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Tuition and Fees
Financial Obligations
Refund Policy
Financial Aid Information
Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements
Qualitative Academic Progress Requirements
Quantitative Academic Progress Requirements
Maximum Time Frame
Withdrawals
Remedial Work
Transfer Students
Termination of Financial Aid
Appeals Process
Reinstatement of Aid
Withdrawal from School
Notification
Satisfactory Academic Progress (HOPE)
Commercial Truck Driving Program and Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Specific Programs Tuition

Tuition per credit hour for the following programs:			$59.00
Carpenter’s Assistant Certified Customer Service Specialist Certified Manufacturing Specialist Certified Nurse Assisting	Certified Warehousing and Distribution Electrician’s Assistant Industrial Leadership and Supervision Plumber’s Assistant

 

Special Tuition Courses: Commercial Truck Driving

	Credit Hours Tuition ($230 per credit hour)		$3,870.00
	Total Tuition & Fees		$3,951.00
	CTD Fuel Surcharge		$130.00

Note: The CDL exam is covered through the above tuition for STC students. Other persons will be charged a fee to take the CDL exam.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.sandersvilletech.edu/tuition

Application Fee
A student’s first admission application for any credit course must be accompanied by a one time, non-refundable application fee of $15.00.

1. Other fees due at registration:

Registration Fee	$26.00
Activity Fee	$16.00
Accident Insurance	$4.00
Instructional Technology Fee	$35.00	*
Total Fees	$81.00

* The $35.00 Instructional Technology Fee can be deducted from the HOPE Book Award. If a student is ineligible for HOPE, the fee will be deducted from the Pell Award. If the student is ineligible for Financial Aid, the student will have to pay all tuition and fees. Dual Enrollment students are exempted from paying the Instructional Technology Fee.

Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, Certified Nurse Assisting, and Cosmetology students must pay an annual $11 clinical liability fee. This fee will be deducted from the HOPE Book Award. Other programs may have additional costs (e.g. CPR training for ECCE).

1. The tuition listed is for Georgia residents only. Tuition for a non-resident student is double the amount of a resident student. See rules governing legal residency status.
   
2. Foreign students pay four times the tuition required for Georgia residents. This applies to nonimmigrant aliens, those on I-20 Foreign Student visas, and other foreign non-immigrant personnel. Foreign immigrants who are permanent residents pay the same tuition as citizens of Georgia.
   
3. Residents of Georgia who are 62 years of age or older may request a waiver of tuition. This policy applies to regular and institutional credit courses only. It does not apply to continuing education courses, noncredit courses, or seminars. If tuition is waived under this policy, admission will be granted on a space-available basis. Senior citizens must meet all other admissions requirements as specified in the College catalog. Proof of age must be presented at registration to receive a fee waiver.

Additional Fees / Charges:

Award Replacement	$15.00
Exemption Fee	$20.00
Graduation Fee	$25.00
Returned Check Charge	$20.00

Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Professional Liability Insurance

All Health Occupations and Cosmetology students are required to obtain professional and personal liability insurance for coverage in the internship and clinical education and training areas that are a required part of these programs. The fee for all Cosmetology and Health Occupations programs is $11.00 annually and will be deducted from the HOPE Book Award.

Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Out of State Charges

Nonresidents pay double tuition. Nonresidents are those who have not lived in Georgia continuously for the twelve months preceding registration for classes at Sandersville Technical College. Foreign nationals pay tuition at 4 times the rate for residents. Tuition may be waived for Eligible Non-Citizen Students and Out of State Students, normally on a quarter-by-quarter basis, for a student by the technical college President. The number of waivers shall not exceed two percent of the head count of the student enrollment at the technical college in the immediately preceding Fall Quarter. Any student receiving a tuition waiver may pay the in-state tuition rate, but is not eligible for the HOPE program. Non-Citizen Students may qualify for a waiver of tuition and fees such that they pay the same tuition rate as an Out of State Student.

Senior Citizens

Georgia residents 62 years of age and older do not pay tuition for credit courses, but are responsible for books and fees. Admission of senior citizens to credit classes is based on meeting program and course requirements and is on a “space available” basis.

Books, Supplies, and Uniforms

Each student is required to have books, tools and uniforms, and other equipment appropriate to the program of study. All required books and many of the student’s other needs may be purchased in the campus bookstore. Information regarding approximate program costs can be found in the Admissions Office.

Graduation Fee

Only degree and diploma students are eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. Graduation applications will be accepted in the Registrar’s office. Students should see their advisor one quarter before graduation is planned for graduation information. The graduation fee is $25. Graduation fees are non-refundable. Replacement cost for lost degree, diploma or certificate is $15. Only students participating in the ceremony are required to pay the graduation fee.

Exemption Exam Fee

A student desiring to take an exemption exam must pay an exemption test fee per test. The fee is $20.00 and must be paid in advance. This fee is nonrefundable and not transferable. Students taking the exemption test to validate secondary coursework do not pay the exam fee.

PSB Exam Fee

Students taking the PSB exam will be required to pay $20.00 for each test as a cost recovery fee. This fee must be paid in advance of the test date.

Returned Check Charge

Any student who presents a personal check to Sandersville Technical College in which payment is refused by the bank will be charged a $20.00 returned check fee.

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Financial Obligations

Students who are delinquent in the payment of any financial obligation(s) may be removed from one or all courses and will not be allowed to register for another quarter until all delinquent fees are paid. In addition, students will not be issued quarterly grade reports, transcripts, or other student records until all delinquent fees are paid.

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Refund Policy

Students who officially withdraw from a course by the end of the third instructional day of the quarter will receive no grade for the course and will receive a 100% refund of applicable tuition and refundable fees. Students who withdraw from a course after the end of the third instructional day of the quarter shall receive an appropriate W grade and shall receive no refund of tuition and fees. Refunds, when due, will be made by check to the address shown as the student’s official home of record on the student record, within 30 days of the last day of a student’s attendance if written notification has been provided by the student, or from the date the College terminates or determines withdrawal by the student in lieu of written notification. Students should notify their instructor to formally withdraw from a course or the College. Financial aid recipients, please refer to the financial aid policy.

Refunds of Text Books

Refunds will be issued for textbooks if the student has a receipt from the bookstore, the refund is requested within 5 class days of the date on the receipt, and the book is not written in and is in perfect condition.

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Financial Aid Information

Sandersville Technical College offers a comprehensive program of financial aid for students enrolled to earn a degree, diploma or a certificate. The various financial aid programs are funded by Federal and state funds.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Federal financial aid (Pell Grant, FSEOG, and FWS), a student must complete and sign a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually and provide the financial aid office with verification documentation as required. A student must also:

• Have a high school diploma, a GED, or meet the Ability to Benefit requirements
• Be registered with Selective Service, if required
• Be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen
• Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program
• Not be in default on a student loan nor owe a refund on a Title IV program
• Be making satisfactory academic progress in accordance with policy
• Not have been convicted for a drug offense while receiving Federal aid
• Be a legal Georgia resident
• Not be convicted of a recent drug offense

Types of Financial Aid

Title IV Funds

Require the completion of a FAFSA and enrollment in an eligible degree, diploma or certain certificate programs.

• Federal PELL Grant

Is a Title IV Program, based on need, for full-time and part-time students enrolled in a Title IV eligible program, who have not previously earned a bachelor’s degree. The student does not normally repay Pell Grant. The amount of Pell awarded is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) shown on the student’s SAR/ISIR (which is the result of completing a Federal Financial Aid Form), the cost of attendance, and the student’s enrollment and class load each quarter.

Students receive their Pell Grant awards on a quarterly basis. The quarterly Pell award is available to help pay for book costs and tuition not covered by other sources and the amount remaining is paid to the student after balancing is complete for each term. If the student totally withdraws from school during a quarter, the Pell award amount for the withdrawal term is adjusted, according to Federal Financial Aid policy, by multiplying the percentage of days attended times the quarterly Pell Award. Pell may be applied for via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) either online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or by completing paper application and returning to the FAO or mailing the form to the Federal Student Aid Programs, POB 7001, Mt. Vernon, Ill. 62864-0071.

• FWS (Federal Work Study)

A Title IV Program awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to the neediest students. Title IV eligible students are awarded the maximum amount they can earn; however, the actual amount they receive is calculated by the number of hours they actually work times accepted wage. Normally FWS jobs are on campus and students can only work hours they are NOT scheduled to be in class. FWS cannot be used for internship credit. Students must complete a FWS Application, employment documents in the Personnel Office, and be interviewed by a potential supervisor prior to beginning work. FWS students are paid monthly for the actual hours worked.

• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

A Title IV need based grant given to students with the lowest EFC who receive Pell. FSEOG is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Georgia’s HOPE Program (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally):

Both HOPE Scholarship and HOPE Grant Programs require the completion of an online HOPE Application on the GaCOLLEGE411 (www.gacollege411.org) website.

• Georgia HOPE Scholarship for Degree Programs

The HOPE Scholarship is available to students enrolled in degree programs that have and maintain a 3.0 HOPE Grade Point Average. All hours attempted in all degree programs since high school are used to calculate eligibility, whether or not those hours are used in current program, including out-of-state colleges attended. HOPE GPA is monitored and at least a 3.0 HOPE GPA must be maintained at the end of each Spring Quarter and at each 45 hour interval to remain eligible. HOPE Scholarship covers tuition, fees and a book voucher of $100 per quarter for enrollment of at least 6 hours or $50 for enrollment of less than 6 hours. According to HOPE Regulations, HOPE book funds MUST be used to purchase books and supplies needed for student’s program of study. However, HOPE Book funds may be used for Instructional Technology fees with written authorization from student. Once all hours of attempted degree work, or a combination of attempted degree classes plus hours for which students receive HOPE Grant total 190 hours, students are ineligible for future HOPE funds.

• Georgia HOPE GRANT for Diploma/Certificate Programs

HOPE Grant provides grant monies to cover tuition and mandatory fees and up to $100 per quarter book allowance for students enrolled in a diploma or technical certificate of credit. According to HOPE Regulations, HOPE book funds MUST be used to purchase books, supplies, and tech fees (with written authorization) needed for students’ program of study. The HOPE grant is available up to a maximum of 95 attempted hours.

Other Financial Aid

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

The purpose of this act is to prepare individuals facing serious barriers to employment with the training necessary for entry into the labor force. More information can be obtained from the WIA office at Sandersville Technical College at 478-553-2444.

TAA/TRA

These programs are administered by the Department of Labor for individuals who lose their jobs due to plant closings, etc. To apply, contact your local Department of Labor office or the local WIA office at STC at 478-553-2444.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements

Students who receive financial aid from Sandersville Technical College must be in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress, as outlined below.

Students are responsible for maintaining an acceptable level of progress regarding quality and quantity of work. Progress will be reviewed no less than once each quarter. Records are reviewed after grades are posted at the end of each quarter.

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Qualitative Academic Progress Requirements

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale that includes all credit courses appearing on the academic transcript. If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum, his/her financial aid is endangered. A student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation for the following quarter of attendance and may receive financial aid for the probationary quarter. Failure to meet the cumulative requirement of at least a 2.0 GPA by the end of the probationary quarter will result in the student being placed on Financial Aid Suspension. Students placed on Financial Aid Suspension are ineligible to receive any source of Financial Aid until cumulative minimum requirements have been met.

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Quantitative Academic Progress Requirements

Students must complete 67% of course work attempted. All hours attempted in the student’s current program of study at Sandersville Technical College plus all transfer hours accepted by Sandersville Technical College are counted to determine the completion rate. Failure to complete this minimum percentage will result in a student being put on probation during the following quarter of attendance. The student will be eligible for financial aid during the probationary quarter. However, if the student fails to reach 67% cumulative requirement during the probationary quarter, he/she will be placed on financial aid suspension and will be ineligible for any state or Federal aid until the minimum completion rate of 67% has been attained.

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** Maximum Time Frame

Full-time students must complete their educational objective within the maximum time frame of one and a half (150%) times the length of the program in which they are enrolled. This means that once students have attempted one and half times the minimum number of credit hours necessary for completing program requirements, they will be ineligible to receive financial aid. All hours attempted in their current program of study at Sandersville Technical College, plus all transfer hours accepted by Sandersville Technical College for their current program of study, are counted in the 150% limit. Students who are enrolled less than half time will be prorated accordingly.

**If a course is repeated, all hours attempted will be counted for purposes of the 67% completion rate and maximum time frame requirements and all grades will be used in calculating the minimum GPA of 2.0.

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Withdrawals

Grades of W and WP are not used in calculating a student’s GPA, but are counted as course work attempted. WF is counted as an F. IP’s will not be used in the completion rate calculation. The grade received the next quarter will be used when calculating the completion rate. Total withdrawal from a quarter places the student on probation the following quarter. Total withdrawal two consecutive quarters places the student on suspension.

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Remedial Work

Remedial courses will be covered by Title IV financial aid if the student is enrolled as a provisional or regular student in an eligible program at Sandersville Technical College and the remedial course is required by the school. Aid can be received for a maximum of 45 hours of remedial courses. A grade of S will be considered satisfactory completion of a remedial course. A grade of U will be considered unsatisfactory. Grades received for remedial courses do not affect the GPA, but the hours are calculated in the 67% hours attempted completion rate.

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Transfer Students

Transfer students accepted by Sandersville Technical College (STC) who never attended STC, will be classified as maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress for the first quarter enrolled. After the first quarter, the student’s grades will be measured in accordance with the College’s Satisfactory Academic requirements. Students who previously attended STC, transferred to another school, then returned to STC, will have all of their course work reviewed. (Only a grade of C or better will transfer.)

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Termination of Financial Aid

Financial aid will be terminated when a student is determined by the Financial Aid Office to be ineligible, if the office has evidence that the student has falsified information on the application materials, or if Federal or state funds are not provided to meet the award.

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Appeals Process

Students have the right to appeal a finding that they are not making satisfactory progress if they feel that there are extenuating circumstances which have prevented them from meeting the specified requirements. Students will need to obtain from the Financial Aid Office an Appeal of Financial Aid Suspension form. The appeal must specifically address the extenuating circumstances, include supporting documentation and must be filed with the Financial Aid Office.

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Reinstatement of Aid

A student who has been terminated from aid due to a lack of satisfactory academic progress must pay for credit hours attempted after returning and must meet satisfactory academic progress requirements to be eligible to receive any further financial aid in future terms.

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Withdrawal from School

Any student receiving financial aid must report to the Financial Aid Office upon withdrawal from school. Financial Aid adjustments/payments must be calculated according to Federal and state regulations.

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Notification

The Financial Aid Office will notify a student in writing if he/she is in violation of the above standards of satisfactory academic progress and of the termination of his/her eligibility to receive financial aid.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress (HOPE)

In accordance with the Georgia HOPE Regulations, students receiving HOPE Grant and/or HOPE Scholarship must maintain the same institutional satisfactory academic progress policy used for Federal Title IV programs, as outlined above.

In addition, HOPE recipients are limited to a maximum number of hours of attempted credit and remedial hours as follows:

1. Students who have received only HOPE Grant for Diploma and/or Certificate Programs: A maximum number of 95 hours of HOPE Grant eligibility. All attempted hours for which HOPE has been received since Summer term 2003 from all colleges are counted in this cap.
2. Students who have received HOPE Scholarship for degree classes and HOPE Grant for diploma/certificate classes: A maximum of 190 hours of HOPE Eligibility, including all HOPE Scholarship hours since 1993 and all HOPE Grant Hours since Summer term of 2003 from all colleges, are counted in this cap. Credit earned in dual enrollment programs do not count toward the cap.

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Commercial Truck Driving Program and Financial Aid

Commercial Truck Driving students will be held responsible to the same Satisfactory Academic Progress standards as all other students and can only receive aid for 150% of the hours to complete the program. Should a student wish to repeat the program, he/she must pay the Business Office for all hours required to graduate over the 150%. Once this has been done, HOPE Grant will be awarded for the other 50% of eligibility.

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