Tuition & Fees: Through Summer 2012
- Payment Policy and Refund Schedule
- Payment options and instructions.
- Returned Checks: A handling fee of $30 is charged for any returned checks and the student will be automatically dropped from classes when returned checks are written for tuition.
- Pursuant to state law (RCW 28B.10.293 and RCW 19.16.500) any debts to the college will be increased by costs and expenses incurred in the collection of such debts.
Note: For academic, social security, VA and loan grantor purposes, twelve (12)
credits or more is considered full time.
Tuition Rates ( tuition has a different scale, ) |
Resident Students
(See eligibility
requirements.) |
Fall 2011 - Summer 2012
Per Credit |
1 to 10 credits |
$ 96.39 |
Credits taken exceeding 10 and up to 18 |
$ 43.38 |
Credits taken exceeding 18 and up to 25 credits (Academic) |
$ 86.85 |
Credits taken exceeding 18 (Professional/Technical) |
$ 13.05 |
Applies to Active Duty Military,
Reservists/Guard Members, Refugees and undocumented Washington
HS grads meeting requirements of HECB form No. 03-01-HB1079.
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Non-Resident Students AND International Students |
Fall 2011 - Summer 2012
Per Credit |
1 to 10 credits |
$ 268.39 |
Credits taken exceeding 10 and up to 18 |
$ 48.38 |
Credits taken exceeding 18 and up to 25 credits (Academic) |
$ 258.85 |
Credits exceeding 18 (Professional/Technical) |
$ 38.85 |
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International Students see more details |
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eLearning
(Non-Resident)
To qualify for this tuition schedule, a student must be a U.S. citizen or have resident status by Federal INS rules. |
Fall 2011 - Summer 2012
Per Credit |
1 to 10 credits |
$ 109.39 |
| Credits taken exceeding 10 and up to 18 |
$ 44.07 |
Credits taken exceeding 18 and up to 25 |
$ 86.85 |
High School Completion (Resident)
(see # 1 below) |
Fall 2011 - Summer 2012
Per Credit |
1 to 10 credits |
$ 19.28 |
| Credits taken exceeding 10 and up to 18 |
$ 8.68 |
Credits taken exceeding 18 and up to 25 |
$ 13.05 |
High School Completion
(Non-resident)
(see # 1 below) |
Fall 2011 - Summer 2012
Per Credit |
1 to 10 credits |
$ 96.39 |
Credits taken exceeding 10 and up to 18 |
$ 43.38 |
Credits taken exceeding 18 and up to 25 |
$ 86.85 |

| SPECIAL TUITION
RATES |
Fall 2011 - Summer 2012
Per Credit |
Eligible Veterans (restrictions apply)
(See eligibility
guidelines ) |
|
1 to 10 credits |
$ 48.20 |
Credits taken exceeding 10 and up to
to 18 |
$ 21.69 |
Credits taken exceeding 18 and up to 25 |
$ 43.43 |
Vocational credits exceeding 18 |
$ 5.00 |
Apprentice Training |
$ 3.16
(per clock hour) |
First Aid |
$ 86.85 |
Parent Education Classes |
$ 14.00 |
Senior Adult courses (see # 2 below) |
$ 28.90 |
LATE FEE |
$ 10.00/Credit |
1 High School Completion: If you are 19 years of age or older and are a Washington State resident (see eligibility requirements), you are eligible for a discounted tuition
rate for high school completion courses. Non-residents are charged resident
tuition rate for high school completion courses. Students between 16
and 18 years old must pay full tuition.
2 Senior Adults: Washington state residents 60 years old or older may register for up to two courses either audit or credit for a fee of $5.00
per class. Seniors register on a space available basis beginning the second
week of the quarter. Students should attend class the first week of the quarter with instructor permission while waiting to find out if space is available. Students are responsible for any additional charges, such as I.D. card, fees, parking, books or supplies.

| FEES |
Fall 2011 - Summer 2012
|
Adult Basic Education (ABE) |
$25.00/quarter |
| Automotive ASE Testing |
$ 15.00 |
Automotive Materials Fee |
$ 75.00/quarter |
Assessment/Placement Tests
COMPASS/ESL COMPASS Test Fee
GED Test Fee
|
$ 18.00
$ 15.00 |
Aviation Materials Fee |
$ 150.00/quarter |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Hospitality Management) Application Fee |
$ 35.00 |
| Community Technology Access |
$ 20.00/quarter |
| Complete Withdrawal Fee |
$ 6.00 |
Culinary Arts Lab Fee |
$ 150.00/quarter |
| Drafting and Design Program fee |
$ 100.00 |
eLearning Fees
Online server fee
Hybrid server
fee
Exceptions: MAT
083, 084, 085, 098, 102
Exam proctoring
fee |
$ 7.00/credit
$ 5.25/class
Details
|
English as a Second Language (ESL)
for immigrants, not for International Students |
$ 25.00/quarter |
| Fitness Center Fee (maximum $9.00) |
$ 3.00/credit |
GED Prep |
$ 25.00/quarter |
Heavy Duty Diesel Materials Fee |
$ 75.00/quarter |
Intensive English Program (IEP) |
$ 2,600.00 |
International Student Application Fee |
$ 50.00 |
International Student Health Insurance |
$ 189.00
Details |
| Late registration fee, after 10th day |
$ 10.00 per credit |
| LHO Material Fee |
$ 45.00 |
Lab Fee (Applies to select courses. See specifics below.)
|
$ 44.00/quarter |
| Nursing Application Fee |
$ 35.00 |
| Nursing Clinical Placement Fee |
$ 100.00 |
| Nursing Materials Fee |
$ 50.00 |
| RN Assessment Fee |
$ 376.00 |
| LPN Assessment Fee |
$ 287.00 |
| Official Transcript (each) |
$ 4.20 |
Parking Fees |
Details |
Student Identification Card (non-refundable)
The student identification card fee, which is non-refundable,
is issued to all new and interrupted students taking 3 or
more credits. |
$ 5.00/one time |
Transportation Management Plan (TMP)
A $10 per quarter Transportation Management
Fee (TMP) is charged to students enrolled for 10 or more credits.
This fee allows these students to exercise one of the following
options:
- Purchase a quarterly bus pass, the GOPass, from the Cashier's
Office.
- Receive a one-time $45 reimbursement each quarter on
the ferry pass or Pierce/Snohomish Transit pass.
|
$ 10.00/quarter |
Universal Technology Fee
(on 4 or more credits; maximum of $54)
The Universal Technology Fee is applied to
every student except the following: students enrolled in 3 credits or less, students enrolled
in non-credit classes, ABE/ESL students, GED Prep students,
students enrolled only in online or Washington Online classes. |
$ 3.00
per credit |
WA State Employee Tuition Waiver |
Details |
Welding Materials Fee |
$ 10.00/credit |
Welding WABD Certification Fee - Students
|
$ 90.00 |
| Welding WABD Certification Fee - Non-students |
$ 150.00 |
Wine Class Materials Fee |
$ 95.00 - 150.00
per class |
Lab Fee
Courses in the following programs require this fee: Automotive, Pottery Clay fee, Photography, and Science courses. Students utilizing the computer labs in Math or English courses will also be charged this fee.
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South Seattle Community College
Tuition
Fall 2011 -
Summer 2012 |
| Credit Amount |
Resident*
* (See eligibility
requirements.) |
|
Credit Amount |
Non-Resident
& International Student |
|
Credit Amount |
Non-Resident Distance Learning*
* Must be a US citizen or have resident status by Federal INS |
| 1 |
$96.39 |
|
1 |
$268.39 |
|
1 |
$109.39 |
| 2 |
$192.78 |
|
2 |
$536.78 |
|
2 |
$218.78 |
| 3 |
$289.17 |
|
3 |
$805.17 |
|
3 |
$328.17 |
| 4 |
$385.56 |
|
4 |
$1,073.56 |
|
4 |
$437.56 |
| 5 |
$481.95 |
|
5 |
$1,341.95 |
|
5 |
$546.95 |
| 6 |
$578.34 |
|
6 |
$1,610.34 |
|
6 |
$656.34 |
| 7 |
$674.73 |
|
7 |
$1,878.73 |
|
7 |
$765.73 |
| 8 |
$771.12 |
|
8 |
$2,147.12 |
|
8 |
$875.12 |
| 9 |
$867.51 |
|
9 |
$2,415.51 |
|
9 |
$984.51 |
| 10 |
$963.90 |
|
10 |
$2,683.90 |
|
10 |
$1,093.90 |
| 11 |
$1,007.28 |
|
11 |
$2,732.28 |
|
11 |
$1,137.97 |
| 12 |
$1,050.66 |
|
12 |
$2,780.66 |
|
12 |
$1,182.04 |
| 13 |
$1,094.04 |
|
13 |
$2,829.04 |
|
13 |
$1,226.11 |
| 14 |
$1,137.42 |
|
14 |
$2,877.42 |
|
14 |
$1,270.18 |
| 15 |
$1,180.80 |
|
15 |
$2,925.80 |
|
15 |
$1,314.25 |
| 16 |
$1,224.18 |
|
16 |
$2,974.18 |
|
16 |
$1,358.32 |
| 17 |
$1,267.56 |
|
17 |
$3,022.56 |
|
17 |
$1,402.39 |
| 18 |
$1,310.94 |
|
18 |
$3,070.94 |
|
18 |
$1,446.46 |
| 19 |
$1,397.79 |
|
19 |
$3,329.79 |
|
19 |
$1,533.31 |
| 20 |
$1,484.64 |
|
20 |
$3,588.64 |
|
20 |
$1,620.16 |
| 21 |
$1,571.49 |
|
21 |
$3,847.49 |
|
21 |
$1,707.01 |
| 22 |
$1,658.34 |
|
22 |
$4,106.34 |
|
22 |
$1,793.86 |
| 23 |
$1,745.19 |
|
23 |
$4,365.19 |
|
23 |
$1,880.71 |
| 24 |
$1,832.04 |
|
24 |
$4,624.04 |
|
24 |
$1,967.56 |
| 25 |
$1,918.89 |
|
25 |
$4,882.89 |
|
25 |
$2,054.41 |

Applied Baccalaureate Tuition
Fall 2011 -
Summer 2012 |
| Credit Amount |
Resident*
* (See eligibility
requirements.) |
|
Credit Amount |
Non-Resident/ International |
| 1 |
$ 219.34 |
|
1 |
$ 596.34 |
| 2 |
$ 438.68 |
|
2 |
$ 1,192.68 |
| 3 |
$ 658.02 |
|
3 |
$ 1,789.02 |
| 4 |
$ 877.36 |
|
4 |
$ 2,385.36 |
| 5 |
$ 1,096.70 |
|
5 |
$ 2,981.70 |
| 6 |
$ 1,316.04 |
|
6 |
$ 3,578.04 |
| 7 |
$ 1,535.38 |
|
7 |
$ 4,174.38 |
| 8 |
$ 1,754.72 |
|
8 |
$ 4,770.72 |
| 9 |
$ 1,974.06 |
|
9 |
$ 5,367.06 |
| 10 |
$ 2,193.40 |
|
10 |
$ 5,963.40 |
| 11 |
$ 2,201.46 |
|
11 |
$ 5,972.15 |
| 12 |
$ 2,209.52 |
|
12 |
$ 5,980.90 |
| 13 |
$ 2,217.58 |
|
13 |
$ 5,989.65 |
| 14 |
$ 2,225.64 |
|
14 |
$ 5,998.40 |
| 15 |
$ 2,233.70 |
|
15 |
$ 6,007.15 |
| 16 |
$ 2,241.76 |
|
16 |
$ 6,015.90 |
| 17 |
$ 2,249.82 |
|
17 |
$ 6,024.65 |
| 18 |
$ 2,257.88 |
|
18 |
$ 6,033.40 |
| 19 |
$ 2,467.68 |
|
19 |
$ 6,620.20 |
| 20 |
$ 2,677.48 |
|
20 |
$ 7,207.00 |
| 21 |
$ 2,887.28 |
|
21 |
$ 7,793.80 |
| 22 |
$ 3,097.08 |
|
22 |
$ 8,380.60 |
| 23 |
$ 3,306.88 |
|
23 |
$ 8,967.40 |
| 24 |
$ 3,516.68 |
|
24 |
$ 9,554.20 |
| 25 |
$ 3,726.48 |
|
25 |
$ 10,141.00 |
*PLEASE NOTE: When students in the BAS program also take Community College credits, tuition for those courses are at a different rate. Please see your Registration Support Supervisor for instructions.
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