Costs

Affordable tuition for high quality education, transferrable education.

At TCC you can earn the first 2 years of your bachelor's degree without paying the high prices of a 4-year university. The cost to attend TCC is less than half the cost at a public university, and less than one-third the cost of a private university.

But a low-price tuition doesn't mean you sacrifice your education—TCC is a highly regarded as a quality institution with excellent staff and academic programs. We take your educational goals seriously, and promise to give you every opportunity to succeed!

Current Cost of TCC Tuition (per quarter)

Costs are for the 2011–2012 school year. Costs noted exclude personal expenses or travel costs, since these vary from person to person. Please plan your budget according to your individual needs.

Note: all costs are in US$

Expenses	Fall 2011	Winter 2012	Spring 2012	Academic Year Total
Tuition	2,953	2,953	2,953	8,859
Food and Housing	1,725	1,725	1,725	5,175
Fees	75	75	75	225
Medical Insurance	259	259	259	777
Books and Supplies	500	500	500	1,500
*Total per Quarter*	5,512	5,512	5,512	*16,536*

Tuition and fees, including medical insurance, are due NO LATER THAN the second Friday of classes for each quarter. Housing charges are paid directly to the homestay.

We require a financial statement providing proof that US$16,536 is available for the first year of studies. If you bring dependents (husband/wife, children) to the US, your bank statement must show an additional US$5000 for each dependent.

The tuition cost is based on a standard course load of 15 credits. International students must take a minimum of 12 credits (US$2,808) per quarter.

Fees information

TCC medical insurance is US$259 per quarter. All TCC international students are required to purchase the TCC insurance. For more information, see our Medical Insurance Information page.

Facility Fee - $.50 per credit to 15 credits, maximum rate $7.50
Technology Fee - $1.75 per credit to 10 credits, maximum rate $17.50
Safety Fee - $15.00 per student
Course Fees - as displayed in class schedule for individual classes, average rate $35

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Programs

Current Cost of TCC Tuition (per quarter)