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Maricopa County Community College District
For a full listing of Maricopa County Community College District administration regulations please see: https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs
2.1 General Regulation
Compliance with Policies, Rules and Regulations
Every student is expected to know and comply with all current published policies, rules and regulations as stated in the college catalog, class schedule, and/or student handbook. Documents are available on each college’s website. Policies, courses, programs, fees and requirements may be suspended, deleted, restricted, supplemented or changed through action of the Governing Board of the Maricopa County Community Colleges.
The Maricopa County Community Colleges reserve the right to change, without notice, any materials, information, curriculum, requirements and regulations.
2.2.1 Admission Policy
Persons meeting the admissions criteria may attend any Maricopa County Community College of their choice. Falsification of any admission materials or official college records may be cause for denial or cancellation of admission. Exceptions to the admissions policies may be requested through the Admissions and Standards Committee. Admission is determined in accordance with state law (ARS §§15-1805.01 and 15-1821) and regulations of the Maricopa County Community Colleges Governing Board.
2.2.2-2.2.6 Admission, Registration, Enrollment
More information for these sections may be found at https://district.maricopa.edu/ regulations/admin-regs
2.2.7 Student Assessment and Course Placement
The Maricopa County Community Colleges will provide an ongoing evaluation of the course placement process.An annual report shall be submitted to the Governing Board to indicate the policy’s effectiveness noting the number of students assessed, their placement scores and their success in courses. Every three years a thorough review of the policy and procedures shall be implemented, including recommendations from the English, Reading and Math Instructional Councils regarding cut-off scores, course placement assessment tools and procedures.
2.2.8 Registration
Students must register according to the dates indicated, and in the manner described in the college class schedule. To be eligible for registration, students must have completed the appropriate steps listed under the Admissions section. The college may allow early or priority registration.Tuition and fees must be paid or payment arrangements made by the due date to secure class enrollment. Students may not attend a class for which they are not registered.
The colleges reserve the right to enroll students in courses.The final decision for admission to any class for students admitted under section 2 of AR 2.2.1 will be determined by the designated college administrator in consultation with the department chairperson and/or faculty.
2.2.9 Tuition and Fees Policy
Tuition and fees are public monies within the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Maricopa County Community Colleges Governing Board under the laws and regulations of the State of Arizona and must be administered by the Governing Board. The Governing Board reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges when necessary without notice. All students are classified for tuition purposes under one of the following residency classifications:
1. Maricopa County resident
2. Out-of-County resident
3. Out-of-State resident (including F-1 non-immigrant students)
Residency for tuition purposes is determined in accordance with state law (ARS §§15-1801 et seq.) and regulations of the Maricopa County Community Colleges Governing Board. All of the Maricopa County Community Colleges are subject to the above statutes and regulations. Students who have questions about their residency should contact the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services for clarification.
2.2.10 Refund Policy
Students who officially withdraw from credit/clock classes (in fall, spring, or summer) within the withdrawal deadlines listed below will receive a 100% refund for tuition, class and registration fees. Deadlines that fall on a weekend or a college holiday will advance to the next college workday except for classes fewer than 10 calendar days in length or as specified by the college. Calendar days include weekdays and weekends. Refer to individual colleges for withdrawal and refund processes. Never attending is not an allowable refund exemption or an excuse of the debt incurred through registration. For more information please visit https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/ section-2/2-2 or https://www.mesacc.edu/cashier-services/refunds
The Maricopa County Community Colleges provide students financial assistance to enable access to
General Statement
2.2.11 Student Financial Assistance
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