Tuition & Fees

RESIDENCY: IMPORTANT NOTICE! Non-resident tuition is being waived for students taking classes at KPC under a two-year pilot program that will apply to Fall 2008, Spring and Summer 2009 semesters.

Resident Tuition

For purposes of tuition assessment, a "resident" is any person who, prior to the published first day of instruction at his or her home campus:

Has been physically present in Alaska for two years (apart from documented absences due to illness, vacations, attending another educational institution while maintaining Alaska residency, or other absences not exceeding a total of 120 days in the two-year period)
And declares the intention to remain in Alaska indefinitely.

Students eligible for Alaska resident tuition include:

Alaska residents as defined above
Members of the United States military on active duty (stationed in Alaska) and members of the Alaska National Guard, their spouses and dependent children
Residents of British Columbia, the Yukon, Northwest or Nunavut Territories
Students from other states or provinces whose public universities waive non-resident charges for Alaska residents and students from foreign cities and provinces that have partnerships with Alaska or specific Alaska communities (lists of approved programs are published online in University of Alaska Board of Regents regulations)
Exchange students attending the University of Alaska as part of an approved exchange program
Students participating in the UA Scholars Program
Students participating in the University of Alaska College Savings Program who meet eligibility criteria as established by the Education Trust of Alaska

A dependent child (one who is unmarried, younger than age 24, and financially dependent on his or her parent or guardian) will be considered a resident if he or she has a parent or guardian that qualifies as an Alaska resident as defined above. Dependent children of alumni who have received an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree from the University of Alaska also qualify for resident tuition.

A student will be considered non-resident if within two years prior to applying for residency he or she:

Carried out any act inconsistent with Alaska residency
Was claimed as a dependent child of a non-resident of Alaska for federal income tax purposes during the most recent tax year
Paid resident tuition at an educational institution in another state during the past two years

Students having non-immigrant visa status are not eligible for Alaska residency.

A student who has initially registered as a non-resident may apply for resident status after residing in the state for one year under the University's "bona fide resident" provision. Bona fide resident status can be based on either:

Eligibility to receive the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend
Or satisfying five (5) of the following conditions:
Voter registration in Alaska
Vehicle registration in Alaska for at least nine months
Motor vehicle operator's license in Alaska for at least nine months
Evidence of one or more years of physical presence in Alaska within the past three years – you may not have enrolled in more than six credit hours at a college or university during the three-year time frame
Ownership of real property in Alaska
Active checking or saving accounts in Alaska
Other evidence of residence deemed satisfactory by the University's chief enrollment officer or designee

Students who want to apply for resident status should file an application for residency with required documentation at the appropriate university office prior to the published first day of instruction at their home campus.

Tuition Schedule

The University of Alaska Board of Regents sets tuition rates at the University of Alaska. Tuition prices vary, based upon the following criteria:

Lower division (100 and 200 level) courses.
Upper division (300 and 400 level) courses.
Professional division (500 level) courses.
Graduate division (600 level) courses.
Resident / Non-Resident Status.

Tuition Costs

Lower Division – Undergraduate (Course Numbers 0 – 299)

Resident $128.00 per credit hour

Upper Division – Undergraduate (Course Numbers 300 – 499)

Resident $144.00 per credit hour

Professional Development (Course Numbers 500 – 599)

Tuition costs vary.

Graduate (Course Numbers 600 – 699)

Resident $287.00 per credit hour

If your address will change or has changed, submit a Change of Address Form to KPC Admissions/Records office. Billings and refunds will be mailed to your address of record.

FEES

The Board of Regents of the University Of Alaska approves all fees. Fee assessments are subject to audit and correction, and any such adjustments will be made within 40 days following the close of late registration. Students will be notified by mail of any such adjustments.

Admission Application Fee
There is an application fee of $40 (non-refundable) when applying for admission to a degree/certificate Program.

Audit Fee
Fees are the same as for those enrolled for credit.

Credit-by-Exam Fee
$15 per credit hour. Student must complete all application materials.

Credit/No Credit Option
$3.00 per form for CR/NC grading option.

Drop Fee (per class)
$3.00 per class assessed after the start of late registration.
The fee will not be charged on cancelled or rescheduled classes.

Independent Study
Same as regular tuition rates.

Lab, Materials, and Other Fees
Laboratory or material fees may be charged for some courses as listed in the course schedule.

Late Payment Fee
$75.00 is assessed for non-paid, non-deferred tuition fees beginning the third week of a semester. An additional $100 is assessed after the twelfth week of a semester if an account is still delinquent.

Late Registration (flat fee)
$5.00 fee assessed at the start of late registration.

Network Charge (Varies)
2% of tuition cost.

Non-Credit Course Fee (Varies)
Classes numbered 001-049 are non-credit. They do not meet degree requirements and may have fees other than the tuition as listed in the course schedule.

Student Activity Fee
$2.50 per credit hour up to a maximum of $30.00 per semester to support Student Union associated activities.

Technology Fee
$1.50 per credit hour up to a maximum of $18.00 per semester.

Transcript Fee
Official

Unofficial – available via UAOnline on the Web.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

Kenai Peninsula College reserves the right to withhold transcripts, diplomas, or final grade reports from students if they have not paid all financial obligations. If a student is delinquent in payment of any amount due the College, his/her registration for succeeding semesters may be withheld. Registration may be canceled at any time for failure to meet financial obligations. If a student fails to attend the courses in which he/she has registered, the student is still financially obligated for any tuition and fees due. An official drop or withdrawal form, signed by the student, must be filed within the refund period to assist in satisfying the financial obligation.

E-Z PAYMENT PLAN

If a student has difficulty in meeting the current semester charges and has a good credit record at the College, he/she has the alternative of requesting a deferred payment plan. Applications forms are available through Enrollment Services. There is a processing fee of $10.00 for the initial contract.
When fees are to be paid by other persons or agencies after the registration process is completed, the student should coordinate the payment arrangement in advance with Enrollment Services. Students with scholarships or financial assistance from JTPA, Kenaitze, or Office of Vocational Rehabilitation must contact Kenai Peninsula College's Financial Aid Office.

SENIOR CITIZEN TUITION WAIVER

Alaska permanent residents who were 60 years or older on September 21, 2005 qualify for the senior tuition waiver program. Senior Citizens can register for courses using the Tuition Waiver no earlier than the first day of classes. No tuition fees are charged. Tuition for self-support classes, lab fees, other special fees, and non-credit fees are not included in the waiver. All applicants for Senior Citizen Waiver must complete a “Tuition Waiver Request” form available at Student and Enrollment Services or online at the KBC website www.homer.alaska.edu. The “Tuition Waiver Request” form must be received by the payment due date.

JUMPSTART PROGRAM – HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

High school seniors are allowed to take 6 credits per semester at the 100 and 200 level for $35 per credit, plus any course fees and textbooks. Students can obtain the Jump Start! Form from their high school counselor or online Link to forms and have all required signatures before registering for courses during general registration.

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

All tuition, fees, and other charges for the semester must be paid in full by the semester payment deadline, as indicated in the Academic Calendar, unless other financial arrangements have been made. In addition, any charges unpaid at the end of previous semesters are due and payable prior to re-enrollment at the college. Payment may be made in cash, by check, or by Discover, VISA, or MasterCard. A $25 NSF fee is charged on all returned checks. Tuition and fee charges may be audited, corrected, and adjusted before the end of the current semester. Students are notified of adjustments by mail. No refunds are issued for $2 or less.

ACCOUNT BALANCES

Access your student account balance (charges, payments, term balance and total account balance) and make payment by credit card via UAOnline.
Access to your account balance is also available from the KBC Enrollment Services' Staff.

REFUND POLICY

Students who need to drop or withdraw from specific courses or from all their courses must do so officially. Only students who submit a drop or withdrawal form, signed and dated by the student, will qualify for a tuition refund. Link to forms Refunds are processed by the Business Office according to these policies:
Credit Courses:

Through first week of semester: 100% tuition and fees
Through second week of semester: 50% tuition only
After second week of semester: NO REFUND
Less-than-Semester Length Classes (one week or longer but less than 15 weeks):
Prior to second class meeting: 100% tuition and fees
After second class meeting but prior to third class meeting: 50% tuition only

Short Courses (less than one week in duration), Non-Credit, CEU and Self-Support classes:

100% of all charges are refunded if the student officially drops before the first class.
There is no refund after the first class.
The Business Office processes refunds only after students have completed the appropriate paperwork. The date of drop/withdrawal as indicated on the official Add/Drop form determines eligibility for a refund. Refunds will be processed and mailed within two weeks after the end of the refund period.

Cancelled Classes:
If KPC cancels a course, students may add another course of equal tuition value. If students prefer a refund, they must process a drop form; the drop fee will not be charged, and KPC will refund 100% of tuition and fees.

Telecourse/Distance Delivery Courses:
Refer to the refund schedule published by the Campus offering the course.