Pay For College
We’re committed to helping students with the costs of college. By understanding your payment options and planning ahead, you can take advantage of early registration options to secure the classes and schedule you want.
Note: Financial assistance procedures are different for credit and noncredit courses. If you are taking noncredit courses, visit our noncredit payment page.
What are the costs?
Costs for credit students include:
- Tuition, which is assessed by credit hour based on your place of residency
- A consolidated fee, which helps cover the cost of facilities, technology, and more
- Course-related fees, if applicable (listed along with course descriptions in Self Service Student Planning)
- Books and supplies
See specifics under Tuition & Fees.
When is payment due?
Students must meet payment deadlines. The college's Tuition Payment Plan is designed to assist all students in meeting payment deadlines or bridging the period of time between the availability of certain funds (i.e. financial aid, including loans or tuition assistance) and payment deadlines.
These dates refer to credit classes. Payment for Continuing Education courses is due at the time of registration.
What are my payment options?
At HCC, we make every effort to make paying your bill as simple as possible. That’s why we allow for a variety of payment options, including a valuable Tuition Payment Plan, for students in our credit programs. Follow the links below for more information, and note that there are different procedures for noncredit classes.
Payment Options for Credit Classes
Payment Options for Noncredit Classes
Can I get help with my tuition?
We don’t believe that cost should be an obstacle to higher education. We urge you to explore various financial aid and scholarship options below. Remember, the sooner you understand your options, the better.
Financial aid for credit classes
Financial assistance for noncredit classes
Where can I find my 1098-T?
Howard Community College (HCC) is required to provide a completed IRS Form 1098-T to all students for whom a reportable transaction is made, then to report those students’ enrollment and summary financial data to the IRS. If you are eligible for a 1098-T, you can view it electronically by accessing Student Tax Information in Self Service.