Tuition and Fees

How Much Will It Cost?

The value of a college education is priceless in today’s world. At Northwest State, you can earn that college degree at a significantly lower cost than you would pay at a four-year college or university.

CREDIT

IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE

Effective Spring 2024

HOURS

TUITION

CAREER SERVICE FEE

1

192.33

378.66

8.50

2

384.66

757.32

17.00

3

576.99

1135.98

25.50

4

769.32

1514.64

34.00

5

961.65

1893.30

42.50

6

1153.98

2271.96

51.00

7

1346.31

2650.62

59.50

8

1538.64

3029.28

68.00

9

1730.97

3407.94

76.50

10

1923.30

3786.60

85.00

11

2115.63

4165.26

93.50

12

2307.96

4543.92

102.00

13

2500.29

4922.58

110.50

14

2692.62

5301.24

119.00

15

2884.95

5679.90

127.50

16

3077.28

6058.56

136.00

17

3269.61

6437.22

144.50

18

3461.94

6815.88

153.00

19

3654.27

7194.54

161.50

20

3846.60

7573.20

170.00

Above tuition rates are effective beginning with Spring 2024 semester. The average full-time student will take 12-15 credit hours per semester. Download a complete list of 2022-2023 lab fees or view the Tuition and Student Fee Schedule for more information.

Student Fees - Spring 2024

Academic Fresh Start/application per course

$10

Academic Fresh Start/transcript placement fee per course

$20

Career Advantage Fee (one-time fee for new students)

$75

Credit by Documentation (includes portfolio evaluation)

$45-$262

Distance Learning

$25

Facility fee (off-campus)

$21-$196

Dean’s Leadership Cluster Domestic Travel Fees

$0-$1500

Dean’s Leadership Cluster International Cluster Fees

$0-$3000

Fingerprinting – BCI

$29

Fingerprinting – FBI

$33

Tuition & Fee Installment Plan

$20

Late Payment Fee

$50

Medical Fresh Start Petition Fee

$20

NSF Check Fee

$20

Nrs. Acceptance Deposit Fee

$100

Proficiency Examination Fee

$45-$262

Retesting Placement Test Fee

$20

Student Fee

$41

Student ID Replacement Fee

$10

Financial Aid Opportunities

Investing in a college degree could be the best financial decision you ever make, and it does not have to break the bank. At Northwest State, you can earn a quality education for a fraction of the cost of attending a four-year college or university. Even with the low tuition rates at NSCC, we know that you may still need some financial assistance.

FAFSA

The first step toward applying financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This will determine your eligibility for various scholarships, grants and loans. *NSCC Title IV code needed for completing the FAFSA is 008677.

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Visit the Financial Aid Office

The Financial Aid Office at NSCC can answer all of your questions regarding financial aid options. Take advantage of their friendly service and find out how easy it is to apply for financial aid.

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Senior Citizen Discount

Any person who is 60 years of age or older, and who has resided in the state for at least one year, shall be permitted to enroll in classes without instructional charge, provided such attendance is on a credit basis and classroom space is available. Your instructional and general fees will be waived, but you are still responsible for any lab fees, student fees, books and any required materials. The fee waiver will be applied to tuition only after all other grants and scholarships are used. Students need to pay for all other fees by the scheduled due date to avoid a late fee charge.

Complete the “Senior Citizen Fee Waiver” form in the Business Office and bring your driver’s license or Golden Buckeye Card (You will need to do this each semester you register for a class)

TUITION AND FEES