2016 ‒ 2017 Fee Schedule
All fees are subject to Board of Regents approval
The Board of Regents has approved the fee schedule; however, fees are subject to change without notice. Final approved schedules are available in the Business Services and online on the Commissioner of Higher Education’s website. Tuition and fees are based on credit hours and are paid by the student each semester. Different fee schedules are applied for students with WUE residency. Contact Business Services for more information. The $30.00 registration fee is nonrefundable.
| Crs | Reg Fee | Tuition | Bldg Maint Fee* | Comp Tech Fees** | Equip Fee | Aca Fac Fee | Stud Gov | Library Fee | Welness Fee | Stud Bldg Fee | Res Total | NR Bldg Fee | NR Inc Fee | Non Res Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.00 | 98.25 | 3.92 | 8.34 | 3.96 | 2.08 | 15.00 | 1.50 | 15.00 | 5.20 | 183.25 | 3.58 | 217.25 | 404.08 |
| 2 | 30.00 | 196.50 | 7.84 | 16.68 | 7.92 | 4.17 | 15.00 | 3.00 | 15.00 | 10.40 | 306.51 | 7.17 | 434.50 | 748.18 |
| 3 | 30.00 | 294.75 | 11.76 | 25.02 | 11.88 | 6.25 | 15.00 | 4.50 | 15.00 | 15.60 | 429.76 | 10.75 | 651.75 | 1,092.26 |
| 4 | 30.00 | 393.00 | 15.68 | 33.36 | 15.83 | 8.33 | 15.00 | 6.00 | 15.00 | 20.80 | 553.00 | 14.33 | 869.00 | 1,436.33 |
| 5 | 30.00 | 491.25 | 19.60 | 41.70 | 19.79 | 10.42 | 15.00 | 7.50 | 15.00 | 26.00 | 676.26 | 17.92 | 1,086.25 | 1,780.43 |
| 6 | 30.00 | 589.50 | 23.52 | 50.04 | 23.75 | 12.50 | 15.00 | 9.00 | 15.00 | 31.20 | 799.51 | 21.50 | 1,303.50 | 2,124.51 |
| 7 | 30.00 | 687.75 | 27.44 | 58.38 | 27.71 | 14.58 | 15.00 | 10.50 | 15.00 | 36.40 | 922.76 | 25.08 | 1,520.75 | 2,468.59 |
| 8 | 30.00 | 786.00 | 31.36 | 66.72 | 31.67 | 16.67 | 15.00 | 12.00 | 15.00 | 41.60 | 1,046.02 | 28.67 | 1,738.00 | 2,812.69 |
| 9 | 30.00 | 884.25 | 35.28 | 75.06 | 35.63 | 18.75 | 15.00 | 13.50 | 15.00 | 46.80 | 1,169.27 | 32.25 | 1,955.25 | 3,156.77 |
| 10 | 30.00 | 982.50 | 39.20 | 83.40 | 39.58 | 20.83 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 52.00 | 1,292.51 | 35.83 | 2,172.50 | 3,500.84 |
| 11 | 30.00 | 1,080.75 | 43.12 | 91.74 | 43.54 | 22.92 | 15.00 | 16.50 | 15.00 | 57.20 | 1,415.77 | 39.42 | 2,389.75 | 3,844.94 |
| 12 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 62.40 | 1,538.90 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,188.90 |
| 13 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 67.60 | 1,544.10 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,194.10 |
| 14 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 72.80 | 1,549.30 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,199.30 |
| 15 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 78.00 | 1,554.50 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,204.50 |
| 16 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 83.20 | 1,559.70 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,209.70 |
| 17 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 88.40 | 1,564.90 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,214.90 |
| 18 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 93.60 | 1,570.10 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,220.10 |
| 19 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 93.60 | 1,570.10 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,220.10 |
| 20 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 93.60 | 1,570.10 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,220.10 |
| 21 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 93.60 | 1,570.10 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,220.10 |
| 22 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 93.60 | 1,570.10 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,220.10 |
| 23 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 93.60 | 1,570.10 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,220.10 |
| 24 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 93.60 | 1,570.10 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,220.10 |
| 25 | 30.00 | 1,179.00 | 47.00 | 100.00 | 47.50 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 | 93.60 | 1,570.10 | 43.00 | 2,607.00 | 4,220.10 |
* Includes Access Fee of $1.32 and Building Fee of $2.60 per credit
** Includes Computer Fee of $4.02 and Technology Fee of $4.32 per credit
- Students will be charged a $25 per credit fee associated with courses provided by online (O) delivery.
- Students will be charged a $12.50 per credit fee associated with courses provide by hybrid (HO) delivery.
- Students will be charged a $15.00 Wellness Fee. Please see the Welcome Center for more information.
- All new students are charged a $12.50 Identification Card Fee, and all new degree-seeking students are charged a $25.00 Orientation Fee in addition to the above schedule.
Additional fees may be charged for students registered in some programs and/or courses. Contact Business Services at 447-6921 for information.
Books and Supplies
Books and supplies are purchased on a semester basis. Textbooks and supplies are available at the Bookstore located on the Donaldson Campus at 1115 North Roberts Street. Textbooks and supplies for Airport Campus classes can be purchased at Bookstore East, located on the Airport Campus main floor. Both bookstores accept cash, credit cards (with the exception of American Express), and checks made payable to Helena College. Tools are required for each student entering Automotive Technology, Aviation Maintenance, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Diesel Technology, and Welding Technology programs. Students should refer to the tool section of the catalog (see pages 189-193).
Deferred Fee Payment Plan
A deferred fee payment plan is authorized providing that:
1. At least one quarter of total fees are paid at the time the deferred fee payment plan is initiated,
2. An additional one quarter is paid within the first 30 days of the semester,
3. An additional one quarter is paid within the first 60 days of the beginning of the semester, and
4. The full amount is paid in full within 90 days of the beginning of the semester.
Tuition and mandatory fees less any financial aid are eligible for deferral. Execution of a promissory note with the terms and conditions of the deferment will be required. Log into MyHC to complete the application for the deferred payment plan. This plan is not available for the summer semester or to any person with an outstanding debt to the College. The Deferred Payment Agreement must be renewed in Business Services at the beginning of each semester.
Students participating in this plan will be assessed an administrative charge of $30 each semester. Failure to make scheduled payments will result in a student being ineligible for future deferment and may result in cancellation of a student’s enrollment with no refund of payments already collected. A $15 fee will be assessed each time a scheduled payment is late.
Non-Payment
Any person who owes the College any fees, fines, or other charges will not be permitted to receive a transcript, diploma, certificate, or academic record; to register or attend classes; or to access any College facilities or services until the debt has been paid or satisfactorily adjusted through Business Services. Interest may be charged at the rate of 10% on the balance due from the day after the due date until the full amount has been paid, and any attorney’s fees or other costs or charges necessary for the collection of the amount owed may be added to the balance due.
Payment of Tuition and Fees
Your schedule bill is a combination of your class schedule, the number of credits you have registered for, and the amount it costs to attend Helena College. Until your schedule and corresponding bill are finalized by you online, by mail, or in person, you are not counted as a student at Helena College. Your financial aid will not disburse to your account.
If the schedule bill is not paid/finalized by the published payment deadline, you will be dropped from all classes. Please see the published payment dates in our student guide.
How do you access your schedule bill online?
- Go to MyHC, log in to your account
- Select Student Services and Financial Aid
- Select Payment and Account Information
- Select Pay and Finalize your Registration Bill
Financial aid will not be applied to your account until you finalize your schedule bill by the payment deadline. If this is not completed you will be dropped from your classes.
Remember, after you have accepted your financial aid, you must wait 24 hours for your account to reflect that you have Financial Aid funds for your tuition. If you do not wait, the system will require you to use a credit card or e-check for payment. Please contact the financial aid office with questions.
What if you have funding from an outside source?
You will not be able to use the online feature. Bring your signed schedule bill in to the cashier. If you have questions about your third party payment, call Student Accounts at 447-6921. If funding is not showing on your schedule bill, you must notify Student Accounts.
Even if you do not have a balance due, you must pay/finalize your bill with the Business office.
All students must sign and return a schedule bill.
Tuition Refunds
Tuition refunds are made through Business Services subsequent to a student’s withdrawal from a course(s). Refunds of fees are authorized according to the following procedures only if the student officially withdraws from the College and/or drops courses in the required manner:
- The $30 registration fee and the $30 application fee are non-refundable.
- Class days are determined by the College calendar of instructional days, not by the student’s class schedule.
- Refunds for withdrawal or dropping a class for courses for summer semester are computed on a pro-rated basis.
Withdrawal from school applies only to students dropping all courses: (Registration and Application Fees are non- refundable.)
- 100% of all remaining tuition and fees are refunded before the first class day of the semester or half semester in which the course begins.
- 90% of all remaining fees will be refunded to the end of the 5th instructional day of the semester or half semester in which the course begins.
- 75% of all remaining fees will be refunded to the end of the 10th instructional day of the semester or half semester in which the course begins.
- 50% of all remaining fees will be refunded to the end of the 15th instructional day of the semester or half semester in which the course begins.
- Beginning the 16th instructional day of the semester or half semester in which the course begins, no refunds will be made.
Course drop/adds apply to students making course schedule changes but remaining in attendance at the College:
- An individual course dropped will be refunded at 100% for the first 15 days of the semester or half semester in which the course begins.
- Beginning the 16th instructional day of the semester or half semester in which the course begins, no refunds will be made.
- A processing fee of $10 per request will be assessed to add a course or courses after the 5th day of the semester or to drop a course or courses after the 15th day of classes.
