Tuition and Fees

Early College Tuition and Fees


TUITION
as of JULY 1, 2023
LUZERNE COUNTY RESIDENTS OUT OF COUNTY RESIDENTS AT OFF-CAMPUS SITES OUT OF COUNTY RESIDENTS OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS
* See Below *1 *2 *3 *4
FULL-TIME
(12-18 CREDITS PER SEMESTER)
$2,175.00 $2,175.00 $4,350.00 $6,525.00
N/A $165.00 $165.00 $330.00
$450.00 $450.00 $450.00 $450.00
$600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00
TOTAL $3,225.00 $3,390.00 $5,565.00 $7,905.00
PART-TIME
(1-11 CREDITS PER SEMESTER and CREDITS IN EXCESS OF 18 PER SEMESTER)
$145.00 per
credit hour
$145.00 per
credit hour
$290.00 per
credit hour
$435.00 per
credit hour
N/A $11.00 per
credit hour
$11.00 per
credit hour
$22.00 per
credit hour
$30.00 per
credit hour
$30.00 per
credit hour
$30.00 per
credit hour
$30.00 per
credit hour
$40.00 per
credit hour
$40.00 per
credit hour
$40.00 per
credit hour
$40.00 per
credit hour
TOTAL $215.00 per
credit hour
$226.00 per
credit hour
$371.00 per
credit hour
$527.00 per
credit hour
* Residency Descriptions
*1 Luzerne County residents taking classes at LCCC's Main Campus and any LCCC off-campus sites in Luzerne County
*2 Pennsylvania residents taking classes at LCCC's Berwick, Shamokin or Greater Susquehanna Centers (excluding nursing courses)
*3 Pennsylvania residents outside of Luzerne County taking classes at LCCC's Main Campus, off-campus sites in Luzerne County (Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Pittston), Scranton Center, and additional sites outside of Luzerne County
*4 Out-of-State Residents and International Students

Note: The flat rate does not apply to students who are charged variable tuition rates.

  • Pennsylvania State Code (Chapter 35 {35.29b}) requires an out-of-state student to be a resident of the Commonwealth for twelve (12) months prior to registration in order to meet residency requirements.
  • International students are considered out-of-state residents throughout their enrollment at the College.
  • All courses are charged a $30.00 General Services Fee per credit hour and a $40.00 Technology Fee per credit hour. Therefore, a student taking one three (3) credit course at $215.00 per credit would pay $645.00 plus any course fees.
  • The estimated book allowance charges at LCCC for full-time students is $1,000.00 and part-time students is $400.00.
  • Tuition Assistance Funds (TA Funds) are used to cover cost of tuition only. These funds are not used for the purchase of books, ebooks, CDs/DVDs, reference or instructional materials unless as clearly indicated under certain VA grants.

Early College Tuition & Fees

TUITION
as of JULY 1,
2023
EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS ATTENDING CLASSES AT THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS ATTENDING CLASSES ONLINE OR AT AN LCCC LOCATION
* See Below 1 2
Tuition $45.00 per
credit hour
$70.00 per
credit hour
Fees Early-College Fee $30 Early-College Fee $30
3 Credit Course Total $165 = 30 + 135 (45 x 3) $240 = 30 + 210 (70 x 3)
Early College students are also responsible for lab fees associated with science, culinary and the trades courses.
* Descriptions
1 High school students enrolled in LCCC classes during their regular school day, at the high school they attend.
2 High school students enrolled in LCCC classes at LCCC's main campus, dedicated or non-dedicated sites (day or evening) or High school students enrolled in LCCC classes online, virtual or hybrid (Distance Learning / Online).
  • Lower rate at their High School during traditional school day (closed session)
  • Pennsylvania State Code (Chapter 35 {35.29b}) requires an out-of-state student to be a resident of the Commonwealth for twelve (12) months prior to registration in order to meet residency requirements.

Additional fees include:

Course/Lab Fees View Fees Additional fees for courses that require additional materials, supplies, other expenses and/or maintenance expense of instructional equipment.
Graduation Fee $50.00 cost of diploma, cap and gown, etc.
Transcript Fee $10.00 Request online
Returned Check Fee $25.00  
Check Stop Payment Fee $25.00  
Tuition Payment Plan Fee $35.00  
Payment Plan Late Fee $10.00  
Health Science Admission Deposit $125.00  
Early College Fee $30.00 per course fee for Early College students

  • Senior Citizens, age 62 and over, may enroll in credit courses at NO tuition charge. The $30.00 per credit general services fee and a $40.00 per credit technology fee (a total of $70.00 per credit) and any course fees are charged to Luzerne County seniors. Additional fees apply to non-residents.
  • The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change tuition and fees without notice.
  • Tuition and fees must be paid in full on or before the payment due date. LCCC accepts payments by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.