It is hereby resolved that H. Councill Trenholm State Community College in the State of Alabama complies with Public Law 114-315, which modified title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) 3679(c). As amended, 38 U.S.C. 3679(c) requires that the following individuals be charged the resident rate:
- A Veteran using educational assistance under either Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty Program) or Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®) of Title 38, United States Code, who lives in the state in which the institution is located (regardless of his/ her formal State of residence) and enrolls in the institution within three years of discharge or release from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more.
- Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in the state in which the institution is located (regardless of his/her formal State of residence) and enrolls in the institution within three years of the transferor’s discharge or release from a period of active duty service of 90 days or more.
- Anyone described above remains continuously enrolled (other than during regularly scheduled breaks between courses, semesters, or terms) at the same institution. The person so described must have enrolled in the institution prior to the expiration of the three-year period following discharge or release as described above and must be using educational benefits under either Chapter 30 or Chapter 33 of Title 38, United States Code.
- Anyone using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C.§ 3311(b)(9)) who lives in the state in which the institution is located (regardless of his/her formal State of Residence)
- Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in the state in which the institution is located (regardless of his/ her formal state of residence) and the transferor is a member of the uniformed service who is serving on active duty.
- Anyone using educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E).
- Anyone using educational assistance under Chapter 35, Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program.
Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e)
Trenholm State Community College complies with Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e) under which covered individuals (i.e., any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits) can attend or participate in the course of education providing the individual submits a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under Chapters 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website - benefits, or a Chapter 31 authorization).
Trenholm State Community College will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds due to the delayed disbursement of funding from VA under Chapters 31 or 33.
Covered individuals wanting to use their educational benefits at Trenholm State Community College must submit a VA Enrollment Certification Form. Additionally, covered individuals may be required to provide additional information to properly certify enrollment.
*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits. va.gov/gibill.
Public Law 115-407 Section 103
The College will not impose any penalty for VA students if they are unable to meet financial obligations due to delayed disbursements for either Chapter 31 or 33 by the Veterans Administration.
Graduation Fee
A $25.00 non-refundable Graduation Fee is due at the time the Graduation Application is submitted during registration for the last term of attendance.
Library Card / ID Fee
Each student is issued one Library Card/ID during the first semester of enrollment at no cost. Students must always wear their ID while on campus. Loss of an ID must be reported to the College Library at 420-4455. There will be a $30.00 charge for a replacement ID.
Liability Insurance Fee
The Liability Insurance Fee for all Health Services Programs and the Early Childcare and Education Program is $16.25 per year. The insurance fee for the Culinary Arts Program is $6.00 per course or year.
Payment
All students, except sponsored students, must pay the total amount of tuition and fees at the time of registration. Sponsored students whose expenses are paid by agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation Service, Alabama Veterans Affairs, employers, etc., must have written authorization from the appropriate agency on file in the Financial Aid Office to register for classes without personally paying the tuition and fees.
Students not completing payment at the time of registration will have that registration voided and will have to repeat the full registration process. Students may only attend classes once all tuition and fees have been paid.
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover for payment.
Payment Plan
Payment plan options are available to students who qualify. This service allows students to spread their tuition costs into affordable payments with no interest. Payment options are flexible, and set-up fees are affordable. Additional information regarding payment plans can be located in the My Trenholm Portal.