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course in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Integrated Science, Physical Science, Physics, or
Science. This fee, not applicable to online-only students, pays for the required consumable supplies,
equipment maintenance, and specimens used in performing laboratory experiments.
Nursing Fees – Students enrolled in nursing courses are charged for nursing liability insurance,
clinical skills practice kit and nursing resources which include the following; testing, nursing
resources, and NCLEX review course.
Physical Education Fees - A fee of $10 is charged to each student registering for PHED 1137 Basic
Sailing, PHED 1108 Leisure Sports, and PHED 1133 Scuba. A fee of $15 is charged to each student
registering for PHED 1219 Introduction to Fly Fishing. A fee of $20 is charged to each student
registering for PHED 1143 Beginning Snow Skiing and PHED 1199 Snow Skiing II, PHED 1218
Hunter Safety Education, and PHED 1191 Challenge Course. A fee of $30 is charged to each
student registering for PHED 1171 Bowling I and PHED 1172 Bowling II; PHED 1185 In Line
Skating; PHED 1191 Ropes Course Management; and PHED 1154 Challenge Course Facilitator
Training. A fee of $100 is charged for Beginning Horsemanship.
Information Technology Fee – Students will pay a technology fee, which allows them access to
campus computers, campus Internet and WIFI access, Darton email, and learning resources online.
The fee is based on credit hours: 1 = $21.00; 2 = $41.00; 3 or more = $62.00.
Student Activities Fee – Each student taking credit courses of four hours or more will be charged a
Student Activities Fee of $200 per semester. Students taking credit courses less than four hours will
be charged a Student Activities fee of $150 per semester. Online-only students residing outside the
Darton State College 14-county service area are exempt from the Student Activities Fee.
Student ID Cards - All students are entitled to a student ID card. ID cards are made in the
Technology Building during registration hours and during regular office hours when the campus is
open. Those seeking an ID can report to the IT Helpdesk A-153. In order to maintain and support
the ID card system, a $10 fee is charged each semester to currently enrolled students, with the
exception of those declared as fully online who reside outside of Darton’s 14-County service area.
Online only students residing outside of Darton’s 14-County service area may request an ID Card by
contacting the Business Office (229-317-6713) and paying the $10 ID Card fee. Distance students
must provide a clear, scanned copy of valid picture ID via email t
Online only students residing outside of Darton’s 14-County service area who require a verified
letter of enrollment, and do not wish to purchase an ID card should send a detailed request to
Parking - Each student enrolled at the college who drives an automobile to the campus must obtain
a parking permit at the time of registration. There is no charge for this permit, and the parking fee is
included in the Student Services Fee.
Books - Costs for textbooks and supplies will vary depending upon the number and kinds of courses
taken. Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology, and other Health Sciences
program students will incur higher costs in this area and should seek specific information from their
academic advisors as to probable costs for books and supplies. Other full-time students may expect
to pay approximately $500 per semester for books and supplies.
Returned Check Fees - Students whose checks to the college are returned by their bank due to
insufficient funds or other reasons will be charged a service charge of $25 or five percent of check
amount, whichever is larger.
Graduation Fee - Candidates for graduation will be charged a $75 fee to cover costs related to
graduation. This is payable at the time the student applies for graduation, usually at the beginning of
the semester in which graduation is anticipated. A $15 late fee will be applied if deadline is missed.