| Status | Hours | Tuition | Fees | Subtotal | Books | Lodging | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | 30 | $3,210 | $1,380 | $4,590 | Varies | $0 | $4,590 |
| Out-of-State | 30 | $6,420 | $1,380 | $7,800 | Varies | $0 | $7,800 |
*based upon 30 hours a year including mandatory fees
**all tuition and fee rates are subject to change without notice
Applies to the following semesters:
Fall 2023
Wintersession 2023
Spring 2024
Intercession 2024
Summer I 2024
Summer II 2024
| In-State Resident | $107.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Phlebotomy | $117.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Respiratory | $127.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Paramedic | $127.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Practical Nursing | $137.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Registered Nursing | $137.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Resident | $214.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Phlebotomy | $224.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Respiratory | $234.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Paramedic | $234.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Practical Nursing | $244.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Registered Nursing | $244.00 per credit hour |
| Student Activity Fee | $3.00 per credit hour |
| Student Success Fee | $2.00 per credit hour |
| Student Assessment Fee | $4.00 per credit hour |
| Facilities Maintenance | $12.00 per credit hour |
| Distance Education Fee | $20.00 per credit hour |
| Technology Fee | $25.00 per credit hour |
*Distance Education fees only apply to CVN, Hybrid, or Online courses.
****Select courses and programs have additional fees assessed.
*** Fees are subject to change.
Applies to the following semesters:
Fall 2022
Wintersession 2022
Spring 2023
Intercession 2023
Summer I 2023
Summer II 2023
| In-State Resident | $102.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Phlebotomy | $112.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Respiratory | $122.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Paramedic | $122.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Practical Nursing | $132.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Registered Nursing | $132.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Resident | $204.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Phlebotomy | $214.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Respiratory | $224.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Paramedic | $224.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Practical Nursing | $234.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Registered Nursing | $234.00 per credit hour |
| Student Activity Fee | $3.00 per credit hour |
| Student Success Fee | $2.00 per credit hour |
| Student Assessment Fee | $4.00 per credit hour |
| Facilities Maintenance | $11.00 per credit hour |
| Distance Education Fee | $20.00 per credit hour |
| Technology Fee | $25.00 per credit hour |
*Distance Education fees only apply to CVN, Hybrid, or Online courses.
****Select courses and programs have additional fees assessed.
*** Fees are subject to change.
Applies to the following semesters:
Fall 2021 Wintersession 2021 Spring 2022 Intercession 2022 Summer I 2022 Summer II 2022
| In-State Resident | $96.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Phlebotomy | $106.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Respiratory | $116.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Paramedic | $116.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Practical Nursing | $126.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Registered Nursing | $126.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Resident | $189.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Phlebotomy | $199.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Respiratory | $209.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Paramedic | $209.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Practical Nursing | $219.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Registered Nursing | $219.00 per credit hour |
| Student Activity Fee | $2.00 per credit hour |
| Student Success Fee | $2.00 per credit hour |
| Student Assessment Fee | $4.00 per credit hour |
| Facilities Maintenance | $11.00 per credit hour |
| Distance Education Fee | $20.00 per credit hour |
| Technology Fee | $25.00 per credit hour |
*Distance Education fees only apply to CVN, Hybrid, or Online courses.**Select courses and programs have additional fees assessed.*** Fees are subject to change.
Applies to the following semesters:
Fall 2020
Wintersession 2020
Spring 2021
Intercession 2021
Summer I 2021
Summer II 2021
| In-State Resident | $96.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Phlebotomy | $106.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Respiratory | $116.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Paramedic | $116.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Practical Nursing | $126.00 per credit hour |
| In-State Registered Nursing | $126.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Resident | $189.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Phlebotomy | $199.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Respiratory | $209.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Paramedic | $209.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Practical Nursing | $219.00 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Registered Nursing | $219.00 per credit hour |
| Student Activity Fee | $2.00 per credit hour |
| Student Success Fee | $2.00 per credit hour |
| Student Assessment Fee | $4.00 per credit hour |
| Facilities Maintenance | $11.00 per credit hour |
| Distance Education Fee | $20.00 per credit hour |
| Technology Fee | $25.00 per credit hour |
*Distance Education fees only apply to CVN, Hybrid, or Online courses.
**Select courses and programs have additional fees assessed.
*** Fees are subject to change.
The Bookstore page provides a list of books, materials, and their costs.
BRTC is not a residential campus; thus, no loding is available.
BRTC’s Veteran Affairs page has the following specific information for Service members:
Statements will NOT be mailed to students.
Login to your MYBRTC account to see account balances.Click here for instructions!
NOTICE
Students enrolled in the following programs are required to purchase liability/malpractice insurance prior to beginning clinical rotations.
Students must validate their enrollment by paying tuition and fees. The college reserves the right to change the amount of fees and related policies or to add new ones, at any time such action is deemed necessary.
For the purposes of tuition payment, an out-of-state resident is a person who has not lived in Arkansas for 6 months prior to the beginning of the semester for which they wish to register. A student can show Arkansas residency by presenting any of the following documents at the time of registration for classes, dated 6 months previously:
If the above documents are not submitted at the time of registration, students will be charged out-of-state tuition.
A student on a temporary visa will be classified as a foreign student and will pay Out-of-State tuition and fees. A student who has been granted a permanent visa and has been domiciled in Arkansas for 6 consecutive months following receipt of the permanent visa shall be classified as an Arkansas resident for tuition and fee purposes and will pay In-State tuition and fees.
Students who are 60 years of age, or older, and show proof of age may have the general registration fee waived. This waiver is limited to credit courses only. Children of police officers and firefighters who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty in Arkansas are eligible for a waiver of tuition and fees for a period of up to 4 years, or until attainment of the age of 25, whichever occurs first.
Students who have not paid their account in full or set up a payment plan by the deadline will be DROPPED FROM ALL CLASSES. Students who have been dropped for lack of payment will have until the last day to add a class to be reinstated into their classes.
Credit or Debit Card:
All credit/debit card transactions are assessed a 2.35% service fee with a $1.00 minimum.
(Assessed fees effective 11/5/2020.)
Web Check:
All e-check transactions are assessed a $1.25 service fee.
(Assessed fees effective 11/5/2020.)
24/7 Online Bill Payment:
Pay your bill online through your MYBRTC account with a debit, credit card, or electronic check. For more information or instructions on how to pay online click here.
Pay by debit or credit card by phone:
BRTC Pocahontas Campus–Beverly Edington, (870) 248-4033
BRTC Paragould Campus–Darlene Crawford, (870) 239-0969, ext. 5250
Pay by check or money order by mail to:
Black River Technical College
Attn: Finance
P.O. Box 468
Pocahontas, AR 72455
Pay by cash, check, money order, or debit or credit card in person:
Pocahontas BRTC Campus–Payment Window, located in the Administration Building.
Paragould BRTC Campus–Bookstore
Payment plans are available through MYBRTC. For information and instructions on how to sign up click here.
All students must have a parking permit. Permits may be picked up at the Student Account Window on the Pocahontas Campus and at the Main Office on the Paragould campus. The first parking permit is free for each academic year.
Please be sure to read over the violation sheet given with your permit to avoid parking tickets. For clarification, students park in the yellow striped areas; white areas are reserved for faculty and staff. Do not pull through or back in a parking space.
All students must have a Student ID. ID’s may be obtained at the Admissions office.
For instructions on how to print off a statement of your account, click here!
STUDENTS may review their account balance or print off their statement on MYBRTC by clicking on Account Summary. It is important that students review their account and confirm that their aid is being applied. Estimated Statements showing all tuition, fees, and applicable aid will not be available when classes begin. Students needing to provide itemized statements to outside sources must print off their statement before classes begin.
Tuition refunds only apply to credit courses. Students must claim tuition refunds through the Finance Office at the time of withdrawal. Claims must be made within one year of the occurrence of the credit or no refund will be made.
To receive tuition refunds students must complete a Refund Request Form and return to:
Black River Technical College
Attn: Finance
P.O. Box 468
Pocahontas, AR 72455.
A request must be made within one year of the occurrence of the credit.
If the student is eligible for the refund a check will be mailed to the address on their account.
To make changes to your address, or phone information, call BRTC at (870) 248-4000.
All fees are non-refundable UNLESS classes are dropped in time to meet the 100% refund parameter!!
Students enrolled in classes that are canceled may request a 100% tuition refund. No refund of tuition will be made unless a claim is made through the Finance Office at the time of withdrawal. Refunds will apply to tuition only. Technology fees are NOT refundable. Members of the military who are unable to attend classes because they receive orders transferring them out of the area for prolonged periods of time may request a full tuition refund at any time in the semester. Members of the military are required to present an original set of military orders to the Registrar for confirmation.
Students who are receiving financial aid and entitled to any refund under any Title IV student financial aid program should note that a portion of the refund will be returned to the Title IV program.