Tuition and Other Costs
Curriculum Programs
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 $26.00 for students enrolled in 1-8 credit hours OR $35.00 for students enrolled in 9+ credit hours will be charged for all students enrolled in the fall semester and spring semester with the exception of high school students. 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 $20.00 campus access fee charged fall and spring semesters and summer term. This fee is charged to all students enrolled in curriculum courses with the exception of high school students and those eligible for fee waivers.
A technology fee of $24.00 for students enrolled in 1-8 credit hours OR $48.00 for students enrolled in 9+ 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 with the exception of high school students.
All curriculum students, with the exception of high school students, enrolled are charged a student insurance fee of $1.00 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 cost of books is approximately $300-$400 per semester. 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, 240, 250 | $125 each |
| Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) | $200 each term |
| BIO 106, 110, 111, 112, 140A, 163, 168, 169, 175, 275 * This fee is attached to Biology sections with seated labs. |
$15 each |
| CMT 120 | $97 |
| CUL 110 | $36 exam fee |
| CUL 140, 160, 170, 180, 214, 230, 240, 245, 260, 270, 280 | $125 each |
| Dental Assisting | $65 each term |
| NUR 111, 112 | $700 each |
| NUR 113, 211 (This amount will increase to $700 in 2024FA.) | $600 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.
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.