Fall 2008

Cost of Attendance
When planning to attend college, it's important to consider the cost of tuition and books when determining how many classes you can afford each semester. The current cost of tuition is printed in the tuition and fees section of the web site. To figure out the cost of your tuition, use the following formula:

Credit Hours x Tuition Rate + Student Administrative Fee + Special Fees = Tuition

What about the cost of books? On average, books will cost you just as much as the in-state tuition rate. Although there is no method to figure out the exact cost prior to buying your books for each semester, it's wise to reserve about the same amount you'll pay for tuition for your books if you are paying the in-state rate. For example, if you are an in-state student planning to take 15 credit hours, your tuition would currently be $630. Your books may cost an additional $600. So your total cost of attending Durham Tech for one semester may be approximately $1,200.

Tuition and Fees
Tuition for community colleges is set by the N.C. General Assembly and is subject to change. Tuition for legal residents of North Carolina is $42 per credit hour or a maximum of $672 if enrolled for 16 or more credit hours. Tuition for out-of-state residents (persons who have NOT maintained domicile in the state for at least the 12 previous months) is $233.30 per credit hour or a maximum of $3732.80 if enrolled for 16 or more credit hours. North Carolina residents 65 years of age and older are exempt from paying tuition charges for credit courses. High school students enrolling in Durham Tech classes are also exempt from tuition charges. A $5 supplies fee is charged for some science and computer courses due to class and lab materials used. Students must include these fees with their payment. Other fees include a $40 student administrative fee for Fall Semester.

Note that senior citizens and high school students enrolling at Durham Tech must pay supplies fees as well as other fees for Durham Tech credit courses. Tuition and fee payments may be made by check, money order, debit, or credit card (only Discover, MasterCard, and VISA accepted for debit or credit cards). Note that Durham Tech verifies all checks and credit cards to ensure accounts are active and in good standing.

All tuition and fees must be paid at the time you register or by the date noted. Returned checks for fees or books are turned over to the magistrate’s office and will result in the student’s immediate suspension from class. Be aware that outstanding parking tickets and library fines must also be paid before registering for classes.

Paying Tuition and Fees
You may hear your tuition an fee balance on TECHLINE up to noon on Aug. 4. You may also pay by TECHLINE until noon on Aug. 4. you may pay in person at the Business Office until 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 4 or mail your payment to be received by that date. Remember, you MUST pay by Aug. 4 for Fall Semester credit classes or your classes will be dropped from the system and you will have to register in person during Late Registration if the classes are still Available.

Bookstore Hours
Textbooks and supplies are available in the Bookstore (now located in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center). Fall Bookstore hours are Mondays – Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Fridays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. During registration, the Bookstore will operate on the following schedule:

Students may order textbooks using www.efollet.com and students taking classes at NDC or in Orange County will receive FREE shipping.

NOTE: The first day to charge books to Financial Aid awards is Aug. 8, 2008. The last day to charge or return books charged to Financial Aid awards is Aug. 27, 2008.

Refund Policy and Dates
A copy of Durham Tech’s refund policy for tuition and fees is available in the Business Office, located in the White Building; Registration Office, located in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1203; at the Northern Durham Center information desk; at the Orange County Campus; and and at Skills Development Center. A copy is also available at all registration sites during registration times. The last day to apply for a 75 percent tuition refund is as follows:

NOTE: Last day to receive a full tuition refund for Fall Semester Regular Classes and Mini-Session I Classes is Aug.18, 2008. Fees are not refundable.

Pell Grant checks will be mailed for Fall Semester in early October. If you are a Pell Grant recipient and your address has changed, please update your address in the Registration office, located in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1203. For questions regarding the Pell Grant, contact the Financial Aid office, located in the Wynn Center, room 1209, or call 919-536-7209.

Advising and Registration Information
Academic Calendar
Important Dates