College Catalog
Getting Started | Pay Tuition and Fees
Where and When to Pay Tuition and Fees
Students are not officially registered until tuition and fees
have been paid in full. Payments must be received prior to the posted tuition deadline. Payments can be made
online through the college website, through the mail, by credit card over the phone, or in person. VISA, Master
Card and Discover credit cards may be used for payment of tuition and fees. Checks in the exact amount of the
tuition and other fees are also accepted for payment. Cashiers are located near the Registration Offices at each
of the campuses.
Cash machines are available on each campus.
| Seattle Central Community College |
North Seattle Community College |
| (206) 587-3879 |
(206) 527-3627 |
|
| South Seattle Community College |
Seattle Vocational Institute |
| (206) 764-5388 |
(206) 587-4978 |
Tuition at community and technical colleges in Washington state is charged by credits, rather than by
part-time or fulltime status. In addition to credit load, tuition is also determined by residency.
See Residency Requirements.
Note: Financial Aid recipients, international students, and
veterans who receive educational benefits through V.A.
require a credit load of 12 or more to maintain their status.
Tuition is subject to change by the Washington State Legislature.
The Seattle Community College District reserves the
right to change any of its fees or charges without notice.
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| 1 |
$75.80 |
$247.50 |
$89.00 |
| 2 |
$151.60 |
$495.00 |
$178.00 |
| 3 |
$227.40 |
$742.50 |
$267.00 |
| 4 |
$303.20 |
$990.00 |
$356.00 |
| 5 |
$379.00 |
$1,237.50 |
$445.00 |
| 6 |
$454.80 |
$1,485.00 |
$534.00 |
| 7 |
$530.60 |
$1,732.50 |
$623.00 |
| 8 |
$606.40 |
$1,980.00 |
$712.00 |
| 9 |
$682.20 |
$2,227.50 |
$801.00 |
| 10 |
$758.00 |
$2,475.00 |
$890.00 |
| 11 |
$788.40 |
$2,509.60 |
$920.35 |
| 12 |
$818.80 |
$2,544.20 |
$950.70 |
| 13 |
$849.20 |
$2,578.80 |
$981.05 |
| 14 |
$879.60 |
$2.613.40 |
$1,011.40 |
| 15 |
$910.00 |
$2,648.00 |
$1,041.75 |
| 16 |
$940.40 |
$2,682.60 |
$1,072.10 |
| 17 |
$970.80 |
$2,717.20 |
$1,102.45 |
| 18 |
$1,001.20 |
$2,751.80 |
$1,132.80 |
19 - 25 Credits
Resident/On-Campus
........... $68.20 for each credit between 19 and 25
Non-resident/On-Campus
........... $239.90 for each credit between 19 and 25
e-Learning/Distance Learning (U.S. citizen; INS Permanent Resident)
........... $68.20 for each credit between 19 and 25
NOTE: Students in Professional/Technical programs that require
more than 18 credits per quarter (e.g., Culinary Arts) pay a reduced
rate for those credits, as follows:
Resident/On-campus ............... $10.20 for each credit between 19 and 25
Non-resident/On-campus ........ $35.95 for each credit between 19 and 25
* See www.seattlecolleges.edu/distance
for current distance learning tuition and fees
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Technology Fee ........................................................... $3 per credit
A technology fee of $3 per credit (a maximum of $30) assures student access to the latest
technologies to enhance learning. These fees help to equip student laboratories, including
access to e-mail accounts.
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Student Identification Card ................................ $5 (non-refundable)
The student identification card fee, which is non-refundable, is issued to all new
and interrupted students taking 3 or more credits.
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Class and Lab Fees ................................................................ varies
Some classes require special fees for equipment, laboratory use, material or
personal instruction. Such fees are listed in the quarterly class schedules.
This fee is usually around $34.
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Transportation Fee ................................................... $10 per quarter
A $10 per quarter Transportation Management Fee (TMP) is charged to students
enrolled for 10 or more credits. This fee allows these students to exercise one
of the following options:
- Purchase a quarterly bus pass, the GOPass, from the Cashier’s Office.
- Receive a one-time $30 subsidy each quarter on a one-month regular Metro pass.
- Receive a one-time $45 reimbursement each quarter on the ferry pass or
Pierce/Snohomish Transit pass.
- For more information, call the Transportation Coordinator at the campus:
- Seattle Central Community College: (206) 344-4393
- North Seattle Community College: (206) 526-0060
- South Seattle Community College: (206) 763-5157
- Seattle Vocational Institute:
(206) 587-4942
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Special Program Fees
Refer to campus quarterly schedule for information and fees related to the following
programs:
- Adult Basic Education ESL/GED Preparation
- Adult High School (age 19 or older)
- Apprentice-Related
Audited Classes Fees
Fees for audited classes are the same as those for credit classes.
Non-Credit & Community Service Programs Fees
Refer to campus quarterly schedule for information and fees for non-credit and Community
Service courses and courses related to the following programs:
- Emergency Medical Training
- Industrial First Aid
- Parent Ed Cooperatives
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Other Fees
NOTE: These fees are non-refundable.
Credit by Examination ................................... equivalent to course tuition
English/Math Placement Tests ............................................. $ 15.00 each
GED Test ................................................................................... $ 75.00
GED Test Retest (per section) .............................................. $ 15.00 each
Official Transcripts ................................................................... $ 3.00 each
Work Experience Evaluation ....................................... varies by campus
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Student Accident Insurance
Accident insurance is available to students registered
for 6 or more credits. The district-wide policy provides
broad coverage at a comparatively inexpensive rate.
Student insurance must be purchased during the first
two weeks of each quarter. An informational brochure is
available from the Cashier’s office at North and South;
from the Student Leadership office at Central; and from
the Registrar’s Office at SVI.
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Refunds For Withdrawals
Refunds are made according to the schedule below.
NOTE: Fees are not returned automatically.
Students must request a refund by completing an Add/Drop form.
Withdrawal due to class cancellation ........................................ 100%
Through the first 5 instructional days (less $5 fee) ..................100%
6th - 20th calendar days .................................................................. 50%
After the 20th calendar day ................................................................ 0%
Refunds for classes that do not follow the regular college
quarter calendar are determined on a prorated basis
according to the time frame above. Allow at least two
to three weeks for processing of refunds. Refunds for
Community Service classes are listed in the quarterly
schedule.
Students who receive financial aid and withdraw from ALL
classes should be aware that because of federal regulations,
refunds are returned to the federal account. It may
be necessary for a campus to apply a pro rata refund policy
as mandated by law. Contact the Financial Aid Office for
the refund policy.
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Prior to first class ................................................................ 100%
Through the first 5 calendar days (less $5 fee) ............. 100%
5th—20th calendar day of quarter ....................................... 50%
After 20th calendar day of quarter .......................................... 0%
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State Employees
Washington state employees (employed 50% or more time and classified as “Permanent”) are eligible to
have their tuition waived for up to a maximum of 6 credit hours of state-funded courses per quarter within
the district.
Students taking more credits must pay the regular tuition rates for those credits. This waiver
cannot be used for Occupational Teacher/Training Education classes, self-support classes or for K-12
employees. Persons wishing to use this waiver may register on a space-available basis between the sixth
and tenth instructional day (fifth and eighth for summer) of the quarter after obtaining instructor’s permission.
Students who register prior to this time will be charged the regular tuition rates for all enrolled credits. A registration
processing fee of $20 is required (subject to change). Students are responsible for any additional
charges, such as I.D. card, fees, parking, books or supplies.
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Veterans
Eligible Veterans or National Guard Members, Child and Spouse of totally Disabled or POW/MIA or
Deceased Eligible Veterans or National Guard Members are eligible to have a portion of their tuition waived.
For more information, contact the Veteran’s Office at each campus.
Senior Citizen Waiver
For students at least 60 years old, the student pays
the reduced rate of $5.00 per class plus fees for a maximum
of two classes. Persons wishing to use this waiver
may register on a space-available basis between the
sixth and tenth instructional day (fifth and eighth
for summer) of the quarter after obtaining instructor’s
permission. Students who register prior to this time
will be charged the regular tuition rates for all enrolled
credits. A registration processing fee of $20 is required
(subject to change). Students are responsible for any
additional charges, such as I.D. card, fees, parking,
books or supplies.
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