Resident or in-state tuition is $170.00 per credit hour.
Non-resident or out-of-state tuition is $299.00 per credit hour.
Facility Renewal Fee
Student Accident Insurance | |
Fall & Spring semesters | $7.50 |
Summer semester | $5.00 |
Campus Access Fee per Semester | $6.00 |
Late Registration fee | $25.00 |
Some programs and/or classes require additional fees. |
An additional fee is due for student accident insurance and campus access.
A $25.00 late fee will be charged to students registering on or after the first day of class during the published drop/add period of the term.
FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE REGISTRATION IS CONSIDERED COMPLETE. Students who pay tuition using Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program (PACT), Vocational Rehabilitation Services, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, ACH or any third party entity are responsible for verification that payment has been received by the Cashier’s Office. SHELTON STATE DOES NOT GIVE CASH REFUNDS. Refunds are mailed or issued electronically. Students who request refunds for complete withdrawals on or after the first scheduled day listed on the college calendar for that term will be charged a 5% administrative fee.
Balances remaining after grant/waiver/scholarships are applied to the student’s account must be paid in full on or prior to the payment due date. Students who elect to enroll in a payment plan must have 50% of the current term charges paid by the last day of the full term drop/add period of the semester. Sponsored students include those students whose expenses are paid by agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Alabama G.I. and Dependents Educational Benefits Act, Post 9/11 G.I. Bill ® (excluding veterans who receive benefits only from Federal Veterans Administration), and eligible Pell Grant recipients. Students who intend to pay their tuition using Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program (PACT) or any third party entity are responsible for paying fees not covered.
Shelton State Community College offers a deferred tuition payment plan to all enrolled students who owe a balance for the upcoming term. Prior term balances are ineligible for a payment plan and must be paid in full prior to enrollment in the current or future term. Eligible charges include tuition, technology fees, facility renewal fees, special facility charges, enhancement fees, campus access fee, insurance, course specific related fees, and late registration fees. All other fees and fines are ineligible, including bookstore charges.
Payment plans are established by the College in conjunction with the academic calendar dates. The predetermined payment due dates are unalterable, and late enrollment is prohibited.
For the purpose of assessing tuition, applicants for admission will be classified in one of three categories.
For the purpose of assessing tuition, students who are veterans, dependents, and spouses will receive in-state tuition rates if classified as one of the following:
No public institution of higher education in the state of Alabama shall impose a non-resident free on an Alabama National Guard member in good standing and meet the following requirements:
The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (the “Choice Act”) was passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by the President of the United States in 2014. The Choice Act “requires the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove programs of education for payment of benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill ® and Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty at public institutions of higher learning if the institutions charge qualifying veterans and dependents tuition and fees in excess of the rate for resident students for terms beginning after July 1, 2015.”
For the purpose of the Choice Act, a covered individual is one of the following:
NOTE: The cost of auditing a course is identical to the cost of enrolling in a course for credit.
In order for Shelton State Community College to properly process each financial aid application, deadlines are required for each term. Students who do not meet the deadline will have a delay in the financial aid process. Please contact the Enrollment Services Office or visit the Shelton State website, www.sheltonstate.edu, for specific information and required deadlines. Shelton State Community College offers financial assistance to eligible students to help pay educational costs. Financial aid is designed to supplement a family’s ability to finance a student’s educational expenses. Shelton State is approved for Federal Financial Aid, Veterans Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation Training, and Alabama Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT). The institution also awards state and private scholarships.
Title IV Federal Financial Aid programs which are available include Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). Shelton State is also approved to participate in the Alabama Student Assistant Program (ASAP). Shelton State Community College does not participate in any federal student loan programs. Shelton State is approved for deferment of previous loans.
Students applying for financial aid must:
Students applying for Federal Financial Aid must:
Any remaining balance from the financial aid award for the current semester will be issued by direct deposit or by check and mailed to the address on file in Enrollment Services. Students who completely withdraw from school prior to the disbursement of funds will have their financial aid adjusted based on their withdrawal date. Any remaining funds will be returned to the financial aid program.
NOTICE: All hours attempted (including those from which the student withdrew, received incompletes, transferred in credit, and/or were paid by sources outside of financial aid) will be included in this calculation.
If the last day of attendance is not defined on any records, the student’s unofficial withdrawal date will be defined as the midpoint (50%) of the semester and the student will, in accordance with the Return to Title IV calculation, owe monies back to the Title IV funds. The federal government has established a Return to Title IV Funds (R2T4) Policy CFR Section 668.22. Federal grant recipients who completely withdraw from the institution prior to completing 60% of the enrollment period are subject to the R2T4 policy and may owe a repayment. The R2T4 calculation will be performed in accordance with federal regulations. The Title IV programs consist of Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Grant (FSEOG).
According to regulations, Enrollment Services performs the Return to Title IV calculations. When it is determined the student owes a repayment of grants to the U.S. Government, the student will be sent an email notification of this debt and will be ineligible to receive any future Title IV aid until the matter is resolved. If the student owes a balance to the College, the student must pay the balance prior to registering for future semesters or requesting a transcript be sent to another college. The student must contact the Cashier’s Office on any repayment obligation. If the student does not contact the Cashier’s Office with payment, the College will send the student’s information to the U. S. Government for collection and the student will remain ineligible for federal and state aid until the College receives notice that the student has re-established his/her eligibility. The student must present to the College a Title IV letter of eligibility from the Department of Education. It is the intent Enrollment Services to inform Federal Grant recipients who completely withdraw from all courses in a given semester to seriously consider the implications of this R2T4 policy.
A federal grant recipient is defined as a student who receives one or more of the following: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), or Federal Work/Study funds.
The financial aid freeze date is used each semester to lock in a student’s enrollment status for awarding financial aid. All classes a student is enrolled in on the freeze date each semester determines the maximum amount of federal aid the student is eligible to receive. This includes all federal Pell grant awards. If a student decreases their credit hours before the freeze date, they will not receive Pell grant funds for the dropped courses. If a student increases their credit hours after the freeze date, the Pell grant will not increase. It is important to register for all courses before the freeze date each term.
The withdrawal date is the date the student withdraws from all classes by submitting a completed withdrawal form to Enrollment Services (obtained from the Advising Office). If a student unofficially withdraws (stops attending without completing the withdrawal process), the withdrawal date is the mid-point (50%) of the term if a last date of attendance cannot be determined.
The 60% enrollment period is established each semester in the printed semester schedule of classes. Students who withdraw from school before these dates will owe a repayment and will have accumulated attempted course hours. The 60% date is the date in which 60% of the class meetings have been held.
A repayment is what a student must return to the U.S. Department of Education. The amount of repayment will be based upon a formula, prescribed by law, that considers the date of withdrawal and the amount of federal aid (excluding work-study) received. Any student who fails to repay the U.S. Department of Education will not be eligible to receive federal aid at Shelton State Community College or any other institution.
Students have the right to ask Shelton State Community College:
Students have the responsibility to:
To receive the amount of Federal Pell Grant as indicated on the financial aid award screen, a student must be enrolled for a full-time course load which is a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours each semester (unless the program is converted based on Title IV rules). A student who enrolls for less than twelve (12) credit hours will have his/her Pell grant award adjusted according to registration status. If a student receives Title IV funds and is registered for technical classes requiring clock hour conversion, the Title IV Pell awards will be based on financial aid hours rather than academic hours. Students who have questions regarding the enrollment status or adjusted credit hours should contact Enrollment Services.
ANGEAP is a program established by the legislature of the state of Alabama and is designed to provide financial assistance to active Alabama National Guard members enrolled in degree programs at accredited post-secondary institutions of higher learning located within the state of Alabama. Limited funding is provided by the Alabama Legislature, and priority is given to those who apply early. For more information about the ANGEAP, members should contact the unit administrator at their prospective unit.
Tuition assistance (TA) is a Department of Defense (DOD) program. The AIPortal (Academic Institution Portal) is the virtual gateway for all eligible Active Duty, National Guard, Army and Air Force soldiers to request tuition assistance (TA) for classroom and distance learning. It allows soldiers to manage their educational records, including college classes, testing, on-duty classes, and Army education counselor support. Prior to a course’s start date, soldiers may request TA through www.GoArmyEd.com. The soldier will be notified concerning TA status. If the TA request is declined, ArmyIgnitED will advise the soldier of the reason and next steps. All drops/withdrawals must be handled through ArmyIgnitED. Soldiers who do not successfully complete a class due to military reasons must request a Withdrawal for Military Reasons through ArmyIgnitED and complete all required steps. Students have until the start of the semester to enter information in the ArmyIgnitED system for TA approval.
To comply with the new Department of Defense policy, Shelton State Community College will return any unearned TA funds on a prorated basis through at least the 60% portion of the period which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending. These funds are returned to the military Service branch.
16-week Course Withdraw submitted
Before or during weeks 1-2 100% return
During weeks 3-4 75% return
During weeks 5-8 50% return
During week 9 40% return (60% of course is completed)
During weeks 10-16 0% return
8-week Course Withdraw submitted
Before or during week 1 100% return
During week 2 75% return
During weeks 3-4 50% return
During week 5 40% return (60% of course is completed)
During weeks 6-8 0% return
Students utilizing VA education benefits shall not be charged a penalty, including assessment of late fees, denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or be required to borrow additional funds because of the individual’s inability to meet their financial obligations due to the delayed disbursement of a payment to be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
This nationally renowned program was created by Act 633 and approved October 1947 by the Alabama Legislature. It is administered by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and is governed by the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 31-6-1. The veteran must meet the following qualifications to establish eligibility for dependents. A dependent is defined as a child, stepchild, spouse, or the unmarried widow(er) of the veteran.
2. Bona fide permanent resident for at least five years immediately prior to the date of this application or the date of the veteran’s death. Applies to 100% permanent and total ratings only.
IV. Student Requirements: As of July 31, 2017, Students applying for benefits for the first time must meet all of the following:
Application Assistance: The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs maintains offices throughout the state which can furnish information and assist you in filing your application. To find your nearest Veterans Service Office, visit the Veterans Service Office Locator Page for contact options.
A veteran may be eligible for VR&E (Chapter 31) benefits if he or she
Vocational rehabilitation may be provided for up to forty-eight (48) months. An eligible veteran generally has fifteen (15) years from the date he or she is notified of entitlement to VA compensation to use their Chapter 31 benefits. VA may approve an extension of time and/or length of training in certain cases.
Entitlement for vocational rehabilitation or services is determined on an individual basis following an evaluation of the veteran’s interests, aptitudes, education, work experience, and vocational abilities. Each school is assigned a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist to assist Chapter 31 students and school officials responsible for certifying Chapter 31 students. Full tuition, fees, and books are paid to the school by the VA. In addition, the student gets a subsistence allowance depending on the training status.
The Montgomery GI Bill ® (Active Duty), also known as Chapter 30, is a program of education benefits generally for individuals who enter active duty for the first time after June 30, 1985 and have contributed to the College fund. Active duty for benefits purposes includes full-time National Guard duty after November 29, 1989. The participant generally must serve continuously on active duty for a three year or greater initial enlistment or for a lesser benefit, two years of an initial active duty obligation of less than three years. An individual also may qualify for the full benefits by initially serving two continuous years on active duty, followed by four years of Selected Reserve Service. In the latter case, the participant must enter the Selected Reserve within one year of the release from active duty. The participant must meet the requirements for a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate before the first period of active duty ends. Completing twelve (12) credit hours toward a college degree meets this requirement. Individuals who initially serve a continuous period of at least three years of active duty, even though they were initially obligated to serve less, will be paid at the higher basic rate. Shelton State Community College does not participate in advance pay.
GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The Post 9/11 GI Bill ® is a new education benefit program for individuals who served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. The benefits are payable for training pursued on or after August 1, 2009. No payments can be made under this program for training pursued before that date. Individuals may receive up to thirty-six months of entitlement under the Post 9/11 GI Bill ® . Once receiving benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill ® , the individual will no longer be eligible to receive benefits under the program selected before the Post 9/11 GI Bill ® . A monthly housing allowance (MHA) based on the Basic Allowance for Housing for an E-5 with dependents at the location of the school is associated with this benefit. For BAH rates, please visit www.gibill.va.gov. For those enrolled solely in distance learning, the payable housing allowance is equal to 1/2 the national average BAH for an E-5 with dependents for the 2011 academic year. Active duty students and their spouses cannot receive the MHA. An annual book stipend of $1,000 is paid proportionately based on enrollment.
GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
This program provides benefits for members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard who enlisted, re-enlisted, or extended their enlistment for a period of six years after July 1, 1985. To find out more about eligibility requirements, please contact Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VARO) at 1.888.442.4551.
GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
REAP was established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. It is a Department of Defense educational benefit program designed to provide educational assistance to members of the Reserve components called or ordered to active duty in response to a war or national emergency (contingency operation) as declared by the President or congress. This program makes certain reservists who were activated for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, either eligible for education benefits or for increased benefits.
Dependents Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. This program offers up to forty-five months of educational benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances.
The Military Spouses Center Advancement Account (MYCAA) program sets out to prepare eligible military spouses for the work force by offering up to $4,000 of financial assistance (FA) from the Department of Defense (DOD). This is meant to encourage spouses of military personnel to pursue education, training, licenses, certificates, and degrees leading to employment in portable career fields. The MYCAA program uses this funding to pay schools directly for coursework and exams taken by the approved spouse account owner.
Any student receiving VA educational benefits is required to attend all classes in which they are enrolled. Students who are receiving VA educational benefits and enroll in NCD (Certificate) Programs are required to attend 80% of all courses in that program. Once a student has missed more than 25% of a course(s) in that program, it is required that an adjustment be made to the student’s enrollment certification to the Department of Veterans Affairs to reflect “unsatisfactory” attendance for all courses that apply to the program.
Students receiving VA educational benefits may adjust their schedule during the Drop/Add period. After the Drop/Add period, students must notify the school’s VA Certifying Official before being allowed to withdraw from any course(s).
For students receiving VA education benefits, any complaint against the school should be routed through the VA GI Bill Feedback System by going to the following link: http://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/Feedback.asp. The VA will then follow up through the appropriate channels to investigate the complaint and resolve it satisfactorily.
Title 38 USC 3679(e) Compliance Statement
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e) subsection, this institution will allow for any “covered individual” to attend or participate in an approved program of education if the student presents the Veterans Resource Center with a current certificate of eligibility for CH 31 or CH 33 benefits with sufficient remaining entitlement. A covered individual is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment or Chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits.
Shelton State Community College offers competitive scholarships to qualified students who are residents of the state of Alabama. Scholarship information and applications are available on the Shelton State website, www.sheltonstate.edu. For specific scholarship requirements and deadlines, refer to the specific scholarship information. Alabama Community College System policy states that any student who is awarded institutional scholarship hours is limited to a total of 82 award hours.
Academic scholarships are awarded for one year. Students will be eligible for the renewal of their scholarship for the second year based on scholarship requirements being met. Students will not be eligible to receive an academic scholarship for more than two consecutive years. Academic scholarship awards vary and waive tuition only; students are responsible for all fees.
Ambassador scholarships are awarded on the basis of leadership potential, community service, and commitment to Shelton State. Members are full-time students who attend scheduled meetings and perform scheduled service hours during each semester. Criteria for selection includes leadership and service experience, academic performance, and personal qualities demonstrated through an interview. Ambassador scholarships waive tuition only for one year; students are responsible for all fees. Students must reapply each academic year for consideration.
Athletic scholarships are awarded on the basis of tryouts and/or a demonstrated ability to compete on the intercollegiate level. The number of scholarships awarded in each sport, along with eligibility requirements, is established by the NJCAA. Scholarships are awarded in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s fast-pitch softball, and manager positions.
Cheerleading scholarships are available for a co-ed, competition squad and may be granted to new or current SSCC students. Members are chosen at tryouts each spring.
Leadership in Child Care scholarships are available to Alabama residents employed in a legally operating facility caring for pre-school or school-age children. The student must be seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, certificate, or associate degree. Information and applications for these scholarships are available in the Office of Enrollment Services.
Children of certain blind parents may be eligible for scholarships at Shelton State. Eligibility for each applicant is determined by the Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System. Further information may be obtained from the Office of Enrollment Services.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis on articulation, leadership potential, community service, and commitment to Shelton State and the Collegiate 100®. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of nine semester hours at Shelton State each semester. The Collegiate 100® scholarship waives tuition only. Student will be responsible for all fees. Students must reapply each academic year for consideration.
Fine arts scholarships are available to students in art, dance, music, and theatre. Awards are based on availability, competition, demonstrated talent, academic record, and educational goals. Art applicants must submit a portfolio; dance, music, and theatre applicants must perform in scheduled auditions at the College. Fine Arts scholarship awards vary and waive tuition only; students are responsible for all fees. Students will be eligible for the renewal of their scholarship for the second year based on scholarship requirements being met.
R.E.A.C.H. (Resources in Education Achieving Change and Hope) scholarships are available to first-time, new, or current Shelton State students. Applicants must have a 2.5 unweighted or institutional grade point average. Selections are based on academic performance. R.E.A.C.H scholarship awards waive tuition only; students are responsible for all fees. Students must reapply each academic year for consideration.
The state of Alabama provides a scholarship program allowing senior adults to register for any credit courses offered through the College. Individuals must be at least 60 years of age at the time of enrollment, take each course only one time, be registered for a course only after the class has met minimum enrollment requirements as defined by the College, provide proof of high school graduation or the equivalent, have met the prerequisites for the course, and pay all applicable fees. For additional information, contact the scholarship office located on the 1 st floor of the Martin Campus.
Shelton Sophomore Summer Studies are one-time scholarship opportunities available to Shelton State students in the summer semester. Applicants must have a 3.0 institutional GPA and have successfully completed twenty-four (24) or more credit hours at Shelton State Community College. Shelton Sophomore Summer Studies scholarship awards waive tuition only; students are responsible for all fees. Students must reapply each academic year for consideration.
The Shelton State Community College Foundation, a separate entity from the College, provides scholarships based on students’ academic standing, community involvement, special criteria, and/or financial need for students enrolled in instructional programs at the College. Information and applications are provided in the Shelton State Community College Foundation Office, the Shelton State Enrollment Planning office, on the Shelton State website, www.sheltonstate.edu; and in the offices of area high school counselors. For additional information, contact the Shelton State Community College Foundation, 205.391.2298.
Shelton Summer Studies Scholarships are one-time scholarship opportunities available to high school seniors the summer following their graduation. Applicants must graduate from high school with a diploma, have successfully completed at least one course during high school as a dual enrolled or accelerated high school student, and have a 2.5 unweighted high school GPA. Shelton Summer Studies scholarship awards waive tuition only; students are responsible for all fees.
Technical scholarships may be awarded to first-time, new, or current SSCC students whose educational goals include the completion of a technical program. Applicants must have a 2.0 unweighted or institutional grade point average or GED score equivalent. Additional consideration is given to activities and honors. Technical scholarship awards waive tuition only; students are responsible for all fees. Students must reapply each academic year for consideration.