Procedure 4.7.1: Self Supporting Class Procedures

Purpose

When it is necessary to establish a class on a self-supporting basis, the following procedures shall guide the program administrator in determining registration fees and managing expenditures and reserves.

Registration Fees

In accordance with State Board of Community College Policy 23, North Carolina Administrative Code 2D.0203(b), the College may offer self-supporting classes that charge fees to cover a pro rata share of direct costs as well as indirect costs. If self-supporting receipts exceed expenditures, the surplus should be expended to benefit students.

The pro-rata self-supported class registration fee is not waived for any individual or group under G.S. 115D-5(b). All students registering for a self-supported class must pay the same registration fee.

Direct costs for self-supported instruction may include but are not limited to the following:

  1. Instructor salary including FICA, travel, course development, etc.
  2. Instructional supplies and material.
  3. Rental for facilities and other assignable costs.
  4. Advertising including printing and design for brochures, postage, etc.
  5. Refreshments, as allowed by other regulations.
  6. Other costs necessary directly assignable to the class, such as administrative and clerical cost.

Indirect costs may include but are not limited to the following:

  1. Utilities, custodial, security, etc.
  2. Coordination and administration.
  3. Clerical salary and fringes.
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