Tuition and Fees
You will find tuition and fees for fall quarter 2009 through summer quarter 2010 on this page.
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Tuition and Fee Rates
For Summer 2009 tuition and fees please visit the 2008-09 Online Catalog.
The following chart shows the per credit per quarter resident and non-resident 2009-2010 tuition and fees in effect as of fall quarter of 2009. Summer quarter of 2009 follow the 2008-09 tuition and fee rates.
Please note that all tuition and fee rates are subject to change by the Board of Trustees and/or the Washington State Legislature. Additional fees are described below.
Tuition for lower division courses
(299 & below):
| Credits | Resident in Lower Division Courses |
Non-Resident in Lower Division Courses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $89.00 | $261.00 |
| 2 | $178.00 | $522.00 |
| 3 | $267.00 | $783.00 |
| 4 | $356.00 | $1,044.00 |
| 5 | $445.00 | $1,305.00 |
| 6 | $534.00 | $1,566.00 |
| 7 | $623.00 | $1,827.00 |
| 8 | $712.00 | $2,088.00 |
| 9 | $801.00 | $2,349.00 |
| 10 | $890.00 | $2,610.00 |
| 11 | $923.00 | $2,647.00 |
| 12 | $956.00 | $2,684.00 |
| 13 | $989.00 | $2,721.00 |
| 14 | $1,022.00 | $2,758.00 |
| 15 | $1,055.00 | $2,795.00 |
| 16 | $1,088.00 | $2,832.00 |
| 17 | $1,121.00 | $2,869.00 |
| 18 | $1,154.00 | $2,906.00 |
| 19 & over | Residents pay $1,154 for 18 cr + $76.50 additional per credit beyond 18 | Non-Residents pay $2,906 for 18 cr + $248.50 additional per credit beyond 18 |
The above tuition rates include the following fees:
- A comprehensive fee of $1.50 per credit with a $15 max
- A commute reduction fee of $2.00 per credit with a $20 max
- A technology fee of $3.50 per credit 1-10 credits and $3.50 per credit beyond 18
- An environmental sustainability fee of $1.00 per credit with a $10 max.
Tuition for upper division courses
(300 & above):
| Credits | Resident in Upper Division Courses |
Non-Resident in Upper Division Courses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $181.00 | $513.00 |
| 2 | $362.00 | $1,026.00 |
| 3 | $543.00 | $1,539.00 |
| 4 | $724.00 | $2,052.00 |
| 5 | $905.00 | $2,565.00 |
| 6 | $1,086.00 | $3,078.00 |
| 7 | $1,267.00 | $3,591.00 |
| 8 | $1,448.00 | $4,104.00 |
| 9 | $1,629.00 | $4,617.00 |
| 10 | $1,810.00 | $5,130.00 |
| 11 | $1,817.00 | $5,137.00 |
| 12 | $1,824.00 | $5,144.00 |
| 13 | $1,831.00 | $5,151.00 |
| 14 | $1,838.00 | $5,158.00 |
| 15 | $1,845.00 | $5,165.00 |
| 16 | $1,852.00 | $5,172.00 |
| 17 | $1,859.00 | $5,179.00 |
| 18 | $1,866.00 | $5,186.00 |
| 19 & over | Bachelor's Program Residents pay $1,866 for 18 cr + $168.50 additional per credit beyond 18 | Bachelor's Program Non-Residents pay $5,186 for 18 cr + $500.50 additional per credit beyond 18 |
The above tuition rates include the following fees:
- A comprehensive fee of $1.50 per credit with a $15 max
- A commute reduction fee of $2.00 per credit with a $20 max
- A technology fee of $3.50 per credit 1-10 credits and $3.50 per credit beyond 18
- An environmental sustainability fee of $1.00 per credit with a $10 max.
Fees
Late registration fee
Students who register after the tenth day of the quarter must use a special permit to enroll form and will be assessed a late registration fee for each course in addition to the tuition and fees.
Comprehensive fee
A comprehensive fee is calculated into the student’s tuition and fees charged during registration, and is used to provide services for no additional charge. These services include (but are not limited to) parking, transcripts, and a catalog.
Environmental Sustainability Fee
A fee of $1.00 per credit up to ten credits. A student body initiated fee to fund environmental projects.
Technology fee
The technology fee ($3.50 per credit to $35.00 maximum) ensures credit students access to college-managed e-mail, the Internet, and many software packages in a quality academic learning environment.
Other fees
Certain courses require fees for laboratory use, licensing, Internet service provider, etc. These fees are identified in the Credit Class Schedule; tuition and fee waivers generally do not apply.
Fees for self-support and distance education courses (telecourses and online instruction) are listed with the courses in the quarterly Credit Class Schedule.
Fees for Continuing Education classes are listed in the quarterly Continuing Education schedule. Residency in Washington State is not required for some of these classes; in these cases all students are charged the same stated fees regardless of residency status.
Methods of Payment
Tuition and fees may be paid through
- Visa
- MasterCard
- check
- cash
Checks returned because of stop payment will be charged, and the student will be immediately withdrawn from all courses. All other returned checks will result in the student being withdrawn after being notified of the reason for withdrawal, with a fee for reinstatement.
After the third returned check, including third-party personal checks, the privilege of check-writing will be denied.
Drop for Non-Payment
Tuition and fee payments are due within seven days from the first day the student registers for each class OR by the first day of the quarter, whichever comes first. If students register on or after the first day of the quarter, payment is due immediately. If students do not pay on time, the college may drop them from some or all classes. If students are dropped from classes for non-payment, the college will notify them in writing or by e-mail. Students will be charged a fee if they are dropped for non-payment at any time. This fee will be charged each time students are dropped for non-payment in any quarter.
Tuition and Fee Refunds
Refunds are authorized by the Washington State Legislature. The college policy offers the maximum refunds allowed by state law. Refunds are paid when a credit student withdraws from the college OR when a credit student withdraws from course(s). The amount refunded will be based on course(s) withdrawn. There is an $9.20 processing fee for refunds.
Certain fees are non-refundable
- Students withdrawn for disciplinary reasons will not be eligible for a refund.
- The refund policy does not apply to self-support courses or to noncredit Continuing Education courses (these courses may have a separate refund procedure; students should check the Continuing Education website for details).
- Tuition refunds for students receiving financial aid are processed by the Financial Aid Office and are generally returned to the program which paid the tuition.
- Complete withdrawals are processed using the federally-mandated Return of Title IV Funds for federal financial aid and a similar return occurs for state financial aid.
The college begins to process refunds after the third day of classes. Students may request a refund earlier by visiting or contacting cashiering. See the academic calendar for cut-off dates for 100% and 50% refunds. No checks will be processed for refunds that are less than $25; refund balances may be applied to future quarters. Outstanding debts to the college will be de-ducted from refunds. Any refund balance remaining after 8 quarters will be forfeited.
For fall, winter, and spring quarters, withdrawals are refunded as follows:
- 100% refund (minus $9.20 fee) through the fifth instructional day of the quarter
- 50% refund (minus $9.20 fee) through the 20th calendar day of the quarter
- No refunds are given after the 20th calendar day
Note: Days are prorated for summer quarter and for classes with non-standard start/end dates.