Student Tuition and Fees
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Tuition and Fees Apply Each Term
| Number of Credit Hours | In-District Tuition | Out-of-District Tuition | Non-Resident Tuition (flat tuition rate per credit hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $77.00 | $87.00 | $250.00 |
| 2 | $154.00 | $174.00 | $500.00 |
| 3 | $231.00 | $261.00 | $750.00 |
| 4 | $308.00 | $348.00 | $1,000.00 |
| 5 | $385.00 | $435.00 | $1,250.00 |
| 6 | $462.00 | $522.00 | $1,500.00 |
| 7 | $539.00 | $609.00 | $1,750.00 |
| 8 | $616.00 | $696.00 | $2,000.00 |
| 9 | $693.00 | $783.00 | $2,250.00 |
| 10 | $770.00 | $870.00 | $2,500.00 |
| 11 | $847.00 | $957.00 | $2,750.00 |
| 12 | $924.00 | $1,044.00 | $3,000.00 |
| 13 | $1,001.00 | $1,131.00 | $3,250.00 |
| 14 | $1,078.00 | $1,218.00 | $3,500.00 |
| 15 | $1,155.00 | $1,305.00 | $3,750.00 |
| 16 | $1,232.00 | $1,392.00 | $4,000.00 |
| 17 | $1,309.00 | $1,479.00 | $4,250.00 |
| 18 | $1,386.00 | $1,566.00 | $4,500.00 |
| 19 | $1,463.00 | $1,653.00 | $4,750.00 |
| 20 | $1,540.00 | $1,740.00 | $5,000.00 |
| 21 | $1,617.00 | $1,827.00 | $5,250.00 |
Note:
- In-District includes Hidalgo and Starr County residents.
- Out-of-District includes all other Texas residents.
- Non-Resident includes all other United States and International Students.
Tuition and fees are per semester and are subject to change upon approval of the Board of Trustees of South Texas College and upon changes in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requirements or other regulatory entity requirements. For the most updated information, please refer to the online webpage at https://finance.southtexascollege.edu/businessoffice/cashiers/rates.html.
See fee schedule below for additional applicable fees.
| Active Duty Military, Spouses, and Dependents – Flat Tuition per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| In-District per credit hour* | 127.00 |
| Out-of-District per credit hour* | 137.00 |
| Out-of-State per credit hour* | 250.00 |
*All fees will be assessed, except mandatory and course fees
| Competency-Based Courses (Certificate, Associate, Bachelor) - Flat Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Competency-Based Format Courses Offered during Seven-Week Accelerated Terms* (per Term) (In-District) | 850.00 |
| Competency-Based Format Courses Offered during Seven-Week Accelerated Terms* (per Term) (Out-of-District) | 910.00 |
| Competency-Based Format Courses Offered during Seven- Week Accelerated Terms* (per Term) (Out-of-State) | 1,500.00 |
*All fees will be assessed, except mandatory and course fees.
| Differential Tuition per credit hour | |
|---|---|
| 3000/4000 Level Courses | 30.00 |
| Architectural & Engineering Design Technology | 30.00 |
| Associate Degree Nursing | 75.00 |
| Astronomy | 10.00 |
| Automotive & Diesel Technology | 20.00 |
| Biology | 15.00 |
| Chemistry | 20.00 |
| Child Care and Development | 20.00 |
| Culinary Arts | 15.00 |
| Drama | 20.00 |
| Electrician Assistant | 10.00 |
| Electronic Equipment & Computer | 15.00 |
| Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) | 55.00 |
| Engineering | 20.00 |
| Fire Science | 10.00 |
| Geology | 20.00 |
| Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | 20.00 |
| Law Enforcement | 10.00 |
| Legal Assisting | 10.00 |
| Manufacturing Technology | 10.00 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 55.00 |
| Patient Care Assistant | 35.00 |
| Pharmacy Tech | 55.00 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | 55.00 |
| Physical Science | 20.00 |
| Physics | 20.00 |
| Radiologic Technology/Sonography | 65.00 |
| Respiratory Therapy | 65.00 |
| Vocational Nursing | 75.00 |
| Welding | 15.00 |
Workforce/Continuing Education
Tuition and Fees
| Workforce/Continuing Education Tuition: | |
|---|---|
| Workforce/Continuing Education Non-Credit Tuition per Contact Hour or Variable Tuition Including Zero Tuition (In-District) *Effective date: On or after December 14, 2021 | $7.00 or Variable Tuition Including Zero Tuition |
| Workforce/Continuing Education Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Workforce/Continuing Education Non-Credit Late Registration Fee | 10.00 |
| Continuing Education Installment Plan Fee | 5.00 |
| Continuing Education Non-Credit Installment Late Payment Fee | 10.00 |
| Workforce/Continuing Education, Conferences/Seminars/Summer Camps/Workshops/Customized Training/Other Training Activities and Events | Negotiated Recovery of Costs and Processing Fees Including Exemption of Both |
Regional Center For Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE)
Tuition and Fees
| Regional Center For Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE) Tuition: | |
|---|---|
| Continuing Education Public Safety Courses | As per Workforce/Continuing Education Tuition and Fees Section on 2023-2024 Student Tuition and Fee Schedule |
| Regional Center For Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE) Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Firearms Scenario-Based Simulator Training (per student for 30 minutes) | Variable, based on recovery of costs |
| Target Range Qualifier Simulator Training (per student for 30 minutes) | Variable, based on recovery of costs |
| Driving Simulator Training (per student for 30 minutes) | Variable, based on recovery of costs |
| Car Fire Simulator Training (per 4 hours) (Effective July 27, 2021) | Variable, based on recovery of costs |
| Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) (per agency) | Variable, based on recovery of costs |
| Skills Pad (per Agency per Hour) | Variable, based on recovery of costs |
| Classroom w/Technology (per Day Beyond 3 Days of Consecutive Usage) | 114.00 |
| TCOLE Licensing Certification Exam Fees: | |
Basic Peace Officer Exam |
35.00 |
Basic Jailer Exam |
35.00 |
Telecommunicator Exam |
35.00 |
Police Officer to Jailer Exam |
35.00 |
Fees 2023-2024 Academic Year
| Mandatory Fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee: | |
| Fall and Spring: | |
Registration Fee per student per semester |
150.00 |
| Summer Minimesters: | |
Registration Fee (one-time fee) per student for Summer Minimesters with start dates of May 15th through June 30th |
150.00 |
Registration Fee (one-time fee) per student for Summer Minimesters with start dates of July 1st through August 10th |
150.00 |
| Information Technology Fee per Credit Hour | 31.00 |
| Learning Support Fee per Credit Hour | 14.00 |
| Student Activity Fee per Credit Hour | 4.00 |
| Course Fees | |
|---|---|
| Electronic Distance Learning/VCT Course Fee per Credit Hour | 10.00 |
| Lab Fee per Lab Credit Hour (for applicable courses with labs) | 24.00 |
| Physical Education Special Activity Fee per Course | 55.00 |
| Program Specific Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Fire Academy Fees: (per student/per semester) includes: Gear Rental, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Testing, Ambulance Standby (Live Fire), Uniform | Recovery of costs and processing fees |
| Information Technology and Other Course Fees: Certification (per Course) for the following courses: CPMT 1166 and CPMT 2350 | Recovery of Costs and Processing Fees |
| NAH and Other Course Fees: Liability Insurance/Exams/Booklets/Badges/Special Program ID/Certificates/Pinning Ceremony/Other Activities | Recovery of Costs and Processing Fees |
| Police Academy Fees: (per Student/per Course) Includes: Ammunition (pistol, rifle, and shotgun), less lethal (taser cartridges, OC Canisters), duty gear (holster, pouches, handcuffs, etc.), uniform. For the following courses: CJLE 1506, CJLE 1512, CJLE 1518, CJLE 1524, CJLE 1429 | 165.00 |
| Welding and Other Course Fees: Certification (non- "S" Section) (per Course) For the following courses: WLDG 1312, WLDG 1457, WLDG 1428, WLDG 2406, WLDG 2451 | 150.00 |
| Technology Programs Fees: Insurance | Recovery of costs and processing fees |
| Law Enforcement and Fire Safety Programs Fees: Insurance | Recovery of costs and processing fees |
| Culinary Arts Program Fees: Insurance | Recovery of costs and processing fees |
| Incidental Fees | |
|---|---|
| Add/Drop Fee (One-Time Fee) - 1st Class Day Through Census Date | 25.00 |
| Audit Fee | Tuition and Lab Fees |
| Course Repeat Fee per Credit Hour: | |
Third or More Attempts (Excludes Developmental) |
125.00 |
Enrollment in Developmental Studies Courses (>18 credit hours) |
125.00 |
| Developmental Studies Fee (One-Time Fee per Semester) | 29.00 |
| Dual Credit Late Processing Fee per Course per Student after Census Day | 200.00 |
| Fee per Credit Hour for Dual Credit Students Attempting a Course Three or More Times | 125.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee (After Census Date) | 200.00 |
| Returned Check | 30.00 |
| Student ID Replacement Fee | 15.00 |
| Student Insurance Fee (Voluntary) | Paid to Approved Insurance Carrier, Subject to Change |
| Withdrawal Fee (from all courses - one-time fee) - after Census date | 50.00 |
| Installment Plan/Emergency Loan Fees | |
|---|---|
| Installment Plan Fee | 35.00 |
| Installment Plan Late Payment Fee (For each late payment) | 35.00 |
| Emergency Loan Late Payment Fee (For each late payment) | 35.00 |
| Library Fees | |
|---|---|
| Lost or Damaged Library Item | Cost of Item plus Processing Fee |
| Lost or Damaged Library Item Processing Fee per Item | 10.00 |
| Overdue Inter-Library Loan or TexShare Item, per Day | Fine as Assessed and Charged by Lending Library |
| Lost or Damaged Inter-Library Loan or TexShare Item, per Day | Fine and/or Replacement Cost as Assessed and Charged by Lending Library |
| Parking/Moving Traffic Violations Fees | |
|---|---|
| Parking Permit Fee (except when parking at Pecan Campus Park and Ride location during scheduled operating hours) | 25.00 |
| Parking Permit Replacement Fee | 25.00 |
| Parking Permit Violations: | |
First |
30.00 |
Second |
50.00 |
Third |
80.00 |
Fourth |
100.00 |
Fifth |
120.00 |
| Handicap Parking Violations | 150.00 |
| Moving Traffic Violations: | |
First |
30.00 |
Second |
50.00 |
Third |
90.00 |
| Vehicle Boot Removal Fee | 100.00 |
| Skateboard and Other Appliance Violation: | |
First |
Warning |
Second |
30.00 |
Third |
50.00 |
Fourth |
70.00 |
Fifth |
90.00 |
| Testing Fees | |
|---|---|
| American Welding Society Certification Testing and Material Fees | Recovery of Costs and Processing Fees |
| Credit By Examination | Tuition |
| GED Exams: | Students will register and pay fees to Pearson VUE for GED online testing services and subject to change. |
| GED Exam Fee - 1st and 4th Attempts | |
GED Exam Fee - English Language Arts |
36.25 |
GED Exam Fee - Mathematics Only |
36.25 |
GED Exam Fee - Science Only |
36.25 |
GED Exam Fee - Social Studies Only |
36.25 |
| GED Retest Exam Fees - 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th Attempts | |
GED Retest Exam Fee - English Language Arts |
16.25 |
GED Retest Exam Fee - Mathematics Only |
16.25 |
GED Retest Exam Fee - Science Only |
16.25 |
GED Retest Exam Fee - Social Studies Only |
16.25 |
| Health Education Services Inc. (HESI) Exam: | Students will register and pay fees for each attempt when signing up for the exam through the Market Place website. The College purchases the units through Elsevier Inc. Fees will be subject to change. |
Health Education Services Inc. (HESI) Exam Fee |
45.00 |
| HiSET Exam Fee (All Five Exams - 1st and 4th Attempts): | Students will register through the ETS website and pay all applicable fees online, including Test Center Fees. Fees subject to change. |
HiSET Exam Fee - Reading Only |
25.00 |
HiSET Exam Fee - Writing Only |
25.00 |
HiSET Exam Fee - Math Only |
25.00 |
HiSET Exam Fee - Science Only |
25.00 |
HiSET Exam Fee - Social Studies Only |
25.00 |
| HiSET Exam Fee (All Five Exams - 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th Attempts): | Students will register through the ETS website and pay all applicable fees online, including Test Center Fees. Fees will be subject to change. |
HiSET Exam Fee - Reading Only |
15.00 |
HiSET Exam Fee - Writing Only |
15.00 |
HiSET Exam Fee - Math Only |
15.00 |
HiSET Exam Fee - Science Only |
15.00 |
HiSET Exam Fee - Social Studies Only |
15.00 |
| Proctoring/Professional Testing Services Fee | Recovery of Costs and Processing Fees to be Negotiated |
| TCOLE Licensing Examination (per Exam) | |
Basic Peace Officer Exam |
35.00 |
Basic Jailer Exam |
35.00 |
Telecommunicator Exam |
35.00 |
Police Officer to Jailer Exam |
35.00 |
| TSI Assessment Exams: Effective January 11, 2021 | |
TSI Assessment Reservation Fee |
25.00 |
TSI Assessment Exam - Both Exams |
29.00 |
TSI Assessment Exam Fee - English Language Arts and Reading Only |
15.00 |
TSI Assessment Exam Fee - Math Only |
15.00 |
| TSI Assessment Exam Retesting Fees: Effective January 11, 2021 | |
TSI Assessment Reservation Fee |
25.00 |
TSI Assessment Exam Retesting Fee -Both Exams |
29.00 |
TSI Assessment Exam Fee - Retesting English Language Arts and Reading Only |
15.00 |
TSI Assessment Exam Fee - Retesting Math Only |
15.00 |
| Child Development Center | |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee per Week | 125.00/Week 25.00/Day |
| Registration Fee: (per semester/session) | |
Fall Semester |
50.00 |
Spring Semester |
50.00 |
Summer Session |
25.00 |
| Late Pick-up Fee | $5/first 5 Minutes and $1/ea. Add'l Minute |
| Supply Fee: (per semester/session) | |
Fall Semester |
40.00 |
Spring Semester |
40.00 |
Summer Session |
20.00 |
| Reservation Fee: | |
Fall Semester |
65.00 |
Spring Semester |
65.00 |
Summer Session |
25.00 |
Dual Credit
Independent Dual Credit
| Independent Dual Credit Tuition per Credit Hour: | |
|---|---|
| In-District Dual Credit Students Who Are Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College Who Do Not Receive Approval to Enroll in a Regular (Non-S) Section(s). | $50.00 Plus Applicable Differential Tuition |
| In-District Home Schooled or Dual Credit Students Who Are Not Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College. | $50.00 Plus Applicable Differential Tuition |
| Out-of-District Dual Credit Students Who Are Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College who do not receive approval to enroll in a regular (Non-S) section(s). | 87.00 Plus Applicable Differential Tuition |
| Out-of-District Home Schooled or Dual Credit Students Who Are Not Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College | $87.00 Plus Applicable Differential Tuition |
| Non-Resident Dual Credit Students Who Are Not Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College. | 87.00 Plus Applicable Differential Tuition |
| Non-Resident Dual Credit Students Who Are Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College who do not receive approval to enroll in a regular (Non-S) section(s). | 87.00 Plus Applicable Differential Tuition |
| Independent Dual Credit Fees: | |
|---|---|
| In-District Dual Credit Students Who Are Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College Who Do Not Receive Approval to Enroll in a Regular (Non-S) Section(s). | All Fees, Including Course and Incidental Fees, are Applicable and Will Not Be Waived. |
| In-District Home Schooled or Dual Credit Students Who Are Not Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College | All Fees, Including Course and Incidental Fees, are Applicable and Will Not Be Waived. |
| Out-of-District Dual Credit Students Who Are Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College who do not receive approval to enroll in a regular (Non-S) section(s). | All fees, Including Course and Incidental Fees are Applicable and Will Not Be Waived |
| Out-of-District Home Schooled or Dual Credit Students Who Are Not Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College | All Fees, Including Course and Incidental Fees, are Applicable and Will Not Be Waived. |
| Non-Resident Dual Credit Students Who Are Not Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College. | All fees, Including Course and Incidental Fees are Applicable and Will Not Be Waived |
| Non-Resident Dual Credit Students Who Are Enrolled in a School District with a Memorandum of Understanding or an Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College who do not receive approval to enroll in a regular (Non-S) section(s). | All fees, Including Course and Incidental Fees are Applicable and Will Not Be Waived |
Dual Credit Academies
| Independent Dual Credit Participation Fees: | |
|---|---|
| Dual Credit Academies Participation Fee - Fall and Spring, per Student per Semester (Charged to School District) | $600 For Recovery of Costs and Processing Fees |
| Dual Credit Academies Participation Fee - Summer, per Student per Credit Hour (Charged to School District) | $50 For Recovery of Costs and Processing Fees |
| Independent Dual Credit Reimbursement of Costs: | |
|---|---|
| School Districts Requesting South Texas College Faculty to Teach Dual Credit Courses, per Course per Semester | Recovery of Faculty Salaries, Fringe Benefits, Mileage, and Other Associated Costs and Processing Fees |
| Late Cancellation Fee for Dual Credit Sections Assigned to South Texas College Faculty to Teach, per section per semester | 900.00 |
Dual Credit Sponsored by Partnering School Districts
| Dual Credit Tuition: | |
|---|---|
| Per credit hour tuition for out-of-district dual credit students sponsored by partnering school districts | 87.00 |
| Per credit hour tuition for non-resident dual credit students sponsored by partnering school districts | 87.00 |
| Course Fees | |
|---|---|
| Electronic Distance Learning/VCT Course Fee per Credit Hour | 10.00 |
| NAH and Other Course Fees: Liability Insurance/Exams/Booklets/Badges/Special Program ID/Certificates/Pinning Ceremony/Other Activities | Recovery of Costs and Processing Fees |
| Incidental Fees | |
|---|---|
| Fee per Credit Hour for Dual Credit Students Attempting a Course Three or More Times | 125.00 |
| Dual Credit Late Processing Fee per Course per Student after Census Day | 200.00 |