Collin College board of trustees approved an increase of $50 per credit hour for students who choose to take a course more than twice. The increase will go into effect in fall 2016.

In 2002, the Texas Legislature passed a bill that stops the state’s reimbursement to colleges for courses students took more than twice. However, the legislature allowed colleges to have students take the course a third or a subsequent time, but at a higher fee. Collin College does not have this policy for the current academic year.

“[Not allowing a student to take a course more than twice] has put an undue burden on our students and also created a barrier to graduation, so implementing this higher tuition fee will bring Collin College in line with every other community college in Texas,” Collin College Vice President Brenda Kihl said.

Kihl said the $50 increase will also be added to courses that have student demand but are not approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. THECB must approve courses approved at Texas community colleges for them to receive reimbursement from the state. The increase will allow Collin College to continue to offer those courses.

A student registering for their 10th developmental education course—courses designed to provide students with basic skills needed to achieve success in college-level courses—will also pay the higher tuition rate of an additional $50 per credit hour.