The Hillsborough Community College (HCC) District Board of Trustees approved a new fee reduction of student lab cost savings. This will go into effect in fall of 2023.
The Board of Trustees’ meeting took place on Wednesday, February 22, at 4 p.m. at the HCC Plant City Campus at 1206 N Park Road, Plant City, FL 33563. Comments may be sent to trustees@hccfl.edu to be shared at future board meetings.
AGENDA ITEM 6.XX – APPROVAL OF COURSE FEES EFFECTIVE Fall 2023 [NON-CONSENT] – This fee was reviewed and if approved by the Board, will go into effect Fall 2023. The proposed reduction in the student fee is due to the identification of student lab cost savings. Fees collected for the course are limited to covering the costs incurred by the College and will not generate a profit. All fee proceeds will be used to pay for consumable material, rental costs, and service fees.
PEN 1136C Open Water Diver: The proposed reduced fee covers the costs incurred by the College and will not generate a profit. The new lower fee continues to support the underwater diving actives required in this course. Student fees are required to purchase consumable lab materials, rental gear, and service fees. The total fee is being reduced from $432 to $265, a savings of $167 per student.
PEN 1136C – The proposed fee is $265/student. Student fees are for consumable lab supplies, rental gear, and service fees.
Total Cost for 30 Students/Class | $7,950 |
Cost per Student | $265 |
Certification and insurance, air tank and wetsuit rental, and open water dive fee | |
Hillsborough Community College serves more than 42,000 students annually at its five campuses located throughout Tampa Bay. For more information, visit hccfl.edu.
HCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOS) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Hillsborough Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 3033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Visit
hccfl.edu/accreditation for more information.