Tuition & Costs
| Tuition Category | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Resident Students | $189/credit hour |
| Dual Credit Students | $94.50/credit hour |
| Nonresident Students | $260/credit hour |
| Online-Only Courses+ (all students) | $189/credit hour |
| Mandatory Fee* (all students) | $8/credit hour |
| Distance Learner Fee** | $20/credit hour |
What's With the ***?
Great question!
The first * is the KCTCS BuildSmart Investment for Kentucky Competitiveness fee. This
fee does not apply to Dual Credit Students.
+For students who are enrolled in online-only courses, the tuition is the same regardless
of your residency. Other fees, such as the mandatory fee and a distance learning course
fee of $20/credit hour still apply.
A full list of charges and fees is available.
To view our third-party servicer contract for refund management, click here.
Cost of Attendance 2024-2025
| Category | Living with Parents1 | Living Off-Campus | Living on Military Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | |||
| Estimated Tuition | $4,536 | $4,536 | $4,536 |
| Estimated Fees | $192 | $192 | $192 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs2 | |||
| Estimated Books/Supplies | $1,268 | $1,268 | $1,268 |
| Estimated Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $5,294 | $8,814 | $3,526 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $1,012 | $1,012 | $1,012 |
| Estimated Transportation | $2,590 | $2,590 | $2,590 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $54 | $54 | $54 |
| Estimated Licensure Expense3 | - | - | - |
| Total | $14,946 | $18,466 | $13,178 |
| Category | Living with Parents | Living Off-Campus | Living on Military Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | |||
| Estimated Tuition | $6,240 | $6,240 | $6,240 |
| Estimated Fees | $192 | $192 | $192 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs2 | |||
| Estimated Books/Supplies | $1,268 | $1,268 | $1,268 |
| Estimated Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $5,294 | $8,814 | $3,526 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $1,012 | $1,012 | $1,012 |
| Estimated Transportation | $2,590 | $2,590 | $2,590 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $54 | $54 | $54 |
| Estimated Licensure Expense3 | - | - | - |
| Total | $16,650 | $20,170 | $14,882 |
1 Cost of attendance estimates are based upon student's expected living arrangements
and assume full-time enrollment (12 credit hours each semester).
2 Estimated Indirect Costs are NOT amounts that will be charged to the student's account
at the college, but are average amounts that a student could expect to incur during
periods of enrollment.
3 Some programs of study prepare students for work in a profession that requires licensure
to be employed in your state. The cost of obtaining licensure varies by profession
and by the state in which the license is obtained. You can find a list of academic
programs leading to state licensure at Licensure Disclosures.
These are estimated values used to calculate eligibility for financial aid funds and are updated annually.
Online course fees:
| Tuition: | $179/credit hour |
| BuildSmart fee: | $8/credit hour |
| Online Course fee: | $20/credit hour |
| Total tuition and fees for online courses: | $207/credit hour |
| Total tuition and fees for on-campus/traditional courses: | $187/credit hour |
iN-STATE tuition rate for Indiana residents!
Residents of the following Indiana counties will be assessed tuition at the Kentucky resident rate: Dubois, Pike, Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Gibson, and Warrick.
For questions regarding residency status and guidelines, please contact Admissions and Records. Students who want to appeal their residency status must submit a completed residency application no later than 30 days after the start of the semester. A completed application means all supporting documentation is included.
For questions regarding due dates check the College Academic Calendar, specifically the detailed calendar for the semester you are enrolling in.
Payment Options
There are several payment options to fit your needs and tuition payments can be made in person or online. Academic Calendars contains the specific payment deadlines for each semester.
Once you ENROLL, you become FINANCIALLY OBLIGATED even if you never attend.
You must officially withdraw by the 100% refund date listed for each session in the Academic Calendar to receive a full refund. Please contact the Business Office at 270-831-9622 if you have any questions.
Fees
Professional Liability Insurance: $11.00 Students who enroll in any course requiring patient/client contact must show evidence they have professional liability insurance. Professional liability insurance is assessed on a per course basis and must be purchased each semester. This charge is non-refundable and is subject to change without notice.
Reinstatement/Late Charge: $75.00 A student who is dropped for non-payment or paying after published deadlines will be charged the reinstatement fee.
