Residency Requirements
For tuition purposes, students who enroll in North Harris Montgomery Community College District will be classified in one of four categories: in-district resident, out-of-district resident, non-resident of Texas or international student. The legal residence of each applicant for admission will be determined by the admissions office. Verification of residence will be required.

The following descriptions briefly explain the residency requirements specified in Texas statutes, in the rules and regulations of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and in the policies of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District. More detailed information on residency classification may be obtained in the admissions office or in the 1999-2000 North Harris Montgomery Community College District Catalog .

In-District Resident
A student who has been a resident of Texas for the 12 months before the date of registration and who resides in the North Harris Montgomery Community College District (this coincides with the boundaries of the independent school districts of Aldine, Conroe, Humble, New Caney, Splendora, Spring, Tomball, and Willis) on the official reporting date is considered a resident of the district.

Out-of-District Resident
A student who has been a Texas resident for the 12 months before the date of registration and who resides beyond the boundaries of the North Harris Montgomery Community College District or the Houston Community College District is considered an out-of-district resident.

Non-Resident of Texas
A student younger than 18 who lives away from his or her family and whose family resides in another state or whose family has not resided in Texas for the 12 months before the date of registration is considered a non-resident of Texas. A student older than 18 who resides out-of-state or who has not been a resident of the state for the 12 months before the date of registration is also considered a non-resident of Texas.

International Student
For information, contact any NHMCCD college admissions office.

Semester Tuition and Fee Costs
Credit Hours	Resident of District *	Non-Resident of District **	Non-Resident of State ***
1	$42	$82	$216
2	72	152	220
3	102	222	267
4	132	292	352
5	162	362	437
6	192	432	522
7	222	502	607
8	252	572	692
9	282	642	777
10	312	712	862
11	342	782	947
12	372	852	1,032
13	402	922	1,117
14	432	992	1,202
15	462	1,062	1,287
16	492	1,132	1,372
17	522	1,202	1,457
18	552	1,272	1,542
19	582	1,342	1,627
20	612	1,412	1,712
Note: Minimum tuition rates are set by the state legistlature and are subject to change by legislative action. The legislature currently requires a minimum tuition of $25 for all resident students. * Includes tuition at the rate of $26 per credit hour, a $4 per credit hour technology fee and a registration fee of $12. Residents of Aldine, Conroe, Humble, New Caney, Splendora, Spring, Tomball and Willis Independent School Districts are considered district residents. ** Applies to residents of Texas who do not reside in the college district and includes a $4 per credit hour technology fee and a $12 registration fee. These sums include tuition at the rate of $26 per credit hour with an additional $40 per credit hour for out-of-district residents.   *** Applies to students who are not residents of Texas. The totals include tuition at the rate of $26 per credit hour with an additional $55 per credit hour fee for international/out-of-state residents ($200 minimum), a $4 per credit hour technology fee and a $12 registration fee. This category includes foreign students.

Fee Schedule

Audit	Charges equal to credit enrollment
ASSET Test	None.
CLEP, PEP, Credit by Exam posting fee	$5
Departmental Test	$25
Lab	Varies with course
Liability Insurance	Set by program
Registration	$12
Return Check	$25
Technology Fee (Per Credit Hour)	$4
Transcript	None

A tuition payment installment option is also available. A signed promissory note with 50 percent of the tuition and fees plus a $20 incidental installment payment service fee are due prior to the first day of the semester. Remaining payments are due prior to the sixth and eleventh weeks of the semester. For more information regarding this option, contact the Business Office at any NHMCCD college.