Fees, Expenses, Financial Aid

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Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees for the 2025-2026 Academic Year are subject to change. 

Fee amounts are approved by the State Regents for Higher Education and may be changed by direction of the State Regents. Payment arrangements are required for tuition and fees at time of enrollment.

(2025-2026 Tuition and Fees are appoved by the State Regents for Higher Education at the end of June 2025.) 

Tuition

Oklahoma Residents: $116.55 per credit hour
Non-Oklahoma Residents: $341.55 per credit hour
 

Audit (Without Credit)

Same fees apply as a credit course

Mandatory Fees

Continuing Education (non-credit)

Fees vary by course

Special Course Supplies and Institutional Services

Students are expected to furnish expendable supplies in certain courses. The College may furnish a portion of all these expendable supplies to the student at a fixed cost per course, and these materials will be available at the proper scheduled time. Certain other services may also be provided for the student by the College at a fixed cost. The price schedule is listed below:

Course Lab Fees

Special Instruction Fees

In-State/Out-of-State Resident Classification

As part of the admissions process, institutions are responsible for determining students’ in-state/out-of-state status. Mere assertion by a student such as checking “In-State” on the application for admission is insufficient. The burden of proof to establish in-state status shall be upon the student and students may Petition for Residency.

Students who qualify for in-state tuition must meet guidelines as defined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The definition of a legal resident of Oklahoma to be used in the assessment of fees at TCC is as follows:
 

• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder), who has established domicile in Oklahoma and physical residence for at least 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment may be eligible.
• As a dependent, the parents or guardians have an established physical residence in Oklahoma at least 12 months prior to enrollment and intend to remain in the state.
• Other classification options may be available for:
  • Military personnel, spouses, and dependents.
  • Professionals, spouses and dependents relocated to Oklahoma for full-time employment or marriage to an Oklahoma resident.
  • Students impacted by war.

Students attending an Oklahoma college or university on more than a half-time basis are considered to be in the state primarily for educational purposes and are classified as Non-Resident. However, residency may be established over a period of 12 months for students who have not attended Oklahoma colleges or universities for more than 6 credit hours in the fall/spring semester and 3 credit hours in summer.

Complete In-State and Out-of-State policy information is also available at www.osrhe.edu. Contact the TCC Admission Office for questions or to petition resident classification.

Costs and Payments

Student Statement of Financial Responsibility

• I understand that enrollment at Tulsa Community College constitutes a contractual financial obligation to pay tuition and fees for classes in which I am enrolled. I further understand my financial obligations are due by the College’s set due date each semester.
• I understand that I will receive an email notification when my billing statement is available to view online.
• I understand that my account information can only be released to me. It is my responsibility to notify my parents/legal guardian of my account balance.
• I understand that in the event I have a returned check on my account I will be charged a $25 return check fee. I understand that I am responsible for all dishonored payments which have been presented on my behalf.
• I understand financial aid funds only pay tuition/fees and bookstore charges.
• I understand that once all my financial aid is applied to my bursar account, I am responsible to pay any new or unpaid charges I incur prior to the end of the semester.
• If my federal or institutional financial aid is either not received by Tulsa Community College or I lose my eligibility to retain financial aid for the semester, I assume responsibility for paying all student obligations.
• I understand that if I enroll prior to the enrollment hold being placed on my account, my enrollment is subject to possible cancellation if my balance is not paid to current. I also understand that if I am participating in the Payment Option Plan and my payments are not current, my enrollment is also subject to cancellation.
• I understand failure to pay my account prior to the 15th of the month will result in my account being assessed a 1.5% monthly (19.56% APR) finance charge on any past due balance. In addition on the last day of the semester if I still have a past due balance, I will be assessed a $50 late fee.
• It is my responsibility to know the College’s drop and withdraw policy including deadlines. It is also my responsibility to drop or withdraw myself from my classes. My failure to drop or withdraw in a timely manner does NOT relieve me from my financial responsibility to the College for tuition and fees.
• I also understand that if I enroll in classes and I do not attend these classes, I am still held responsible to pay the required tuition and fees if I fail to drop by the designated dates.
• I understand that if I drop, withdraw, graduate, or do not return to the College, it is my responsibility to update my address, phone number, and email address.
• I understand that if I have a student Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan that I am responsible for completing the required exit counseling upon leaving the College.
• I understand that if I have a College outstanding balance, holds are placed on my account and I will not be able to enroll in future semesters nor receive an academic transcript or diploma.
• I consent to being contacted on my cell phone if provided to the College as a source of contact.
• I understand if I leave the College with an unpaid balance and do not make satisfactory payment arrangements, my account will be placed with an external collection agency. I will be assessed collection costs (up to 33% of the original debt), legal costs and attorney fees. This will result in endangering my credit rating on a local and/or national level by being reported to all three credit bureau’s (Equifax, TransUnion, Experian). The College will also exercise the right to request an Oklahoma State Tax refund intercept to offset the outstanding debt.
• Tulsa Community College corresponds electronically with students using their TCC email address. I understand that I am responsible for regularly reading important information sent to my TCC email account and for taking action on any important correspondence sent to this address.
• I further consent that any phone number or email address provided can be used to contact me by TCC or any debt collection agency hired by TCC either directly or through an automated or predictive dialing system or prerecorded messaging in an effort to recover any unpaid obligation owed to TCC.  This can also include text messages or emails.

Student Account Payment Policy

It is the policy of Tulsa Community College that students must make college approved payment arrangements at the time of enrollment. The following are the options available for enrollment.

Option 1: Pay In Full or Payment Plan

• Students can sign up online to pay in full or pay cash in person at any campus Bursar office. There is no administrative fee if the student is paying in full.
• Students can go online and choose a payment plan. There is a $35 non-refundable service fee charged to students who select a payment plan.

Payment Plans

These plans are detailed on the MyTCC website and vary with each term. Students can also pick up information regarding payment plans in any bursar office.

A $35 non-refundable setup fee is required at the time of enrollment in the Tuition Option Plan (TOP). This payment will automatically be debited from your payment method at the time of enrollment in the Tuition Option Plan.

When students make a schedule adjustment or if charges and/or payments are applied to a student’s account, the student’s TOP installment amounts may change.

Students using a credit card as the payment method for TOP should be aware of the card’s expiration date. It is the student’s responsibility to update this information, if applicable. If this is not done, it could result in a late fee assessed to the student’s account.

Option 2: Financial Aid (FA)

• Students who have met priority financial aid deadlines by turning in all requested documents and are qualified to receive financial aid will be able to secure enrollment without making payment arrangements.

FA Priority Deadlines

Option 3: Third Party Payments

• Students can use third party methods of payment under the condition that the College can verify the payment source or that the student can provide acceptable documentation of the payment source.

*Student must present evidence of scholarship, etc., to the Bursar office in order to use this option prior to enrollment.

There will be a 1.5 percent monthly service charge (50 cent minimum) assessed to the student’s account on the 15th of each month for any unpaid balance based upon enrollment for those not in payment plan. Service charges will continue to be assessed to the student’s account if all current charges are not paid in full.

TCC is compliant under PL 115-407 and does not penalize any student receiving VA benefits if payment is delayed by processing.

Refunds

Refund Procedure

When a student enrolls in a class at Tulsa Community College, he/she reserves a place which cannot be made available to another student until he/she officially drops from the class. Many students cannot enter Tulsa Community College each term because classes are filled. Students processing a complete drop prior to the first day of classes may receive a 100 percent refund, except for Tuition Option Plan (TOP) fees.  Refunds will not be honored until all financial obligations to Tulsa Community College have been cleared.

TCC uses a variety of methods to distribute refunds to students.  Students with questions about how they will receive a refund should contact the Bursar’s office on any campus.

Refund Policy

Complete Withdrawal from the Institution

• 100 percent refund for dropping all classes during the first two weeks of a regular 16-week semester, first week of a summer or eight-week term or before the second class session of a course that is less than eight weeks in length. In order to receive a refund for courses shorter in duration than eight weeks, the student must drop the class before 5 p.m. on the second day of class for an online class or before 5 p.m. of the next regular work day following the first class session for all other classes.

• Zero percent refund for students withdrawing after the second week of a regular 16-week term or after the first week of a summer or eight-week term. For courses shorter in duration than eight weeks, there is no refund if the student drops the class after 5 p.m. on the second day of class for an online class or after 5 p.m. of the next regular work day following the first class session for all other classes.

NOTE: Financial aid recipients who complete a full withdrawal from the institution may be required to return Title IV funds.  See the Financial Aid Warning and Suspension section of this catalog.

Enrolling and Dropping from Classes

• Students may enroll in courses during the published dates in the Academic Calendar .
• It is the student’s responsibility to be sure unwanted courses are dropped by the scheduled deadline.
• Students may drop classes using MyTCC or in person by contacting any Enrollment Services Office.

Withdrawing from Classes

See the Withdrawal from Classes information in the Admissions and Registration  section of this catalog for more details.  The Academic Calendar  shows relevant dates for withdrawal.

• After the Schedule Adjustment Deadline, students may withdraw from a credit course, however, no refund will be administered. To withdraw, students must adhere to the following requirements:
  • Students may withdraw from a credit course within the first 75 percent of the course.
  • To initiate the withdrawal process, students should visit Academic Advising on any campus.
  • Students’ financial aid may be placed in jeopardy when they withdraw from any course. Students should contact the Student Financial Services office and/or the Veterans’ Services office (if applicable) before completing a withdrawal form.

Concurrent High School Student Schedule Adjustment and Withdrawal Policy

• Students must fill out a High School Concurrent Schedule Adjustment Form and have it signed by the high school counselor. Forms are available online and in any TCC Enrollment Services office.

Refund Policy for Continuing Education (non-credit classes)

• 100 percent refund will be given if a written, telephone, faxed, or in-person request is made to the Continuing Education office two full business days (M-F) before the first scheduled class meeting. Refunds cannot be issued for non attendance. All fees will be refunded if class is cancel-led due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds may require up to 30 days to process. The Continuing Education Department reserves the right to amend this policy for specialized events and programs.

Refund Policy for Students Entering Military Service

• If a student enters military service during the term in which he/she is enrolled and has not completed sufficient work for receiving his/her grades, but is in good standing academically, Tulsa Community College will refund to the student the full amount of fees paid. The student must forward a copy of the induction orders with a written request for a refund directed to the Enrollment Services office on any campus.

Fees Applicable Only Current Term

Fees are applicable only for the current semester or term. If a student withdraws and is entitled to a refund, the amount of the refund cannot be carried forward as a credit to a subsequent term.

Course Book Refunds

Course Books

• Students should purchase course books at the campus they will be attending or at www.tulsacc.bncollege.com.

• Internet course books may be purchased at www.tulsacc.bncollege.com or at the sponsoring Campus Store.

• Community Campus course books may be purchased at www.tulsacc.bncollege.com or at the sponsoring Campus Store.

Campus Store Refund Policy

Campus Stores may grant course book refunds to students with a current semester TCC sales receipt and who meet the following criteria:

Course Book Refund Deadlines

• The end of the first week of an 8 or 16 week term.
• The end of the second week of the 16 week term to students who have dropped the class.
• Until the first class meeting of a class lasting less than 8 weeks.
• Course books purchased after these deadlines must be returned within 24 hours for a refund.

Merchandise Condition for Refund

• Merchandise must be in resalable condition.
• A (100%) refund may be granted on a new course book that is clean, complete, with shrink wrap unopened or eBooks that have not been activated.
• If a new course book has been marked in or is not in new condition, it may be refunded at the current used price of that book. 
• Used books in resalable condition may be refunded at (100%) of the price paid at the time of purchase.

Campus Stores Course Books Buyback Information

Buyback is presented as a service to the TCC student.  A photo I.D. is required. Buyback is available to students all year excluding the month of January and the month of August. A photo ID is required to sell back textbooks.

Financial Aid 

To learn more about the different sources of financial aid, policies and processes, please go to the Student Financial Aid Handbook.  

Veterans Education Benefits

Tulsa Community College maintains a full-time office of Veterans Education Benefits at Metro Campus, for the convenience of veterans and their dependents attending school. We at TCC are very proud of the service our veterans, have given and the sacrifices they and their families have made. We have set aside space on each campus for a study area designed for our veteran students. These areas include information on veterans resources in our community. The staff in the Veterans Education Benefits office is eager to help in any way.

Entitlement Programs

1. Chapter 30, Title 38, U.S.C. - Montgomery Gl Bill®
2. Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S.C. - Disabled Veterans, Vocational Rehabilitation Program
3. Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S.C. - Post 911 Persons serving active since September 11, 2001
4. Chapter 35, Title 38, U.S.C.
   1. Spouse of 100% Permanently and Totally Disabled Veteran
   2. Spouse of a Deceased Veteran (Service Connected)
   3. Children of a or b
5. Chapter 1606, Title 38, U.S.C. - Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program Policies

The Department of Veterans Affairs  requires all veterans to abide by the policies and regulations of the College concerning academic standing and progress, class attendance, and conduct. The TCC Veterans Education Benefits office will monitor compliance with these policies and is required to report any deviations to The Department of Veterans Affairs. All school policies are stated elsewhere in this catalog. Concurrent with school policies, The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the following:

1. Academic program. A recipient of The Department of Veterans Affairs  benefits must select and designate the academic program under which they will be receiving educational benefits. Any change of academic program must be acceptable to the The Department of Veterans Affairs and reported.
2. Course work. Educational benefits will be paid only on courses applicable toward the academic program. Any course substitution, i.e., a course outside the catalog listing for a particular program, must be verified as an approved substitution. The Department of Veterans Affairs  will not award educational benefits for repeated courses in which a passing grade has already been received or for courses in which an incomplete “I” is earned.
3. Previous or transfer credit. Applicants for benefits having earned college credit at another institution must submit transcripts from each institution they have attended before the TCC Veterans Services Office can certify enrollment to The Department of Veterans Affairs .
4. All persons applying for education benefits must submit Military Transcripts for evaluation.

5. Pursuant to SB 1830: The Oklahoma Student Veteran Leave of Absence Act of 2014, Tulsa Community College shall grant a Military Leave of Absence (MLOA) not to exceed a cumulative five years to a student who is a member of the active uninformed military services of the United States and is called to active duty.

   In summary, the act states that the student shall be eligible to:

   1. Withdraw from and receive a refund for any or all classes for the period of active duty service without penalty to admission status or GPA and without loss of institutional financial aid; or

   2. Receive an incomplete grade for any or all classes for the period of active duty status; provided that the student has completed a minimum of 50 percent of all class work prior to being called to active duty and the student completes all classes upon returning from active duty. The student’s admission status and GPA shall not be penalized, and the student shall experience no loss of institutional financial aid.
      
      To request a Military Leave Of Absence, Please see Academic Advisement to begin the process.
6. Any Withdraw or change in enrollment may result in a debt with the VA or TCC. Beneficiaries whose benefit pays tuition and fees directly to TCC who withdraw from classes will create a tuition and fee debt with TCC (please see below for clarification.) This includes tuition and fee payments under the Post 9/11 GI BILL.

On January 5, 2021, the President signed the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 into law (Public Law 116-315). The new law requires schools and training providers to be financially responsible, instead of the student, for benefits paid directly to an educational institution. This applies to tuition and fee payments and Yellow Ribbon program payments under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (including under the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship), and to advance payment of benefits under the various GI Bill programs.

This policy can adversely affect your ability to enroll in future semesters at TCC if you Withdraw from a class or change your schedule and these changes result in a debt with TCC.

Procedures

1. Apply for admission online at www.tulsacc.edu.
2. Register for classes and contact the Veteran Education Benefits office to hold your classes. 
3. First-time veteran students at TCC need to contact the Academic Advising office and acquire a Program Curriculum Plan. Returning students may verify applicability of courses toward graduation by reviewing their Program Curriculum Plan on file in Degree Works.
4. Go to the TCC Veterans Education Benefits Office website or in-person and request certification for benefits See https://www.tulsacc.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/veterans-educational-benefits for semester appropriate paperwork. The following documents must be presented by veterans enrolling under the Veterans Educational program for the first time.
   1. Chapter 30 Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Veteran Affairs. 
   2. Chapter 31. Approval from The Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation counselor.
   3. Chapter 33 - Certificate of Eligibility from The Department of Veterans Affairs.
   4. Chapter 35 - Disabled veteran’s file number and Certificate of Eligibility.
   5. Chapter 1606 - Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
5. All certifications for veteran’s benefits will be processed through the Veterans Education Benefits office on the Metro Campus.
6. Veterans pursuing concurrent enrollment at more than one college or university may do so but must coordinate with the Veterans Education Benefits office at both institutions to ensure proper certification.

“GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.” 

38 USC 3679(e)(1)(A). This law requires that students awaiting a delayed payment from the VA will not be penalized in any way for the delay in payment nor will they be assessed any late fees. Please notify the Veterans Education Benefits office if you are assessed these fees.