Returned Check Policy

In accordance with the Arkansas Hot Check Law, the NPCC Business Office is authorized to assess a collection fee of $25.00 for each item returned.

*Notification Effective November 1, 2006, if a check is returned by the bank, the Business Office sends written notification within three (3) working days to the check address or the student's permanent address. The notice contains complete information on the check and service charge, total balance due, accepted forms of payment, the payment deadline, and contact information.

*Payment Payment for returned checks and service charges are received at the Business Office window. Cash, cashier's checks, and money orders are the accepted forms of payment. Returned checks that are left unpaid after 10 days are subject to the Arkansas Hot Check Law and turned over to the Garland County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for collection. Once a check is turned over, payment must be made at the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

*Financial Holds Unpaid returned checks will result in a transcript and/or diploma hold until the total balance due (returned check and hot check fee) is paid.

Students may arrange a payment plan online at www.npcc.edu (click on “e-cashier”). If you have financial aid in process, make sure you have a signed award letter or an approved charge authorization or you will be dropped from classes.

How Withdrawal Affects Federal Financial Aid

Withdrawal from classes prior to completion of 60 percent of the semester or dropping credit hours below full time (twelve credit hours) may result in the student becoming liable to the U. S. Department of Education or NPCC for repayment of Title IV funds.

In cases where the student drops courses and has already received full payment of financial aid awards from federal sources, the student must repay any cash disbursement which is determined by the college to be an overpayment.

Special Fees

Some courses have special fees and these must be paid in full during registration. Fees for supplies and materials may be an additional cost for courses such as science laboratories or specialized art courses, such as pottery or photography. Other courses, such as music classes, which require individual instruction, also have fees. Any special fees are indicated on the official class schedule of courses.

Transcript Holds

Transcripts will not be issued for students who fail to meet or make arrangements to fulfill financial obligations. (See the section on Withdrawing in Academic Information.)

Tuition Refunds And How Adding/Dropping Courses Affects Your Costs

Current students who are on federal financial aid who wish to withdraw after the semester has started, will need to see Lisa Hopper, or if she is not available, Carolyn Langston.

Refunds are handled by the Business Office according to the following schedules:

Tuition Waiver Policy

• Persons 60 years of age and older may take college courses tuition-free when enrolling for credit.
• Families of Policemen and Firemen who suffered fatal injuries or became permanently and totally disabled due to performance of a hazardous duty, may attend college credit courses tuition free. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. 501-760-4236
• Public school faculty and staff who live within commuting distance of the College may have tuition and fees (excluding registration fee) waived for one course per semester.