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St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376 | 636-922-8000
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Tuition/Fees


(subject to change)


Note: View the academic calendars for important payment dates.

Student Type Tuition Notes
In-District Students $80 per credit hour A person whose residence is within the boundaries of St. Charles County with the exception of the Washington School District.
Out-of-District
In-State Students		 $118 per credit hour A person whose residence is in Missouri, but outside of St. Charles Community College District.
Out-of-District
Out-of-State
International Students		 $175 per credit hour International students holding a F, H (except H-1B), J, M, O-2, P, or Q visas will pay the out-of-district, out-of-state, international student tuition rate.
Change of Address Any change of address that results in a difference in residency rates must be submitted before the first day of class during the semester the change takes place.  Proof of residency must accompany the address change submission.
Additional Fees Notes
Course Fees Listed in the class schedule.
Telecourse Fee $38 per telecourse Books/service fees are additional.
Returned Checks $15  
Additional Copy of Assessment Score $1 fee. Request in Assessment Center.
Senior Discount Any Missouri resident 65 years of age or older on or before August 1 of an academic year may enroll tuition free in credit courses at the college based on available class space after tuition-paying students have enrolled.  The scholarship does not cover special fees, books, or materials.  You will be required to present proof of age at the time of registration.  All courses may be taken on a credit or audit basis, and all course prerequisites must be met prior to registration.

How to Pay for Classes

Note: If you register on the Web, you may pay on the Web, by mail, or in person. 

If You Pay By Mail

  • Pay by check - Do not send cash (for your protection). Make checks payable to St. Charles Community College.
     
  • Write your Social Security Number or student ID number on all payments. This will ensure your account is credited. Write the student’s name on payment if different from the name on the check. We cannot accept bank starter checks. A name must be imprinted on the check.  

    Included on the check must be a telephone number with area code (This information can be hand written). Mail your check to: St. Charles Community College, Attn.: Cashier, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865.
     
  • Your canceled check is your receipt. Checks must be for the exact total and must be received by the Cashier’s Office by announced deadline.
     
  • No two-party checks will be accepted. A $15 fee is charged for each check returned by a banking institution. Returned checks may be turned over to a collection agency, and you may be removed from classes.  
If You Pay in Person
  • Pay by check - Follow the same procedure as if paying by mail, except present your check in person to the Cashier’s Office according to the appropriate deadlines, or deposit your payment in the drop box next to the Cashier's Office.
     
  • Pay with cash - The college accepts cash for classes. However, to protect yourself, do not send cash through the mail. Pay in person if you wish to pay by cash.
     
  • Pay by credit card - SCC accepts MasterCard, VISA, or Discover credit cards. If you wish to pay by credit card, pay online if you have your password, or pay in person and have your credit card ready.

Alternative Payment Plan (Nelnet)(formerly FACTS)

St. Charles Community College has contracted with an outside vendor, in order to provide our students with an alternative tuition payment plan that allows you to extend payments beyond the “last day to pay” for SCC students.

To see what information you will need to get started in the nelnet program, see the Nelnet Brochure.

Tuition Refund Policy
If you withdraw from a course or from the college, you may receive a refund for that session or semester provided a “drop slip” is completed and filed with the Admissions Office within a specified time. It's important to do this immediately, since the date of the drop slip will determine the rate of the refund. A full refund is made if a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment.

Spring 2010 Refund Policy and Dates