The Student Account and Cashier's offices are located on the third floor of the Gerald Fisher building. You can reach either office by calling 501-760-4125 or emailing StudentAccounts@np.edu.
The Student Account and Cashier's offices are located on the third floor of the Gerald Fisher building. You can reach either office by calling 501-760-4125 or emailing StudentAccounts@np.edu.
Check or money order can be mailed to:
National Park College
ATTN: Cashier's Office
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
If you are expecting a refund and would like to sign up for direct deposit or to set up online payments please follow the steps at My College Payment Plan. NPC partners with Nelnet Campus Commerce to let you pay your tuition and fees over time, making college more affordable.
The 1098-T is used to determine student eligibility for claiming the Education Tax Credits on your Federal Income Tax returns.
The College has contracted with Maximus to provide both electronic and paper 1098-Ts.
If you do not electronically retrieve your 1098-T, one will be mailed to you. Paper
1098-Ts will not be mailed until near January 31st and may reach you sometime after
that date. If you are eligible to receive a 1098-T, you can retrieve one electronically
now.
Note: In order to retrieve a 1098-T electronically prior to printing you will need
to consent to receiving it electronically in lieu of a mailed form. You may get additional
copies online in the future as well.
To retrieve your 1098-T electronically:
You are expected to make every effort to have a successful term. However, we understand that unexpected life events may occur and can hinder your success. Life events that may qualify you to receive an account adjustment or other allowance may be the death of an immediate family member, serious personal illness or illness of a family member, significant trauma, or other life events that are outside of your control.
You may appeal tuition and fee charges in the term in which the life even occurred. Bookstore charges, meal plans, and other non-refundable charges can not be included in an appeal. A balance that has resulted from an overpayment of Title IV financial aid can also not be included in an appeal.
In accordance with the Arkansas Hot Check Law, the NPC Business Office is authorized to assess a collection fee of $30.00 for each item returned.
Effective November 1, 2006, if a check is returned by the bank, the Business Office sends written notification within three (3) working days to the check address or the student's permanent address. The notice contains complete information on the check and service charge, total balance due, accepted forms of payment, the payment deadline, and contact information.
Payment for returned checks and service charges are received at the cashier's window in the Business Office. Cash, cashier's checks, and money orders are the accepted forms of payment. Returned checks that are left unpaid after 10 days are subject to the Arkansas Hot Check Law and turned over to the Garland County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for collection. Once a check is turned over, payment must be made at the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Unpaid returned checks will result in a transcript and/or diploma hold until the total balance due (returned check and hot check fee) is paid. Students may arrange a payment plan online. If you have financial aid in process, make sure you have a signed award letter or an approved charge authorization or you will be dropped from classes.
Withdrawal from classes prior to completion of 60 percent of the semester or dropping credit hours below full time (twelve credit hours) may result in the student becoming liable to the U. S. Department of Education or NPC for repayment of Title IV funds.
In cases where the student drops courses and has already received full payment of financial aid awards from federal sources, the student must repay any cash disbursement which is determined by the college to be an overpayment.
Some courses have special fees and these must be paid in full during registration. Fees for supplies and materials may be an additional cost for courses such as science laboratories or specialized art courses, such as pottery or photography. Other courses, such as music classes, which require individual instruction, also have fees.
Transcripts will not be issued for students who fail to meet or make arrangements to fulfill financial obligations. (See the section on Withdrawing in Academic Information.)
Exceptional circumstances by which refund may be calculated after the refund period are limited to: death of a student, death of immediate family member with documentation, unanticipated serious illness of the student with documentation, unanticipated serious illness of the student with documentation, or institutional error.
Refund Policy Revised 12-2012
Persons 60 years of age and older may take college courses tuition-free when enrolling for credit. The waiver covers the cost of tuition, student mandatory fee and the student activity fee. All other fees are the responsibility of the student. This waiver is non-transferrable.
This waiver is available to any full time employed sworn law enforcement officer and covers tuition (no fees) for on-campus courses, online courses, and independent study courses that are required for the officer’s degree program. This waiver is non-transferrable.
Families of policemen and firemen who suffered fatal injuries or became permanently and totally disabled due to performance of a hazardous duty, may attend college credit courses tuition free. The waiver covers the cost of tuition, student mandatory fee and the student activity fee. All other fees are the responsibility of the student. This waiver is non-transferrable.
Full-time public and private school district faculty and staff who live within commuting distance of the College may have tuition for up to one on-campus 4 credit hour course per semester, excluding all fees. This waiver is non-transferrable.
Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information at 501-760-4159.