FINANCE

Checks returned by the bank will be processed as follows:

1. The student will be notified by certified mail that their check was dishonored by the bank. A $20 return check charge will be applied to the student's account.
2. The student will have seven calendar days to pay for the check and the return check charge. Payment must be in the form of cash or certified funds. Failure to make the payment will result in cancellation of enrollment.
3. Reinstatement after enrollment cancellation will be considered only after full payment.
4. Students who frequently issue bad checks will be subject to disciplinary action even though their checks have been paid. The college may also suspend their check writing privileges.
5. The college will forward unpaid dishonored checks and related information about the student to a collection agency.

Student Loans

The college offers students a short-term, no-interest loan program to assist in the payment of fees. Additional details on the loan program are contained in the Financial Aid section of this catalog. Students are required to repay loans in no more than two installments at specified intervals. Thirtyfive percent of the total fees must be paid at the time of registration (subject to change as announced in the Schedule of Classes). A three percent, non-refundable, loan processing fee is assessed on all loans.

The College Student Loan program approved by the District Board of Trustees requires that EACH payment be made by the designated date. Students not meeting their scheduled payment dates will be administratively withdrawn from all their classes. Students will be considered for reinstatement within a limited time period only after paying the FULL loan amount.

Students withdrawn from their classes are not released from the obligation to repay their loans. All loans that remain unpaid after the final installment due date will be referred to a collection agency.

A student who does not comply with the terms of the loan program will lose the right to receive future loans. Fines, Penalties, and Indebtedness

Students can avoid being assessed fines and penalties by becoming familiar with established policies and procedures contained in this catalog. The Student Handbook is an additional source of important information. Failure to comply with the college's regulations can result in fines being assessed. All unpaid debts with the college will result in grades, transcripts, diplomas, certificates, and other official documents being withheld. Students will also not be allowed to re-register until all debts are paid in full. The college will also withhold transcripts and deny registration privileges to students in DEFAULT STATUS on their Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL) until such time as the student achieves satisfactory repayment status as determined by the lending institution.

Parking Fines

Operating a private vehicle on the OWCC campus is a privilege and not a right. Individuals who show poor judgement or lack of consideration for the rights and safety of others may have this privilege revoked. Violating the college's parking regulations can result in parking fines being assessed or the vehicle being towed at the owner's expense. Repeat offenders are subject to disciplinary action by the college.

Complete parking and traffic regulations are published in the Student Handbook. Note: All OWCC students and staff must register their vehicles with the college and display an OWCC parking decal when parked on college property. Visitors may obtain a parking permit from the Campus Information Center for the duration of their visit or park in spots designated as visitor parking.

Fee Changes

All fees are subject to change without notice.