| Enrollment |
Tuition 2008-2009
|
|
Standard tuition |
Online courses tuition |
|
Tuition |
$139.92 |
$149.92 |
|
Student life/activity fee |
$4.47 |
$4.47 |
|
Technology fee |
$7.00 |
$7.00 |
|
Health Services fee |
$0.95 |
$0.95 |
|
Parking user fee |
$2.50 |
$0.00 |
|
Student association fee |
$0.31 |
$0.31 |
|
Total per credit |
$155.15 |
$162.65 |
This tuition rate applies to all students regardless of residency unless reciprocity agreements apply.
As you begin college, this is a perfect time to learn important skills that will help you manage your money now and in the future. The brochure linked below covers a variety of money management topics, including budgeting, credit cards and credit ratings, debt management, how to identify financial troubles, and finding resources to help.
Money Management Brochure (a pdf document)
The Minnesota higher education bill that became law in May 2007 permits Inver Hills to provide resident tuition rates to all students. There no longer is a nonresident tuition rate, and all students regardless of permanent residence will pay the course costs listed with each course except for residents of Wisconsin and South Dakota where reciprocity agreements apply. (See section on reciprocity below.) The new single tuition rate includes international students.
Other details about tuition
Exceptions to the standard tuition and fees rate:
Additional course fees to cover materials/expenses may be charged for some courses; if these are included, they are explained in the section notes for each class listing. Examples include art, nursing, EHS, and science classes.
The course cost listed with each section in "schedule of classes" on the college website and in the online student registration/records system represents the total cost for that class including tuition, standard fees, and course fees. The course costs will be posted to these websites soon.
Students from Wisconsin and South Dakota are covered by reciprocity agreements which govern their tuition rate. Check with Enrollment Services. For more information and reciprocity forms, see www.mheso.state.mn.us (link opens a new browser window).
Reciprocity tuition and fees for Wisconsin residents will be posted soon.
Wisconsin students can obtain information and apply for reciprocity online at: http://heab.wisconsin.gov/mnwiapp.html.
Students who register for classes must pay tuition or make arrangements to do so by the Tuition Due Dates found on the academic calendar. If the Business Office has received authorization for payment by an outside agency, you have applied for financial aid, or you have entered into a payment plan by the deadline, your registration will not be withdrawn. It is your responsibility to make sure you have been withdrawn from your courses prior to the Tuition Due Date. You will be held responsible for all tuition and fees for courses still on your record after the Tuition Due Date. Late fees will be added to student accounts if tuition is not paid in full by the late fee deadlines indicated on the academic calendar.
Invoices are not sent for changes to your registration (adds and withdrawals) After your initial registration, if you add or withdraw from classes, you must check your account balance online and pay any balance due. If you are due a refund, contact the business office at 651-450-8520 or businessoffice@inverhills.edu. See Refunds for information. You must withdraw from classes within the specified no-obligation withdrawal period to receive a full refund. If you do not withdraw during the no-obligation period, you will face refund penalties.
It is your responsibility to withdraw officially from classes you do not plan to attend. Simply not attending class does not constitute drop or withdrawal. If you simply stop attending classes, you will still be registered for the class, may receive a grade of "F", and are fully responsible for any tuition, late fees, or collection fees associated with that class. Refer to the registration section of the website for more information on adding and withdrawing from classes.
You may pay online by credit card or check card. Or you may pay in person at the Business Office or mail a check to Business Office, Inver Hills Community College, 2500 East 80th Street, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076; include your student ID number on the check.
Visit the Business Office web pages for complete details, hours, and contact information.
Inver Hills participates in a payment plan that allows students to make monthly payments for tuition and fees. Through an agreement with FACTS Tuition Management Company, these payments will be automatically processed each month (either on the 5th or 20th) through the responsible partys bank account. This is not a loan and there is no interest/finance fee. The only fee to budget payments through FACTS is a non-refundable enrollment fee of $21.00 per semester. Students who have any scheduling changes and are enrolled in this program will see their payments automatically corrected. An email from FACTS will be sent.
The application process is quick and easy; students can sign up for FACTS online. For any questions, contact the Inver Hills business office at 651-552-6867 or by email.
All student accounts with outstanding balances will be assessed a late fee starting on the late fee deadline date (see the Academic Calendar). An invoice that includes this late fee will be sent to the student at that time; payment is due within two weeks. If payment is not received, a second late fee will be added (no new invoice will be sent). Final statements are mailed about two weeks before the end of the term. A $25.00 late fee can be assessed twice for a total of $50.00
Students with tuition balances are not permitted to register in subsequent terms until they make full payment. In addition, transcripts and/or diplomas will not be released.
Student life/activity fee: This fee helps offset the costs of non-instructional student services such as the Career Development Center, placement service, health services, and student activities.
Technology fee: Inver Hills Community College has established a technology fee to ensure that students have access to and experience with the technology critical to their success, both in their academic endeavors and their professional careers.
Parking user fee: Minnesota law requires public colleges to pay a portion or, in some cases, all of the costs associated with construction, maintenance and operation of parking facilities. Inver Hills keeps this fee at the minimum required to cover parking-related costs by using a credit-based fee as opposed to more costly methods like permits, meters, hourly lots, etc.
Students who demonstrate that they do not use campus-parking facilities may file an exemption request to receive a refund. Exemption forms are available at Enrollment Services or the Business Office.
Student association fee: A Minnesota Community College Student Association fee assessed per credit for student-initiated programs.
Application fee: There is a one-time application fee of $20 which is payable upon application (this fee is non-refundable).
NSF fee: When a check is returned to the college by the bank for non-sufficient funds, account closed or stop payment, a NSF fee of $20 will be assessed for each check. This applies to checks to the college for tuition AND bookstore charges. The fee may also be charged to NSF payments to the FACTS plan.
Late Fees: All student accounts with outstanding balances will be assessed a late fee on the late-fee deadline. Additional late fees are added if you don't pay by the due date on the invoice. Students with tuition balances are not permitted to register in subsequent terms until they make full payment. Transcripts and/or diplomas will not be released.
Personal property fees: Some courses have special fees, which are indicated in the course description.
Seniors registration fee: Minnesota residents aged 62 and older may register for courses for a fee of $20 per credit hour, plus fees on a space-available basis. Registration at this reduced rate begins the day after the tuition payment deadline for priority registration; see the printed class schedule.
For details on refunds, see Refunds. Refund checks generally take two to three weeks to process and return to the student. Effective date of a drop or withdrawal is the date received by the registration office. If you drop courses via the website, email businessoffice@inverhills.edu to request a refund.
The refund schedule is based on the policy adopted by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees. Reference chapter 5 section 8. Find the policy at the MNSCU website (link opens a new browser window).