Tuition & Fees. Coastal Bend College is one of the most affordable public institutions in Texas. The college makes a distinction between in-district students, (those residing within the Coastal Bend College District), and out-of-district students, (those residing outside the college district). Out-of-State tuition is paid by non- Texas residents. Texas residents pay approximately $1440 and out-of-state students pay approximately $2640 per academic year. CBC offers quality at a bargain. Tuition and fees are published annually in the college catalog and are also available via the college web site. Academic Programs The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board designates the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science as collegiate degrees related to baccalaureate degrees in arts and science. At CBC, students may earn either of these associate degrees by completing planned curricula of freshman and sophomore academic courses. These are approved by the Coordinating Board and are transferable to senior colleges and universities in Texas. CBC maintains contact with these institutions to ensure that CBC academic courses are equivalent to those at four-year colleges. Workforce Education Programs Workforce Education refers to the college’s technical and vocational education programs. Workforce Education is any form of education, training or retraining which prepares persons to enter or continue employment in any recognized occupation. The primary responsibility for providing post- secondary Workforce Education in Texas has been given to community colleges. CBC accepts responsibilities for providing high quality Workforce programs tailored to meet the needs of people in its geographic area. Workforce Education offerings at CBC include technical programs and others in the fields of business, industry, health and public services. To assure that these programs continue to provide relevant training, the college uses advisory committees. Each area of study has an advisory committee made up of professionals in the field who advise college officials in planning, conducting and evaluating programs. What’s Your Major? Financial Aid. Coastal Bend College helps make education affordable through grants, loans, and scholarships. All applications for assistance require the completion of the Application for Federal Student Aid which is available from any high school, the CBC financial aid office, or electronically from the U.S. Dept. of Ed. at the following URL: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students seeking financial assistance should contact the CBC Financial Aid Office directly for details on application deadlines for grants, loans, and scholarships. Admissions. As an institution with an open door policy, Coastal Bend College welcomes individuals who meet one of the following standards for general admission: (1) graduation from an accredited high school, (2) possession of a Certificate of High School Equivalency based on the General Educational Development (GED) examination, (3) individual approval for interested parties who do not meet the requirements of 1 or 2 and who exhibit the aptitude, interest and motivation to profit from the course of study they propose to enter. Aptitude is demonstrated by passing an “Ability to Benefit” exam, interest and motivation through an interview with the vice president of instructional services. Students should review the web site for testing requirements, transcripts, residency issues, and for information related to specific programs. For more detailed information go online to www.coastalbend.edu to access our most current catalog. .Drafting & Design Technology Train to become a Drafting & Design Technologist in one of CBC’s longest running and most successful programs. Students develop proficiencies in MicroStation’s Suite including 3D Architecture, Civil and Mechanical Engineering alongside SDS/2, GIS, GPS and AutoCAD software. Certificate and Associate in Applied Science degrees available. .Computer Information Technology This program prepares students for diversified entry-level positions in the computer industry. The curriculum is varied and allows the student to customize his or her degree plan. Choose from a variety of specializations within the field of Computer Information Technology including Web Design, Networking and Gaming. Certificate and Associate in Applied Science degrees available. .Cosmetology Train to become a certified cosmetologist in one of CBC’s most popular certificate programs. Students will learn all the skills required to practice in a full service salon -- from cutting and perming to facials and manicures. Upon successful completion of the program and recommendation of the instructor, the student is qualified to take their state licensing exam. .Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Train to become a licensed peace officer in one of the best law enforcement training programs in the state. This two year program prepares students for employment in public or private agencies charged with the responsibility of public safety, crime prevention, crime investigation, criminal apprehension, offender rehabilitation and confinement. Associate in Applied Science degree is applicable towards a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. In The Works Coastal Bend College is currently investigating the possibility of housing a Pharmacy Technology program on our Kingsville campus. The preliminary research is being funded by a generous grant from CBHEC (Coastal Bend Health Education Center). We will publicize updates as information becomes available. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, 89% of all CBC students rated their educational experience at CBC as Excellent or Good. Coastal Bend College graduates get their four year university degrees with a 35% higher completion rate than their classmates that went directly to the university after high school. Continuing Education Coastal Bend College’s Continuing Education department offers literally hundreds of courses through classroom and online instruction. Whether you’re interested in furthering your career, maintaining your professional license, or perhaps taking a course purely for the fun of it, more than likely CBC has what you’re looking for. And if we don’t, we’ll help you find it -- simple as that. So, visit us on the web at www.coastalbend.edu and click “Continuing Education.” Or give call us at (361) 362-COED (2633) for more info. We’ll be looking forward to hearing from you. CBC: Education at work for business.