Tuition and Fees
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Your acceptance letter will indicate your residency classification (in-county, out-of-county, etc.). Your residency classification determines the tuition rate you will pay per credit hour. Simple math using 'residency rate' x 'credit hours' can estimate cost. This estimate does not include textbooks, course materials or additional program fees.
Tuition* Breakdown Per Program
| Tuition | Short-Term Certificate | Certificate of Proficiency | Associate Degree |
| 12 credits, one semester |
30 credits, two semesters |
64 credits, six semesters |
|
| In County | $1,674.48 | $4,186.20 | $8,930.56 |
| Out of County | $2,028.96 | $5,072.40 | $10,821.12 |
*Tuition prices above do not include supplemental fees, institutional fees, or Tri-C Books.
Tri-C Books
Some courses use Tri-C Books (electronic books usually at a 50% cost savings) are charged to students accounts at the time of registration. Students can "Opt Out" of this charge if they would rather have a hard copy book.
Supplemental Lab Fees
The following Automotive Technology (AUTO) courses include a $50 supplemental laboratory fee that are assessed as part of the course cost. These fees help support the specialized equipment, materials and hands-on training provided in our automotive labs.
AUTO-1101, AUTO-1300, AUTO-1400, AUTO-1502, AUTO-1510, AUTO-2300, AUTO-2310, AUTO-2350, AUTO-2400, AUTO-2450, AUTO-2505
Institutional Fees
Institutional Fees are based on total credit hours in which students enroll. Students can view their bill in my Tri-C space: Student-Self Service - Account Detail.