Refund Schedule
Based on the rules of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the following guidelines will be used to determine refunds for college credit class drops or withdrawals:

Class Cancellations: If the college cancels or discontinues a scheduled course, a 100% refund will be granted.

Drop/Add Procedures: If the student wishes to drop a course, it is recommended the student consult with the faculty member before submitting a writtn withdrawal request at the admissions office. This written request may be faxed, mailed or delivered in person. Although students can drop classes up until the official withdrawal date, refunds are only granted if a withdrawal request is submitted prior to dates included in the refund schedule below.

A student may not add a class, without special approval, after the class has met one time.

Students who drop a course, or who totally withdraw, will have their tuition and fees (except registration fee) refunded according to the refund schedule according to the following schedule.

For spring 2000:

Courses starting Mon. 5/15 and ending Fri. 6/2

Prior to Mon., 5/15 .................................100%
Mon., 5/15 through Wed., 5/17 .................70%
Thurs., 5/18 ...............................................25%
After Thurs., 5/18 .....................................None

Courses starting Mon. 6/5 and ending Wed., 7/12

Prior to Mon., 6/5.................................100%
Mon., 6/5 through Fri., 6/9......................70%
Sun., 6/11 ..............................................25%
After Sun., 6/11......................................None

Courses starting Mon. 6/5 and ending Thurs., 7/27

Prior Mon., 6/5 ....................................100%
Mon., 6/5 through Mon., 6/12.................70%
Tues., 6/13 through Wed., 6/14 ..............25%
After Wed., 6/14 ..................................None

Courses starting Mon. 6/5 and ending Sun., 8/20

Prior to Mon., 6/5 ..................................100%
Mon., 6/5 through Fri., 6/16 .....................70%
Sat., 6/17 through Mon., 6/19 ..................25%
After Mon., 6/19 ....................................None

Courses starting Thurs., 7/13 and ending Sun., 8/20

Prior Tues., 7/13 .....................................100%
Thurs., 7/13 through Mon., 7/17 ................70%
Tues., 7/18 through Wed., 7/19 .................25%
After Wed., 7/19 ......................................None

For fall 2000:

Prior to Mon., Aug. 28..................................100%
Mon., Aug. 28 through Thurs., Sept. 14...........70%
Fri., Sept. 15 through Tues., Sept. 19...............25%
After Tues., Sept. 19......................................None

Exceptions: Students may drop credit hours and re-add credit hours without financial penalty if all requirements in each category are met:

For equal credit hour changes:

1. The drop and add must be of equal credit hours and be for courses within the same term. (Example: drop 3 hrs/add 3 hours)
2. The drop and add transactions are best made simultaneously, but must be completed the same calendar day.

1. The drop and add must be for courses within the same term.
2. The drop and add transactions are best made simultaneously, but must be completed the same calendar day.
3. When the credit hours dropped are greater than the credit hours added, the refund schedule will be applied to the net charges being dropped. When the credit hours added are greater than the credit hours dropped, the student pays the net additional charges at the time of the exchange.

Special refund policies apply to students who have received either exemptions at registration or cash awards from financial assistance programs. For further information, please contact the financial aid office or refer to the financial aid sectionin the 1999-2000 North Harris Montgomery Community College District Catalog.

Refunds for tuition are mailed from the NHMCCD District office six to eight weeks after the official day of record, Monday, January 31, 2000. Refunds for classes scheduled outside the sessions listed in this section will be made on a prorated basis in accordance with the refund policy.

Students taking flex entry courses and non-semester length courses should refer to the refund table listed below.

Drops and Withdrawals

Length of Class Term in Weeks	Last Class Day for 70 % Refund	Last Day for 25 % Refund
2 weeks or less	2nd day of term	N/A
3 weeks	3rd day of term	4th day of term
4 weeks	4th day of term	5th day of term
5 weeks	5th day of term	6th day of term
6 weeks	5th day of term	7th day of term
7 weeks	7th day of term	9th day of term
8 weeks	8th day of term	10th day of term
9 weeks	9th day of term	11th day of term
10 weeks	9th day of term	12th day of term
11 weeks	10th day of term	14th day of term
12 weeks	12th day of term	15th day of term
13 weeks	13th day of term	16th day of term
14 weeks	13th day of term	17th day of term
15 weeks	14th day of term	19th day of term
16th weeks or longer	15th day of term	20th day of term

Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is one of the student services provided by the college district. Students who plan to use a grant, scholarship or tuition exemption must have an award on file before registration. Additional information and applications are available in the NHMCCD financial assistance offices.

Tuition Tax Credit
The Tax Relief Act of 1997 allows eligible students to receive a tax credit. Students must be enrolled for at least six credit hours in a degree or certificate program. The tax credit takes effect Jan.1, 1998 and applies to tuition and fees paid for and received after that date. The 1098T form will be mailed to the IRS and to the students on a yearly basis.

Veteran Information
Veterans using their benefits must request certification for each semester they are enrolled by submitting a copy of their paid fee statements to any of the colleges' financial aid offices. The statements may also be mailed to the NHMCCD veterans affairs office at 250 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, TX 77060

Veterans will only be certified for courses listed on their official degree plans. Veterans must complete all appropriate forms, including notification of address and degree plan changes. These are available in the financial aid office. For more information regarding application or certification for veterans' benefits, contact the financial aid office.

Texas veterans and veterans who enlisted in Texas and are no longer eligible for benefits should check with the financial aid office to see if they qualify for a Hazelwood tuition exemption.

Final Examination Schedule - Fall 2000

Weekday classes that meet one time each week will have the final exam on the regular class day during final exam week at the exam time listed in this schedule.

Weekend classes will have their exams on Dec. 15 -17 during regularly scheduled class periods. No changes should be made to the final exam schedule without the approval of the vice president for educational programs and resources at your college.