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sports; weight and height of sports team members; dates of enrollment; enrollment status; school or division of enrollment; and degrees and awards received. If you do not want the above information released, file a Directory Deletion Form at the Registration Office. Information will not be released without consent except as per Oregon Administrative Rules( for example, in case of federal audit).
Social Security Number OAR 559-004-0400 authorizes Linn-Benton Community College to ask you to provide your Social Security number. The number will be used by the college for reporting, research, and record keeping. Your number will also be provided by the college to the Oregon Community College Unified Reporting System( OCCURS), which is a group made up of all community colleges in Oregon, the State Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development and the Oregon Community College Association. OCCURS gathers information about students and programs to meet state and federal reporting requirements. It also helps colleges plan, research, and develop programs. This information helps the colleges to support the progress of students and their success in the workplace and other education programs.
OCCURS or the college may provide your Social Security number to the following agencies or match it with records from the following systems:
• State and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools, to find out how many community college students go on with their education and to find out whether community college courses are a good basis for further education;
• The Oregon Employment Department, which gathers information, including employment and earnings, to help state and local agencies plan education and training services to help Oregon citizens get the best jobs available;
• The Oregon Department of Education, to provide reports to local, state and federal governments. The information is used to learn about education, training, and job market trends for planning, research, and program improvement.
• The Oregon Department of Revenue and collection agencies only for purposes of processing debts and only if credit is extended to you by the college.
• The Internal Revenue Service for 1098T reporting.
• The College Board, if you take the Accuplacer Placement test, for educational research purposes. State and federal law protects the privacy of your records. Your number will be used only for the purposes listed above.
Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct
The college’ s board of education has established policy relating to student rights, freedoms, responsibilities and due process. This policy outlines the rules for student conduct and describes the procedures for due process and for filing a complaint. See policy at www. linnbenton. edu / go / studentrights. All students should read and know this policy. It sets out expectations for the LBCC Community.
Students in the LBCC / OSU Degree Partnership Program are held accountable to conduct standards at both institutions. LBCC and OSU may each intervene in cases of misconduct, particularly in issues involving health and safety. Students are given opportunity for due process; those found in violation of conduct codes may receive sanctions from each institution. Linn-Benton Community College and Oregon State University reserve the option to decide that only one institution will process a case of misconduct.
Student Consumerism Information
In accordance with 34 CFR Part 668, you have the right to know certain information about LBCC, including a variety of academic information, financial assistance information, institutional information, information on completion or graduation rates, institutional security policies and crime statistics, and financial support data. For details, see www. linnbenton. edu / about-lbcc / policies / student-right-to-know.
Tuition and Fees
The amount of tuition you pay is determined by your residency and by the number of credit hours you are taking. The chart is this section will help you determine the amount of tuition you owe. You should be aware that some classes charge a fee in addition to tuition and this is listed in the course description within the Schedule of Classes each term. You can check your bill online via your Webrunner student account.
Residency Policy
Tuition rates and fee schedules differ for students who reside in Oregon, students who do not live within the state or bordering states, and for international students. You pay resident tuition if you have lived in Oregon for at least 90 continuous days immediately preceding the term and can demonstrate your intent to establish a permanent home, or if you have been granted asylum or are a refugee, an immigrant or a permanent resident of California, Idaho, Washington or Nevada. For detailed information and a list of acceptable documents to show proof of residency, see the Residency Form at www. linnbenton. edu / forms.
In addition, the LBCC Board of Education has designated some programs as Regional Programs, allowing out-of-state students to pay in-state tuition for the first term of their enrollment( These programs are listed under Regional Programs in this catalog). For subsequent terms, these students must establish and meet LBCC’ s residency requirements to qualify for in-state tuition.
Student Activity, Program and Governance Fees Student tuition and fees are published at www. linnbenton. edu / admissions / tuition-and-fees.
At time of printing: Each student is assessed fee for student activities, programming and student governance. Income derived from the fee supports co-curricular activities and programs, including artist and lecturer guest appearances, clubs and organizations, intramurals and a variety of recreational and social activities. More information is available at the Student Life and Leadership Office in the Student Union. Note: These fees are subject to change. OSU Degree Partnership students may pay a DPP student services fee if not registered for credit classes at LBCC. Payment of this fee allows their ID card to be validated and gives them access to all LBCC services.
Course Materials and Activity Fees
Some courses have additional fees. These fees are indicated in the Schedule of Classes. Fees vary from course to course and may not be refunded if you drop the class.