All fees are to be paid at the time of Registration through MyMC,
the Office of Admissions & Records or the Cashier’s Office.
No fees are to be collected in the classroom.
The College reserves the right to change
tuition and fees. at any time at the discretion of the Board of
Trustees.
Payment may be made at the Office of Admissions and Records by check,
money order, or credit card. Cash payment must be made at the Cashier’s
Office. Checks and money orders are payable to Montgomery College for
the exact amount of tuition and fees. Credit card payments and an Automatic
Payment Plan option are available through MyMC.
Each student is individually responsible for all of his or her tuition
and fees. Non-attendance or stopping payment does not relieve the student
of his or her financial responsibility for incurred tuition and fees.
To ensure that the student’s financial record reflects the correct
charges, the student is responsible for dropping courses through MyMC
or an Office of Admissions and Records before the refund deadline provided
in the Schedule of Classes and MyMC.
Outstanding financial balances must be paid before future registration
is permitted, grades are released, or diplomas, certificates, enrollment
verifications and transcripts are issued.
Books and course-related supplies are an important part
of a student’s college education and are not included in tuition
and fees. All required textbooks and course-related supplies should
be purchased prior to the first day of classes. Books and course-related
supplies cost approximately $50–$100 per course and can be purchased
from the campus bookstores two weeks prior to the start of classes.
Booklists
are posted online.
A person may request a change in residency classification
or appeal current classification within a reasonable time following
a decision by Montgomery College. Appeals for changes of residency status
must be accompanied by appropriate evidence and must be processed prior
to the end of the third week of classes in the fall and spring semesters,
and the first week of summer and winter terms. Appeals shall be submitted
in writing to the campus registrar.
The deadlines above are also established for rate changes due to Business
and Industry Tuition Rate Agreements, Statewide and Health Manpower
Shortage Enrollment Verifications and Veterans Affairs educational benefits.
Any changes processed after these deadlines will be effective the following
semester.
Active
Duty Military and Their Dependents
Active Duty Military and their dependents who have relocated in-county
or in- state or who are stationed in-county or in-state are eligible
for the in-county or in-state rate immediately upon admission.
Businesses or other organizations that do business in the state of
Maryland may be eligible to enter into an agreement with the College
that affords their employees or members tuition and fees at the in-county
residence rate, regardless of actual domicile. The courses taken must
benefit the employer, and the employer must pay for the courses directly
or through an employee reimbursement program. Detailed instructions
are provided on the Business
and Industry form, which must be submitted each semester students
take courses. Statewide
Programs and Health Manpower Shortage Programs
The Maryland Higher Education Commission designates some curricula
at MC as statewide programs or health manpower shortage programs determined
to be in short supply in Maryland. Registered students majoring in
the designated curricula who are Maryland residents from outside Montgomery
County are eligible for in-county tuition. Eligible students must
submit the Statewide
& Health Manpower Shortage Programs Enrollment Verification
each semester they take courses.
If a third party such as, but not limited to, a federal, state, or municipal
government agency agrees to pay a student’s tuition and fees,
the student is not relieved of his or her primary responsibility. In
the event that such a third party fails to honor its agreement, Montgomery
College reserves the right to directly bill the student.
Senior
Tuition Waiver for Students 60 Years and Older
Maryland state residents who are 60 years of age or older at the time
of registration and begin their enrollment after regular registration
will have their tuition waived. Seniors are still responsible for
payment of required fees. As tuition waiver does not apply during
regular registration, seniors should check the current Schedule of
Classes for the date the waiver goes into effect. The waiver will
be given on a space-available basis. Those eligible for tuition waivers
who wish to pay full tuition and fees may register at any time during
regular registration. Retirement
due to Disability Tuition Waiver
Students retired from the work force by reason of total and permanent
disability as defined by the Social Security Act or the Railroad Retirement
Act who enroll in classes with 10 or more regularly enrolled students
will have their tuition waived, but must still pay all required fees.
The waiver will be given on a space-available basis; eligible students
must submit the Disability
Retirement Tuition Waiver Certification form. Maryland
National Guard Members Half-Tuition Waiver
Any resident of Maryland who is a member of the Maryland National
Guard for a minimum of a 24-month enlistment and enrolls in any class
at Montgomery College, which is eligible under Md. (Educ.) Code Ann.
Section 16-403 for state support, shall be eligible for a 50 percent
waiver of the tuition on a space-available basis. National Guard Members
may register during regular registration. For more information, please
see the Cashier’s Office.
The effective date for withdrawal will be the date the student successfully
drops the class online or the date that notification of withdrawal is
filed in the Office of Admissions and Records. The refund deadline for
each course is listed on the invoice/schedule a student receives at
the time of registration; these deadlines are also in MyMC.
All refunds are payable by check to the student of record.
Fees are non-refundable.
If you received scholarships, grants, and/or loans, or
if the Office of Financial Aid held your classes with estimated financial
aid, you must discuss your refund with a financial aid counselor or
specialist to ensure your eligibility for aid will not be affected.
Courses
Cancelled by the College
Students will receive 100% refund of tuition and fees
for courses cancelled by the College.
Courses
Dropped by Student before the Published Deadline
Students will receive 100% refund of tuition and fees
if they drop a course on or before the refund deadline.
Involuntary
Withdrawals
Students who are unable to attend due to the following
reasons are required to documentation appropriate to issuing a prorated
refund:
Entering
involuntarily on active duty into the armed services -
Provide copy of military orders signed by commanding officer and
including proof of entry date.
Illness
of student or immediate family member (child, parent, spouse,
or member of household) - Provide physician's certification stating
student or family member's illness with date effective.
Death
of student or immediate family member (see above) - Provide
a copy of the death certificate or published obituary.
Involuntary
transfer/change in work hours by student's employer - Provide
a letter from employer on company letterhead verifying change and
date effective.
You must officially drop or withdraw from the class[es]
that you are appealing. The College does not allow a student to remain
in a course and file an appeal. You must have no grade or a W in the
course that you are appealing. If you have a failing grade,
you must first submit an Academic Appeal Form to the Academic Appeals
Committee on the campus where the course was taught and receive a favorable
outcome before a refund can be considered.
Submit the Refund Appeal as a part of
a complete packet to the Office of Admissions and Records within 45
days of the close of the semester for which you are seeking a tuition
refund or credit. Appeals submitted later than 45 days of the
close of the semester will not be considered. Only complete packets
will be reviewed.
There are unacceptable reasons for appealing, which in
almost every case, are denied. These include:
“I didn’t know there was a deadline to withdraw.”
“I thought I would be automatically dropped if
I didn’t attend or pay for the class.”
“The deadline didn’t give me enough time
to decide on staying in the class.”
“I wasn’t doing well in the class.”
“I needed the money for something else.”
“I didn’t have the money to pay for the class.”
If your appeal is approved, you will receive a pro-rated
refund of tuition based on your date of withdrawal.
The Office of Business Services has final authority on
refund appeal decisions. Campus academic appeals committees hear appeals
on academic matters and have no authority to authorize refunds. This
also means that receiving a favorable outcome on an academic appeal
does not guarantee a favorable outcome for a tuition refund appeal.
The appeal process takes four to six weeks to complete; you
will be notified via your MC email address of the decision.
