Tuition & Payment
Tuition & Payment
St. Charles Community College is an affordable, convenient and quality option for your education. At SCC, you know you are getting a degree that’s WORTH IT! In fact, we were named one of the best returns on investment of any college in the country, according to a 2019 Georgetown University study.
Tuition Rates
In-district students are defined as someone whose residence is within the boundaries of St. Charles County.
Excludes: St. Charles County residents who reside and pay taxes in the Washington School District.
Foristell students should confirm with the College's Admissions Office whether their address is within St. Charles County. Students who live in areas of Foristell that are outside the boundaries of St. Charles County will be charged Out-of-District rates.
Pricing effective 24/FA
In-Person Course Tuition
| Type of Student | Base Tuition | Tier I | Tier II | Tier III |
| In-District | $113/credit hour | $153/credit hour | $213/credit hour | $228/credit hour |
| Out-of-District | $180/credit hour | $220/credit hour | $280/credit hour | $295/credit hour |
| Out-of-State | $240/credit hour | $280/credit hour | $340/credit hour | $355/credit hour |
Online Course Tuition*
| Type of Student | Base Tuition | Tier I | Tier II | Tier III |
| In-District (online courses) | $128/credit hour |
$168/credit hour | $228/credit hour | $243/credit hour |
| Out-of-District (online courses) | $195/credit hour |
$235/credit hour | $295/credit hour | $310/credit hour |
| Out-of-State (online courses) | $255/credit hour | $295/credit hour | $355/credit hour | $370/credit hour |
*Online courses for Summer 2025 will have in-person tuition costs.
Tier 1 - MDA (Medical Assisting); CPT (Computers); CPM (Computers/Multimedia); IT (Information Technology); CAD (Computer Aided Drafting); BTC (Business Technology)
Tier 2 - OTA (Occupational Therapy Assisting); WLD (Welding); CUL (Culinary)
Tier 3 - NPN (Practical Nursing); NUR (Associate Degree Nursing)
| FEE | COST | NOTES |
| Course Fees | Listed in Class Schedule | |
| Technology Fee | $10/credit hour | |
| HIM Fee | $250/semester | |
| Music | $200 or $400 | one/two credit hour lesson |
| Science Lab Fee | $40 | Per science course with a lab component |
| Art Studio Fee | $50 | Per art course with a studio component |
| ESL Lab Fee | $10 | Per ESL course with a lab component |
| Student Success Fee | $4/credit hour | |
| Departmental Exam Fee | $106 | |
| Returned Checks | $20 | |
| Replacement ID | $3 | |
| Additional Copy of Assessment Score | $1 | Request in Assessment Center |
| Assessment Appeal Fee | $10 | No charge for first assessment |
| Application Fee | $5 | |
| Associate of Nursing Program Application Fee | $25 | |
| Health Educations Services, Inc. (HESI) Exam Fees | $45 | |
| Health Programs Liability Insurance | $13.50 | Per year, paid in fall semester |
| Registered Nurse First Assistant (NUR 200) National Curriculum Fee | $100 | |
| Fundamentals of Nursing (NPN 101) Critical Thinking Exam Fee | $20 | |
| Medical Surgical Nursing II (NPN 152) Critical Thinking Exam Fee | $20 | |
| Drug Screen/Background Investigation Fee (required in specific health-related programs) | $105 |
Missouri resident 65 or older?
- Enroll tuition-free in credit courses (based on available class space)
- Must be 65 or older by Aug. 1 of academic year
- Does not cover books, materials or special fees
- Credit or audit status
- Must meet all prerequisites
To comply with the Missouri Returning Heroes Act:
- Combat veteran tuition limited to $50/credit hour
- Eligibility determined for any program leading to certificate or degree
Combat veteran defined as any person who:
- Served in armed combat after Sept. 11, 2001
- Missouri resident when first entered the military
- Discharged under honorable conditions
To apply:
- Submit a copy of your most recent DD-214 (long form) and Returning Heroes Education Act application to Enrollment Services (Room 1113 in the Administration Building)
- Enrollment Services will determine if you meet the criteria for reduced tuition, and how much, if any, your tuition will be reduced.
For more infromation, please visit the MDHE website and SCC's Veterans Benefits page.
When it comes to paying for college, there are many options available to students of all ages – including scholarships, grants and federal financial aid.
For those paying for tuition out of pocket, St. Charles Community College has several payment options. Visit Student Accounts for more information.
St. Charles Community College requests payment at the time of registration. You are financially responsible for the charges on your student account. Please remember, lack of payment does not guarantee that you will be dropped from your registered courses.
Questions about eligibility? See the Veterans Benefits page.