Admissions & Registration

Getting Started at RTC

1. Apply - For Admission & Financial Aid:
   Apply for admission ($30 non-refundable fee) in person, by mail or on-line.
   Check your new student email at RTC.edu/email
   Complete your FAFSA on-line at fafsa.gov
   OR
   Complete your WASFA on-line at readysetgrad.org/wasfa
2. Assess - Your Skills:
   Pay for the ACCUPLACER assessment ($10 non-refundable fee) at the Cashier’s Office (Building I - Room 230)
   Take the ACCUPLACER assessment in the Testing Center (Building J - Room 218).
    
3. Connect - with an Entry Advisor:
   Review your ACCUPLACER scores with an Entry Advisor, explore career pathways, and select a program of study (Building I - Room 218)
   Students interested in pursuing professional/technical and direct transfer programs MUST meet with an Entry Advisor prior to registration.
   Visit the Financial Aid Department and submit necessary documents (Building I - Room 205)
    
4. Register - For Classes, Pay Tuition & Buy Books:
   Register for classes in person, or on-line at RTC.edu/getstarted
   Pay tuition and fees, purchase your books, and get your free parking pass

Admission/Registration Office

Robert C. Roberts Campus Center, Building I

(Note: Admission/Registration Office hours will vary during summer months).

Counseling and Advising/Student Success Center

Robert C. Roberts Campus Center, Building I

(Note: Admission/Registration Office hours will vary during summer months).

Entrance Requirements

Students must be 18 years of age, possess the vocational interest and goals related to their chosen program of study, and are able to benefit from instruction. Individual programs may have additional entrance requirements related to licensure or require specific educational credentials. Admission to the college may be initiated in person, by phone, by mail or through referral by an agency. In some programs and evening classes, students can be 16 years of age.

Pre-Registration List

If a student applies for entry into a program in which there is not a current opening, the student must complete an admissions application, pay a $30 non-refundable admissions fee, take the required placement assessment, and fulfill any program specific entrance requirements in order to be placed on a pre-registration list. The applicant will be notified by telephone, mail or email when an opening becomes available.

Withdrawal

A student withdrawing from a program must submit an Add/Drop form to the Enrollment Services Office. Tuition will be refunded if the withdrawal is within the refund period. A student who has withdrawn may re-enroll in the program if an immediate opening is available, or be placed on the pre-registration list.

Tuition Payment (Career Training Programs)

A $75 late fee will be charged to students currently enrolled in a program at RTC who have not registered before the first day of the quarter. This does not apply to new students registering for the first time.

2016-2017 Tuition & Fees

2016 - 2017 TUITION Includes: Building, Comprehensive, Technology, Security and S&A Fees.

Please note that all tuition and fee rates are set by the Washington State Legislature, the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges and the Board of Trustees and are subject to change. Renton Technical College reserves the right to change, without notice, any fees to comply with the state or college regulation or policies.

Student Tuition Easy Payment Plan

The Student Tuition Easy Payment Plan (STEPP) program allows you to pay your tuition on an installment plan.

• To enroll, complete a STEPP enrollment form at the Cashier’s office before the tuition due date, or at the time of registration (if later).
• Each quarter you must enroll with the Cashier before making your first payment.
• Payments are made in three installments (two for summer).
• There is a quarterly $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee.
• Any partial payment made toward tuition without enrolling in STEPP could result in administrative withdrawal from classes.
• Non-refundable course fees such as lab fees or online fees are not eligible to be carried through STEPP.
• More information about our Student Tuition Easy Payment Plan can be found on our website.

Tuition & Fees Per Credit

State Support of Higher Education Students Across Washington

(The following table indicates average state support by tuition category for students attending community and technical colleges for the academic year 2016-2017).

*Includes State Work Study, State Need Grant, and all other financial aid programs administered by the HECB, and SBCTC administered programs: Opportunity Grants and Worker Retraining Financial Aid.
**State and Institutional financial aid is not available to nonresidents.

2016-2017 Class Fees

* Please note that additional fees may be charged for a specific class and are listed at the end of the course descriptions.

* Students participating in externships or internships may be required to pay for medical malpractice insurance and general liability insurance.

* The Bachelor of Applied Science follows the Upper Division tuition schedule, plus applicable BAS fees. Contact Registration for more details on BAS tuition.

Refund Policy

Tuition will be refunded as follows:

• From before the start of the quarter through calendar day five of the quarter: 100%
• From calendar day six through calendar day 20 of the quarter: 50%*
• From calendar day 21 on: No refund

*Once an online class begins the $40 Online Fee is non-refundable.

If the duration of a class is other than 10 weeks, the refund is calculated based on the equivalent percentage of time.

The general refund policy applies to all students in state-support programs. It is the student’s responsibility to complete a change of schedule form and submit it to the Enrollment Services office. Refunds are calculated based on the date the form is received.

• Refunds will not be granted for students withdrawn for disciplinary reasons.
• Students called for military active duty will be granted a refund of tuition and fees paid for the current payment period, subject to the rules and regulations of their respective funding sources. Presentation of written confirmation is required.
• The general refund policy applies to all Renton Technical College students, regardless of financial aid status.
• Refunds for special programs will be made directly to the funding agency administrator.
• Tuition and fees that are paid in cash will be refunded by check.

All tuition and fees will be refunded if the class is canceled by the college.
Application and Payment Plan fees are non-refundable.

Cost of Training

The State of Washington contributes approximately 49 percent of the cost of students’ education through the support of the basic instruction costs. Students are responsible for the remaining 51 percent. In addition to the state support of the basic instructional cost, students may also receive state-supported financial aid if eligible.

Running Start

The Running Start program provides an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to attend college-level classes, tuition-free, and earn both college and high school credits. However, Running Start students are responsible for textbooks, supplies, transportation, and any other special fees.

Running Start students are treated as college students and are subject to the standards and rules and regulations of the college. To participate in Running Start students must demonstrate college-level skills on the ACCUPLACER placement. In addition, the data from the ACCUPLACER will be used to assist in the selection of occupational/technical programs and will ensure appropriate placement in English, Mathematics, and other academic courses.

For Running Start information call (425) 235-2352, ext. 5714 or (425) 235-5840.

Tech Prep

Renton Technical College encourages early pre-registration by high school students for their college program of choice, to assure timely entry. In some cases advanced placement may be granted to students with Tech Prep credits. Through the Puget Sound Dual Credit Career Consortium, Renton Technical College has developed agreements with Auburn, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Highline, Issaquah, Kent, Puyallup, the Puget Sound Skills Center, Renton, Sumner, Tahoma and Tukwila school districts.

RTC currently has articulation agreements in the following program areas:

Find out more about becoming a Tech Prep student. Contact your high school counselor or vocational teacher, or Renton Technical College’s Student Services office at (425) 235-5840.