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BP 4.19 — Family Relocation Tuition
Ladelle (Bo) Harmon

Ladelle (Bo) Harmon

Senior Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Accreditation and Policy
828-652-0626

BP 4.19

Family Relocation Tuition

Legal Authority
NCGS 115D-5; NCGS 115D-39; 1E SBCCC 300.2
Approved
September 11, 2014

Policy

Pursuant to Title 1, Chapter E of the State Board of Community Colleges Code (1E SBCCC 300.2), entitled “Student Tuition and Fees” community colleges may charge in-state tuition to certain out-of-state students who are members of families that were transferred to this state by businesses, industries, or civilian families transferred by the military for employment. The waiver MUST be in place by the first day of classes for the intended semester and the student shall fulfill the following conditions.

a. Demonstrate that his or her family moved to this state within the preceding 12 months.

b. Present a letter to the college from the employer on corporate letterhead stating that the employee through which the student claims this benefit, relocated to this state for employment with that business, industry, or military establishment.

c. Present proof of his or her familial relationship with the employee, unless the student is the employee.

d. Live in the same house with the employee, unless the student is the employee.

e. Present evidence that he or she is financially dependent on the employee through which he or she claims this benefit, unless the student is the employee.

f. Comply with the requirements of the Selective Service System, if applicable.

The number of students eligible for in-state tuition under this policy at a college shall not exceed one percent (1%) of the average number of out-of-state curriculum students, rounded up to the next whole number, at the college in the academic year (fall through summer terms) immediately preceding enrollment.

Applicants/students must apply for a tuition waiver to the Admission Officer and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  1. Applicants must complete the tuition waiver application.
  2. Applicants must meet specified eligibility criteria.
  3. Applicants must submit necessary documentation at least 48 hours prior to registration.