Tuition & Fees
Explanation of Fees
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time with approval by the Board of Higher Education and/or Board of Trustees of the college.
General Education Fee
The General Education Fee replaces several other fees that were in existence in prior years. This is a variable fee based on the number of credits and the revenue is used to support the College’s Health Services, Library, Graduation Services, Academic Programs, as well as General College Operations and Services.
Capital Improvement Fee
The Capital Improvement Fee will enable STCC to make improvements to our campus which will benefit students. This is a variable fee based on the number of credits.
Information Technology Fee
The Information Technology Fee will allow the College to continue to offer students access to state-of-the-art computer hardware, software and other educational technology.
Student Service Fee
The Student Service fee will be used to fund student activities, athletics, and admissions requirements that have been mandated by the Patriot Act of 2001.
Tuition & Fee Tables
As of winter 2020 and spring 2021, the College no longer offers in-state tuition rates to out-of-state students for any courses. Students with reciprocal residency status will pay $37.50 per credit for all courses. Out-of-state tuition rates are $242 per credit.
Service Fee on Credit & Debit Cards
Students paying for tuition, fees, and related charges by credit/debit card will be assessed a non-refundable 2.65% service fee with a $1 minimum fee. This service fee is charged by our credit/debit card processor.
Students paying with an electronic check are charged a service fee of $0.75 per transaction. The service fee is charged by our web processor.
Students Signing up for our Nelnet Payment Plan by credit and debit card will be assessed a non-refundable 2.5% service fee. This service fee is charged by Nelnet.
Although students paying with credit cards will be charged a service fee, STCC offers many fee-free alternatives. These payment options include cash, checks, and money orders. Please see the below list of important changes.