate. Technology, course and laboratory fees are the same as for in-state students. Example: A three-credit course will cost $333 (3 x $111).  All certificates are eligible for the WUE rate if the student is a resident of an eligible state.

MCC excludes Allied Health courses with the following prefixes from the WUE rate: CHD, DEH, EMS, NUR, PTA, SGT. The tuition rate for these courses is $296 per credit hour.

Senior Citizen Tuition Rate

The Senior Citizen Rate applies to students who meet Arizona state residency requirements and are at least 62 years of age at the time of registration.

Tuition for credit courses is set at 50% of the regular tuition as set by the Governing Board. All fees for credit courses (technology fees, lab fees, etc.) are set at 100% as listed here.

Tuition for Community Outreach course work is 75% of the standard approved course rate. Any studio or lab fees for these courses are set at 100%.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) & GED

Please call the campus Precollege Studies Office for current tuition rates for Adult Basic Education (ABE), English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELA) and General Educational Development (GED) Programs.

Methods of Payment

MCC will accept personal checks, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, American Express, money orders and cash. The following options are available to:

• Pay the full tuition and fee payment at the time of registration.
• Pay the full tuition and fee payment by the fee payment deadline.*
• Receive a Financial Aid Award notification by the fee payment deadline.*
• Enroll in payment plan (see directions below).

Mohave Community College has contracted with Nelnet Business Solutions to provide various payment options to assist students in paying for college. MCC is pleased to offer e-Cashier as a convenient online payment plan. The payment plan one-Cashier allows students to select installment plans that are spread over several months, depending on when registration occurs. Payments can be made online from a checking or savings account or credit card. The only cost to participate in the e-Cashier program is a $25.00 per semester nonrefundable fee. There is no fee when payment is made in full. The payment is processed immediately. This is not a loan program, there is no debt incurred and no credit search. There are no interest or finance charges assessed by NBS on the unpaid balance. To register for classes and take advantage of the payment plan option go to https://jics.mohave.edu. Select classes and then click on “My Account Balances.” Students can then select “Payment Plan Setup” and will be directed to the e-Cashier page that provides information on how to sign up for the plan, and how to select a payment schedule and make payments. There are also answers to some frequently asked questions. If already registered, sign-in and go to EX Web. Click on “Account Information” and on the next page appears the e-Cashier icon in red. Click on the icon for the information mentioned above.

AR HOLDS

Any students owing money to the college will be placed on an Accounts Receivable hold (AR Hold). An AR hold blocks a student from accessing his/her account on the Web. The student will also not be able to receive grades, transcripts, certificates, diplomas, etc. An AR hold blocks a student from withdrawing from classes; it also blocks a student from adding or dropping classes in the current semester and enrolling in classes in future semesters. In order to remove the AR hold, a student’s account must be paid in full. For more information, contact the MCC bursar’s office.

Course Fees

Program, Testing, Administrative & Course Fees

Program Fees

Administrative Fees

Nelnet Fees

Testing Fees

 Note: For information concerning General Education Development (GED®) testing, contact your campus Precollege Studies Office for fee and scheduling information.

* Technology and Student Activity Fee does not apply to the Truck Driver Training and Precollege Studies (PCS) courses.

** First semester Dental Hygiene fee includes a non-refundable $500 deposit paid at time of application.

*** Includes the Technology Fee and Student Activity Fee.

**** Program Fee includes tuition and books. (Other charges may apply and will be assessed directly by SAGE Corp.)

Automotive Collision Repair Technology

Art

Automotive Service Technology

Astronomy

Biology

Chemistry

Culinary Arts

Dental Assisting

Electrical

Emergency Medical Services

Environmental Science

Fire Science

Geography

Geology

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

 Medical Assisting

Nursing

 Pharmacy Technology

Physics

Plumbing

Surgical Technology

Truck Driver Training

Welding

Refunds

Tuition and Fee Refund Policy for Credit Courses

If a student drops a class during that class’s official add/drop period, the student may receive a refund of 100% of tuition and applicable fees paid to the college. This does not include any fees designated as “non-refundable.”

All refunds will be issued to students via the Bighorn One Card. When the card is received and activated, students can choose how college refunds are received. Refunds are processed within two (2) weeks after the official add/drop period.

NOTE: Dropping a class can affect your financial aid. Be sure to contact the financial aid office before dropping any classes.

The Drop Process

All drops should be completed using the college’s online EX Web system at https://jics.mohave.edu. Once in EX Web, click on the Student tab and choose add/drop courses. Follow the directions as listed. For technical assistance contact the MCC Helpdesk.

Special Circumstances

Approval for special circumstance refunds must be obtained from the dean of student services.

In special circumstances, after the official add/drop period, a student may drop courses for one of the following reasons and receive a refund of tuition and fees, except fees for instrument, tool or uniform costs:

1. Serious illness of the student (100 percent refund of tuition and net fees) as long as the request is made prior to the end of the semester in which the illness occurs. The student must submit a verifiable doctor’s statement certifying that the illness prevents him/her from attending classes.
2. The death of the student taking the course or the death of the parent, child or spouse (100 percent refund of tuition and net fees) if the request is made prior to the end of the semester in which the death occurs. The student or the student’s survivor must provide a death certificate or newspaper obituary notice as well as proof of relationship (birth certificate, marriage license).
3. Military service (100 percent refund of tuition and net fees), if the student belongs to the armed forces or National Guard and is called to active duty and assigned to a duty station distant from the campus. A copy of the military orders must be provided.
4. When courses are dropped all financial aid received must be repaid by the student.

Truck Driver Training Program

Refunds for MCC’s Truck Driver Training program are offered in conjunction with SAGE Corporation. SAGE applies the following refund policy to students who have paid required school charges (tuition, fees, etc.): A full refund will be provided to any student who cancels prior to starting class, or who terminates from the program for any reason up to the third day of classes. After the third day of classes, no refund shall be given. In the event of any refund, SAGE shall retain a processing fee of $100.

Financial Aid

The mission of the financial aid office is to provide MCC students, prospective, current and past, with prompt, accurate and courteous financial aid assistance.

To help students meet the financial obligations of college attendance, Mohave Community College administers a varied and comprehensive financial aid program. Financial aid is designed to bridge the gap between the costs of attending college and what students and their families are expected to contribute. Citizens, or eligible noncitizens of the United States, may apply for assistance regardless of sex, age, color, religion, marital status, national origin, pregnancy-related conditions, handicap, or veteran disability.

The U.S. Department of Education, through MCC, offers four major student financial aid programs:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG.)
• Federal Work Study (FWS).
• Federal Direct Student Loans (FDSL) which includes subsidized (SDSL) and unsubsidized (UDSL).

A complete description of these programs is available online at: www.studentaid.ed.gov.

For complete information on financial aid including: How to apply, scholarships available and veteran’s benefits, etc., refer to the Student Handbook. In addition, information on MCC financial aid programs is available at: http://www.mohave.edu/financialaid.

Non-college Scholarships

Community groups and other organizations have generously provided scholarships to Mohave Community College students. Interested students should personally contact these organizations for applications. Appropriate addresses are usually listed in local telephone directories or may be acquired through each local chamber of commerce. A list of these organizations can be found in the Student Handbook at www.mohave.edu

Veterans Education Benefits

Mohave Community College provides services to veterans, widows and dependents who may be eligible for educational assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Services offered include assistance with the application for education benefits, tutorial assistance and services for disabled veterans. Veteran students may be eligible to defer their payment of tuition, fees and books.

Veterans must meet satisfactory academic progress to continue using their VA Education Benefits at MCC. Students using VA Education Benefits who are found to have met the requirements for Academic Dismissal as listed in this catalog will have their benefits discontinued and be reported as terminated to the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Students meeting the requirements for re-entrance will be allowed to reinitiate the use of their VA Education Benefits, although the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs will make the final decision as to whether they will continue to pay out for those education benefits.

It is important to note that the VA will only pay for classes that are required for the degree or certificate the student is pursuing. Courses taken outside of the declared program of pursuit will not be certified for benefits. Please call or visit an academic and career advisor at the nearest MCC campus to obtain the necessary paperwork to start or continue a claim for education benefits. Additional information on VA Education Benefits may be obtained at: www.mohave.edu or the VA Education Benefits Web site at www.gibill.va.gov

MCC is a proud participant with Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC).

Scholarships

Early Start Scholarship

High school students, GED graduates and home school students are eligible for the Early Start Scholarship.

This scholarship is available for a maximum of seven credit hours for three semesters after the student’s junior year. The semesters include the summer semester after the junior year and the fall and spring semester during a student’s senior year.

This scholarship is available for GED graduates for one year from the date the GED certificate is issued. Out-of-state and WUE students will be awarded at in-state tuition rates and must pay the difference to utilize the scholarship.

An Early Start Scholarship application must be completed and processed by a campus admissions counselor or student services representative.

The Early Start Scholarship is for tuition only. All fees must be paid by the student at the time of registration.

The college reserves the right to limit the scholarship at any time if budgetary restrictions should occur.

 Mohave Community College Scholarship Program

MCC offers a variety of scholarships for new, continuing and incoming transfer students. MCC scholarships can be received based on academic excellence, leadership experiences, talent or demonstrated excellence in a particular program of study. 

For the MCC Scholarship Brochure and Application click here.

MCC Foundation Scholarship Program

Many scholarships have been established for Mohave Community College students by generous donors in the community, state and nation. Each year, MCC students benefit from the thousands of dollars donated by these friends of the college. 

The MCC Scholarship Brochure describes all the scholarships available through the MCC Foundation. Read the descriptions carefully to determine individual eligibility based on the criteria established by the donor. The scholarship application allows a student to apply for up to three private scholarships.  For a list of scholarships available through the MCC Foundation, click here.

Non-college Scholarships

Community groups and other organizations have generously provided scholarships to Mohave Community College students. Interested students should personally contact these organizations for applications. Appropriate addresses are usually listed in local telephone directories or may be acquired through each local chamber of commerce. 

 Scholarship Search Tools

Each year, it is reported in the media that billions in scholarship monies go unused. Some scholarship search companies use this line to get you to buy their services to help find you a scholarship. Be very careful paying someone to help you find money for college. Generally, students and parents can find the same information by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), applying for MCC scholarships and doing individual online research.