Tuition & Fixed Fees

The following tuition rates will be charged each semester. These rates apply to courses taken for credit and for audit. Tuition and all fees are subject to change if necessary to comply with new state laws and board policy.

• In-district (Howard County Residency)
  $38 per semester hour with a minimum base amount of $150
• Out-of-district (Texas Residents)
  $50 per semester hour with a base amount of $180
• Non-resident (Out of State & International)
  $72 per semester hour with a base amount of $200
• Building Charge (All Students)
  $20 per semester
• Student Services Fee (All Students)
  $3 per semester hour beginning at 6 hours, up to and including 12 hours.
• Senior Citizens
  If space is available at the close of regular registration, students age 65 and older may enroll for up to six hours of courses each semester and/or summer term without payment of tuition. All fees will be charged. If space is available at the close of regular registration, students age 65 and older may audit any course(s) at no charge. This exemption will only be honored upon request in person. Registration must be completed on site each registration period. This exemption does not apply to programs with limited enrollment and/or competitive selection.
• High School/Other Students
  1. Certain fees or costs may be reduced for concurrently enrolled high school students. The base tuition for high school students enrolled in academic transfer courses for which they are receiving both high school and college credit is $50 for indistrict, $100 for out-of-district, and $140 for non-resident students. Hourly tuition is the same. Fees are waived.
  2. The tuition rate for students concurrently enrolled in Workforce Education courses is $0. Students may be responsible for certain course or program costs such as insurance, licensure requirements, testing, certification, equipment, etc.
  3. Certain fees or other costs may be reduced for students who are enrolled in classes taken in facilities that are provided for the purpose of instruction when these locations have been approved by the Board of Trustees.