CCSN 2007-2008 COURSE CATALOG 19

ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS

Students should note that there are very specific guidelines

set forth by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs that must be

followed in order to receive payments and continue benefits.

Students must follow the appropriate degree or certifi-

cate of achievement program and courses under those

requirements.

Veterans’Work Study- Veterans’ Affairs (VA) students

enrolled at the three-quarter time or greater rate may apply

for employment under this program. The number of appli-

cants selected depends on the availability of VA related

work at the College or the VA facilities in the area. To help

determine the sites of possible employment under this pro-

gram, contact the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Regional

Office and ask for the Work Study Coordinator.

Veterans’ Standard of Progress- The Standard of Progress

will apply to only those semesters for which students are

claiming Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits. The

Standard requires the completion of a semester with at least

a 2.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for all

classes yielding a grade other than “I" (Incomplete), “W"

(Withdrawn), or “AU" (Audit). Failure to obtain at least a

2.00 CGPA will result in a student’s placement on VA pro-

bation status. VA probation will remain in effect for at least

one semester.

While on VA probation, the student may continue to

receive VA Educational Benefits, but must continue to earn

a semester grade point average (SGPA) of at least 2.00.

When the student’s CGPA reaches 2.00 or higher, the stu-

dent will be removed from VA probation. While on VA

probation, failure to maintain a SGPA of 2.00 until the

CGPA rises to 2.00 or above will result in the student’s

placement on VA suspension status.

While on VA suspension, the student may attend classes,

but will not be certified to receive VA Educational Benefits.

VA suspension will remain in effect for one full-term semes-

ter (spring/fall) of the student’s enrollment. When the stu-

dent has completed a full-term semester of attendance under

VA suspension, the VA suspension status will be lifted and

the student returned to VA probation status if the CGPA

remains below 2.0. The College grading policy addresses “I"

grades. If an “I" grade is converted to an “F" (Failing) grade

after one year, the “F" may cause the student’s CGPA to fall

below 2.0 for the semester in which the class was originally

attended. If this occurs, the above probation/suspension cri-

teria will be applied to the semester. As a result, retroactive

suspension could possibly follow. This may result in an

overpayment of Educational Benefits which the student may

be required to repay. Students with previous training, credit

or experience at any institution (on-the-job, vocational or

trade school or military experience) or college (including the

Community College of the Air Force) must have the institu-

tion send official transcripts or documentation to the Office

of Admissions and Records. The student must then complete

a Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form. The evaluation

must be completed no later than the end of the student’s

second full-term (fall and spring) semester at CCSN. Failure

to complete the evaluation process could result in a delay of

VA Educational Benefits.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

All fees are subject to change as approved by the NSHE

Board of Regents. Students should consult the current Class

Schedule, contact the Office of the Registrar or the Cashier

on any of the three main campuses.

Distance Education Fee- $10.00 per Distance Education

course in addition to tuition and technology fee.

Methods of Payment

How Much Do I Owe.- Students can find out how much

they owe for tuition and fees through web registration.

Consult a current Class Schedule for complete instructions.

To avoid errors in billing and refunds, students must use

their complete name, student or social security number and

local address on all transactions. Please print clearly and

retain all receipts.

In Person Payments- Students may pay tuition and fees in

person at the Cashier at any of the three campuses during

office hours.

Payment By Mail- If you pay tuition and fees by mail,

payment must be made by check payable to the Board of

Regents. See a current Class schedule for deadlines. Be

sure to write your social security number or “C" number on

your check.

Send your payment to:

Community College of Southern Nevada

File 50360

Los Angeles, CA 90074-0360

Please note all payment deadlines in a current Class

Schedule. Students remitting payments by mail after pub-

lished dates will not be guaranteed their classes.

Payment By Personal Check- Students may pay CCSN

fees and other bills with a personal check. A collection fee

of $15.00 will be assessed for any check returned unpaid by

the bank. A returned check must be made good within 10

days after being returned to the college or collection proce-

dures will be instituted. If a personal check is returned from

the bank, the college reserves the right to place a student on

a cash basis only and withdrawal procedures may be initiat-

ed at the option of the college. A stop payment placed on a

check does not constitute an official withdrawal from the

college, and the student will be responsible for any fees that

are a result of the stop payment. Official withdrawal must

be made through the Office of the Registrar.

Payment By Credit Card- Students may pay CCSN tuition

and fees with a credit card through the web or in person.

CCSN accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Carte Blanche,

American Express and Diners Club credit cards. In the event

that a credit card is denied by the bank, students will be

notified by phone or mail and classes will not show as paid.

Time Payment Plan- Contracts for the Time Payment Plan

are available only during the Spring and Fall semesters to

students who register for six or more credits per semester.