Tuition and Fees

Tuition Rates (per credit hour)

	Returning Students*	New Students
In-State Students	$130	$135
Out-of-State Students: From Contiguous Counties**	$260	$270
Out-of-State Students: Other Out-of-State Students	$445	$465

*Returning students are those students who were enrolled in a KCTCS college in either the fall 2010 or spring 2011 semester (or both) as provided in the KCTCS Guaranteed Tuition Program approved by the KCTCS Board of Regents June 17, 2010.

**Contiguous counties are those which border Kentucky. Tuition is charged for each credit hour enrolled.

Tuition and fees are determined by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents. For payment deadlines, refer to the college academic calendar.

Guaranteed Tuition for Returning Students

Returning students at each of the 16 KCTCS colleges will not be subject to a tuition increase for the 2011-12 academic year, if they enrolled during the fall 2010 or spring 2011 semesters. Eligible students will receive a tuition rate of $130 per credit hour, the same rate they paid during the 2010-11 academic year.

The eligibility guidelines for the guaranteed tuition program are:

The guaranteed tuition rate is currently only valid for the 2011-12 academic year.
Consecutive term enrollment is not required.
Students enrolled only in summer 2011 classes are not eligible.
The guaranteed tuition rate is valid for the summer 2012 term.
High school dual credit students enrolled in either fall 2010 or spring 2011 courses are eligible.
Tuition is guaranteed for in-state, out-of-state, contiguous counties and KCTCS Online students.

Owensboro Community and Technical College is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), and makes every effort to include relevant, timely and accurate information in its publications. However, at times, due to system mandated changes, information may differ from what is published. Every attempt will be made to inform students in a timely manner. Please check the KCTCS catalog for out-of-state-contiguous county tuition rates.

Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Spring 2012 Fee Payment Deadlines

January 9
January 9
January 9
January 13
February 7

Classes Begin
Last day to sign up for the Tuition Payment Plan
Last day to pay registration fees to avoid cancellation of registration
Last day to drop a course and receive 100% refund
Last day to withdraw from a class and receive 50% tuition refund

Additional Fee Information

A $20 charge per year will be collected from those students enrolled in programs that require Professional Liability insurance.

A $25 charge will be assessed for each check returned due to insufficient funds. Delinquent accounts are subject to referral to the Kentucky Department of Revenue, which will charge additional fees.

A $75 charge will be assessed for reinstatement of classes for students who do not pay by the payment deadline.