Tuition & Fees

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the estimated nine-month budget for in-district students includes the following expenses.

Maintenance Fees/Other Fees	Total
In-district tuition (24 credit hours x $122)	$2,928
Books, materials, supplies and equipment	$1,000
Food and housing	$8,956 (independent students) $5,822 (dependent students)
Personal expenses	$2,100
Transportation	$1,500
Dependent care	$900

Description	Current Amount
Credit by examination fee (per course)	$122
DMS 106, 113, 120 PACS program fee	$80
EDU 210 background check fee	$21.25
HW 109 first-aid fee	$38
HW 111 American Heart Association CPR fee	$10
HW 124 American Red Cross CPR fee	$30
NUR 151, 153, 251, 252 ATI fee	$293.75

Description	Current Amount
Student ID card fee (initial)	No charge
Student ID card fee (replacement)	$20
Transcript fee (official)	$10
Placement test fee (initial)	No charge
Placement test fee (retake)	$10
Test proctoring fee - STLCC students (per exam)	No charge
Test proctoring fee - non-STLCC students (per exam)	$20
Credit/debit card convenience fee (% of transaction)	2.85%
Returned check fee	$25
Police report copy fee	$5
Vehicular parking fine	$15
Handicapped parking fine (1st offense)	$50
Handicapped parking fine (2nd offense)	$100
Handicapped parking fine (3rd offense)	$300
Violation of districtwide tobacco ban fine	$15

STLCC’s net price calculator helps you estimate your college costs and financial aid benefits. By entering your details, you can get a clearer idea of your potential out-of-pocket expenses, making it easier to plan your budget and focus on your education.

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You’re eligible to enroll as a resident if you live in the St. Louis City, St. Louis County or portions of Franklin and Jefferson counties included in the Meramec Valley R-III and Rockwood R-6 school districts.

If you live in Missouri, but aren’t part of our home district, you’re eligible for the in-state (other Missouri resident) rate.

STLCC partners with the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) to offer in-state tuition to students from eight Midwestern states. Learn which states are included and how to apply.

All fees are due before the term starts. If you register late, payment is required when you enroll.

STLCC accepts direct payment in a variety of ways. Tuition payment options are listed below.

Direct Payment Option	How to Pay	Additional Payment Fees
Checking or savings account	Online via Banner Self-Service
Cash	In-person at a campus cashier's office
Check	In-person, online via Banner Self-Service, or mailed to: St. Louis Community College PO Box 78025 St. Louis MO 63178-8025	Returned check fee of $25.00 will be assessed for dishonored check payments.
American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa credit card	Online via Banner Self-Service	A 2.85% convenience fee is applied to all credit card transactions.
Money Order	In-person or mailed to: St. Louis Community College PO Box 78025 St. Louis MO 63178-8025
Third-Party Payments	Third-party organizations must submit a letter of authorization to the Office of Student Accounts. Payments and copy of college invoice mailed to: St. Louis Community College PO Box 78025 St. Louis MO 63178-8025
529 College Savings Plan	Online via Banner Self-Service	$10 non-refundable service fee.

Yes, STLCC accepts third-party payment authorizations. When an external organization (not awarding a scholarship) makes a commitment to pay for a student's educational expenses, they are considered a third-party payer.

Third-party organizations must submit a letter of authorization to the Office of Student Accounts:

STLCC Student Accounts
3221 McKelvey Rd
Bridgeton, MO 63044

Electronic authorizations should be sent to studentaccounts@stlcc.edu.

The authorization letter should include:

• Student's name and STLCC ID number
• Semester covered by funds (Fall, Spring, and/or Summer and year; i.e. Fall 2018)
• Type of charges and fees covered (tuition, fees, books, etc.)
• Third-Party contact (person’s name, address, and telephone number)
• Third-party payers must pay the College directly.

Payments should be mailed to:

St. Louis Community College
PO Box 78025
St. Louis MO 63178-8025

Include a copy of the college invoice with the check for proper application of payment.

Organizations that pay or reimburse students directly will not be allowed to participate in third-party billing.

Once your balance is paid in full, holds will be lifted within one business day.

STLCC offers a variety of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, work-study and loans to help with tuition costs. Visit our enrollment services page for details.

We understand life sometimes prevents you from finishing a class. If you must withdraw, follow these steps to make sure you get the best refund.