Detailed Registration, Fee Assessment, and Refund Policies
Payment of Tuition & Fees, Housing, and Meal Plan Charges (if applicable)
All charges must be paid by the posted payment deadline. A $100 late payment fee will be assessed for late payments. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in cancellation of the registration. Please see the NCF Academic Calendar for the posted payment deadline.
The NCF Tuition & Fee Schedule is legislated by the Florida Board of Governors and approved by the Board of Trustees annually. Fees are updated each year. For additional details, please view the Tuition & Fee Schedule.
Since all fees are subject to change without notice (by action of the Florida Legislature), the fees in this Catalog and on the NCF website should be used only as guidelines. NCF will make every effort to advertise any fee changes as they occur, but students should be prepared for variations at the time of registration.
Payment Methods
Account balances are available online through the Student tile located in the NCF Student Portal. Balances are not provided unless the student is registered. Payment may be made by credit card, debit card, e-check, or through some 529 plans online through the Student tile located in the NCF Student Portal. Payment may also be made by check at the START Center during normal working hours. Checks may also be mailed to:
New College of Florida
Bursar’s Office
5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243-2109
Checks must be made payable to NCF for the correct amount and must include the student's name and NCF Identification Number on the face of the check. When sending checks by mail, please ensure that they are received on or before the payment deadline.
Payment by credit and debit card may only be made online, and transactions will be assessed a 3.0% convenience fee in addition to the amount owed. E-checks may only be made online, and transactions will be assessed a $0.50 convenience fee in addition to the amount owed.
Payment of Financial Charges
NCF provides installment payment plans to facilitate payments of financial balances. Payment amounts vary by length and initiation date of the installment payment plan agreement, with at least 50% of the charges being paid by the end of the second week of classes. There is no interest charged, but a $15 installment plan administrative fee is charged with the first payment.
Deferred Payment of Financial Charges
1. Recipients of VA Benefits - Upon application by the student, the President or President's designee may award to eligible VA benefit recipients one 60-day payment deferment each semester.
2. Third Party Agreements - Financial charges may be deferred for any student when a third party has agreed in writing to pay them. The written agreement must be produced by the Third Party and identify the student, the third party, and the amount(s) to be paid. Arrangements for such deferment will be made with the NCF Finance & Accounting Office.
Refund of Financial Charges
The College authorizes certain refunds of financial charges, less deductions for unpaid debts to the College. The Enrollment and Housing Deposits, along with the late registration and late payment fees, are non-refundable.
Please reference the NCF Refund Policy. Student Refund Policy
Collection Costs
In the event the student becomes delinquent or defaults in paying charges due to NCF, the student will be liable for collection costs up to 30% of the unpaid debt and any other costs incurred by NCF in an effort to collect monies due from the student.
For information on these, other fines, penalties, and use fees, please refer to the NCF Tuition & Fee Schedule.
Cancellation of Registration for Nonpayment of Financial Charges and Dishonored Payments
A student's current term registration may be canceled for nonpayment of financial charges, including outstanding balances caused by dishonored payments, or if the student’s financial aid or Third-Party benefits were not received for the term. Cancellation of a student's registration means that the student is no longer enrolled.
The Office of the Registrar will attempt to notify students by email of pending cancellation for outstanding financial balances. This notification will include:
1. The specific reason for the proposed cancellation
2. The final payment deadline
A student may request reinstatement, within the first two weeks of the semester, through the Registrar’s Office after satisfying their outstanding financial balance.