Tuition and Costs
We make tuition as easy as possible with our simplified tuition model. You pay a per-credit rate based on residency status, which includes all student fees.
Tuition Rate Per Semester Credit Hour
In-District Texas Resident: $83
Out-of-District Texas Resident: $144
Non-Texas Resident/International: $223
Fees: $0
Frequently Asked Questions
information@sjcd.edu for one-on-one assistance.
- Lab Fees
- General Service Fee
- Distance Learning Fee
- Technology Fee
- Course Fees
- Incidental Fees
The following charges will still be billed when appropriate:
- Installment Payment Plan, including charges for setup and late payments
- Charge for returned checks
- Charge for delinquent accounts sent to collection agencies
- On-Campus meningitis shots
- Parking violations
- Library fines
- Testing charge for repeat Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI tests), after the first test is administered at no charge
- Repeat course tuition charge for courses already attempted twice and that appear on your transcript
- Please check out the College catalog for other additional charges
Yes. The cost of course materials–including textbooks and special supplies–are the responsibility of the student. The College bookstore provides book rentals and sells new and used books and course materials. If you enroll in a course designated as Open Books Plus, there will be an associated charge for digital course materials that will be available on the first day of the class at the lowest market cost.
Some programs have additional costs, such as uniforms, equipment, clinicals, software, background checks, and other program-specific costs that are the student’s responsibility.
Find information about which status you qualify for on our Residency page
Here is an estimate of what it might cost an international student to attend San Jac
for one year.
Fall and Spring:
Tuition: $6,690
Books/Materials/Supplies/Equipment: $1,470
Living Expenses (food and housing): $22,916
Transportation: $1,930
Personal Miscellaneous Expenses: $2,500
Total: $35,506
Students will pay the same tuition rate to audit a course that they would pay to take the course for credit, based on residency. If interested in auditing a course, please visit with the Admissions Office.
Simply log in to SOS, then go to Student Account Summary. Select Pay Now and a new window will open to the TouchNet payment portal.
Financial aid is applied to your bill each semester. Before classes start and during the first weeks, authorized aid shows on your account so your classes aren’t dropped for non-payment.
Authorized aid means the Financial Aid Office has pending funds to cover tuition and fees. You must attend your classes and meet course requirements to receive and keep your aid.
If aid doesn’t cover all costs, you are responsible for the remaining balance. Check your emails and SOS account for updates and pay any balance by the deadline. Drop any classes you don’t plan to take in SOS; you’re responsible for classes not dropped, even if you don’t attend.
Disbursement is when aid is officially applied to your bill. Aid is disbursed in three parts over the semester, starting after attendance is confirmed. The process is usually completed about six weeks after the first disbursement. Attendance is verified to ensure continued eligibility.
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Costs Per Academic Year
The cost for completing one academic year (30 credit hours)
| In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition | $2,490 | $4,320 | $6,690 |
| FEES | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Books Materials Supplies & Equipment | $1,470 | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $22,916 | $22,916 | $22,916 |
| Transportation | $1,930 | $1,930 | $1,930 |
| Personal Miscellaneous Exp. | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Total Expenses | $31,306 | $33,136 | $35,506 |
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Notice of Change
The programs, policies, and information contained herein are subject to change without notice and are intended for information only.
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All records and conversations between you, your family, and our Financial Aid Office staff are confidential. No information will be released to anyone outside our offices without your permission, in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
