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Explore your interests and find a program that puts you on the path to a bright future. Tri-C offers both credit and non-credit courses as well as certificate programs in most career fields.

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More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.

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Workforce Training & Professional Development

Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

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Tri-C offers a variety of affordable and convenient community programs for both adults and youth. These programs are designed to promote individual development.

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Whether you want to earn a degree, improve your skills, get certified, train for a new career, or explore a new hobby, you can choose from many programs and courses.

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What type of student are you? New Student Returning Transfer Visiting International College Credit Plus Non-Credit All Student Types

Classes & Programs

Explore your interests and find a program that puts you on the path to a bright future. Tri-C offers both credit and non-credit courses as well as certificate programs in most career fields.

View all programs

Degree Programs & Certificates

More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.

View A-Z Program List

Workforce Training & Professional Development

Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

Learn more

Community Programming for Adults & Youth

Tri-C offers a variety of affordable and convenient community programs for both adults and youth. These programs are designed to promote individual development.

Learn more
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Paying for College

Paying for college can be one of the toughest parts of earning your degree but it shouldn’t prevent you from achieving your goal of attending and graduating from college. Cuyahoga Community College has many options, which include grants, scholarships, student loans, and public benefits. Learn more about various financial resources available at Tri-C.

How much does it cost?

Tuition and FeesThe tuition and fees at Cuyahoga Community College are one of the most affordable options in Northeast Ohio. Tri-C is supported by the taxpayers of Cuyahoga County and assisted by the state of Ohio to maintain modest tuition and fees. View our current tuition and fee schedule.

Where to Pay Tuition

  • On-Line - Registered students may search View Account and Pay on the Discover page in
    My Tri-C Space at my.Tri-c.edu.
  • Enrollment Centers - The enrollment centers are located on each campus to assist students with paying their tuition/fees and any other financial transactions students and community members may have with the College. Enrollment center locations and hours of operation.
  • By Mail - Please send all payments (including 529 and Scholarships) to:
              Cuyahoga Community College
              Student Accounting
              PO Box 92928
              Cleveland, OH 44194-2928

How to Pay Tuition:

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  • Cash
  • Check or Money Order
  • Credit Card  (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover Card). Credit card payments are no longer accepted in person at any Enrollment Center. For your convenience, you can use any kiosk or student workstation on campus to make credit card payments. My Tri-C Space online payment transactions are quick and convenient, and can be done any time from an Internet connected device.
    • A 2.25 percent service fee will continue to be applied to all credit and debit card payments. Pay by cash, check or EFT to avoid the service fee. If you have questions, please view the FAQ.
  • 529 Payment - View 529 payment information.
  • Tuition Payment Plan - View payment plan options.
  • International Students - Please search View Account and Pay on the Discover page in My Tri-C Space for a secure payment option that will allow you to make a payment from any country, using any currency.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial AidFinancial Aid helps students and their families pay for college. This financial assistance covers educational expenses including tuition and fees, books and supplies. There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work-study and loans. There are 3 types of aid available at Tri-C:

  • Scholarships  - Scholarships and grants are based on financial need and don't have to be repaid.  Find out about Tri-C's scholarship options. 

    Please send all Scholarship Payments to:
    Cuyahoga Community College
    Student Accounting
    PO Box 92928
    Cleveland, OH 44194-2928

    For scholarship payments from outside resources (private organizations, churches, private foundations), please view payment options.

  • Work Study - A work-study job lets you earn money while you're in school. Find out more about student employment. 
  • Loans - Loans are borrowed money used as an investment in your future.   They must be repaid with interest.  Learn about student loans.

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Third Party Sponsor

  • 3rd Party Sponsor Payments- Individual companies or agencies may complete our online form to sponsor students at Cuyahoga Community College.

Educational Tax Credits

Please note that for the 2018 Tax Year, there are reporting changes to 1098-T.

For additional information regarding tax credits, please see Educational Tax Credits.

Payment for Workforce, Corporate College and Community Programs

How to Pay for Workforce and Community Education

How to Pay for Corporate College Classes

Did YOU know?

On average it takes 20 minutes to apply for federal aid (FAFSA)

There are 3 types of aid available at Tri-C:

  • Grants/Scholarships: grants are usually based on financial need; don't need to be repaid
  • Work Study: Earn $ while you're in school
  • Loans: Investment in your future; repaid with interest

Award Numbers

Average Scholarship Offer: $1,518

Average Pell Grant Disbursement: $2,966

Average Earnings of a Work Study Student: $1,280

Average Total Financial Aid Disbursed per student: $4,080

Total Aid offered to Tri-C Students approximately: $84 million

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Receive important updates, log in to your very own student portal, and get up-to-the-minute access to Tri-C news, information, and events!

Log in to your My Tri-C Space–check out the student portal, access your Tri-C email, and check the status of your Financial Aid application.

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