Tuition*
The cost per credit hour varies based on legal residency (see Student Residency for information about legal residency). Students do not pay for more than 15 credit hours of tuition per term even if they are enrolled for more credits. Tuition rates are:
| Howard County Resident |
$136 |
$2,040 |
| Maryland Resident-Other County |
$219 |
$3,285 |
| Out of State Resident |
$264 |
$3,960 |
*All tuition and fees are subject to change. For current charges, visit www.howardcc.edu/pay.
The rates that international citizens pay are based upon their ability to establish legal residence/domicile (see International Citizens for more information). Tuition is waived for Maryland residents who are senior citizens 60 years of age or over. A tuition waiver is also available through the social security administration for people with disabilities and certain retirees under very specific conditions who are Maryland residents. In accordance with Maryland state and federal laws, all active duty military personnel and their dependents, Maryland National Guard members, and veterans are eligible to pay in-county tuition if the service member is stationed in, resides in, or is domiciled in Maryland. Certain additional tuition discounts apply for members of the Maryland National Guard. See Military Service Members, Veterans and Dependents for more information. Legal residents of Maryland (and qualified out-of-state residents under very specific circumstances) enrolled in the college’s Health Personnel Shortage Incentive Grant Programs, and Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare (MMAHCEC) as degree-seeking students are entitled to in-county rates applicable to graduation in their area of study. Legal residents of Prince George's County are entitled to in-county tuition benefits when enrolled in HCC courses at the Laurel College Center.
Fees*
APPLICATION FEES
The application fee for initial admission to the college is a one-time fee. Students who are readmitted to the college following a period of absence do not pay another admissions application fee. The application fee is waived for some applicants, including active duty military, veterans and their dependents, Early Entrance Program, Freshman Focus Program applicants, Rouse Scholars applicants who are Maryland Distinguished Scholars and National Merit Scholars. HCC participates in the SAT, ACT and College Board application fee waiver program for high school students with demonstrated financial need. Application fees include:
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Standard Application Fee
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$25
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Rouse Scholars Program Application Fee*
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$25
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Silas Craft Collegians Program Application Fee*
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$25
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International (F1) Student Application Fee**
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$50
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Supplemental Application Fee for Admission to the Clinical Portion of Allied Health Programs (Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Cardiovascular Technology, and Radiologic Technology)****
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$25
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*Students pay this fee instead of the standard application fee.
**Application fees and payments may vary for special college programs.
****Students pay this fee in addition to the standard application fee when applying for admission to the clinical portion of these programs.
These and other fees are listed at www.howardcc.edu/pay.
CONSOLIDATED FEE
The consolidated fee helps cover the cost of facilities, student activities, technology, certain instructional expenses, and the college’s general expenses. All students, including senior citizens and others eligible for tuition waivers, pay this fee. This fee is assessed at 18.82% of the in-county tuition per credit up to 15 credits. For example, if a student is enrolled in 16 or more credits for a particular term, their consolidated fee is assessed only for 15 credits at the rate of 18.82% of in-county tuition per credit. If students are enrolled in less than 15 credits for a particular term, their consolidated fee is assessed at 18.82% per credit for the precise number of credits they are taking. The consolidated fee is assessed at the in-county rate for all students regardless of the tuition rate they must pay.
The consolidated fee is allocated as follows:
17.5%
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Technology
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| 5.3% |
Instructional Materials
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| 27.2% |
Student Activity Fees
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| 47.8% |
Building Fund
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2.2%
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Facility Costs
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Tuition and consolidated fee charts can be found in the college’s schedule of classes every semester and on the pay for college webpage at howardcc.edu/pay.
COURSE-RELATED FEES
Many classes have fees. Fees vary based on the course, related activities, and materials involved. Fees are listed along with course descriptions in the schedule of classes, which is published several times during the year.
OTHER COLLEGE FEES
The college charges fees to cover costs of specific services as follows:
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Proficiency exam
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50% of course tuition (no fees)
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Nursing admissions assessment
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$65
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HESI LPN-RN Mobility Exam
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$65
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*All fees are subject to change.
Fines*
The college also assesses certain fines:
Student ID card:
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Late purchase or replacement
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$5
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Library fine (overdue reserved materials per item per day)
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$.50
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Traffic violations
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$50
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Smoking violation
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$50
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Insufficient funds check service charge
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$25
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Collection Costs (added to balance)
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25% of balance
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*Fines are subject to change.
Other Costs*
Students are strongly urged to consider other expenses related to their education when budgeting for college. Students who utilize the college’s Nelnet Tuition Payment Plan do not pay interest, but do pay a $25 processing charge to Nelnet each term they use this service. Though the costs of books vary based upon courses and whether students purchase new or used books, it is estimated that full-time students will pay approximately $1,800 per year (two major terms) for textbooks and supplies. Students should estimate the cost of transportation to and from the college, day care, food, recreational activities and other costs related to attending college. Costs vary by individual; all students are strongly encouraged to read the rest of this catalog section, and consult the college web site (www.howardcc.edu/pay) to learn about the various resources available to them to help with the direct and indirect costs of attendance.
*Costs are subject to change at any time in any given academic year.