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You may not live on campus, but our campus has plenty of life. The life you live outside the classroom is as important to your education as lectures, papers and projects. Get involved the choices are many!

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At SCC there is a higher degree of community. You don't have to be a student to be a part of the college. We're as connected to our community as we are committed to our students. Hey, it's in our name.

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See all the options that make SCC affordable for all.

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Learn more about all the scholarship opportunities available to you.

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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.

Due to COVID-19 and the College's plan to limit exposure, we are currently closed to the public during our normal operating hours. For assistance, please contact us at cashiers@stchas.edu or by calling (636) 922-8231.

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Tuition Rates

Summer Rates

There are additional fees assessed for specific majors, laboratories, individualized lessons, and some distance-learning course formats. You'll also have to pay for specialized testing. It's not because we don't like you – these actually cost the college more to provide!.

In-District Students	Out-of-District In-State Students	Out-of-State/International Students
$106/credit hour	$106/credit hour	$216/credit hour
$106/online credit hour	$106/online credit hour	$216/online credit hour
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.	We know, it sounds like Dr. Seuss. But it means a person whose residence is in Missouri, but outside St. Charles County.	International students holding any of the following visas: F H (except H-1B) J M O-2 P Q

Fee	Cost	Notes
Course Fees	Listed in class schedule
Technology Fee	$10/credit hour
HIM Fee	$250/semester
Music	$200	One credit hour individual lessons.
Music	$400	Two credit hour individual lessons.
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.

Fall Rates

	Base Tuition	Tier I	Tier II	Tier III
In-District	$106/credit hour	$146/credit hour	$206/credit hour	$221/credit hour
In-District (online courses)	$121/credit hour	$161/credit hour	$221/credit hour	$236/credit hour
Out-of-District	$159/credit hour	$199/credit hour	$259/credit hour	$274/credit hour
Out-of-District (online courses)	$174/credit hour	$214/credit hour	$274/credit hour	$289/credit hour
Out-Of-State	$216/credit hour	$256/credit hour	$316/credit hour	$331/credit hour
Out-of-State (online courses)	$231/credit hour	$271/credit hour	$331/credit hour	$346/credit hour

In-District-Students 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 20/FA

Tuition Tiers by Course Prefix:

Tier 1 - NPN (LP Nursing); MDA (Medical Assisting); CPT (Computers); CPM (Computers/Multimedia); IT (Information Technology); CDM (Computer Aided Drafting); and BTC (Business Technology)

Tier 2 - OTA (Occupational Therapy Assisting); WLD (Welding)

Tier 3 - ADN (Associate Degree Nursing)

Fee	Cost	Notes
Course Fees	Listed in class schedule
Technology Fee	$10/credit hour
HIM Fee	$250/semester
Music	$200	One credit hour individual lessons.
Music	$400	Two credit hour individual lessons.
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.

Discounts

Discount	Notes
Senior Discount	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
Missouri Returning Heroes Act	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 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.
Active Duty Military, Veterans and Eligible Dependents using VA Benefits	Questions about eligibility? See the Veterans Benefits page.

Discount

Notes

Senior Discount

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

Missouri Returning Heroes Act

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 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.

Active Duty Military, Veterans and Eligible Dependents using VA Benefits

Questions about eligibility? See the Veterans Benefits page.

Important Note:

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.

Have questions? Need to contact us? Visit the Student Accounts page.

How to Pay for Classes

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.

Paying Online

The quickest, easiest way to pay for classes at SCC

Paying by Mail or in Person

If you’d like to pay by check or in person, please visit the Student Accounts page.

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