Tuition and Fees
Class Costs per Credit Hour
Academic Year 2026 (Summer 2026-Spring 2027)
Discover the true cost of attending Highland Community College.
Explore tuition and fees, housing costs, payment plan options, and available scholarships. Get the financial details you need to plan confidently for your education.
Tuition Cost per hour
| Program Description | Cost per hour |
|---|---|
|
Non-Technical |
$110.00 |
|
Online |
$185.00 |
|
Technical Programs |
$150.00 |
|
Technical Programs - Nursing |
$169.00 |
|
Concurrent / Early College |
$50.00 |
|
International |
$290.000 |
Fees per hour
| Gen Ed / Online | Technical Ed | Concurrent / Dual Credit | Textbook Rental Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees (per hour) |
$80.00 |
$75.00 |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
***About Fees and Book Rentals
Technical Programs and Nursing Programs: The technical ed fees and book rental listed
above do not include lab fees and consumables such as workbooks and other materials
which cannot be reused. The textbook costs for Technical and Nursing Programs are
average costs for textbooks. Technical and Nursing students purchase textbooks, ensuring
you have the most up-to-date and relevant materials. Furthermore, these programs may
have additional fees to cover specialized materials and resources.
General Fees Include: Student Services $18; Activities/Athletics $15; Technology /
Facilities $27
Technical / Nursing Fees Include: Student Services $18; Activities $15; Technology
/ Facilities $40
Additional Costs & Fees
| Description | Cost/Fee |
|---|---|
| Student Athlete Fee (per semester) |
$100.00 |
| Student Health Fee (per semester) |
$100.00 |
| Lost ID Fee |
$10.00 |
| Stop Pay Fee |
$25.00 |
| Lost Key Fee |
$110.00 |
| Return Check Fee |
$30.00 |
Housing and meal plan Costs
Housing
Highland Community College offers apartment-style residential facilities. HCC has 20 different apartment complexes that can house up to 400 students. There are 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments available to students.
| Housing Unit Per Semester | Single | Double |
|---|---|---|
|
Degginger, Hampton, Hearthford, Highlander, Holly Oak, Huntington, Kansas, Kiltie, Heritage |
$2,950.00 |
$2,200.00 |
|
Claymont, Colony Point, Cornerstone, Crestview, Scottie Place, Sunflower |
$3,050.00 |
$2,350.00 |
|
Ellis, Rubeti, Heritage |
$2,850.00 |
$2,150.00 |
|
Piper, Prairie |
$3,150.00 |
Not Available |
|
Summer Housing (Summer Blitz) |
$450.00 |
Not Available |
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is included.
Meal Plan
Students living on campus are required to purchase the 18 meals per week plan. These plans are also available for students living off-campus. Students moving in early may be charged an additional daily rate for meals.
| Meal Plan Per Semester | Cost |
|---|---|
|
18-Meals per week |
$2,000.00 |
|
Summer Blitz Meals |
$375.00 |
|
Pre-Season Meals (per day) |
$30.00 |
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Federal regulations require a Cost of Attendance, or Budget, be assigned to each student. The Estimated Cost of Attendance is NOT the amount a student will pay to Highland Community College for a year. It sets the maximum amount of financial aid a student is eligible to receive during the year.
Initial financial aid offers are based on full-time (at least 12 credit hours) enrollment status for each semester Fall and Spring. The cost of attendance and financial aid offer will be adjusted based on student's actual enrollment status after the 20th day of classes each semester. A student's total amount of financial aid cannot not exceed this budget.
Students may request a one-time adjustment to the cost of attendance by contacting the financial aid office at financialaid@highlandcc.edu. Adjustments are made on a case-by-case basis with supporting documentation of actual expenses.
| On Campus | Off Campus | With Parent/Family | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Living Expenses (including housing and dining) |
$9,690 |
$11,746 |
$8,318 |
|
Tuition and Fees |
$4,650 |
$4,650 |
$4,650 |
|
Books and Supplies |
$1,494 |
$1,494 |
$1,494 |
|
Transportation |
$2,940 |
$,2940 |
$2,940 |
|
Miscellaneous |
$2,600 |
$2,600 |
$2,600 |
| ESTIMATED TOTAL
|
$21,372 |
$23,430 |
$20,002 |
How These Costs are Factored
* Direct Costs - charged directly by the college.
** Indirect Costs - not charged by the college.
*** Direct & Indirect Costs - books charged by the college, supplies not charged by the college
Estimated costs are based on 30 credits hours per year which is the average number of hours students attend.
Estimated cost of book rental for 30 credit hours per year, the rental cost of a computer and calculator, and an allowance for course fees and consumables. Some Technical Program include additional required tools and supplies. Contact your attendance center for more information.
Average cost of a commuter traveling to and from campus including the cost of operating and maintaining a vehicle.
Estimated allowance for personal expenses such as clothing, a cell phone plan, personal hygiene items, and medications.
$56-200 are added to the cost of attendance for only those students accepting federal Direct Loans.