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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