Tuition and Fees

Summer 2026:

• June 1 - Entire bill is due if not enrolled in the NELNET Automatic Payment Plan or have not met other minimum payment requirements. Finalized financial aid awards may be deducted from the balance due.
• Payment requirements must be met immediately for registrations after June 1.
• June 5 - Registration Cancellation for Non-payment will be processed at 10:00 a.m. and again at midnight. Student accounts that do not meet the payment requirements* will have all courses administratively dropped.
• July 14 - Late fees assessed on accounts not paid by 11:59 p.m. on July 13.

Fall 2026:

• August 24 - Entire bill is due if not enrolled in the NELNET Automatic Payment Plan or have not met other minimum payment requirements. Finalized financial aid awards may be deducted from the balance due.
• Payment requirements must be met immediately for registrations after August 24.
• August 28 - Registration Cancellation for Non-payment will be processed at 3:00 p.m. and again at midnight. Student accounts that do not meet the payment requirements* will have all courses administratively dropped.
• October 5 - Late fees assessed on accounts not paid by 11:59 p.m. on October 4.

Spring 2027:

• January 11 - Entire bill is due if not enrolled in the NELNET Automatic Payment Plan or have not met other minimum payment requirements. Finalized financial aid awards may be deducted from the balance due.
• Payment requirements must be met immediately for registrations after January 11.
• January 15 - Registration Cancellation for Non-payment will be processed at 3:00 p.m. and again at midnight. Student accounts that do not meet the payment requirements* will have all courses administratively dropped.
• February 23 - Late fees assessed on accounts not paid by 11:59 p.m. on February 22.

All students enrolled in courses at South Central College must meet the minimum payment criteria by the published due dates on the Important Dates page to avoid an administrative drop of all courses.

By completing course registration for any semester, you agree to the financial responsibility for all charges on your student account. You promise to pay South Central College the full amount of the obligation by the due date. Furthermore, you agree to pay any and all costs, including collection, attorney, and litigation costs incurred by SCC in efforts to collect, should you default on your account charges.

Tuition and fee statements are not mailed.

Questions

Have questions about tuition and fees? Schedule an appointment with the business office.

Fall 2026 – Summer 2027 Semester Tuition and Fees - Cost Per Credit

• Tuition*: $205.75
• Online Tuition*: $240.25
• Student Activity Fee: $6.50
• MSCSA: $0.61
• Technology Fee: $11.00
• Parking Fee**: $3.00
• Health Services Fee: $3.50

Total: $230.36
Total for Online Courses: $264.86

* There are additional tuition charges and costs for personal property or services provided to students enrolled in certain courses. See a list of these courses in the tables below.
**Parking Fee $3.00 per credit, not to exceed $90.00 per academic year (Fall and Spring).

Note: SCC's current non-resident tuition and fee rates are the same as those charged to Minnesota residents. This is subject to change pending Minnesota State Board and/or Minnesota Office of Higher Education action.

Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Explanation of Student Fees

Fees are charged per credit.  Online courses do not charge Parking Fee.

Student Activity Fee:  This fee supports the costs associated with various student clubs/groups on campus.

MSCSA:  Minnesota State College Student Association fee supports scholarships, programs, events, and other resources through LeadMN. LeadMN is the statewide student association representing students from two-year public colleges in Minnesota.

Technology Fee:  This fee supports the costs associated with student access to Microsoft Office products, computer, and printer labs.

Parking Fee:  Maintenance and snow removal of parking lots.

Health Services Fee:  This fee supports the costs associated with mental health services provided to students.