Tuition & Fees, Room & Board

Tuition and fees are determined by the number of college credits for which a student registers and the residential tuition classification of the student. The most current fee schedule is available at https://trinidadstate.edu/tuition/index.html .

TUITION

The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education approves tuition rates annually, and students are billed according to their residency status. The number of college credits for which a student registers and the residential classification of the student determine tuition. A student who carries twelve credits or more qualifies as a full-time student. A student with fewer than twelve credit hours is considered a part-time student.  Current detailed information in regards to tuition may be found at:  https://www.trinidadstate.edu/tuition/index.html

FEES

The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) approves fees for full-time and part-time students. A registration fee is charged for all students each semester of enrollment. In addition, students pay fees to support technology, student activities, athletic and wellness fee, student government, etc.  Detailed information can be found at:  https://www.trinidadstate.edu/tuition/pdf/tuition.pdf

Various courses have fees related to the course as indicated in the semester schedules. Selected career and technical programs such as cosmetology, automotive technology, gunsmithing and nursing require special equipment or materials.

The SBCCOE has approved the Trinidad State College Institutional Fee Plan detailing how student fees are proposed, approved, assessed and allocated at TSC.  Detailed information may be found at https://www.trinidadstate.edu/tuition/index.html

ROOM AND BOARD COSTS

Room and board expenses are approved annually by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. For current rates, contact the Office of Admission, Housing Office, Business Office, or see our website https://trinidadstate.edu/tuition/pdf/tuition.pdf .

All fees, tuition, room and board charges effective at the printing of this catalog are reviewed yearly and are subject to change by the State Board.

Room and Board Disclaimer for the 2023-2024 School Year: 

Room, board, and meal plan charges will not be refunded in the event that a student elects to move off-campus for personal reasons or due to an emergency affecting college operations, public safety, or public health, including but not limited to changes in instructional format.

REFUNDS:  Tuition, Fees, Residence Hall, Meal Plan

If a student officially drops from classes prior to the class census date, a 100% tuition refund is made. To be eligible for tuition refunds, students must officially withdraw through the Student Services Office and apply for the refund by presenting the completed documents to the Business Office. The College reserves the right to cancel course offerings where enrollment is too low to make a course educationally sound and/or economically feasible. Course cancellations will result in refund of tuition.

During the academic year, some or all of the instructional formats may change due to an emergency situation affecting college operations, public safety or public health including the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuition and fees are charged at the beginning of the semester and will remain in place regardless of any changes in instructional format. Tuition and fees will not be refunded in the event curriculum delivery format changes for any part of the academic year.

Room, board, and meal plan charges will not be refunded in the event that a student elects to move off-campus due to an emergency affecting college operations, public safety, or public health, including but not limited to changes in instructional format.

FINANCIAL DISCLAIMER FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR:

During the 2023-2024 academic year, some or all instructional formats may change due to an emergency affecting college operations, public safety, or public health. Tuition and fees are charged at the beginning of the semester and will remain in place regardless of any changes in an instructional format. Tuition and fees will not be refunded if the curriculum delivery format changes for any part of the 2023-24 academic year