Students are not officially registered until tuition and fees have been paid in full. Payments must be received prior to the posted tuition deadline. Payments can be made online through the college website, through the mail, by credit card over the phone, or in person. VISA, MasterCard and Discover credit cards may be used for payment of tuition and fees. Checks in the exact amount of the tuition and other fees are also accepted for payment. Cashiers are located near the Registration Offices at each of the campuses.
Cash machines are available on each campus.
Tuition at community and technical colleges in Washington state is charged by credits, rather than by part-time or fulltime status. In addition to credit load, tuition is also determined by residency.
See Residency Requirements. Note: Financial Aid recipients, international students, and veterans who receive educational benefits through V.A. require a credit load of 12 or more to maintain their status. Tuition is subject to change by the Washington State Legislature. The Seattle Community College District reserves the right to change any of its fees or charges without notice.
For each credit between 19 and 25 — Resident / On-Campus / eLearning .................................................... $ 96.26 (U.S. citizen; INS Permanent Resident) Non-resident/ On-Campus ............................................................... $ 268.26
* See www.seattlecolleges.edu/elearning for current eLearning tuition and fees
Technology Fee ........................................................... $3 per credit A technology fee of $3 per credit ( maximum of $30 at North, $54 at Central and South ) assures student access to the latest technologies to enhance learning. These fees help to equip student laboratories, including access to email accounts. MORE >
Student Identification Card ................................ $5 (non-refundable) The student identification card fee, which is non-refundable, is issued to all new and interrupted students taking 3 or more credits. MORE >
Class and Lab Fees ................................................................ varies Some classes require special fees for equipment, laboratory use, material or personal instruction. Such fees are listed in the quarterly class schedules. This fee is usually around $40. MORE >
Transportation Fee ................................................... $10 per quarter A $10 per quarter Transportation Management Fee (TMP) is charged to students enrolled for 10 or more credits. This fee allows these students to exercise one of the following options: Purchase a quarterly ORCA card, from the Cashier’s Office. Receive a one-time $30 subsidy each quarter on a one-month regular Metro pass. Receive a one-time $45 reimbursement each quarter on the ferry pass or Pierce/Snohomish Transit pass. For more information, call the Transportation Coordinator at the campus: Seattle Central Community College: 206.934.4393 North Seattle Community College: 206.934.0060 South Seattle Community College: 206.934.5157 Seattle Vocational Institute: 206.934.4942 MORE >
Refer to campus quarterly schedule for information and fees related to the following programs:
Fees for audited classes are the same as those for credit classes.
Credit by Examination ................................... equivalent to course tuition English/Math Placement Tests ........................................... $ 18.00 each GED Test ............................................................................... $ 75.00 GED Test Retest (per section) ........................................... $ 15.00 each Official Transcripts .............................................................. $ 3.50 each Work Experience Evaluation ..................................... $ 100.00 per course
NOTE: These fees are non-refundable.
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Accident insurance is available to students registered for 6 or more credits. The district-wide policy provides broad coverage at a comparatively inexpensive rate. Student insurance must be purchased during the first two weeks of each quarter. An informational brochure is available from the Cashier’s office at North and South; from the Student Leadership office at Central; and from the Registrar’s Office at SVI.
Refunds are made according to the schedule below. NOTE: Fees are not returned automatically. Students must request a refund by completing an Add/Drop form.
Withdrawal due to class cancellation .................................... 100% Through the first 5 instructional days (less $5 fee) ..................100% 6th - 20th calendar days ...................................................... 50% After the 20th calendar day ................................................... 0% Refunds for classes that do not follow the regular college quarter calendar are determined on a prorated basis according to the time frame above. Allow at least two to three weeks for processing of refunds. Refunds for Community Service classes are listed in the quarterly schedule. Students who receive financial aid and withdraw from ALL classes should be aware that because of federal regulations, refunds are returned to the federal account. It may be necessary for a campus to apply a pro rata refund policy as mandated by law. Contact the Financial Aid Office for the refund policy. MORE >
Prior to first class ...................................................... 100% Through the first 5 calendar days (less $5 fee) ............. 100% 5th—20th calendar day of quarter ................................ 50% After 20th calendar day of quarter ................................. 0%
Washington state employees (employed 50% or more time and classified as “Permanent”) are eligible to have their tuition waived for up to a maximum of 6 credit hours of state-funded courses per quarter within the district. Students taking more credits must pay the regular tuition rates for those credits. This waiver cannot be used for Occupational Teacher/Training Education classes, self-support classes or for K-12 employees. Persons wishing to use this waiver may register on a space-available basis between the sixth and tenth instructional day (fifth and eighth for summer) of the quarter after obtaining instructor’s permission. Students who register prior to this time will be charged the regular tuition rates for all enrolled credits. A registration processing fee of $20 is required (subject to change). Students are responsible for any additional charges, such as I.D. card, fees, parking, books or supplies. MORE >
Eligible Veterans or National Guard Members, Child and Spouse of totally Disabled or POW/MIA or Deceased Eligible Veterans or National Guard Members are eligible to have a portion of their tuition waived. For more information, contact the Veteran’s Office at each campus.
For students at least 60 years old, the student pays the reduced rate of $5.00 per class plus fees for a maximum of two classes. Persons wishing to use this waiver may register on a space-available basis between the sixth and tenth instructional day (fifth and eighth for summer) of the quarter after obtaining instructor’s permission. Students who register prior to this time will be charged the regular tuition rates for all enrolled credits. A registration processing fee of $20 is required (subject to change). Students are responsible for any additional charges, such as I.D. card, fees, parking, books or supplies. MORE >
Green for the 21st Century in Seattle
Innovations in curriculum and operations have earned the 2009 Green Washington Award for the Seattle Community Colleges – Central, North and South. All three colleges are active members of the Seattle Climate Partnership and North was an early signer of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. A district-wide Chancellor’s Sustainability Initiative provides energy, focus and a forum for emerging training and initiatives.
Sustainability is infused into programs ranging from urban agriculture at Central to environmental science, real estate and building management across the district. Students have funded a sustainability coordinator. Campus activities include reducing the carbon footprint and promoting recycling and energy conservation, which earned a “Recycler of the Year” award for South. Last year, the college culinary operations diverted 31 tons of materials to a regional composting facility – which returned the compost to “green” the college landscape.
For more information visit www.seattlecolleges.edu/green
Helping displaced workers to ‘Start Next Quarter’
During the economic downturn, thousands of displaced workers turned to the Seattle Community Colleges at the same time regional employers reported a need for skilled workers to fill jobs in the new economy. To help both potential workers and employers, the Seattle Community Colleges developed Start Next Quarter (SNQ), a two-part initiative designed to improve the success of dislocated workers who enroll in technical education programs. SNQ invites prospective students to assess their eligibility for workforce funding online and connects them to a comprehensive two-day college success workshop held at each campus. The workshops are based on a model developed at one of the district campuses. Students who complete the workshop are more likely to complete their training programs and to obtain jobs using their new skills. The project was developed in part through a grant from the League for Innovation, funded by the Walmart Foundation Bright Futures project to serve displaced workers.
Visit www.startnextquarter.org
A Model for the Region
The Opportunity Center for Employment and Education at North Seattle Community College is a regional resource and the first integrated service center of its kind in Washington state. Since the OCE&E opened its doors in spring 2011, more than 40,000 people have come for one-stop help in finding a new job, career retraining or to sign up for public assistance benefits. Founding partners were the state Departments of Social and Health Services and Employment Security, the college, and the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County. The campus and the new LEED Gold Certified 45,000-square foot facility are in the heart of Seattle’s north end and close to a major transit hub. House Speaker Frank Chopp and Rep. Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (sponsor of the legislation and a former Seattle District trustee) championed the OCE&E in the state legislature. The center aims to provide streamlined services in a positive environment, helping clients succeed in the next stage of their lives.