Tuition & Payment

It’s important to be aware of how much college costs so you can plan your finances. If any of the numbers look too big, don’t forget that financial aid is available as well as scholarships. Make sure you include financial literacy as part of your planning process.

Tuition Due Dates

12/19/24 Winter 2025

3/13/25 Spring 2025

TBD Summer 2025

Tuition and Fees

If you belong to one of the following categories we have additional resources to help in your admission

2024-2025 Lower Division

Credits	WA Residents	Non-Residents on Waiver	Non-Resident and International
1	$127.59	$145.79	$328.13
2	$255.18	$291.58	$656.26
3	$382.77	$437.37	$984.39
4	$510.36	$583.16	$1,312.52
5	$637.95	$728.95	$1,640.65
6	$765.54	$874.74	$1,968.78
7	$893.13	$1,020.53	$2,296.91
8	$1,020.72	$1,166.32	$2,625.04
9	$1,148.31	$1,312.11	$2,953.17
10	$1,275.90	$1,457.90	$3,281.30
11	$1,338.86	$1,521.83	$3,352.46
12	$1,401.82	$1,585.76	$3,423.62
13	$1,464.78	$1,649.69	$3,494.78
14	$1,527.74	$1,713.62	$3,565.94
15	$1,590.70	$1,777.55	$3,637.10
16	$1,653.66	$1,841.48	$3,708.26
17	$1,716.62	$1,905.41	$3,779.42
18	$1,779.58	$1,969.34	$3,850.58
19	$1,894.05	$2,083.81	$4,165.59
20	$2,008.52	$2,198.28	$4,480.60
21	$2,122.99	$2,312.75	$4,795.61
22	$2,237.46	$2,427.22	$5,110.62
23	$2,351.93	$2,541.69	$5,425.63
24	$2,466.40	$2,656.16	$5,740.64
25	$2,580.87	$2,770.63	$6,055.65

2024-2025 Upper Division (Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees)

Credits	WA Residents	Non-Residents on Waiver	Non-Resident and International
1	$247.61	$265.81	$695.59
2	$495.22	$531.62	$1,391.18
3	$742.83	$797.43	$2,086.77
4	$990.44	$1,063.24	$2,782.36
5	$1,238.05	$1,329.05	$3,477.95
6	$1,485.66	$1,594.86	$4,173.54
7	$1,733.27	$1,860.67	$4,869.13
8	$1,980.88	$2,126.48	$5,564.72
9	$2,228.49	$2,392.29	$6,260.31
10	$2,476.10	$2,658.10	$6,955.90
11	$2,488.91	$2,671.88	$6,969.68
12	$2,501.72	$2,685.66	$6,983.46
13	$2,514.53	$2,699.44	$6,997.24
14	$2,527.34	$2,713.22	$7,011.02
15	$2,540.15	$2,727.00	$7,024.80
16	$2,552.96	$2,740.78	$7,038.58
17	$2,565.77	$2,754.56	$7,052.36
18	$2,578.58	$2,768.34	$7,066.14
19	$2,813.07	$3,002.83	$7,748.61
20	$3,047.56	$3,237.32	$8,431.08
21	$3,282.05	$3,471.81	$9,113.55
22	$3,516.54	$3,706.30	$9,796.02
23	$3,751.03	$3,940.79	$10,478.49
24	$3,985.52	$4,175.28	$11,160.96
25	$4,220.01	$4,409.77	$11,843.43

Mandatory Fees Added at Time of Registration

Type of Fee	Cost
Technology Fee	$6.00 per credit to 10 credits, maximum rate $60
Health and Wellness Center Fee	$3.00 per credit to 10 credits, maximum rate of $30
Facility Fee	$3.00 per credit to 15 credits, maximum rate $45
Safety Fee	$30.00 per quarter
International Insurance Fee (international students only)	$432.00 ($495 beginning Fall 2022) per quarter
eLearning Fee (for web enhanced, hybrid, and full online courses)	$6 per credit, $80 maximum

- Tuition rates subject to change by the Washington State Legislature.
- Tuition and fees are due at the time of registration and payment must be completed within 2 business days of registration. Continuing students and new students who register early may defer fee payment until the published deferment date (see calendar).
- Some courses have additional fees assessed.
- Washington Online (WAOL) students are assessed an additional fee of $8.00 per credit. This fee is non-refundable once the course begins.
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have not yet established Washington residency may now attend TCC at a reduced rate. This optional waiver has been approved by the TCC Board of Trustees, but may not be available at all state colleges. A student who plans to transfer to a college that does not participate in this waiver is advised to establish Washington residency before transfer. Residency information is available at the Admissions Counter.

Payment Options

A Payment Drop Box is located in Bldg. 14, by the front door. All payments received for the day will be processed on the next business day. Payments made during the weekends will be processed on the following Monday or on the next business day.
Online. Tuition payments can be made in ctcLink.
By mail. You may send your payment to the TCC Cashier's Office, Bldg. 14 at 6501 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466. Be sure to include your Student ID number to insure proper payment. We do not recommend mailing a check unless you are sure it will arrive on time.
Automatic Tuition Payment Plan – a way to pay your tuition in installments while going to school.

Tuition Refunds

Withdrawal resulting from classes being cancelled by the college - 100%
Withdrawal prior to the end of the first instructional week of the quarter (equivalent to five school days) - 100%
Withdrawal or class schedule change (class swap) from the 6th through the 20th calendar day of the quarter - 50%
Withdrawal or class schedule change (class swap) after the 20th calendar day of the quarter - 0%
Please Note: Early/late starting and short courses (such as Summer quarter) have pro-rated deadlines. Check with Enrollment Services for details.
The State of Washington permits exception to the above policy for a student unable to complete a quarter due to serious illness or medical emergency or call to active military service directed by RCW 28B.10.270. Students are required to fill out the Petition for Policy Exception Form (PDF) in these cases and return it to Enrollment Services (enrollmentservices@aotai-tech.com).

Late Add/Reinstatement Fee

If payment is not received by the tuition due date, the student may be removed from classes in order to allow other students to register. Once removed, there is no guarantee the student will be able to re-register into the same class(es). All registration must be completed by the published deadline. Students may petition the Registrar to add classes after the deadline and a $36.50 reinstatement fee per class will be charged if the petition is approved.

Tuition is due immediately if a student registers after the due date.

Have Questions?

Contact Student Financial Services for more help.

Email Call: 253-566-5011