Tuition and Fees

SCC Tuition Rates

(FY2024)

In-District: $140.00 per credit-hour
Out-of-District: $225.00 per credit-hour
Out-of-State: $235.00 per credit hour
International: $235.00 per credit-hour
Online: $150.00 per credit-hour
Border County*: $140.00 per credit hour

*Border Counties include students living in Kentucky Counties; Ballard, Livingston, and McCracken and in Missouri Counties; Cape, New Madrid, Mississippi, and Scott. These counties meet the Contiguous County Residency requirement and pay the same tuition costs as in-district residents.

(FY2025)

In-District: $140.00 per credit-hour
Out-of-District: $225.00 per credit-hour
Out-of-State: $235.00 per credit hour
International: $235.00 per credit-hour
Online: $150.00 per credit-hour
Border County*: $140.00 per credit hour

*Border Counties include students living in Kentucky Counties; Ballard, Livingston, and McCracken and in Missouri Counties; Cape, New Madrid, Mississippi, and Scott. These counties meet the Contiguous County Residency requirement and pay the same tuition costs as in-district residents.

Course Fees

View a list of course-specific fees

Mandatory Fees

Universal Fees: $20 per credit-hour (Effective Summer 2025)

The budget for 2022-2023 used to estimate cost of attendance is based on 15 credit-hours per semester and in-district enrollment during the fall and spring semesters.

*Border Counties include students living in Kentucky Counties; Ballard, Livingston, and McCracken and in Missouri Counties; Cape, New Madrid, Mississippi, and Scott. These counties meet the Contiguous County Residency requirement and pay the same tuition costs as in-district residents.

*Border Counties include students living in Kentucky Counties; Ballard, Livingston, and McCracken and in Missouri Counties; Cape, New Madrid, Mississippi, and Scott. These counties meet the Contiguous County Residency requirement and pay the same tuition costs as in-district residents.

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• The tuition amounts in the financial aid budget are based on enrollment of fifteen (15) credit hours per semester; however, twelve (12) credit hours is considered full-time for financial aid purposes.
• The technology fee is based on fifteen (15) credit hours per semester.
• Students are responsible for purchasing books and supplies. Students should come to SCC with sufficient funds to buy books and supplies necessary to begin the semester, even if the student is expecting financial aid.
• The books and supplies allowance is based on full-time enrollment; however, books and supply expenses vary based on the program of enrollment.
• Living expenses vary greatly based on the individual lifestyle.

• Secure financial aid, such as full scholarships, grant funding, or sponsorships. 
• Pay in full at the Bursar’s Office via cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card.
• Self-Pay in Full in your MySCC account. On the Student Self-Service card, click the My Account button, click Make a Payment, and proceed through the processor.
• Payment Plan. A payment plan can be set up through your MySCC account.
  1. Go to www.shawneecc.edu
  2. Log into your mySCC Account Web Portal
  3. Click on Student Payment Plans inside the Student Self-Service card
  4. Proceed to Processor

Refund Policy

Payment Methods

• Automatic bank payment (ACH)
• Credit card / debit card
• Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 5th or 20th of the month

Cost to Participate

• $25 enrollment fee per semester (ACH and Credit/Debit card)
• Up to $30 Nonrefundable fee if payment is returned

Simple Steps to Enroll

• Go to www.shawneecc.edu
• Log into your mySCC Account Web Portal
• Click on Student Payment Plans inside the Student Self-Service card
• Proceed to Processor

MyCollegePaymentPlan.com

Availability of the Payment Plan is determined by Shawnee Community College. Please be aware the college may elect not to have the Payment Plan available during specific times and dates during registration.

Please do not assume your balance will automatically adjust if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement online.

Students: If someone is paying on your behalf, you MUST first set them up as an Authorized Payer
Authorized Payers: If you are paying on behalf of the student, the student must access or set up their account first and then add you as an Authorized Payer.

Target Dates to Enroll By

Summer 2025 - Payment plans available on April 6, 2025

Fall 2025 - Payment plans available on April 6, 2025

Spring 2026 - Payment plans available on October 31, 2025

Tuition waivers equal to the in-district amount shall be given to persons 60 years of age and older. Full tuition waivers shall be given to disabled veterans.

Those individuals who are allowed tuition waivers shall be required to pay any appropriate fees. Tuition is defined as money which is collectecd for the general support of the college’s instructional operation; fees are defined as money which is collected by the College that is designated for specific professional services received.

The Net Price Calculator uses institutional data to provide estimated net price information to current and prospective students and their families based on a student's individual circumstances.