Tuition, Payments, and Refunds
General Tuition Information
Tuition is paid when enrolling in a course and it guarantees space in a class. Registrations that remain unpaid after 5 business days will be voided.
Tuition is charged per course and is listed under each course in the course offering section of the website.
A technology fee is charged to all students. Cost is included in the price of each class and is used to upgrade technology.
Proof of Colorado residency is required.
Tuition is periodically reviewed by school administrators and is subject to change without notification.
Payment arrangements are required at the time of registration.
Payment Plan
Payment plans can be arranged through the Treasurer’s Office. A payment plan is available to students who cannot pay the tuition and fees in full at the time of enrollment. Classes must last longer than eight weeks and must cost over $100. There is a $20 per semester fee for this service, which is due when the payment plan is set up. All students who do not pay in full are required to make a down payment. (This includes students who will receive Pell.) Students should contact the Treasurer’s Office to determine the exact amount of their down payment.
The balance is paid in installments. The final payment will be due no later than four weeks prior to the last day of class. Any deviation from this schedule without prior approval will be a breach in the terms of this agreement. Should this occur, the total balance will be due and payable in full immediately or the student will be withdrawn from class. Default on any payment plan will result in no further payment plans for the student.
Payment plans are not available for distance learning courses or for courses less than 30 days in length. Some courses/programs may have different payment requirements.
Out-of-State Tuition (Non-Resident)
Under Colorado law, a person must have lived in Colorado for one full calendar year prior to school enrollment to be entitled to resident tuition rates. For persons not residing in the state of Colorado for one year prior to date of starting class and for visa students, nonresident tuition is computed at $100 additional per credit hour.
In-State Tuition (Resident)
In accordance with HB06S-1023, which was signed into law by the Governor on July 31, 2006, CCHE and the institutions of higher education are required to verify the lawful presence of all applicants for public postsecondary education benefits. Starting August 1, 2006 Emily Griffith Opportunity School requires that all students provide documentation that they are legally in the United States.
Method of Payment
Cash, check, VISA or MasterCard may be used to pay tuition and fees. There is a charge for returned checks. All tuition and fees are payable at the time of registration. Registrations not paid for in 5 days will be deleted from the system. Students have access to payment plans and financial aid. Students receiving agency or employer-sponsored funding must have a billing authorization at the time of registration. Invoices to third party agencies include a $5 per credit hour service fee. No personal checks are accepted for services such as testing, barber/cosmetology services, deli/bakery purchases, or bus passes.
Returned checks will be charged a $20 fee each time it is presented to the bank.
Refund Policy
Students must bring a copy of the tuition and fees receipt to the Treasurer’s Office, in Room 239 before 15 percent of the class has expired. No refunds will be issued after that time. The following procedures apply:
100 % of tuition and fees, less the non-refundable registration fee, will be refunded prior to the beginning of class.
100 % of the tuition and fees is refunded if a class is closed due to insufficient enrollment.
100 % of tuition and fees, less the non-refundable registrations fee, books, and materials will be refunded when less than 15 percent of the course has expired.
No refunds of any fees will be given after 15 percent of the course has expired.
All refunds (except credit card refunds) will be mailed by check within seven business days. Credit card refunds will be processed within seven business days.
Treasurer's Office
Normal Hours: M-TH: 7:30am-6:00pm
F: 7:30am-3:00pm
Summer Hours M-TH: 7:30am-6:00pm
F: 7:30am-3:00pm
Phone: 720-423-4786
Financial Aid
