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\nRegistration Fees and Expenses<\/a> | Textbooks and Supplies<\/a> | Housing and Meal Tickets<\/a> | University Apartment Housing<\/a> | Nonresident (Out-of-State) Fee<\/a> | Drop, Add, and Change Fees<\/a> | Graduation \/ Thesis Binding Fees<\/a> | Installment Payment Plan<\/a> | Returned Checks<\/a> | Cancellation of Registration<\/a> | Refund of Tuition Fee<\/a> | National Guard Fee Exemption<\/a> | Other Fee Exemptions<\/a><\/p>\n

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REGISTRATION FEES, TUITION AND HOUSING EXPENSES<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Application Fee<\/strong><\/h5>\n

A non-refundable application fee of $20 for United States citizens and $30 for others will be assessed each applicant for admission or readmission to the university.<\/p>\n

Orientation Fee<\/strong><\/h5>\n

A nonrefundable orientation fee of $100 will be assessed on each student account for all undergraduate first-time freshmen and transfer freshmen.<\/p>\n

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Registration Fees and Expenses<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Registration Policies
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UPON REGISTRATION, STUDENTS ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND SCHEDULED CLASSES AND ARE IMMEDIATELY INDEBTED TO THE UNIVERSITY AND OBLIGATED TO PAY ALL TUITION AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH REGISTRATION. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK HIS\/HER BANNER ACCOUNT FOR TUITION AND FEES DUE.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Undergraduate students are considered full-time when enrolled for 12 or more credit hours. Graduate students are considered full-time when enrolled for 9 or more credit hours.<\/p>\n

CLASS SCHEDULE CANCELLATION POLICY<\/u><\/p>\n

On the deadline date established for each semester, Nicholls will drop all courses and cancel schedules for any student with an outstanding account balance over $300. This policy will apply to all Nicholls students except<\/span> those enrolled in Nicholls Online, Early Start\/Dual Enrollment and Executive MBA programs.<\/p>\n

LATE REGISTRATION CHARGE<\/span><\/p>\n

A student who registers any time after regular registration will be charged a non-refundable late registration charge of $100.00. This charge will be in addition to any late payment charge.<\/p>\n

LATE PAYMENT CHARGE POLICY<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuition and fees as well as housing and meal plan charges are due in full by close of business on the last business day before classes begin to avoid having all courses dropped and schedule cancelled.<\/p>\n

FALL and SPRING<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Students who have not paid their total balance due 15 minutes prior to the close of business on the first business day of October for the Fall\u00a0term and 15 minutes prior to the close of business on the first business day of March for the Spring\u00a0term will be subject to the loss of campus privileges and may be subject to removal from campus housing and denied meal ticket access.<\/p>\n

Students who have not paid their total balance due at this time may have the amount owed turned over to the State of Louisiana Attorney General\u2019s Office or other outside collection agency for collection. Students will be responsible for paying all costs incurred. All accounts turned over to the Attorney General’s office\u00a0for collection will have a registration hold placed on account and the student will not be able to register until debt is cleared.<\/p>\n

A registration hold will be placed on all student accounts that have a balance over $200.00 and these students will be prohibited from registering for future semesters.<\/p>\n

SUMMER<\/strong><\/span> (Full Term, Mini A and Mini B Terms<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

If total balance is not paid by June 25th<\/sup>, student is subject to the loss of campus privileges, removal from campus housing and denied meal ticket access.<\/p>\n

A registration hold will be placed on all student accounts that have a balance over $200 and these students will be prohibited from registered for future semesters.<\/p>\n

Tuition and Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuition and fees for the academic year are assessed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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RESIDENT TUITION AND FEES*<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n

Fall or Spring Terms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Summer Terms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hours<\/td>\nUndergraduate<\/td>\nGraduate<\/td>\nUndergraduate<\/td>\nGraduate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n$1,079.08<\/td>\n$1,134.43<\/td>\n$966.83<\/td>\n\n

$1,022.18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2<\/td>\n\n

$1,197.71<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,229.06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,081.21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,112.56<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3<\/td>\n\n

$1,316.34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,323.69<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,195.59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,202.94<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4<\/td>\n\n

$1,648.12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,657.92<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,559.07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,568.38<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5<\/td>\n\n

$1,979.90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,992.15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,886.60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$1,898.85<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

6<\/td>\n\n

$2,311.68<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$2,326.38<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$2,214.13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$2,228.83<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7<\/td>\n\n

$2,722.81<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$2,739.96<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$2,541.66<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$2,558.81<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8<\/td>\n\n

$3,054.59<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$3,074.19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$2,862.44<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$2,882.04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9<\/td>\n\n

$3,386.37<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,127.22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$3,183.22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$3,924.07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10<\/td>\n\n

$3,718.15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,221.85<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$3,504.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,007.70<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11<\/td>\n\n

$4,049.93<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,316.48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$3,824.78<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,091.33<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12<\/td>\n\n

$4,374.90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,404.36<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,145.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,174.96<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

13<\/td>\n\n

$4,413.90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,419.36<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,184.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

$4,189.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\n\n

$4,452.90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,434.36<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,223.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

$4,204.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\n$4,491.90<\/td>\n\n

$4,449.36<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,262.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,219.96<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

16<\/td>\n\n

$4,736.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,701.26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,506.60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

$4,471.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\n\n

$4,980.10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,953.16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,750.70<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

$4,723.76<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n\n

$5,224.20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$5,205.06<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,994.80<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$4,975.66<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

19<\/td>\n\n

$5,468.30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$5,456.96<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$5,238.90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

$5,227.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n\n

$5,712.40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$5,708.86<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$5,483.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

$5,479.46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\n\n

$5,951.50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$5,955.76<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$5,722.10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

$5,726.36<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fees are subject to change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AND FEES<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n

Fall or Spring Terms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Summer Terms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hours<\/td>\nUndergraduate<\/td>\nGraduate<\/td>\nUndergraduate<\/td>\nGraduate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n$1,079.08<\/td>\n$1,134.43<\/td>\n$966.83<\/td>\n\n

$1,022.18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2<\/td>\n$1,197.71<\/td>\n$1,229.06<\/td>\n$1,081.21<\/td>\n\n

$1,112.56<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3<\/td>\n$1,316.34<\/td>\n$1,323.69<\/td>\n$1,195.59<\/td>\n\n

$1,202.94<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4<\/td>\n$1,648.12<\/td>\n$1,840.12<\/td>\n$1,559.07<\/td>\n\n

$1,751.07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5<\/td>\n$1,979.90<\/td>\n$2,219.90<\/td>\n$1,886.60<\/td>\n\n

$2,126.60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

6<\/td>\n$2,311.68<\/td>\n$2,599.68<\/td>\n$2,214.13<\/td>\n\n

$2,502.13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7<\/td>\n$3,041.66<\/td>\n$3,058.81<\/td>\n$2,860.51<\/td>\n\n

$2,877.66<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8<\/td>\n$3,418.99<\/td>\n$3,438.59<\/td>\n$3,226.84<\/td>\n\n

$3,246.44<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9<\/td>\n$3,796.32<\/td>\n$4,673.82<\/td>\n$3,593.17<\/td>\n\n

$4,470.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10<\/td>\n$4,173.65<\/td>\n$4,768.45<\/td>\n$3,959.50<\/td>\n\n

$4,554.30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11<\/td>\n$4,550.98<\/td>\n$4,863.08<\/td>\n$4,325.87<\/td>\n\n

$4,637.93<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12<\/td>\n$4,921.50<\/td>\n$4,950.96<\/td>\n$4,692.10<\/td>\n\n

$4,721.56<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

13<\/td>\n$4,960.50<\/td>\n$4,965.96<\/td>\n$4,731.10<\/td>\n$4,736.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\n$4,999.50<\/td>\n$4,980.96<\/td>\n$4,770.10<\/td>\n$4,751.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\n$5,038.50<\/td>\n$4,995.96<\/td>\n$4,809.10<\/td>\n$4,766.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\n$5,282.60<\/td>\n$5,247.86<\/td>\n$5,053.20<\/td>\n$5,018.46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\n$5,526.70<\/td>\n$5,499.76<\/td>\n$5,297.30<\/td>\n$5,270.36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\n$5,770.80<\/td>\n$5,751.66<\/td>\n$5,541.40<\/td>\n$5,522.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\n$6,014.90<\/td>\n$6,003.56<\/td>\n$5,785.50<\/td>\n$5,774.16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n$6,259.00<\/td>\n$6,255.46<\/td>\n$6,029.60<\/td>\n$6,026.06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\n$6,498.10<\/td>\n$6,502.36<\/td>\n$6,268.70<\/td>\n\u00a0$6,272.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*Fees are subject to change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Below is a breakdown of mandatory fees which are included in tuition and fees listed above<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FALL AND SPRING TERMS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FEE DESCRIPTION<\/td>\nTOTAL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration fee
\n($5 quality enhancement;
\n$5 student success;
\n$10 building use;
\n$15 ID card activation;
\n$10 library fee;
\n$10 institutional evaluation;
\n$25 academic enhancement;
\n$15 enrollment services;
\n$85 student union operations)<\/td>\n		$180.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colonel Book Bundle of $24 per credit hour (Undergraduate only)<\/td>\n$24-$504<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University assessed fee for students registering for 7 or more hours<\/td>\n$62.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Building Use Fee-Act 426-13<\/td>\n$48.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student body self-assessed fee for students registering for 7 or more hours<\/td>\n$17.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student assessed recreation center fee at $6.75 per credit hour up to a maximum of $74.25<\/td>\n$74.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student assessed recreation center operational fee<\/td>\n$78.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student assessed athletic fee at $3.50 per credit hour up to a maximum of 12 hours<\/td>\n$42.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student assessed student media fee<\/td>\n$15.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student assessed athletic fee – 2013<\/td>\n$123.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student assessed student activities fee<\/td>\n$204.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*Legislative Fee-Technology fee of $5.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of 12 hours -$60; 20 hours -$100<\/td>\n$60.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*Legislative Fee-Operational fee of $5.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of 12 hours<\/td>\n$60.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*Legislative Fee-Academic excellence fee of $10.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of 12 hours or $120.00<\/td>\n$120.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy Surcharge fee of $10.00 per student credit hour<\/td>\n$10.00 – $120.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lab fees ranging from $1 to $350 per course<\/td>\nvaries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vehicle registration fee for all vehicles used on campus for \u00a0August to\u00a0\u00a0July<\/td>\n$50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*Also assessed for Winter Session and exceptional sessions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SUMMER TERM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FEE DESCRIPTION<\/td>\nTOTAL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration fee
\n($5 quality enhancement;
\n$5 student success;
\n$10 building use;
\n$15 ID card activation;
\n$10 library fee;
\n$10 institutional evaluation;
\n$25 academic enhancement;
\n$15 enrollment services;
\n$42.50 student union operations)<\/td>\n		$137.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University assessed fee for students registering for 4 or more hours<\/td>\n$29.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Building Use Fee-Act 426-13<\/td>\n$48.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colonel Book Bundle $24 per credit hour (undergraduate only)<\/td>\n$24-$504<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student body self-assessed fee for students registering for 4 or more hours<\/td>\n$6.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student assessed recreation center fee at $6.75 per hour up to a maximum of $47.25<\/td>\n$47.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student assessed recreation center operational fee<\/td>\n$20.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student assessed athletic fee-2013<\/td>\n$120.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student assessed student activities fee<\/td>\n$198.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Legislative Fee-Technology fee of $5.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of 12 hours-$60; 20 hours-$100<\/td>\n$60.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Legislative Fee-Operational fee of $5.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of 12 hours<\/td>\n$60.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Legislative Fee-Academic excellence fee of $10.00 per credit hour up to a maximum of 12 hours or $120.00<\/td>\n$120.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy Surcharge fee of $10.00 per student credit hour<\/td>\n$10.00 – $120.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lab fees ranging from $1 to $350 per course<\/td>\nvaries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vehicle registration fee for summer only<\/td>\n$15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Listed below are mandatory fees that may be applicable.<\/p>\n

Excess Credit Hour Fee:\u00a0<\/strong>Fee assessed to students taking 16 credit hours or more during a term. Undergraduate students will pay $205.10 per additional credit hour and graduate students will pay $236.90 per additional credit hour.<\/p>\n

Culinary Arts Program Fee:\u00a0<\/strong>The University will assess a program fee to all students enrolled in any Culinary Arts program. The fee shall not exceed $250 per semester a session. The fee will also be assessed to all Culinary Arts program students in Nicholls Online.<\/p>\n

Petroleum Engineering Technology and Safety Management Program (PETSM) Fee:\u00a0<\/strong>The University will assess a $150 program fee each semester or session to all students enrolled in any PETSM program curriculum. The fee will also be assessed to all PETSM students in Nicholls Online.<\/p>\n

Nursing Undergraduate Program Fee:<\/strong> Fee of $300 assessed to all undergraduate students enrolled in any Nursing BSN program once admitted to the professional program of study, not to exceed $300 per semester, including Nursing students enrolled in Nicholls Online.<\/p>\n

Nursing Graduate Program Fee:<\/strong> Fee of $350 assessed to all graduate students enrolled in any Nursing MSN program once admitted to the professional program of study, no to exceed $350 per semester, including Nursing students enrolled in Nicholls Online.<\/p>\n

MBA Program Fee:<\/strong> Fee of $50 per credit hour assessed to students enrolled in the MBA program each semester or session, consistent with University policy, excluding the EMBA program, including students enrolled in Nicholls Online.<\/p>\n

Prior Learning Assessment Fee:<\/strong> Fee of $100 assessed to students to challenge certain courses through Portfolio Review.<\/p>\n

Lab Fees:\u00a0<\/strong>$1 – $350 per course, see department
\nTutoring Fees:<\/strong> $25 – $35 per course, see department
\nWWW Section Fee:<\/strong> $50
\nHybrid Course Fee:\u00a0<\/strong>$50
\nVX Section Fee:<\/strong> $40
\nCCC Section Fee:<\/strong> $40<\/p>\n

All students should obtain a valid university ID card that serves as a library card, a meal ticket (when validated), and an admission ticket to special university events such as cultural attractions and athletic contests. Students should present a valid university ID card when picking up checks from the Fee Collection Center. Students without a valid university ID will be required to provide other valid picture identification as well as proof of enrollment when claiming checks.<\/p>\n

There is a $15 fee automatically added for a student’s first Colonel Card. There is also a $15 replacement fee for the first lost, stolen, or damaged ID card. The replacement fee is $20 for all subsequent replacement ID cards issued.<\/p>\n

Students enrolled for fewer than 7 hours in fall and spring\u00a0terms and fewer than 4 hours in the summer who do not pay the assessment fees\u00a0are\u00a0not entitled to attend sponsored events such as Crawfish Day and Winter Fest. However, students wishing to attend these events may pay the assessment fees at the Fee Collection Center after completing the registration process. Students will be required to pay the total of all assessment fees.<\/p>\n

A graduate<\/strong> student enrolled solely for a qualifying or comprehensive examination or an undergraduate student enrolled for undergraduate comprehensive courses offered for no credit, such as Music 300, will be assessed a fee equivalent to the University registration fees of $180.00 (fall and spring) or $137.00 (summer). If taking additional hour(s) over and above such examinations, the student will also be assessed tuition and fees for the additional hour(s).<\/p>\n

All credit balance checks, refunds, student payroll checks or other amounts due to a student shall be applied to any indebtedness or amount owed by the student to the university. Any remaining balance shall be paid to the student in the form of a refund check which is mailed to the student. Direct deposit is available for students who wish to have their credit balance refunds electronically deposited. Students owing past due tuition and fees are not allowed to register for classes, and students indebted to the University, for any reason, are not allowed to receive a transcript.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Online Installment Payment Plan\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Online Installment Payment Plan allows students to pay tuition and fees in installments. The first payment which is 50% of total tuition and fees plus a $50 non-refundable service charge is due at the time the student enrolls in the Payment Plan. The remaining balance due is to be paid in installments during the term (see payment schedule below). Any prior balance owed is to be paid in full before the payment plan can be processed.\u00a0 Payment plans cannot be processed on past due balances.\u00a0 Payment plans are not offered to students who are registered for Summer Term A and\/or Summer Term B ONLY or in Winter Session. Making a payment equal to the first installment is NOT automatic enrollment.\u00a0 To enroll in an installment payment plan, the student must enroll online in Banner and pay 50% of tuition and fees. A $50 non-refundable service charge is to be paid with the initial payment. Enrollment in the payment plan needs to be processed before the end of the registration period to avoid having all course dropped and schedule cancelled. The remaining balance will be due as follows:<\/p>\n

Fall
\n25% due by 4:15 p.m. on October 1st<\/sup>
\n<\/sup>25% due by 4:15 p.m. on November 1st<\/sup><\/p>\n

Spring
\n25% due by 4:15 p.m. on March 1s<\/sup>t<\/sup>
\n<\/sup>25% due by 4:15 p.m. on April 1s<\/sup>t<\/sup><\/p>\n

Summer<\/p>\n

50% due 15 minutes prior to the close of business on the last business day before the first day of university classes and the remaining 50% is due 15 minutes prior to the close of business on July 1st<\/sup> .<\/p>\n

Payments not received by the due date will be considered late. A Payment Plan late payment fee of $25 per month, not to exceed $100, will be charged for payments not received as of the close of business on the due date and the 1st\u00a0day each month thereafter.<\/p>\n

Payment plans are processed online in Banner via Touchnet. For information, students can call the Controller\u2019s Office at 985-448-4066.<\/p>\n

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Textbooks and Supplies<\/h5>\n

Students should expect to pay\u00a0approximately $1,000\u00a0each semester for books and related supplies, depending upon the number and nature of courses. Textbooks and necessary supplies are sold at the university bookstore. The selection of textbooks required for class is the responsibility of the academic departments.
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Housing and Meal Plan Rates<\/h5>\n

A Housing and Food Service contract is offered through the Office of Residential Living located in the Brady Residential Complex clubhouse. The Housing and Food Service Contract is for the duration of one full academic year, from Fall to Spring. For more information, contact the Office of Residential Living or call (985) 448-4479.<\/p>\n

Cost of the most recent Housing and Food Service \u00a0contract are presented below. Please note that all students who live on campus must select a meal plan.\u00a0 All rates are subject to change.<\/p>\n

SUMMER 2023 HOUSING RATES
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Building<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Occupancy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Brady Complex Apartments<\/td>\n4 Bedroom \u2013 8 week term<\/td>\n$856.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brady Complex Apartments<\/td>\n2 Bedroom \u2013 8 week term<\/td>\n$1,072.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brady Complex Apartments<\/td>\n4 Bedroom \u2013 4 week term – Mini A & B<\/td>\n$428.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brady Complex Apartments<\/td>\n2 Bedroom \u2013 4 week term – Mini A & B<\/td>\n$536.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

SUMMER 2023 MEAL PLAN RATES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Meal Plan<\/strong><\/td>\nMeal Plans<\/strong><\/td>\nCost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eight Week Session<\/td>\n19 Meals, 7 Days\/$117 Munch Money
\nDeclining Balance<\/td>\n		$928
\n$329<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Four Week Session<\/td>\n19 Meals, 7 Days\/$62 Munch Money
\nDeclining Balance<\/td>\n		$464
\n$174<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

SPECIAL HOUSING RATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Break Housing per Fall and Spring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Building<\/strong><\/td>\nOccupancy<\/strong><\/td>\nCost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Babington and Ellender Halls<\/td>\nSingle Occupancy<\/td>\n$3,560<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Babington and Ellender Halls<\/td>\nDouble Occupancy<\/td>\n$2,503<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calecas Hall<\/td>\nSingle Occupancy<\/td>\n$3,878<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calecas Hall<\/td>\nDouble Occupancy<\/td>\n$2,725<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholars, Millet, Zeringue Halls<\/td>\nPrivate<\/td>\n$4,210<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholars, Millet, Zeringue Halls<\/td>\nSemi-Private<\/td>\n$3,849<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Family Housing per Month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Family (Married) Housing Rates<\/strong><\/td>\nOccupancy<\/strong><\/td>\nCost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monthly Rates<\/td>\nOne Bedroom<\/td>\n$590<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monthly Rates<\/td>\nTwo Bedroom<\/td>\n$653<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2023-2024 SEMESTER HOUSING AND MEAL SERVICE RATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Housing – Per Semester<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Building<\/strong><\/td>\nOccupancy<\/strong><\/td>\nCost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholars, Millet, Zeringue Halls<\/td>\nPrivate<\/td>\n$3,876<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholars, Millet, Zeringue Halls<\/td>\nSemi-Private<\/td>\n$3,560<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Babington and Ellender Halls<\/td>\nSingle<\/td>\n$3,193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Babington and Ellender Halls<\/td>\nDouble<\/td>\n$2,246<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calecas Hall<\/td>\nSingle<\/td>\n$3,476<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calecas Hall<\/td>\nDouble<\/td>\n$2,445<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brady Complex Apartments Per Student (per Fall\/Spring)<\/td>\n4 Bedroom w\/2 Bathrooms<\/td>\n$4,210<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brady Complex Apartments Per Student (per Fall\/Spring)<\/td>\n2 Bedroom w\/2 Bathrooms<\/td>\n$4,691<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Meal Plans – Per Semester<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Meal Plan<\/strong><\/td>\nMeal Plans<\/strong><\/td>\nCost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Silver Level<\/td>\n10 Meals, 5 Days\/$296 Munch Money
\n15 Meals, 5 Days\/$236 Munch Money
\n19 Meals, 7 Days\/$220 Munch Money<\/td>\n		$1,909
\n$1,909
\n$1,909<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gold Level<\/td>\n10 Meals, 5 Days\/$387 Munch Money
\n15 Meals, 5 Days\/$325 Munch Money
\n19 Meals, 7 Days\/$310 Munch Money<\/td>\n		$2,012
\n$2,012
\n$2,012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unlimited Plan<\/td>\n7 Days\/$213 Dining Dollars<\/td>\n$2,425<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bronze Level (Brady residents only)
\nBrady<\/td>\n		5 Meals, 5 Days\/$331 Munch Money
\nDeclining Balance<\/td>\n		$1,126
\n$642<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*<\/strong>Fees are subject to change and approved by the UL Board of Supervisors.
\n**5 Meals\/Week only allows students to eat meals from Sunday Dinner to Friday Lunch.<\/p>\n

Applications for Housing and Food Service Contracts may be submitted at any time and must be accompanied by a non-refundable room application fee of $100.00. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Nicholls State University. This deposit, held until the student is no longer in residence at the University, will be returned provided no damage has been charged to the occupant, the student has met all obligations of the Housing and Food Service Contract, and all indebtedness owed by the student has been paid in full. If any indebtedness is owed by the student, the deposit will be used to pay the indebtedness and any remaining balance will be refunded to the student. This deposit will be forfeited if the student has not canceled a contract prior to July 15 for contracts beginning with the fall semester, December 15 for spring only contracts, and May 15 for summer session contracts. A Housing Cancellation fee of $200 will be charged to students who resign from the university beginning with the first day of University classes but does not cancel their housing\/meal plan prior to the first day of University classes.<\/p>\n

Students not living in residence halls may purchase a meal plan at a cost of $1,844 – $2,343 per regular term and $898 for the summer term. Applications for student housing and\/or meal plans should be directed to the Office of Residential Living.<\/p>\n

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Family Housing<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Twenty unfurnished apartments (one- and two-bedroom) are available with complete kitchen facilities.<\/p>\n

A deposit equal to one month’s rent is required. This deposit, held until the student is no longer in residence at the university, will be returned provided no damage has been charged to the occupant, the student has met all obligations of the Family Housing contract, and all indebtedness owed by the student has been paid in full. If any indebtedness is owed by the student, the deposit will be used to pay the indebtedness and any remaining balance will be refunded to the student. A one bedroom rents for $573 per month and a two bedroom for $634 per month. Applications and fees for Family Housing should be directed to the Office of Residential Living.<\/p>\n

To avoid forfeiture of a deposit, a\u00a0resident must cancel a\u00a0contract at least 30 days prior to moving out of the Family Housing complex.<\/a>
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Nonresident (Out-of-State) Fee<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Residence status of a student for fee purposes is determined by the Office of Admissions. A fee ranging from $182.20 to $546.60 for the fall,\u00a0spring and summer\u00a0term\u00a0is charged to nonresident graduate and undergraduate students each term. (Graduate students will be charged full-time out-of-state fees when enrolled for 9 or more credit hours.) In certain limited cases the out-of-state fee may be waived. Contact the Office of\u00a0Admissions for details.<\/p>\n

Veterans Tuition and Fees<\/h5>\n

The following individuals shall be charged a rate of tuition not to exceed the in-state rate for tuition and fees purposes:
\n\u2022 A Veteran using educational assistance under either chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill \u2013 Active Duty Program) or chapter 33 (Post-9\/11 G.I. Bill), of title 38, United States Code, who lives in Louisiana while attending a school located in Louisiana (regardless of his\/her formal State of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of discharge or release from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more.
\n\u2022 Anyone using transferred Post-9\/11 G.I. Bill benefits (38 U.S.C. \u00a7 3319) who lives in Louisiana while attending a school located in Louisiana (regardless of his\/her formal State of residence) and enrolls in the school within three years of the transferor\u2019s discharge or release from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more.
\n\u2022 Anyone described above while he or she remains continuously enrolled (other than during regularly scheduled breaks between courses, semesters, or terms) at the same school. The person so described must have enrolled in the school prior to the expiration of the three year period following discharge or release as described above and must be using educational benefits under either chapter 30 or chapter 33, of title 38, United States Code.
\n\u2022 Anyone using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. \u00a7 3311(b)(9)) who lives in Louisiana while attending a school located in Louisiana (regardless of his\/her formal State of residence).
\n\u2022 Anyone using transferred Post-9\/11 G.I. Bill benefits (38 U.S.C. \u00a7 3319) who lives in Louisiana while attending a school located in Louisiana (regardless of his\/her formal State of residence) and the transferor is a member of the uniformed service who is serving on active duty.
\n\u2022 The policy shall be read to be amended as necessary to be compliant with the requirements of 38 U.S.C. 3679(c) as amended.<\/p>\n

International Student Fee<\/strong><\/h5>\n

An additional fee is levied for students classified as international students upon admission. This is in accordance with the policy of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System for State Colleges and Universities. The additional fee is $60 per semester or session.<\/p>\n

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Drop, Add, and Change Fees<\/strong><\/h5>\n

A $5 processing charge may be assessed beginning with the first day of classes for each add, drop and\/or change of section when the transaction is for the convenience of the student.<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduation and Thesis Binding Fees<\/strong><\/h5>\n

A graduation fee of $36 is required of each baccalaureate degree candidate, and a graduate fee of $35 is required of each candidate for the master’s, specialist, or associate degrees. These fees are paid at registration or when the student applies for graduation. Graduation fees are not carried forward to subsequent semesters; therefore, when a candidate does not meet graduation requirements in the current semester, the entire fee must be paid when application is made subsequently. The graduation fee covers the printing cost of a diploma and is non-refundable. A fee will be charged for a duplicate diploma.<\/p>\n

All caps and gowns must be purchased from the university bookstore prior to graduation.<\/p>\n

An additional fee, payable directly to the library, is charged for thesis binding when applicable. The digital version of the thesis is to be submitted via the library website.<\/p>\n

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GENERAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Returned Checks<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Any person who issues a check to the university or pays fees online through web-check that is returned by the bank will be charged a $15 processing fee per check or payments through web-check, over and above the amount for which the payment was originally made. In addition, students issuing checks or payments through web-check not honored by their bank may be subject to dismissal from the university. Nicholls reserves the right to refuse to cash or accept checks from students who have had checks returned. Stop-payment orders and inputting errors are treated in the same manner as checks returned because of insufficient funds.<\/p>\n

A stop-payment order on a check for registration fees may not be used in lieu of following the correct resignation procedures. Only those who follow correct resignation procedures are entitled to refunds. Anyone who registers is responsible for the payment of registration fees, even though a stop-payment order is issued. Returned checks not paid in a timely manner will be presented to the Lafourche Parish DA’s Office for collection proceedings. Students having checks for their accounts turned over to the DA will be placed on a permanent “CASH ONLY” basis.<\/a><\/p>\n

Cancellation of Registration by the University
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Cancellation of registration originates in the Office of Records and Registration when a registration is found to be illegal or fraudulent, in which case no refund of fees will be made.<\/p>\n

In lieu of canceling registration, the university may refuse to allow a student to register until all outstanding amounts are paid in full. As such, students will not be allowed to use financial aid from a current semester to pay for an indebtedness of a prior semester. Students indebted to the university will not be allowed to receive transcripts until all debts or financial obligations are paid in full.<\/a><\/p>\n

Transcripts<\/h5>\n

If an indebtedness is paid with a check or web-check, there will be a waiting period of 10 business days before an official transcript will be released. In order to have an official transcript released within 4 business days, payment of indebtedness should be made at the Fee Collection Center with cash or money order.<\/p>\n

Credit Adjustments Due to Resignation from the University<\/strong><\/h5>\n

When a student officially resigns from the university, credit adjustments will be based on the official date of resignation.\u00a0Whether or not a student attends class does not factor into the credit adjustment calculation.\u00a0There is no adjustment to tuition and fees charged when\u00a0a student reduces\u00a0his\/her course load by dropping one or more classes once registration is closed (end of 100% adjustment period). A resignation credit adjustment, if applicable, is based on current hours enrolled.<\/p>\n

Summer Term<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Summer Session includes the Full Summer Term, Mini A Term and Mini B Term:<\/p>\n

Policy applies to students who officially resign from the University for the term.<\/p>\n

Full Summer Term: Applies to students only enrolled in the full summer term or enrolled in the full summer term AND<\/span> one or both of the mini terms.<\/p>\n

Summer Session-Full Term\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Before classes begin<\/td>\n100%\u00a0tuition and fee charges (schedule must be dropped 15 minutes prior to the close of business on the last business day prior to the\u00a0close of registration)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st – 3rd class day<\/td>\n100% tuition and fee* charges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4th – 7th class day<\/td>\n50% tuition and fee* charges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
After the close of business on the 7th class day<\/td>\n0%*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Livetext fee and licensing fees are non-refundable once University classes have begun.<\/p>\n

Summer\u00a0Term – Mini A or Mini B Term<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Before classes begin<\/td>\n\n

100% tuition and fee charges (schedule must be dropped 15 minutes prior to the close of business on the last business day prior to the close of registration)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1st<\/sup> class day<\/td>\n\n

100% tuition and fee* charges<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2nd<\/sup> – 4th<\/span>\u00a0 class day<\/td>\n\n

50% tuition and fee* charges<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

After the close of \u00a0business on the 4th<\/sup> class day<\/td>\n\n

0%*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*\u00a0Livetext fee and licensing fees are non-refundable once University classes have begun.<\/p>\n

Whenever a student must reduce the\u00a0number of courses because a course was canceled or rescheduled at another time, or because the student was advised to enroll in a course in which he or she was ineligible, a full refund\/credit will be made for the hours dropped. No refund will be made when a student drops a class for his or her convenience once registration is closed (end of 100% adjustment period).<\/p>\n

Fall & Spring Terms<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Applies to students officially resigning from the University for the term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Before University classes begin<\/td>\n100% tuition and fees charged (schedule must be dropped 15 minutes prior to the close of business on the last business day prior to the first day of University classes)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st – 5th class day<\/td>\n100% tuition and fees* charged<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6th – 14th class day<\/td>\n50% tuition and fees* charged<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
After close of business on 14th class day<\/td>\n0%*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Livetext fee, and licensing fees are non-refundable once University classes have begun.<\/p>\n

Credit adjustments\u00a0will be applied based upon the following policies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. All credit adjustments due a student shall first be applied to any indebtedness due the University; any remaining credit balance shall be paid to the student.<\/li>\n
  2. Any indebtedness remaining after credit adjustments have been applied must be paid in full before re-entry into the university or before receiving a transcript<\/li>\n
  3. The applicable date used to calculate credit adjustments for students who enrolled in only off-campus, only night, only web or seven-and-seven program classes shall be the date of their first class meeting rather than the first University class day listed on the University calendar.<\/li>\n
  4. When a student resigns from the University because of approved medical reasons, the date used in calculating credit adjustments shall be the date when a student became medically unable to continue class attendance or the last class attended as verified by instructor. An attending physician’s statement must be submitted upon resignation.<\/li>\n
  5. If a student dies during a semester, a full credit adjustment will be made.<\/li>\n
  6. Whenever a student must drop a course because a course was canceled or rescheduled at another time by the university, or because the student was advised to enroll in a course in which he or she was ineligible, a full credit adjustment will be made for the dropped course.\u00a0 No credit adjustment will be made when a student drops a class for any other reason once University classes have begun.<\/li>\n
  7. The policy and procedures for handling credit adjustments or reduction of charges for housing and food services can be reviewed at www.nicholls.edu\/housing\/policies-handbooks<\/a>. A printed copy of the policies and procedures is available at the Office of Residential Living in the\u00a0Brady Residential Complex Clubhouse.<\/li>\n
  8. No credit adjustment of tuition, fees or other costs paid in association with attendance at the University, including room and meal costs, will be made in the case of students who have been subject to disciplinary action which deprived them of privileges and services for which they paid.<\/li>\n
  9. Requests for exceptions to the university credit adjustment policy as stated in numbers 3, 4, and 6 above must be made in writing by the student\u2019s academic dean with a letter addressed to the\u00a0Controller. Also, for number 4, an attending physician\u2019s statement must be attached to the letter.<\/li>\n
  10. The above policies are subject to change without notice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For questions regarding the above refund policy, contact\u00a0the Fee Collection\u00a0Center at 985-448-4058.<\/p>\n

    Resignation with Financial Aid<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Students receiving federal financial aid must comply with federal regulations regarding the return of Title IV funds. Federal financial aid regulations have defined that a student who withdraws from all courses prior to completing more than 60% of a\u00a0term has not earned 100% of the federal financial aid that was received, and the student and\/or the school may be required to return a portion of his or her federal aid. If you are thinking about withdrawing from all classes prior to completing more than 60% of the term, you should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine how your withdrawal will affect your financial aid.<\/p>\n

    CREDIT ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO OVERPAYMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A credit on a student\u2019s account occurs when payment applied is greater than the amount that is owed. This can be the result of financial aid or other awards being applied to a student\u2019s account.
    \nStudents may choose to have their credit balance refunds deposited directly into their bank account or applied to their Colonel Card Account.
    \nStudents who would like to\u00a0sign up for\u00a0direct deposit, should submit a completed direct deposit form along with a voided check or copy of savings account card \u00a0to\u00a0Controller\u2019s Office, PO Box 2003, Thibodaux, LA 70310. To access the direct deposit form,\u00a0go to     https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/fees\/forms\/<\/a>.
    \nStudents who would like to transfer their credit balance to their Colonel Card<\/strong> account should contact the Fee Collection Center, 142 Elkins Hall, 985-448-4058<\/strong>.
    \nAny amount due to a student, if applicable, shall be applied to any indebtedness due the University. Any remaining balance shall be paid based on the method in which the student has chosen.<\/p>\n

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    FEE EXEMPTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Nicholls honors various fee-exemption programs which have been approved by the Louisiana Legislature or the University of Louisiana System. Students may contact the Controller’s Office regarding the exemptions listed below\u00a0to see if they qualify.\u00a0Nicholls Online students are not eligible to receive exemptions.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Student Government Association<\/strong> – provides the equivalent of four tuition waivers to the top elected and appointed SGA officers at the universities and colleges governed by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.<\/p>\n

    Faculty, Staff and Dependents<\/strong> – provides for a fee exemption for faculty and staff members as well as for the undergraduate dependents of faculty and staff members who qualify for the exemption.<\/p>\n

    Senior Citizen<\/strong> – provides a tuition and registration fee waiver for any person over the age of sixty years as described in the University of Louisiana System Board Rules, Chapter IV; the exemption is limited to three credit hours per semester.<\/p>\n

    Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL)<\/strong> – provides for a fee exemption for those students who qualify under the CODOFIL program in Louisiana.<\/p>\n

    Veterans Affairs (See Academic Standards Policy below)<\/em> <\/strong>– provides educational assistance in state-supported colleges and universities for children of certain deceased war veterans.<\/p>\n

    The following individuals shall be charged a rate of tuition not to exceed the in-state rate for tuition and fees purposes:<\/p>\n