Tuition and Fees

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

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.

Get Your Cost Estimate

You’re eligible to enroll as a resident if you live in 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.

A resident student shall be defined as follows:

• An unemancipated student who has not attained the age of 21 and is under the care, custody or support of the individual(s) having legal custody of the student and who lives in the district.
• An emancipated minor student who has not attained the age of 21 and who is not under the care, custody and support of an individual(s) having legal custody, but who lives in the district.
• An adult student who has established residence within the St. Louis Community College district. Maintenance fees for students residing in this country on permanent resident visas will be assessed according to the fee rates listed on the Tuition and Fees page.

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

Residency Proof must be provided prior to the start of the semester. Ensuring you’re paying the lowest maintenance fee possible is as easy as showing your driver’s license and, completing the NameAddressChange form (PDF) which must be returned to Enrollment Services in addition to the proof of residency.

If you don’t have a Missouri driver’s license, but live in our district, you can also prove residency with a:

• Property tax receipt for either personal property or real estate
• One-year lease in your name, or the name of the parent or guardian you live with
• Copy of your federal tax return (form 1040)

St. Louis Community College has partnered with the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) to offer Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin residents in-state tuition rates.

Program Benefits: 

• Students pay the in-state tuition rate vs. out-of-state rates
• Six campus and education center locations across the St. Louis region
• Over 100 degree and certificate programs to choose from
• Access to a St. Louis Metro U-Pass
• Various scholarship opportunities

Eligibility
All legal resident of Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio or Wisconsin qualify for STLCC’s in-state tuition rate. 

Students who are admitted to St. Louis Community College under the MSEP will continue to receive the tuition benefit as long as they maintain continuous enrollment.

Enrolling at STLCC
All new students must complete the free online application. Your residency will automatically qualify you for in-state tuition if you live in Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

All fees are due before the term starts and can be viewed on your online statement. If you register after payment due date, payment is required when you enroll.

Direct Pay credit card fee will increase to 2.95% effective July 1, 2025. A statement could be added now or I can submit another website change late June before the increase goes into effect.

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.