Tuition

Summer 2009 Tuition Rates

Fall / Winter / Spring Quarter 2009-2010 Tuition Rates

Please note:

• Tuition rates subject to change by 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 Quarterly Class Schedule 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.

State of Washington Contribution

Washington State contributes to the cost of student tuition through support of basic instruction costs and state-supported aid. Student tuition represents 33% of the total instructional cost. (Some courses may have additional lab or material fees.)
Source: 2002-03 Tuition and Fee Report produced by the Higher Education Coordinating Board; SHB 1129 (1999). Exact figures available from the HEC Board (re: RCW 28B.10.044)

Payment Options

Online. My E Services, log into Registration and click on finish.

By telephone. If you are using a Master Card, Discover or Visa, you may call 253.566.5011 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday. The college is closed every Friday during Summer quarter.

In person. Stop by the Cashier's Office in Building 11 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday. The college is closed every Friday during Summer quarter.

By mail. You may send your payment to the TCC Cashier's Office 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.

Late Add/Reinstatement Fee

If payment is not received by the deferment date or within 2 business days after registration, 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. 

Financial Aid Awards

Application for financial aid does not constitute payment. If a financial aid award has been made, payment will be automatically applied, however, if the award does not cover the entire amount of tuition and fees, the balance must be paid by the student.

Remember, if you applied for financial aid after the deadline or if you had an incomplete application and were asked to supply additional materials, you may need to pay tuition and fees yourself in order to protect your registration.  If you have any questions regarding your financial aid award, please see your financial aid advisor. 

If you choose not to attend for a quarter in which a financial aid award has been applied, you  must officially withdraw from all courses before the first day of the quarter to avoid financial obligation.  Students who are awarded financial aid and who fail to withdraw may be held accountable for tuition and fees.