GENERAL INFORMATION Despite our best efforts, an error may occasionally occur in a course description, tuition, course fee, or other entry in the Schedule of Classes. In the event of a printing error, the College reserves the right to apply the correct information. When enrolling in Harford Community College, students accept and agree to abide by the policies and regulations of HCC including those in the Student Code of Conduct, the Drug and Alcohol Policy, and the Computer Use Policy. Students should understand that violation of these regulations would subject them to the penalties and sanctions contained in these policies. Copies of these policies are available in the College Life Office, Student Center, Lower Level.
Course Cancellation Policy The College reserves the right to cancel any class when there is insufficient enrollment. If we must cancel a class, you will be notified by mail, telephone, or at the first class meeting. The College reserves the right to change or cancel individual courses, programs, schedules, and/or fees.
Refunds and Withdrawals If the College cancels a class, 100% of the tuition and fees will be refunded. Allow approximately four weeks from the date of cancellation to receive the refund. If payment was made by credit card, a credit will be posted or you will receive a refund by mail. To withdraw from a noncredit class, call or stop by the front desk in Edgewood Hall to complete a withdrawal form. The withdrawal becomes effective the day you contact the office. Book returns must be accompanied by a copy of the withdrawal form. If you withdraw before the first class meeting, the College will refund 100% of the tuition and fees. If you withdraw before the second class meeting, the College will refund 50% of the tuition but no course fees. There will be no refunds after the second class meeting, and no official withdrawal is necessary.
Minimum Age Requirement Enrollment in noncredit courses is limited to individuals 16 and older, except for courses that specify they are open to those under 16.
Senior Adult Tuition Waiver Maryland residents 60 years of age or older at the time of registration are eligible for a tuition waiver for some noncredit courses. These courses are state-funded and will say “Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply” in the course description. If the course description contains this statement, senior adults do not pay tuition costs for the course. Course fees, however, must be paid in full. Please note that for all courses there is no out-of-county surcharge for senior adults.
Disabled Retiree Tuition Waiver Any resident of the State of Maryland who is retired from the workplace by reason of total and permanent disability is eligible for a tuition waiver for some noncredit courses. These courses are state-funded and will say “Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply.” in the course description. If the course description contains this statement, disabled retirees do not pay tuition costs for the course. Course fees, however, must be paid in full. Please note that for all courses there is no out-of-county surcharge for disabled retired students. To receive the disabled retiree tuition waiver the student must provide certification from the Social Security Administration, the Railroad Retirement Board, or the appropriate Federal pension/retirement authority stating that the student receives both disability and retirement benefits [Annotated Code of Maryland section 16-106-c]. A form for signature by a representative of the Social Security Administration is available at the Continuing Education & Training Office in Edgewood Hall.
Failure to pay at the time of registration will incur a debt to the College that must be paid whether or not you attend the class. To avoid receiving a bill, please call 443-412-2376 before the class begins, in order to process a drop.
Maryland National Guard Waiver Members of the Maryland National Guard are entitled to a waiver of 50% of tuition only for noncredit vocational-technical/ certification courses. Eligible students must provide a letter from their commanding officer certifying that the member of the Maryland National Guard has at least 24 months remaining to serve or has agreed, in
writing, to serve for a minimum of 24 months. The College’s out-of-county and out-of-state residency surcharge is waived for courses meeting eligibility for a Maryland National Guard waiver, but the student is responsible for all other course fees.
Maryland National Guard Dependents Dependent spouses and children of a member of the Maryland National Guard and Maryland Air Guard may request a tuition and fee waiver when a Guard member is called to active duty for a minimum period of six continuous months of service. Eligibility for the waiver for a given semester will be determined by the military status of the Guard member as of the date of the start of a regular fall or spring semester or the start of the first summer session. Eligible students must provide a copy of the spouse’s/parent’s military orders to active duty along with the dependent military identification card.
Textbooks If the course description indicates that a text is required, you may purchase the textbook at HCC’s College Store in the Student Center, or online at bookstore.harford.edu. College Store Return Policy • NO REFUNDS will be given WITHOUT AN ITEMIZED RECEIPT. • NO CASH REFUNDS greater than $10. A check will be issued for the full amount of the refund within two weeks from the time of the return to cover refunds greater than $10. Refunds of credit card or voucher purchases will be credited to the credit card or voucher at the time of the return. • Texts purchased new must remain in new condition to receive a full refund. Texts purchased new, but no longer in new condition, may be eligible for a partial refund. • Defective books will be replaced at no charge and should be returned at once. • Non-text merchandise can be returned for refund or exchange within THREE weeks from date of purchase with ITEMIZED CASH REGISTER RECEIPT. • UNOPENED general software is returnable within three weeks from the date of purchase with the ITEMIZED CASH REGISTER RECEIPT. Opened software can be exchanged for an identical package only — be sure of hardware and software requirements before purchase.
FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER, SEE PAGE 116 OR CALL 443-412-2376.
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