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Rates & Fees

Note: certain classes or programs are subject to additional fees.

As you register for Fall 2019 courses, please be aware that, along with an increase in class fees, a tuition increase of 2.4% is anticipated for the 2019-2020 academic year. Please look for email updates that will give additional information, and remember to check your student portal.

General Fees

  • Drop – $6
  • Computer Lab Fee – $56.68 + $32.50 per additional class ($89.18 maximum)
  • Late registration fee (after 10th day of quarter) – $10.50 per credit
  • Online fee – $7 per credit
  • Transcript (official copy) – $7.50. There is an additional $2.25 per order fee for online transcript requests.
  • Fees for self‐support, telecourses, or continuing education are listed in the quarterly class schedule.
  • Student Photo ID Card (one time charge) – $7.50

Mandatory Fees

  • Universal Technology Fee – $3 per credit (max $54 per quarter)
     Exemptions: one–three credits, ABE/ESL (Below 090)/GED®, ungraded courses
  • Student Activity Fee – $24 per quarter
     Students enrolled in five or more credits of state–funded on campus courses.
  • Transportation Management fee – $15 per quarter
     Students enrolled in 10 or more credits of state–funded on campus courses.
  • Online Courseware Support Fee (UC) – Covers licensing and support costs of online courseware and/or Learning Management Systems. Fee is charged per course to a maximum of $15.75 per student each quarter.

Special Tuition Rates

Contact the Registration Office for information regarding special tuition rates for:

  • Vocational students in excess of 18 credits
  • Vietnam Vets, Persian Gulf Vets, and Active Duty Military
  • Children and spouses of eligible veterans or national guard members that became totally disabled or determined to be a prisoner of war or missing in action or who lost their life while on active federal military or naval service.
  • High School Completion, GED® prep, and Adult Basic Education
  • Senior Citizen and State Employee tuition wavers
  • Children of disabled firefighters or policemen

For information regarding fees for Bus Passes and Parking Permits, please visit Transportation Services, or call 206.934.6932.