College Information

• Credit
• Tuition and Fees
• Surry Community College Foundation, Inc.

Credit

CURRICULM CREDIT MEASUREMENT

Credit for curriculum courses is measured in semester credit hours, defined as 1 credit hour for 1 contact hour of classwork, 2 contact hours of laboratory, or 3 contact hours of shop or clinical work per week for the 16 weeks of the semester or its equivalent. Contact hours are the actual number of clock hours that are scheduled for a class each week.

WORKFORCE, TECHNOLOGIES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) are awarded by the college (one CEU for ten contact hours of class) to students who complete all course requirements for non-credit classes above the secondary school level. CEU records are maintained by the Workforce, Technologies, and Community Education Division. Workforce, Technologies and Community Education Continuing Education classes may earn curriculum college credit. Please see page 82 for the articulation agreement.

STUDENT CLASSIFICATION

A freshman is a student who has met regular admission requirements and has earned fewer than 30 semester hours of credit. A sophomore is a student who has earned 30 or more semester hours of credit with at least a 2.0 grade point average. Full-time students are those who carry a minimum academic load of 12 or more credit hours per semester. Part-time students are those who carry fewer than 12 credit hours per semester. These hours may vary during the summer semester.

Tuition and Fees

Surry Community College offers educational opportunities at minimal cost to students. Tuition is set by the North Carolina State Legislature and is subject to change.

The tuition for in-state students is $76.00 per credit hour with a maximum tuition charge of $1,216.00 per semester. To qualify for in-state tuition, a legal resident must have maintained his or her domicile in North Carolina for at least the twelve months preceding the date of first enrollment or re-enrollment in the college. If questions arise concerning legal residency, students may contact the Office of Admissions, Registration, and Records.

For out-of-state students, tuition is $268.00 per credit hour with a maximum tuition charge of $4,288.00 per semester. Out-of-state students attending Surry Community College are eligible for in-state tuition rates if they are employed in North Carolina and the employer pays the tuition for the student employee with a company check. Also, a letter on company letterhead must be submitted to the Business Office stating that the student is an employee of the company. North Carolina residents age 65 and older may register for college classes up to 6 credit hours free of tuition, but must pay for fees associated with their class registration.

Tuition Payment Options

Payment of tuition and fees is due at the time of registration. Otherwise, student registration may be voided and enrollment cancelled. Options for payment are as follows:

• Cash, check, or money order
• Credit Card -VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express
• Financial Aid - Financial aid approved and awarded by the Financial Aid Office prior to registration includes Pell Grant and scholarships which have been received by the Business Office.
• Third Party Authorizations - Businesses, agencies, organizations, etc. may authorize payment for students’ educational expenses. Authorization from the agency must be either on file or presented to the Business Office at the time of registration, stating the specific charges covered.
• Nelnet Campus Commerce - Students may apply for an installment plan through Nelnet for payment of tuition and fees. Payments are set up at 0% interest with a $30 enrollment fee per semester. Payments will be drafted from the students’ personal bank accounts. There will be a $30 fee imposed by Nelnet Campus Commerce for any missed payment. Students must enroll for at least (3) semester hours and complete an application via the college website. For more information, contact the Business Office or visit the college website. Payment options are subject to change.
• Collection Costs - In the case that Surry Community College considers it necessary to refer all or part of the unpaid principal and/or interest for tuition and fees on a student’s account to an attorney or collection agency for collection, students are liable for and must pay the college the attorney’s fees and/or collection agency fees resulting from the referral. Students must pay all charges and other costs, including attorney’s fees that are allowed by federal and state laws and regulations and that are necessary for the collection of these amounts.

Tuition and Fee Summary

Curriculum Programs: Tuition

The tuition rates listed below were correct as of this publication. These rates are subject to change and will not be final until the legislature adjourns at the end of the semester.

Curriculum Programs: Fees

While Surry Community College attempts to keep student costs as low as possible, some fees are necessary to maintain adequate services. Presented below are the fees currently applicable to curriculum students. These fees can be refunded only in cases of class cancellation. Any questions regarding these fees should be addressed to the Vice President of Student Services or the Chief Finance Officer.

Workforce, Technologies, and Community Education Tuition and Fees

Workforce Technologies and Community Education Courses: Tuition

Tuition and fees for occupational classes are as follows.

Students who enroll in self-supporting classes pay fees that are based on a pro rata cost of the course. Technology fees are based on the hours of the course as stipulated above.

Workforce, Technologies and Community Education Courses: Waivers

Tuition fees and waivers are set by the North Carolina General Assembly and are subject to change. All College and Career Readiness (ABE, GED, ESL, CED, Family Literacy) classes are offered tuition free.

The technology fee is waived for College and Career Readiness students, HRD students, and students enrolled in emergency services training courses.

Tuition refund information - See Tuition and Fees Refund Policy  

Surry Community College Foundation, Inc.

The Surry Community College Foundation was established in 1966 with guidance from the SCC Board of Trustees. Priorities for the Foundation are to provide funding for the student scholarship program, to support college initiatives, to acquire property for expansion of educational opportunities, and to promote enhancement of the regional educational experience.

The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Through the generosity of donors, the SCC Foundation currently provides an annual scholarship program for students based on financial need, program of study, academic excellence, community involvement, and other criteria as defined by scholarship agreements. In addition, the Foundation monitors the needs of the college through cooperation with the SCC President and Board of Trustees to provide resources which will enable Surry Community College to continue a tradition of educational excellence for Surry and Yadkin counties.

Contributions to the SCC Foundation can be made online at www.surry.edu or mailed to:

Surry Community College Foundation
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386‑3269

SCC Foundation Board of Directors

Emeritus Members