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TUITION Specific tuition and fees charged for each program may be found in the Catalog. Students are charges for courses they fail and repeat at the current cost per credit, Tuition is due on the first-class session unless other arrangements have been made with the school and documented in the student's file. Private tuition payment arrangements must be made, upon enrollment and approved in writing by the Campus President. Tuition payments may be made through the school's online portal using a debit or credit card. Payment in the form of personal check, cashier's check or money order may be mailed to the campus. The student may also enter into agreements with a private financing company, or through various alternative loan programs. Per ACCET standard, students are not financially obligated for greaterthan a one-year period at any time. If students fall behind in tuition payments by more than 60 days, their access to the classroom may be suspended. The student must be up to date on tuition payment in order to attend the next term or class. If a student falls behind by more than 60 days, the student may not return to his or her studies without making payment arrangements or bringing all tuition and fee payments current. Diploma/Certificates will not be released until the student satisfies its financial obligations. Delinquent tuition beyond 120 days maybe turned over for collection efforts and may prevent the student from graduating. InterCoast participates in various tuition assistance programs, including but not limited to Veteran's Educational Benefits (VA), WIA, NAFTA, PAN, TRA, Vocational and State Rehabilitation, tribal programs, alternative loan programs, and employer -sponsored programs) and such programs must be approved by the providing agency. Financial Aid is also available through the Title IV Programs under the U.S. Department of Education for those who qualify. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION APPLICANTS OR WIOA APPLICANTS Prospective students wishing to attend InterCoast Colleges under Veteran's Educational Benefits (VA), Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits (either through a state agency or a private rehabilitation agency), WIOA or other programs such as NATFA or TRA, should apply for these benefits through the appropriate agency. The Admissions Office will assist in the application process. When approval is received a student from a given agency, it should be submitted to the school's Business Office, who then bills the appropriate agency forthe amount approved. It is the student's responsibility to obtain appropriate approvals and submit proper documentation to the school. Failure to obtain proper approvals from these agencies could result in the student being 100% financially responsible forthe tuition and fees at the published rate. Pursuant to Section 188 of WIOA and 29 CFR Part 38, InterCoast Colleges prohibits the exclusion of an individual from participation in, discrimination, or denial of employment in the administration of or in connection with any programs and activities funded orotherwise financially assisted in whole or in part under Title I of WIOA because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or belief. Beneficiaries may not be discriminated against because of citizenship status or participation in a program or activity that receives financial assistance under Title I of WIOA. The equal opportunity officer can be reached by email rp esident@intercoast.edu SPONSOREDSTUDENTS Information concerning employer sponsorship should be obtained directly from the student's employer. Questions concerning tuition payment arrangements for sponsored students should be referred to the Business Office or Campus President. VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE PERSONS InterCoast is approved for Veterans benefits, including Chapter 33, Post 9/11 benefits, effective October 1, 2011. Student eligibility for benefits is determined by the VA. Detailed information concerning eligibility requirements and education benefits for veterans, eligible spouses or dependents, how to apply, programs covered, and payment rate information is available on the Department of Veterans Affairs website www.gibill.va,gov by calling 888-442-4551, or contacting the nearest Veterans Regional Office. Veterans eligible for VA benefits must be certified by the institution's designated certifying official in order to receive VA educational benefits. • Copy of the DD-214 or Statement of Service (recommended but not required) • Certificate of Eligibility or other documentation specifying chapter for certification (required) • Transcripts for any prior college/university attended regardless of subject. Students are responsible for requesting academic transcripts from all schools attended before, during or after military service —whether or not benefits were received. IS I'aga Into( oaq t'NIcgxs school CaY91og