A college education may be the best investment that you can make. However, as with
any investment, you should know up front what the cost will be. To help you plan for
your education, we have outlined the costs, including tuition and fees, for Montgomery
County, out-of-county and out-of-state residents.
Tuition Rates
Fall 2023, Spring and Summer 2024
In-county residents
Out-of-county residents
Out-of-state residents
Tuition
$156.00 per credit
$312.00 per credit
$468.00 per credit
Comprehensive Fee
$20.00 per credit
$20.00 per credit
$20.00 per credit
Activity Fee
$8.00 per credit
$8.00 per credit
$8.00 per credit
Technology Fee
$25.00 per credit
$25.00 per credit
$25.00 per credit
Capital Fee
N/A
$10.00 per credit
$20.00 per credit
Total*
$209.00 per credit
$375.00 per credit
$541.00 per credit
Winter 2023
In-county residents
Out-of-county residents
Out-of-state residents
Tuition
$156.00 per credit
$312.00 per credit
$468.00 per credit
Comprehensive Fee
$20.00 per credit
$20.00 per credit
$20.00 per credit
Activity Fee
N/A
N/A
N/A
Technology Fee
$25.00 per credit
$25.00 per credit
$25.00 per credit
Capital Fee
N/A
$10.00 per credit
$20.00 per credit
Total*
$201.00 per credit
$367.00 per credit
$533.00 per credit
* Please note that the per credit total does not reflect the course or additional fees
that may be associated with a class.
* Please note that the per credit total does not reflect the course or additional fees
that may be associated with a class.
Senior Citizen
$53.00 per credit
Cost of Attendance
Understanding the cost of attending Montgomery County Community College is important.
There are direct costs, such as tuition and fees that are paid to the College, and indirect costs that may be incurred by the student as a result of attending college. The combination
of direct and indirect costs comprise the cost of attendance used to determine eligibility
for financial aid funding and can be used by students and their families to plan their
finances. Your total financial aid package cannot exceed the cost of attendance. Awards
that make up a financial aid package include grants, scholarships, loans, work-study,
and scholarships from private organizations.
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Cost of Attendance
estimated 9-month components in the cost of attendance
$1,300
Books & Supplies An allowance, as determined by the institution, for books, course materials, equipment,
and rental or purchase of a personal computer.
$2,250
Personal Expenses An allowance, as determined by the institution for miscellaneous personal expenses,
such as cell phone, laundry, clothing, childcare, etc.
$12,286
Living Expenses An allowance for food and housing costs, as determined by the institution, to be incurred
by the student attending the institution on at least a half-time basis.
$3,070
Transportation An allowance, as determined by the institution, which may include transportation between
campus, residences, and place of work.
$35
Average Direct Loan Fees
Other fees & costs that you may incur
Transcript request – $5 per transcript
Credit by examination – $129 for each exam
Payment plan set-up fee – $35
Credit for life experience application –$129
Credit for life experience assessment – $129 per course
Returned check by bank – $25 per returned check
Check stop payment fee – $25 per check
Late registration fee – $10 per course
Payment plan late fee – $25
Cost of Attendance Examples:
Select your living situation and review an estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) breakdown
as a student at Montgomery County Community College.
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In-county Off-Campus (not with parents)
An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, in-county off-campus student, might be:
Tuition & Fees
Direct Cost
$5,852
Books & Supplies
Indirect Cost
$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees
Indirect Cost
$35
Personal EXP
Indirect Cost
$2,250
Transportation
Indirect Cost
$3,070
Living Expenses
Indirect Cost
$12,286
Total
$24,793
Out-of-county Off-Campus (not with parents)
An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-county off-campus student, might be:
Tuition & Fees
Direct Cost
$10,500
Books & Supplies
Indirect Cost
$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees
Indirect Cost
$35
Personal EXP
Indirect Cost
$2,250
Transportation
Indirect Cost
$3,070
Living Expenses
Indirect Cost
$12,286
Total
$29,441
Out-of-state Off-Campus (not with parents)
An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-state off-campus student, might be:
Tuition & Fees
Direct Cost
$15,148
Books & Supplies
Indirect Cost
$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees
Indirect Cost
$35
Personal EXP
Indirect Cost
$2,250
Transportation
Indirect Cost
$3,070
Living Expenses
Indirect Cost
$12,286
Total
$34,089
In-county Commuter (with parents)
An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, in-county commuter student, might be:
Tuition & Fees
Direct Cost
$5,852
Books & Supplies
Indirect Cost
$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees
Indirect Cost
$35
Personal EXP
Indirect Cost
$2,250
Transportation
Indirect Cost
$3,070
Living Expenses
Indirect Cost
$6,138
Total
$18,645
Out-of-county Commuter (with parents)
An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-county commuter student, might be:
Tuition & Fees
Direct Cost
$10,500
Books & Supplies
Indirect Cost
$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees
Indirect Cost
$35
Personal EXP
Indirect Cost
$2,250
Transportation
Indirect Cost
$3,070
Living Expenses
Indirect Cost
$6,138
Total
$23,293
Out-of-state Commuter (with parents)
An estimated cost of attendance for a full-time, out-of-state commuter student, might be:
Tuition & Fees
Direct Cost
$15,148
Books & Supplies
Indirect Cost
$1,300
Average Direct Loan Fees
Indirect Cost
$35
Personal EXP
Indirect Cost
$2,250
Transportation
Indirect Cost
$3,070
Living Expenses
Indirect Cost
$6,138
Total
$27,941
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