Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog
Orientation Courses
Students majoring in an associate of arts degree program must complete EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100 ( Learning Framework ) as part of the core curriculum , and it is highly recommended that they do so in their first semester of college . Students majoring in an associate of applied science degree plan who are enrolled in a developmental course and who have not completed fifteen ( 15 ) semester credit hours of college level work are also required to enroll in and complete EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100 .
EDUC 1100 and PSYC 1100 [ Learning Framework ] provide an introduction and to college and assist the student in making adequate social and personal adjustments to college life and the factors affecting learning and success .
Opportunities are provided that allow students to develop educational and career goals , as well as to become familiar with institutional curricula and policies . Time management , note taking , and preparing for exams also are stressed .
Tuition and Fees
Vice President for Finance : Mary Wickland , CPA
Office :
Business Building Address : 1800 Procter Street , Port Arthur ,
TX 77641 Phone : ( 409 ) 984-6125 Email : wicklandma @ lamarpa . edu
Tuition
Tuition is calculated based on the number of semester credit hours which the student registers . It is determined by the student ’ s classification as a Texas resident , a non-resident U . S . citizen or a nonresident who is a citizen of another country . Students also are responsible for paying several fees that support college services and programs . The tuition rate varies based upon the residency status of a student .
The tuition rate for resident and non-resident students is :
Texas resident ............................ $ 50 per SCH Non-Texas resident ...................$ 458 per SCH
A designated tuition fee of $ 82.44 per semester credit hour is also charged for both resident and nonresident students .
Administrative Computer Use Fee ................. 308.55 Endowed Scholarship Fee ................................. 15.00 Recreation Sport Fee ......................................... 26.40 Student ID ........................................................... 5.00 Library Fee ........................................................ 60.00 Athletic Fee ...................................................... 170.55 Transcript Fee ..................................................... 5.00 Parking Fee * ( if desired ) ................................... 40.00 Books ................................................................ 600.00 TOTAL : .................................................... $ 3,494.10
Texas resident enrolled in 6 semester credit hours : Tuition ............................................................ $ 794.64 Student Services Fee ....................................... 168.00 Student Center Fee ........................................... 27.00 Administrative Computer Use Fee ................. 123.42 Endowed Scholarship Fee ................................... 6.00 Recreation Sport Fee ......................................... 26.40 Student ID ........................................................... 5.00 Library Fee ........................................................ 24.00 Athletic Fee ........................................................ 68.22 Transcript Fee ..................................................... 5.00 Parking Fee * ( if desired ) ................................... 40.00 Books .............................................................. 250.00T TOTAL ...................................................... $ 1,537.68
Summary of Expenses
Each student must plan a budget carefully . It is possible to attend Lamar State College Port Arthur on a modest sum and yet participate in most of the College programs . To assist in planning expenses , the following estimate is furnished as a guide .
Texas resident enrolled in 15 semester credit hours : Tuition ......................................................... $ 1,986.60 Student Services Fee ....................................... 250.00 Student Center Fee ........................................... 27.00
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