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The Spring 2009 semester is from January 20, 2009 until May 16, 2009.

Explanation of Spring 2009 Fees

NV Resident Fees

NV Resident

The Spring 2009 semester registration fee for lower division classes is $60.00 per credit and the fee for upper division classes is $96.25 per credit (except for Community Education classes). The fee to audit a class is the same as the fee to register for credit.

NV Resident: Over 62

Nevada residents 62 years or older may register for credit or audit status in any course without paying registration, application or admission fees, except as noted:

• Only space available courses taken.
• Reduced fee benefits are always subject to programs being otherwise self-sustaining, i.e. summer session.
• Lab and technology fees are still applicable. All seniors must pay a $4.00 per credit technology fee.
• Community Education courses fees are discounted by 20 percent.

Fast-Track (High School Enrollment)

Fast Track courses are open only to NV High School Students. High school students who enroll in these WNC distance education classes through the High School Early Entry Program (Fast-Track) will pay a discounted fee of $25.00–$40.00 per class. Only classes designated as Fast-Track courses are eligible. See a high school counselor for details.

Non-Resident Fees

Non-Resident: Good Neighbor

A reduced non-resident tuition fee of $34.25 per credit for lower division classes and $56.00 for upper division classes will be added to the regular registration fee of $60.00 per credit for lower division classes and $96.25 per credit for upper division classes for students:

• living within 50 miles of the Nevada border for one year or more or,
• graduates of specifically designated high schools or community colleges from neighboring states.

Students must apply for Good Neighbor tuition status.

Non-Resident: Part Time (Up to 6 Credits)

A non-resident tuition fee of $63.00 per credit for lower division classes and $102.75 for upper division classes will be added to the regular registration fee of $60.00 per credit for lower division classes and $96.25 per credit for upper division classes for all Out-of-state students.

Non-Resident: Full Time (Over 6 Credits)

Out-of-state students who enroll for more than six credits in a semester must pay an additional per semester fee of $2854.50 in addition to the regular registration fee of $60.00 per credit for lower division classes and $96.25 per credit for upper division classes.

Non-Resident: Distance Education Only

A reduced non-resident tuition fee of $28.50 per credit for lower division courses and $46.75 per credit for upper division classes will be added to the regular registration fee of $60.00 per credit for lower division classes and $96.25 per credit for non-resident students enrolled exclusively in distance education classes, and who reside outside of Nevada during the semester in which enrollment in the distance education course(s) occurs.

Non-Resident: Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Through the Western Undergraduate Exchange, selected students from eligible western states may enroll in any of WNC's programs at a reduced tuition level of 150 percent of the college's regular resident tuition. Students must request WUE status on the application for admission and apply for WUE status by submitting a WUE application to Admissions and Records prior to matriculation. WNC reserves the right to limit the number of WUE students from each state.

Other Fees

Technology Fee

The NSHE Board of Regents approved a technology fee of $4.00 per credit. The fee is used to fund technology needs in computing, information delivery systems and enables WNC to stay abreast of the latest technological developments.

Application Fee

All students who apply for admission are assessed a one-time $15.00 fee when they register. This fee is not deferrable or refundable even if the courses are full, dropped, or canceled.

Late Registration

Students may register/add full term classes during late registration beginning January 17, 2009. However, class availability will be limited and a late fee of $25.00 is assessed. All students must make payment for full term classes added during late registration by January 26, 2009. After January 26, 2009, students may add full term courses only by submitting a special enrollment authorization form with instructor signature and approval to Admissions and Records. After February 2, 2009 division chair signature and approval is also required.

Students may register/add for short term classes until the day before the class begins. The class must be paid for by the close of business on the day before the class begins or a late fee of $25.00 will be assessed.

Lab Fee

A lab fee is charged for most lab courses and many other courses that require art supplies or other items.

Web Lab Fee

A $5.00 lab fee is charged for all web based courses to cover additional technology costs.

Video Lab Fee

A lab fee is charged for most interactive video distance education courses to cover technology costs.