Tuition and Fees
Tuition
Tuition for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters for in-state curriculum students is $76.00 per credit hour, not to exceed $1,216.00 per semester. Tuition for out-of-state students is $268.00 per credit hour, not to exceed $4,288.00 per semester. The College shall charge for each credit hour taken up to 16 credit hours. All credit hours taken during the semester that exceed 16 will be at no cost. Students enrolled for twelve (12) or more credit hours are considered full-time. All tuition and fees are due and must be paid prior to entering the first scheduled class.
NOTE: Tuition is set by North Carolina state policy and is subject to change without notice.
Textbooks
Students are required to provide or purchase their own textbooks. The College operates a bookstore located on the first floor of the Warren Student Center. The bookstore stocks the necessary books and materials for the courses currently offered by the College. The cost of books and other items varies with the program of instruction.
Book Refund and Exchange Policy
Books may be exchanged or returned for a 100 percent refund if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to or on the official 10 percent date of the semester. For classes beginning at times other than the first week (seven calendar days of the semester), a 100 percent refund shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10 percent point of the class.
Refunds or exchanges will not be allowed for textbooks that have been soiled, written in, or if shrink wrap has been removed. No refunds are allowed on supply items. Students must show a valid ID and a cash receipt when returning books.
Activity Fee
Each curriculum student enrolled will pay $20.00 per semester for a student activity fee. This fee is for the cost of student publications, social events, and other activities. This fee is refundable if the conditions for tuition refund apply.
Breakage Fee
Breakage, damage, or loss due to negligence, carelessness, or other mishandling of school supplies, materials, or equipment by a student is the responsibility of the student. The student will be required to pay for such items.
Insurance Fee
A student accident insurance policy designed for the students of the North Carolina Community College System is required for all curriculum students at a nominal cost per semester. For information concerning coverage and benefits, contact the Finance Office. Nursing students are required to purchase professional liability insurance at an approximate cost of $20.00 per year.
Access and Security Fee
All students who operate motor vehicles on campus must register their vehicle(s) with the SCC Security Office and obtain a parking permit. A $10.00 access and security fee is charged each semester to curriculum students. Fees may be changed by action of the Board of Trustees. The College enforces parking regulations. Violations of the parking and registration regulations will result in fines, towing, or loss of parking privileges. Parking fines will be assessed at $10.00 for a first offense and $25.00 for each subsequent offense. Students are not able to register for courses until all outstanding balances have been cleared.
Special Supply and Uniform Costs
Students in some programs are required to purchase special supplies or clothing. Example of charges:
- Cosmetology Kit, plus books - $750.00 estimated
- Nursing Uniforms - $200.00 estimated
- Students should consult with the department chair over their program of study for a list of special supplies required in their curriculum.
Technology Fee
Each curriculum student enrolled will pay $16.00 per semester for a technology fee. Fees may be changed by action of the Board of Trustees. The maximum technology fee is set by state policy and is subject to change without notice.