Tuition & Costs
The amount you will pay as a KCTCS student depends on whether you're a resident of Kentucky and how many classes you take. Tuition is generally due before you begin classes, but our payment plan gives you the option of making payments over time. Additional charges may apply to courses depending on the specific course requirements and delivery method as well as supplementary course aide materials. Contact your local KCTCS college for a complete listing.
| Tuition Category | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Resident Students | $186/credit hour |
| Dual Credit Students | $93/credit hour |
| Nonresident Students | $250/credit hour |
| Online-Only Courses+ (all students): | $186/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 2023-2024
| Category | Living with Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | ||
| Estimated Tuition | $4,464 | $4,464 |
| Estimated Fees | $192 | $192 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | ||
| Estimated Books/Supplies | $1,228 | $1,228 |
| Estimated Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $5,130 | $8,540 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $980 | $980 |
| Estimated Transportation | $2,510 | $2,510 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $52 | $52 |
| Total | $14,556 | $17,966 |
| Category | Living with Parents | Living Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Direct Costs | ||
| Estimated Tuition | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Estimated Fees | $192 | $192 |
| Estimated Indirect Costs | ||
| Estimated Books/Supplies | $1,228 | $1,228 |
| Estimated Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $5,130 | $8,540 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $980 | $980 |
| Estimated Transportation | $2,510 | $2,510 |
| Estimated Loan Fees | $52 | $52 |
| Total | $16,092 | $19,502 |
(1) 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.
(2) Cost of attendance estimates are based upon student's expected living arrangements and assume full-time enrollment (12 credit hours each semester).
These are estimated values used to calculate eligibility for financial aid funds and are updated annually.
