Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees listed below are assessed according to the policies established for all technical colleges governed by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Fees are charged to cover the cost of registration and other incidental items necessary to maintain the instructional activity. The following fees will apply:

Application Fee: Students applying for admission must pay a one-time nonrefundable application fee of $25.

Registration Fee: All students must pay a $26 registration fee each quarter.

Student Activity Fee: Students are required to pay a student activity fee of $20 each quarter.

Tuition Fee: All students will be assessed fees at the rate of $36 per credit hour for tuition for diploma and degree programs, up to a maximum of 12 credit hours per quarter. Certificate fees may vary, depending on program.

Graduation Fee: All graduating students must pay a $20 graduation fee. 

Student Insurance Fee: Students are required to pay a student insurance fee of $4 each quarter. All students enrolled in a credit program are covered while on campus by the student’s accident insurance.

Out-of-State Tuition Fee: Out-of-state students are charged tuition twice that charged for in-state residents. Out-of-state students pay activity and registration fees equal to that charged for in-state residents. Student residency is determined at initial enrollment. (Please refer to the Admissions section of this catalog for definitions).

* Residents of Cleburne and Randolph counties in Alabama will be considered as in-state residents for fee purposes.

International Tuition Fee: International students pay tuition four times that charged for in-state residents. International students pay activity and registration fees equal to that charged for in-state residents. Student residency is determined at initial enrollment.  (Please refer to the Admissions section of this catalog for definitions).

Instructional and Technology Support Fee: A fee of $35 will be charged to all students each quarter regardless of how many hours a student is enrolled. These funds will be used to increase instructional resources and technology.

Textbooks: Students will be expected to purchase necessary text books, materials for personal projects, and other items required for each course. For the convenience of the students, the college maintains a bookstore on each campus where textbooks and supplies may be purchased. Every student is required to have books, tools, uniforms, and other equipment appropriate to the program of study; in most instances these items will be usable in the student's employment following graduation. All required books and supplies may be purchased from the College bookstores or online. 

Late Registration/Payment Fee: Any student who does not register for class and pay fees at the designated registration time(s) will be charged a late registration/payment fee of $25. All fees are due when the student registers each quarter. A student is not registered until all fees are paid.

Check Return Fee: A check return fee of $25 is charged for handling each check returned to the college.