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Payment and Refund Policies


Payment of Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are due prior to the beginning of each semester. Late fees apply to those who fail to make payment arrangements prior to the beginning of each semester. Students with outstanding balances on their accounts will not be permitted to enroll in future semesters or receive official grade transcripts until prior term balances have been paid.

After financial obligations have been met, students may register for classes, then obtain their schedule from the Student Information System. Program cost estimates by academic program are available on this website at www.nhti.edu/bursar/.
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Collection Clause

Students will be required to sign the following statement when completing a variety of NHTI forms, including Registration Forms, Add/Drop Forms, Deferred Payment Agreement Forms, Financial Aid Deferment/Award Forms, Withdrawal Forms and On-line Registration Forms:

"I understand by registering for courses at NHTI, I am financially obligated for ALL costs related to the registered course(s). Upon a drop or withdrawal, I understand that I will be responsible for all charges as noted in the student catalog and handbook. I further understand that if I do not make payment in full, my account may be reported to the credit bureau and/or turned over to an outside collection agency. I also understand that I will be responsible for the costs of the outside collection agency, any legal fees, and any bounced check fees under RSA 6:11, which will add significant costs to my account balance."

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NHTI Tuition Payment Options: Full Payment and Payment Plan

NHTI offers a FACTS (nelnet)/e-Cashier Payment Plan to students. With FACTS (nelnet)/e-Cashier, students can now make monthly payments for their tuition/fees automatically. It's easy to enroll and less expensive than getting a loan! Access FACTS (nelnet)/e-Cashier by clicking on the e-Cashier button below. The FACTS plan electronically processes the monthly payments using the responsible party's bank account or credit card so there is no check writing or stamps involved. Students also have the option to make full payment using FACTS (nelnet)/e-Cashier. Details about this program are mailed to all new students and can also be obtained by calling the Bursar's Office at (603) 271-6309. For assistance when enrolling on-line for the payment plan, contact the FACTS Management Company at 800-609-8056. Students who wish to pay a past due balance should pay the Bursar's Office directly to avoid processing delays.

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Third Party Payments

In order for NHTI to invoice a student's company directly for courses taken, the following conditions are required:

  1. A letter of authorization to bill the company must be presented at time of registration. The letter must be on company letterhead and the billing address should be indicated. Responsibility for payment must be indicated, regardless of grade or course completion. A separate letter is needed for each semester.
  2. If the student's company fails to pay the invoice, the student is responsible for the bill and will not be eligible to register for any future courses until the bill is paid in full.
  3. If a student's company offers a reimbursement program, the student is responsible for tuition. NHTI does not offer deferred payment. Students choosing to use the NHTI internal payment plan are responsible for making payments according to the due dates.

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Delinquent Account Collection Policy

Any account ninety days past due may be turned over to an independent, outside collections agency. This will add at least twenty-eight percent, the agency's fee, to the total owed. At the same time the debt will more than likely be reported to the Credit Bureau. Students will not be eligible to receive official transcripts or register for courses at NHTI.

After all financial obligations have been satisfied, students who wish to return to NHTI will be required to prepay in full for one semester at the time of registration. Students will only be able to defer payments when all financial aid requirements have been satisfied. Any remaining balance must be paid in full. After one semester, the student will be in good standing with NHTI. The student will then become eligible for the FACTS (netlnet)/e-Cashier Payment Plan and Financial Aid Deferment using all awards except college work-study.
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NHTI Refund Policy

Please note that all refunds described below require that the student complete an official withdrawal form in the Registrar’s Office. Therefore, students who register for classes, never attend and do not officially withdraw are liable for all charges.

Students who officially withdraw from the college or an individual course by the end of the eighth (8th) calendar day of the semester, or equivalent accelerated semester course (e.g., eight week course), will receive a 100% refund of tuition, less non-refundable fees. Exception: students in courses that meet for two weeks or fewer must drop by the end of the first day of the class in order to get a 100% refund. Non-refundable fees are defined as advance tuition deposits, admission application fees, residence hall room deposits, payment plan fee, late registration fee and orientation fees. All other fees are to be considered refundable. This includes, but is not limited to lab fees, comprehensive student services fees and the Nursing and Dental Program clinical surcharge.

Students who neglect to officially drop within the drop/add period are not eligible for a refund.

Students registered for workshops through Continuing Education or the Business Training Center must withdraw in writing at least three days prior to the first workshop session in order to receive a full refund of tuition and fees.

In extenuating circumstances, the President (or designee) is authorized to offer alternative compensation in the form of tuition credit or waiver to students on a case-by-case basis. Tuition credit on a student account must be used within one calendar year from the date of authorization. (See Withdrawal sections http://www.nhti.edu/financialaid/financialaidinformation.htm#withdrawal and http://www.nhti.edu/academics/academicrequirements.htm#withdrawal.)

Housing Refunds

  1. Terms of Agreement
    This agreement is for a period of (a) one academic year, both Fall and Spring Semesters; (b) only the Spring Semester; or (c) the Summer session, for a period equal to the duration of the student's summer courses. Housing accommodations are not provided during NHTI vacation periods. Except with permission of the Residence Life Director, housing services including access to the room begin on the designated Residence Hall opening day and end by 7:00PM after a student's last final exam or cancellation of this Agreement. Graduation, official withdrawal from NHTI, academic dismissal or suspension from NHTI, or mutual consent of the parties constitutes the only basis for release from this Agreement. There are no refunds for Dismissal or Suspension from housing due to student conduct violations. If a housing renewal is not extended to a returning student or if a returning student is excluded from the second semester of the academic year the result will be in cancellation of the agreement and charges assessed based on the refund schedule. Students residing at NHTI and enrolled at another college are subject to the same terms of agreement, payment, termination, and refund schedule as NHTI students.

  2. Payment/Cancellation/Refund-Housing
    NHTI will establish housing fees yearly and will announce these proposed fees for each academic year. Upon nonpayment of any fees or any charges herein provided, NHTI may refuse to register the student for the next semester, issue transcript, or allow the student to be graduated. In order to ensure that accommodations are available to students wishing to live on campus, NHTI will refund to the student his/her housing fee at the following rates. Subsequent to occupancy, no release from this Agreement or refund can be provided unless the assigned room is left clean and all sign-out procedures including return of keys and settlement of obligations are completed. Effective date of release will be determined by the date of such completion. All students intending to reserve a space in NHTI housing must pay a housing deposit. Semester payment is due when indicated on the bill.

  3. Academic Year Residence Hall Refund Schedule
    1. Provisions
      1. If by Friday of the first week of classes as designated by Residence Hall opening day for any housing session the student fails to occupy the assigned room, or cancels the agreement by mutual consent, or for any of the reasons in the Terms of Agreement is canceled, the student receives a 80% refund of the semester's housing fee.
      2. Cancellation for any of the reasons in the Terms of Agreement or by mutual consent after Friday of the first week of classes as designated by Residence Hall opening day and before the fifth week after the opening day will result in a 50% refund of the semester's housing fee.
      3. Cancellation of the Agreement for any of the reasons in the Terms of Agreement, or by mutual consent up to the tenth week after designated Residence Hall opening day will result in 25% refund of the housing fee.
      4. Cancellation of the Agreement for any of the reasons in the Terms of Agreement, or by mutual consent after the tenth week after designated Residence Hall opening day will result in no refund of the housing fee.
      5. Students who "Check In" or move into a Residence Hall, move out without consent of the Residence Life Department, and do not withdraw from NHTI, are charged the full housing fee.
      6. If the housing agreement is cancelled, any amount of housing refund due to a student will first be applied to said student's current NHTI charge.
    2. Semester II Residence Hall Refund Schedule
      1. If a student signed a full academic year housing contract, request for early termination of this agreement at the end of Fall Semester can be considered only if received in writing by the Residence Life Department before the second Friday of January subject to the Terms of Agreement and Residence Hall Refund Schedule.
      2. If the student is not enrolled at NHTI for the Spring Semester, and requested termination of the housing contract by the second Friday of January, the student will be released from the agreement and not responsible for Spring semester charges.
      3. If the resident is enrolled at another College or University for the Spring Semester while residing at NHTI, they will be subject to refunds based on 3A of the refund schedule.
    3. Summer Session Residence Hall Refund schedule.
      1. Request for early termination of this agreement before the start of the Summer session can be considered only if received in writing by the Residence Life Department before the Friday of the start of the summer session.
      2. If by Friday of the first week of classes the student fails to occupy the assigned room or cancels the agreement by mutual consent for any of the reasons in the terms of agreement, the agreement is cancelled and the student receives a 80% refund of the Summer sessions housing fee.
      3. Cancellation for any of the reasons in Terms of Agreement or mutual consent after the Friday of the first week will result in no refund of the housing fees.
NHTI Policy on Refunds All refunds are being mailed. This includes but is not limited to: Title IV Stafford Sub/Unsub Loans, Parent Plus loans, Leaf Loans, Scholarships, Grants, FACTS, and refunds from cancelled/dropped courses or over payments. If payment was made with a credit card and a credit balance occurs, refunds will be credited back to the card that was used to make payment. Refunds from students using FACTS will be in check form. Please make sure the most current mailing address is on file with our college. You can check by logging in to the Student Information System at www.NHTI.edu. You can also view your bill here.

Board refunds may be pro-rated for the remainder of the semester when a resident student officially withdraws from Residence Life, or NHTI. Such prorated refunds will be computed on a weekly basis from the first day of the week following withdrawal.
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New Hampshire Residency Status

In order to qualify for New Hampshire resident tuition rates, a student must have been a legal resident of the state for a minimum of twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the student’s NHTI enrollment date (first day of classes).

Students who change legal residence to New Hampshire during their studies at NHTI must still be legal residents of New Hampshire for twelve months prior to being eligible for resident rates. Change of address does not necessarily constitute change of legal residence.

In order to begin the process of eligibility, students must provide the Admissions Office with proof of residency, such as a notarized statement or rent receipts, that accurately reflects the effective date of residency. A New Hampshire driver’s license is not sufficient proof of legal residency status.
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New England Regional Student Program (NERSP)

The New England Regional Student Program enables a resident of a New England state to enroll in a public college or university in the six state region at 50% above in-state tuition for certain degree programs if:

  1. The program is not available in the home-state public college;
  2. The out-of-state, public institution is nearer to the student’s residence than the in-state institution that offers a similar certificate, professional certificate, diploma or associate degree program.

Students eligible for NERSP should submit a written request to the Director of Admissions when they apply to the Institute. NHTI considers New England Regional status to be a form of financial aid. For further information, contact a high school guidance counselor or the NHTI Admissions Office.
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Veterans Administration Enrollment Certification

Students interested in and eligible for VA education benefits should contact the Registrar’s Office See also Veterans Assistance.

For complete information about Veterans Student Financial Programs visit: http://www.nhti.edu/financialaid/veterans.htm
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Books and Supplies

Student are responsible for the purchase of all books and supplies required for the courses in which they are enrolled. The estimated cost of these books and supplies varies depending on the academic program. For example, students in health-related programs are responsible for purchasing uniforms.

NHTI Bookstore personnel can provide estimates for the cost of books for a given major. Students should contact their Department directly for the estimated cost of additional supplies and instruments.
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Protested Check Policy

“Whenever any check, draft or money order issued in payment of any fee or for any other purpose is returned to any state department or institution as uncollectible, the department or institution may charge a fee of $25.00 or 5% of the face amount of the check, whichever is the greater, plus all protest and bank fees, in addition to the amount of the check, draft or money order to the person presenting the check, draft or money order to the department or institution to cover the costs of collection.”
(RSA 6:11-a)


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NHTI Emergency Loans

ProgramLoan Name
All programsDr. Paul Lieberman Book Loan
All programsLakes Region Scholarship Fund
Criminal JusticeBrandon Davis Memorial
DentalDr. Erwin Adams/
Robert Whittaker Memorial
Electronic Engineering
Technology
Randy Pierce
Human ServicesSandra Fernie Memorial
NursingMary Dryer Memorial
NursingSuestia Robinson Memorial
Paramedic Emergency
Medicine
Chick Beede Memorial

For further information, please contact the Counseling Office in the Student Affairs Office at (603) 271-6983 or the Bursar’s Office at (603) 271-6311.


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Revised May 1, 2008.

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