Cost
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Average Annual Tuition and Fees
94% of first-time, full-time students pay less.3
They receive grants and scholarships, making their actual cost much lower.
Average Amount of Scholarships and Grants
On average, first-time, full-time students receive $5,429 in scholarships and grants (that's money that does not need to be repaid)³. Not a first-time, full-time student? No worries! There's likely financial aid for you too.
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Tuition and Fees, 2024-25 Academic Year
| Student Type | Tuition Per Contact Hour |
Fees Per Contact Hour |
Total Per Contact Hour |
Total Per Year* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-district | $144.75 | $62.25 | $207.00 | $6,210.00 |
| In-state | $191.50 | $62.25 | $253.75 | $7,612.50 |
| Out-of-State | $208.50 | $62.25 | $270.75 | $8,122.50 |
| Dual-enrolled | $139.25 | $62.25 | $201.50 | $6,045.00 |
An in-district student is one who lives in Cass County, Michigan, or in Keeler or Hamilton townships in Van Buren County, Michigan. A $20.00 per contact hour fee will be charged to students for each registered online course.
*30 contact hours
Housing, Fall 2024-Spring 2025
| Room Type | Per Semester | Per Year | One-time Application Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four-person, Private Bedroom Suite | $3,575.00 | $7,150.00 | $75.00 |
| Two-person, Private Bedroom Suite | $4,450.00 | $8,900.00 | $75.00 |
| Two-person, Shared Bedroom Suite | $3,000.00 | $6,000.00 | $75.00 |
Other Estimated Expenses
As you calculate the cost of college, you may also want to consider other expenses. Below are estimated yearly costs. Please note that actual costs will vary widely, and you may wish to calculate your own estimates based on things such as whether or not you live at home, how far you have to drive to campus, and how much you generally spend on extra items each month.
Estimated Yearly Costs
Books and Supplies: $1,659
Transportation, Commuter Student: $1,510
Transportation, On-campus Student: $965
Off-campus Food and Housing, In-district Student: $9,972
Personal Expenses: $900
Tuition for 2025-26 will be published as soon as it is available.
Housing, Fall 2025-Spring 2026
| Room Type | Per Semester | Per Year | One-time Application Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four-person, Private Bedroom Suite | $3,675.00 | $7,350.00 | $75.00 |
| Two-person, Private Bedroom Suite | $4,575.00 | $9,150.00 | $75.00 |
| Two-person, Shared Bedroom Suite | $3,000.00 | $6,000.00 | $75.00 |
Other Estimated Expenses
As you calculate the cost of college, you may also want to consider other expenses. Below are estimated yearly costs. Please note that actual costs will vary widely, and you may wish to calculate your own estimates based on things such as whether or not you live at home, how far you have to drive to campus, and how much you generally spend on extra items each month.
Estimated Yearly Costs
Books and Supplies: $1,520
Transportation, Commuter Student: $1,315
Transportation, On-campus Student: $840
Off-campus Food and Housing, In-district Student: $7,460
Personal Expenses: $900
Featured Grant and Scholarship Programs
Michigan Reconnect
Michigan Reconnect is a State of Michigan program that awards free community college tuition to Michigan adults ages 21+ who have not yet earned a degree.
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Earn While You Learn
A good way to manage your costs is to work an on-campus job. Student workers earn minimum wage and can work up to 20 hours a week each semester.
Example Earnings*
| Semester | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | $2,169.30 |
| Spring Semester | $2,313.92 |
| Summer Semester | $1,446.20 |
| Total | $5,929.42 |
*For a student working 20 hours per week for 15 weeks in the Fall, 16 weeks in the Spring and 10 weeks in the Summer, minus 30% for taxes. Based on Michigan’s 2024 minimum wage of $10.33/hour.
Other Helpful Info
Payment Plans
Payment plans help students manage their costs by allowing them to pay in smaller increments throughout the semester. Learn more about payment plans.
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1For an in-district student taking 30 contact hours per year in the 2024-25 academic year.
2Average published tuition and fees for full-time, in-state students in the 2022-23 academic year (the last year for which data is available) according to research by College Board.
3According to data reported to IPEDS for the Fall 2023 Semester, the last year for which data is available.
Tuition for dual-enrolled high school and international students may differ. Additional special fees may apply to certain courses. Non-credit courses typically do not pay tuition, but do pay associated course fees. The college reserves the right to adjust tuition and fee rates at any time. Information provided on the Application for Admission determines your residency for tuition purposes. The college will require verification of residency. Your residency status may be reconsidered upon presentation of written proof that your place of residence has changed.