Tuition and Other Costs
Curriculum Programs
The Financial Aid Federal Regulations require that all cost of attendance components be listed below. Many of these costs are not direct costs to students, which means they are not billed to the student’s account. These allowances are added to the student’s budget.
Tuition and fees for curriculum programs are set by the North Carolina General Assembly and are subject to change without notice.
Tuition for full-time, in-state students carrying 16 or more semester credit hours will not exceed $1,216.00 plus fees per semester or term. Part-time students and those taking less than 16 hours will pay $76.00 per credit hour plus fees per semester hour.
Refer to www.ncresidency.org for details regarding the North Carolina Residency Determination Service, processes, and required residency guidelines.
Tuition for full-time, out-of-state students carrying 16 or more semester credit hours will not exceed $4,288.00 plus fees per semester or term. Part-time students and those taking less than 16 hours will pay $268.00 per credit hour plus fees per semester hour.
An activity fee of $30.00 for students enrolled in 1-5 credit hours OR $45.00 for students enrolled in 6+ credit hours will be charged for all students enrolled in the fall semester and spring semester except for high school students that are residents of Wilkes, Alleghany, and Ashe counties. This includes the cost of SGA, intramural activities, and other designated student activities and events. This fee is charged for fall and spring semesters only.
There is a $25.00 campus access fee charged fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee is charged to all students enrolled in curriculum courses except for high school students that are residents of Wilkes, Alleghany, and Ashe counties.
A technology fee of $35.00 for students enrolled in 1-5 credit hours OR $48.00 for students enrolled in 6+ credit hours will be charged for each fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee is charged to all students enrolled in a curriculum course except for high school students that are residents of Wilkes, Alleghany, and Ashe counties.
A student insurance fee of $1.00 will be charged to all curriculum students enrolled, except for high school students that are residents of Wilkes, Alleghany, and Ashe counties. This fee is charged fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee covers the students with the school accident insurance policy.
Students enrolled in the following programs must purchase the college’s malpractice insurance for $15.00 each fall semester for coverage during the school year:
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Assisting
- Radiography
- Respiratory Therapy
Emergency Medical Science students must purchase malpractice insurance for $66.00 each fall semester for coverage during the school year.
The insurance must be purchased prior to students doing any clinical work. This coverage protects the students and the college while the students are in their clinical courses of study.
The annual allowance for the cost of books/supplies is $1826. For more information about books, visit the Bookstore page.
The following courses require additional special fees as listed:
| Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| ART 283, 284, 285 | $35 each |
| BPA 130, 150, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250 | $125 each |
| BIO all sections with seated labs | $15 each |
| BUS 139 | $25 |
| CHM all sections with seated labs | $15 each |
| CUL 110 | $37.99 exam fee |
| CUL 135, 140, 160, 170, 214, 230, 240, 260, 270, 280 | $125 each |
| DEN 106, 112, 131, 141, 221, 231 | $65 each term |
| DEN 107 | $45 |
| DEN 110 | $100 |
| DEN 121 | $1,500 |
| NUR 111, 112, 113, 211 | $700 each |
| PHY all sections with seated labs | $15 each |
| RAD 151, 161, 171, 251, 261 | $70 |
| RAD 211 | $250 |
| RCP 110, 111 | $135 each |
| RCP 215 | $465 |
In case of equipment breakage or damage due to gross negligence or maliciousness, students will be expected to remunerate the institution for the cost. Grades shall be withheld until proper payment is made.
| Course/Program | Allowance |
|---|---|
| CUL 110 Kit & Uniform | $755 |
| CST 251 or ELC 113 Kit | $425 |
| EMS 110 Uniform | $58 |
| Health Science Program Uniforms (NUR 111, RAD 111, RCP 110, DEN 101) | $304.95 |
Licensure fees for programs with a licensure requirement will be allocated only if the fees are paid during the enrolled semester.
| Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting | $450 |
| Nursing | $323 |
| Radiography | $250 |
Living expenses will include allowances for housing, food, utilities, etc. based on reported living arrangements.
| Living Arrangement | Annual Allowance (indirect cost) |
|---|---|
| Home (Living with Parent/Guardian) | $6,988 |
| Away (Independent Living) | $12,291 |
An allowance is assigned for average transportation expenses for travel from home to school and work.
| Transportation | Annual Allowance (indirect cost) |
|---|---|
| Standard | $3,360 |
| Approved Additional Allowance | $8,159 |
This allowance is for personal expenses that students may have during enrollment. For 2025-2026, the annual allowance is $4,426.
Continuing Education
There is no charge for the instructional program and books. There is a required fee for taking a HSE test and a small graduation fee.
Registration fees vary depending upon course length. Computer classes require a registration fee and an additional $5.00 technology fee.
Persons taking Workforce Development and Community Education courses who wish to check out books from the library must obtain a library/ID card.
There will be a $35.00 service charge for all checks returned from the bank due to insufficient funds and/or closed accounts.
Registration fees for Workforce Development and Community Education classes are set by the North Carolina General Assembly and are subject to change without notice. For current registration fee information, contact the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Office at 336-838- 6210.
Insurance
Persons enrolled in the following programs must be covered by personal accident insurance or purchase school accident insurance: Law Enforcement, Carpentry, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, Construction, Emergency Medical Technician, Masonry, Metal Working, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Plumbing, Equine Studies, and Practical Woodworking.
Persons enrolled in Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, Paramedic, Nursing Assistant I, Nursing Assistant II, and Phlebotomy must be covered by malpractice insurance.