Books and Supplies

Since the cost of books and supplies varies from one program of study to another and from term to term, only the average cost can be included in the catalog. The average cost of books and supplies for a full-time student taking a minimum fifteen hour course load will be $450.00 per term. Books and supplies may be purchased at the
Campus Bookstore with cash, personal check, American Express, Discover, Visa, or Mastercard or online at www.efollett.com Bookstore refund dates may be obtained from the Bookstore each semester. Purchases made with cash or check will be refunded by check.

Identification Cards

The College issues to each student an identification card each semester. There is no charge to the student for this service. The card is required for admission to some College activities, the borrowing of library books, the cashing of personal checks, and other purposes. The card remains the property of Volunteer State Community College and must be presented or surrendered upon request of a College official. Replacement cards are made by the Office of the Vice-President for Student Services.

Returned Checks

A $20.00 service charge will be assessed for any check returned to the College by a bank. Any student who has not paid for a returned bad check after notification by the Business Office will not be able to receive a transcript, nor will any of his/her records from the College be processed to any other institution. Collection efforts will
be pursued by the College for all returned checks. Check-writing privileges may be revoked for any student who has checks returned by his/her bank more than once.

Summary of Fees:

Application Fee (non-refundable) .... ............................................ $10.00
Graduation Fee (non-refundable)................................................... $25.00
Student Activity Fee** (Credit Students Only)................................ $3.00
Student Government Activity Fee**................................................ $3.00
Campus Access Fee**....................................................................$2.00
AIB Fee .......................................................................................$25.00
Music Fees: Individual Music Instructor (per semester hr.)..............$55.00
Returned Check Charge (non-refundable)..................................... $20.00
Deferred Payment Fee**.............................................................. .$25.00
Deferred Payment Late Fee...............................................................$25.00
RODP Maintenance Fee - Please refer to the RODP Section
RODP Tuition - Please refer to the RODP Section
RODP On-Line Fee - Please refer to the RODP Section
**Refundable only during the 100% refund period

Additional Charges

The College reserves the right to change the fees listed herein or to add new ones whenever such additions are found to be necessary. Fees are subject to change at any time by action of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Student Financial Aid

tThe purpose of Student Financial Aid is to provide a comprehensive program of financial assistance to qualified students who would find it difficult or impossible to attend Volunteer State Community College without financial assistance. Financial aid is administered in conjunction with the nationally established policy and philosophy that the student and his/her family have the primary responsibility for financing a college education. Financial assistance is designed only for filling in the gap between the family's potential resources and the student's expenses.All applicants for financial aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

April 15 is the priority date for applying for federal financial aid for the Fall semester. After this date, financial aid will be awarded on a first-come, first serve basis until all funds have been exhausted. Renewal of aid is not automatic; student must file a new FAFSA form each academic year. All first-time applicants must be fully accepted
for admission by the College before aid will be awarded. For inquiries, you can email the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@volstate.edu.

Standards of Academic Satisfactory Progress

The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by Congress in 1980, mandates that institutions of higher education must establish standards of "academic satisfactory progress" for students receiving financial aid. Vol State has established the following standards of "academic satisfactory progress" applicable to all Title IV and institutionally awarded funds (Federal Pell Grant, TSAA, Administrative Grant, Federal Family Educational Loan Programs and the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship programs) for the purpose of maintaining a consistent policy for all students receiving financial assistance.