Tuition and Fees

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TUITION
as of JULY 1, 2024
LUZERNE COUNTY RESIDENTS NORTHUMBERLAND & COLUMBIA COUNTY RESIDENTS OTHER PA COUNTY RESIDENTS OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS
* See Below *1 *2 *3
FULL-TIME
(12-18 CREDITS PER SEMESTER)
$2,250.00 $2,250.00 $4,500.00 $6,750.00
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 $3,300.00 $3,465.00 $5,715.00 $8,130.00
1-11 CREDITS PER SEMESTER and CREDITS IN EXCESS OF 18 PER SEMESTER $150.00 per
credit hour
$150.00 per
credit hour
$300.00 per
credit hour
$450.00 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 $220.00 per
credit hour
$231.00 per
credit hour
$381.00 per
credit hour
$542.00 per
credit hour
* Residency Descriptions
*1 Excluding Nursing courses
*2 All other PA residents taking classes at any LCCC location except Berwick, Shamokin and/or Greater Susquehanna Centers
*3 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 $220.00 per credit would pay $660.00 plus any course fees.
  • The estimated book allowance charges at LCCC for full-time students is $1,000.00 and part-time students is $500.00.
  • 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,
2024
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.
Virtual Textbook Fees View Fees
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 $36.00  
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, Discover, American Express, or e-check.