Costs and Financial Aid

Tuition & Charges

Tuition Rates (per credit hour)

Returning Students*New Students
In-State Students $130 $135
Out-of-State Students: From Contiguous Counties** $260 $270
Out-of-State Students: Other Out-of-State Students $445 $465

*Returning students are those students who were enrolled in a KCTCS college in either the fall 2010 or spring 2011 semester (or both) as provided in the KCTCS Guaranteed Tuition Program approved by the KCTCS Board of Regents June 17, 2010.

**Contiguous counties are those which border Kentucky. Tuition is charged for each credit hour enrolled.

Tuition and fees are determined by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents. For payment deadlines, refer to the college academic calendar.

Guaranteed Tuition for Returning Students

Returning students at each of the 16 KCTCS colleges will not be subject to a tuition increase for the 2011-12 academic year, if they enrolled during the fall 2010 or spring 2011 semesters. Eligible students will receive a tuition rate of $130 per credit hour, the same rate they paid during the 2010-11 academic year.

The eligibility guidelines for the guaranteed tuition program are:

  • The guaranteed tuition rate is currently only valid for the 2011-12 academic year.
  • Consecutive term enrollment is not required.
  • Students enrolled only in summer 2011 classes are not eligible.
  • The guaranteed tuition rate is valid for the summer 2012 term.
  • High school dual credit students enrolled in either fall 2010 or spring 2011 courses are eligible.
  • Tuition is guaranteed for in-state, out-of-state, contiguous counties and KCTCS Online students.
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 for customized courses and services may apply.  Contact your local KCTCS college for a complete listing.