Cost of Attendance

Estimated Annual Cost

*Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

It should be clearly understood that these figures are ONLY estimates for students who live on campus and are taking 12 credits. Local students commuting to campus would probably not require these amounts.

Tuition and Fees

The following schedule shows the charges for credit classes. Students taking 12 or more credit hours per semester are classified as full-time. Those enrolling for 11 credit hours or less per semester are classified as part-time students. Sweetwater County residents aged 60 years or over may enroll in in-person classes at the college, with tuition payment waived. Special fees for laboratory supplies or other costs remain the financial responsibility of each student, regardless of age, and cannot be waived.

The College Board of Trustees reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.

Payment

Students registered in 6 or more credits may choose a payment plan option (3 payments, $50 setup fee). Once classes begin, the refund schedule goes into effect. Students who leave Western owing tuition and fees are still responsible for payment. Bad debts are submitted to the collection agency and are subject to collection fees.

Course Fees

Course fees are non-refundable from the course’s start date forward unless otherwise specified.

Fees attached to individual courses are as follows:

Distance Learning

Note for course fees: The general course fee is not assessed if the course is taught via the Internet; only the Internet course fee is charged. Some exceptions apply. Internet courses with live labs will charge both the Internet and course fees.

Other Charges

Guidelines for Waiving Course Fees for Outreach

Individual class fees may be waived for outreach courses where the fees are covered by another means (i.e., school district in-kind matching).

Procedure

1. The outreach coordinator must submit a request for a course fee waiver to Mustang Central when a course creation is submitted. The request must be accompanied by documentation regarding why fees won’t be charged (i.e., a letter from the school district saying they aren’t charging for computer supplies).
2. The waiver request may be made as a one-time request or as a permanent exception.
3. Mustang Central staff will request authorization from the VP for Student Learning.
4. Mustang Central staff will notify the outreach office of approval or disapproval of the waiver.

Contact the Registrar for more information regarding the procedure or permanent exceptions.

Refunds

Credit Courses

A portion of tuition and fees will be refunded to any student who withdraws officially within the time specified below. The amount refundable depends upon the days all courses have been in session. Refunds do not go into effect until signed paperwork is turned in to Mustang Central staff or the appropriate off-campus administrative office.

Calendar Days from Date Semester-Long Courses Begin:

Calendar Days from Date 12-Week Block Courses Begin:

Calendar Days from Date 8-Week Block Courses Begin:

Calendar Days from Date 5-Week Block Courses Begin:

Non-Credit Courses

Generally, tuition and fees are not refundable for non-credit classes. The Registrar or appropriate Vice President may make exceptions for extenuating circumstances.