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Fees and expenses

Fees for registration are due prior to the fees due date as published in the academic calendar. Thereafter, fees are due by the end of the business day on which students register. Students who have not paid their fees will be dropped from their classes. Fees may be paid by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard at the campus college stores during regular business hours. Fees may also be paid online by credit card only through WISE, PHCC’s web registration system, or by mail by check or money order only (see instructions below). We also offer an interest-free Tuition Installment Plan to help spread out payments over the semester. All registration fees must be paid separately from all other fees. For laboratory and other fees see the current catalog.

All fees are subject to change based on approval of the District Board of Trustees and state legislature in accordance with FS 1009.23. Fees below were last updated July 6, 2009.

The schedule of fees below is applicable to all students, including those in an audit status.

College credit and college preparatory credit

Technical credit

Continuing education

Repeated courses

Students enrolling in a college credit or preparatory course after the second attempt will be charged the full cost of instruction which is equivalent to the out-of-state (non-Florida resident) fees. Previous enrollments in college credit or preparatory courses before fall term 1997 at PHCC will not apply in calculating student fees for repeated courses.

Special additional fees

All special additional fees are normally non-refundable and non-transferable once paid by the student. Please see current catalog for additional fees not listed here.

Payment and financial obligations
Students are ultimately responsible for payment of their tuition, fees, books, and any other expenses incurred while attending PHCC, regardless of any financial assistance provided by parents, relatives or others. Students at PHCC should know and understand their responsibilities regarding the payment of their financial obligations.

PHCC accepts cash and personal checks as well as Visa and MasterCard credit cards for payment of tuition, fees, books and other expenses. Fees may be paid by the methods above at any of the college store locations or online by credit card only through WISE.

Tuition Installment Plan (TIP)
The college offers a TIP for PHCC students enrolled in credit courses. TIP allows students to select installment plans that are spread over several months, depending on the semester. The earlier students enroll, the more payment options they have. Students should check the enrollment calendar for dates and payment options. Students who choose to use TIP may enroll online. After enrollment, students may use the MyFACTS account link to access their account online. Students must contact the financial services office if any changes are made to their schedule that will affect their agreement.

Payment by check
Personal checks will be accepted for the payment of tuition, fees, and other expenses. Checks must include full name, address, home and work phone, maker’s driver’s license number and state, as well as students’ ID number.

If a check is returned by the college’s bank for non-payment, the following actions will occur:

1. If classes have not started, the student will be dropped from his/her classes.
2. The student’s file will be placed in a hold status.

If students have two or more personal checks returned to the college by the bank due to non-payment (NSF, account closed, etc.) any subsequent payments to the college must be made by cash, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card. In addition, students’ check-writing privileges to the college will be revoked for a period of five years. Any unpaid check is classified as a delinquent financial obligation. Unpaid, returned checks will be sent to either the State Attorney’s office or the college’s collection agency for further attempts at collection. A service fee in accordance with Florida Statute 832.08 will be charged on all returned checks and students may also be liable for any collection fees.

Payment by deferment
Deferments will be granted to veterans and other financial aid students on a case-by-case basis up to 60 days from the first day of classes. All deferments must be paid on the 61st day from the first day of classes in the term issued with the exception of enrollment in mini-terms.

Payment of deferments for mini-terms is due no later than 10 days prior to the end of class. Students are responsible for the payment of the deferment and will be subject to restrictions and collection practices if the deferment remains unpaid.

Payment by third party sponsors
If employers or other agencies are paying for students’ tuition and fees through direct payment to the college, students should present original letters of authorization signed by third party sponsors to the financial aid office. PHCC will not accept letters of authorization that are contingent upon students achieving a passing grade, completing courses or letters that states that the employees will be reimbursed for their fees. Any fees that remain unpaid by third party sponsors will be the students’ responsibility and will be subject to the restrictions and collection practices described below if not paid in a timely manner.

Payment by financial aid
Students fees may also be paid by financial aid funds for those students who are eligible to receive such funds. See the financial aid section for additional information.

Unpaid financial obligations (delinquent accounts)
Delinquent student accounts are sufficient cause to prevent future registration for classes at the college, issuance of diplomas or certificates to which students may otherwise be entitled and the release of transcripts and grades.

Outstanding balances owed to PHCC, may be referred to a collection agency. If this action should occur, students may be responsible for the amounts owed the college and any collection fees assessed by the collection agency.

Delinquent accounts that have not been referred to a collection agency may be paid at any college store via cash, check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. Payments may also be mailed to PHCC at the address below, or paid online through WISE. To remove the restriction from the students’ records, payment of the delinquent account must be made in full.

If the delinquent account has been referred to the college’s collection agency, it is preferred that the payment be in full or a payment arrangement, to include collection costs, be made with the collection agency. In extenuating circumstances, the college may accept payment in full at any of the college stores.

Title IV federal repayment guidelines
Students receiving Federal Title IV Financial Aid (PELL, ACG, FSEOG, Stafford and Plus Loans) must attend classes through at least 60 percent of the term. Failure to do so may result in the student being required to pay back all or a portion of their Title IV financial aid funds to the federal government and/or to PHCC. This will result in delinquent student accounts and will be processed accordingly.

Mail-in payments
Pre-addressed yellow payment envelopes are available at any student development office for payment of registration fees, or mail to:

The college is not responsible for students who are purged (dropped) from courses for non-payment of fees by the deadline due to a mail delay.