Tuition Information

Tuition Information, Payments, and Refunds 

Updated April 2020

2019-2020

Applies to the following semesters:

Fall 2019
Winter Classes 2019
Spring 2020
Intercession 2020
Summer I 2020
Summer II 2020

Tuition

In-State Resident
In-State Phlebotomy
In-State Respiratory
In-State Paramedic
In-State Practical Nursing
In-State Registered Nursing

$96.00 per credit hour
$106.00 per credit hour
$116.00 per credit hour
$116.00 per credit hour
$126.00 per credit hour
$126.00 per credit hour
Out-of-State Resident
Out-of-State Phlebotomy
Out-of-State Respiratory
Out-of-State Paramedic
Out-of-State Practical Nursing
Out-of-State Registered Nursing
$189.00 per credit hour
$199.00 per credit hour
$209.00 per credit hour
$209.00 per credit hour
$219.00 per credit hour
$219.00 per credit hour

 

Fees

Student Activity Fee
Student Success Fee
Student Assessment Fee
Facilities Maintenance
Technology Fee
Distance Education Fee
$2.00 per credit hour
$2.00 per credit hour
$4.00 per credit hour
$11.00 per credit hour
$20.00 per credit hour
$20.00 per credit hour

 

*Distance Education fees only apply to Online, CVN, or Hybrid courses.
*Allied Health programs have specific program fees that are not listed here.

2020-2021

Applies to the following semesters:

Fall 2020
Winter Classes 2020
Spring 2021
Intercession 2021
Summer I 2021
Summer II 2021

Tuition

In-State Resident
In-State Phlebotomy
In-State Respiratory
In-State Paramedic
In-State Practical Nursing
In-State Registered Nursing

$96.00 per credit hour
$106.00 per credit hour
$116.00 per credit hour
$116.00 per credit hour
$126.00 per credit hour
$126.00 per credit hour
Out-of-State Resident
Out-of-State Phlebotomy
Out-of-State Respiratory
Out-of-State Paramedic
Out-of-State Practical Nursing
Out-of-State Registered Nursing
$189.00 per credit hour
$199.00 per credit hour
$209.00 per credit hour
$209.00 per credit hour
$219.00 per credit hour
$219.00 per credit hour

 

Fees

Student Activity Fee
Student Success Fee
Student Assessment Fee
Facilities Maintenance
Distance Education Fee
Technology Fee
$2.00 per credit hour
$2.00 per credit hour
$4.00 per credit hour
$11.00 per credit hour
$20.00 per credit hour
$25.00 per credit hour

 

*Distance Education fees only apply to Online, CVN, or Hybrid courses.
*Allied Health programs have specific program fees that are not listed here.

  • In-state tuition rates will include the Missouri counties of Butler, Dunklin, Oregon, Pemiscot, and Ripley. All other Missouri residents will pay out-of-state tuition rates.
  • Some departments will have program-specific fees.
  • Tuition and fees for the Fall and Spring Semesters must be paid in full by the
    Friday before classes begin.
  • Tuition and fees for both Summer semesters must be paid in full before classes begin.
  • Payment plan options will NOT be available after the semester deadline! For more information click here.

Statements

Statements will NOT be mailed.

Students may review their account balance by logging into their MYBRTC account.
For instructions on how to find your statement please click here!

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Tuition Payments

Students who have not paid their account in full or set up a payment plan by the semester deadline will be DROPPED FROM ALL CLASSES. Students who have been dropped for lack of payment will have until the last day to add a class to be reinstated.

24/7 Online Bill Payment:

Pay your bill online through your MYBRTC account with a debit, credit card, or an electronic check. For more information or instructions on how to pay online click here.

Pay by check or money order by mail to:

Black River Technical College
Attn: Finance
P.O. Box 468
Pocahontas, AR 72455

Pay by debit or credit card by phone:

BRTC Pocahontas Campus–Lisa Robertson, 870-248-4116 OR Beverly Edington, 870-248-4033
BRTC Paragould Campus–Darlene Crawford, 870-239-0969, ext. 5250

Pay by cash, check, money order, or debit or credit card in person:

Pocahontas BRTC Campus–Payment Window, located in the Administration Building.
Paragould BRTC Campus–Bookstore

Payment Plans
MYBRTC

Black River Technical College provides easy online payment options that let you pay your balance over time, making college more affordable.

Our online payment plans break down the amount you owe into monthly payments that are payable online. Remember the earlier you enroll, the smaller your required down payment will be.

  • Payments are due on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full!
  • The required down payment is due immediately.
  • There is a 5 day grace period for missed payments. After that, the student will be charged a $15 late fee!
  • Payments DO NOT automatically draft out!
  • All online payments can be paid with a debit or credit card, or electronic check. All cash payments must be paid directly to BRTC.
  • The student will be responsible for returning to their MYBRTC account to make monthly payments by the due date or they will be charged a late fee!

Deadlines for setting up payments are not the same as the tuition due date. For information and instructions on how to sign up click here.

Instructions on how to sign up click here.

Tuition Refunds
Updated April 2018
Tuition refunds only apply to credit courses. Students must claim tuition refunds through the Finance Office at the time of withdrawal. Claims must be made within one year of the occurrence of the credit or no refund will be made.

16-week Fall or Spring Terms

  • Before and including the first week of the semester – 100%
  • The second week of the semester – 70%
  • The third week of the semester – 50%
  • The fourth week of the semester and beyond – 0%

8-week courses Fall or Spring Terms

  • Before the course begins and thru the 3rd day – 100%
  • The fourth day of the course – 50%
  • The fifth day of the course and beyond – 0%

4-week courses Fall, Spring or Summer Terms

  • Before the course begins and thru the 3rd day – 100%
  • The fourth day of the course – 50%
  • The fifth day of the course and beyond – 0%

*** Fees are non-refundable unless classes are dropped in time to meet the 100% refund parameter!! ***

To receive tuition refunds students must complete a Refund Request Form.
Return to: Black River Technical College
Attn: Finance
P.O. Box 468
Pocahontas, AR 72455.
A request must be made within one year of the occurrence of the credit.

If the student is eligible for the refund a check will be mailed to the address on their account.

To make changes to your address, or phone information, call BRTC at 870-248-4000.
Financial Aid Information and Refunds
ALL Financial Aid awards may be reviewed at any time by accessing Campus Connect and selecting the “Review Aid” option. The Financial Aid Office will initially notify you by mailing an award letter. The award letter should be read in its entirety so you are informed and understand the requirements and processes for the awards.

ALL Financial Aid refund checks are MAILED to the students’ mailing address on file with the Registrar’s Office. It is crucial you keep your address current, which can be verified on Campus Connect. You will receive an email on your BRTC/GMAIL from the Business Office informing you a refund check has been mailed.

PELL Grant refunds are processed, if one is due, and mailed approximately 4 to 6 weeks from the beginning of the semester. Additional disbursements will follow once per month for students who did not complete the FAFSA within time to be included in the first issuance of refunds.

Student Loan refunds are processed approximately the fourth week of class each semester. The initial disbursement dates for loans each semester is posted on the Financial Aid Office section of BRTC’s website. Refunds for loans requested after a semester has begun are processed once per month.

ALL OTHER REFUNDS will be processed as BRTC receives funds from the funding sources.

*** AGAIN, an email will be sent to students when a refund has been issued. ***

Charging Books to Financial Aid
Students may charge books, supplies, and other items to their financial aid (including loans). Financial Aid charges are ONLY allowed during the first week of the Spring and Fall Semesters, the first day of class for Intersession, and the first two days of class for Summer I and Summer II.
Bookstore Return Policy
Any necessary return of books charged to Financial Aid will ONLY be permitted during the same specified times that financial aid charges are allowed. (See Charging Books to Financial Aid above.)

NEW BOOKS:

  • The book has a defect from the publisher
  • The book is still in the same condition as it came from the publisher, ex. Shrinkwrap plastic intact
  • The book has not been written/marked in and spine is not broken

USED BOOKS:

  • Purchased for the wrong class

Time Frame

Fall/Spring Semesters: Cash/Check/Credit Cards
Returns may only be made during the first two (2) weeks of school.

Fall/Spring Semesters: Financial aid
Returns may only be made during the first WEEK of school.

Intersession
First and Second day of class only.

Summer I & Summer II
The First Week Only.

A RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL RETURNS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL AID.

A REFUND REQUEST WILL BE COMPLETED AND A CHECK WILL BE MAILED.

Parking Tags and Student IDs

Parking

All students must have a parking permit. Permits may be picked up at the Student Account Window on the Pocahontas Campus and at the Main Office on the Paragould campus. The first parking permit is free for each academic year. Please be sure to read over the violation sheet given with your permit to avoid parking tickets.

For clarification, students park in the yellow striped areas; white areas are reserved for faculty and staff. Do not pull through or back in a parking space.

Student I.D.

All students must have a Student ID. ID’s may be obtained at the Admissions office.

Click here to read the Ways to Pay for College page