TUITION
Because Mid-South Community College considers access to higher education a top priority, the institution has gone to great lengths to keep costs as low as possible for its students.
“Keeping our tuition low has been a serious challenge, but it’s one we believe is vital to the future of the Delta,” says MSCC President Dr. Fenter. “We will continue to do our best to provide the highest quality learning opportunities at the lowest possible cost.”
Based on information from the College Board, the average yearly tuition at a two-year public college is $2,402. A full-time (12 credit hours), in-county student pays only $1,440 a year for MSCC courses that are equivalent to any in the country.
The Mid-South Community College Board of Trustees has approved the following tuition rates:
FEES
| Registration-Related Fees For All Students | |
| Assessment fee | $2 semester hr |
| Student Support fee | $5 per semester |
| Technology fee | $8 semester hr |
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Other Fees |
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| Admissions processing for international students | $25 |
| Sandra C. Goldsby Library Community Patron card (Crittenden County resident) |
$10 |
| Sandra C. Goldsby Library Community patron card (Non-Crittenden County resident) |
$15 |
| COMPASS/ASSET placement testing | $10 |
| Credit by examination/portfolio* | $25 |
| Graduation** |
$50 |
| Late registration | $10 |
| Official transcript |
$5 |
| Replacement student ID |
$10 |
| Returned check charge |
$10 |
| Schedule change (drop/add after official enrollment day) |
$5 |
| Student Activities (per semester) | $10 |
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Tuition |
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| In-County, per credit hour* | $80 |
| Out-of-County, per credit hour* | $98 |
| Out-of-State, per credit hour** | $172 |
| International, per credit hour | $214 |
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* Please note that tuition is charged per credit hour, regardless of the number of hours taken. |
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** Shelby and Desoto County residents qualify for out-of-county tuition rate. |
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Registration-Related Fees |
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Technology fee Assessment fee Late Registration fee |
$8 sem hour $2 sem hour $25 |
Schedule Change fee (after official enrollment day)......... $5
Returned Check charge............................................. $10
Placement Test fee.................................................. $10
Replacement ID.......................................................$10
Student Activities Fee................................................$10
Course Fees
Course fee prices are per course and are listed in the last column of the class
schedule listings. Fees listed are lab fees, online fees and/or testing fees. Some
listings may be combined totals for multiple fees.
* Does not include the cost of commercial examinations.
** Paid at the beginning of the semester in which the student intends to graduate. Includes cap and gown purchase.
Tuition Waiver for Arkansas Residents 60 & Over
As provided by Act 678 of the Arkansas Legislature, tuition is waived for Arkansas
residents age 60 and over who wish to take credit courses. Eligible students must
pay any applicable course/lab fees and purchase textbooks. Students must register
during late registration and may be required to show proof of age.
Refund of Tuition
Tuition will be refunded on a prorated basis according to the date of official
withdrawal and the number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled.
Course fees are not refundable unless the student withdraws prior to the first day
of class. The Fall 2009 refund schedule is as follows: full-term classes dropped by
September 4 receive 80% refund. Information about refunds for Fast-Track classes
which start later or are self paced may be obtained by calling 870.733.6714.
Payment Options
Contact the Finance Office at 870.733.6714 for information on the FACTS
monthly tuition payment plan.
