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Program Costs

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A High Return On Your Investment

The EI offers high-quality English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at an affordable cost with many payment options. All classes include the cost of books unless otherwise noted in the EI Schedule of Classes brochures. Tuition rates are based on establishment of residency: International, In-County, or Out-of-County. If you have questions about residency status, please contact us.

International Residency Estimated Cost for One Academic Year

In-County and Out-of-County Residency Estimated Cost for One Semester

Current costs are $290-$300 per class, plus an $80 activity fee per semester.

Out-of-county residents pay an additional $10 fee per class.
Payment Options
After registering, students can choose from many convenient payment options.
- Enroll in the tuition payment plan for a small fee. View more information about the tuition payment plan, including instructions about how to enroll.
- Pay online with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) using these options.
- Pay in person at the Cashier’s Office, located on the second floor of the RCF building. You can pay with cash, U.S. check (include your HCC ID on the check), money order, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover), or wire transfer.
- Pay by mail by mailing a U.S. check or money order to:
  Howard Community College Cashier’s Office
  10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
  Columbia, MD 21044
Financial Aid

EI classes do not qualify for financial aid; however, the EI offers scholarships for returning students. Visit the Student Services page for more information about how to apply for an EI scholarship.
Refund Policy
We understand that sometimes circumstances arise that require students to drop or withdraw from classes. Our refund policy is below. If you have any questions about the refund policy, please contact us.
- Drop before first class begins: 100% refund
- Drop before third class begins: 100% refund of tuition (no refund of fees)
- Drop after third class begins: no refund

Description	Cost
Tuition and Activity Fee (Spring or Fall) Paid to school after registration	$3,440
Room and Board Estimate Estimated cost for housing and food	$19,000
Personal Expenses Estimate Estimated cost for other expenses	$4,200
Health Insurance Estimate Estimated cost for health insurance coverage	$1,000
Total	$31,080

Description	Cost
Tuition and Activity Fee (Summer) Paid to school if student begins study in Summer term	$3,200
Dependent Estimated cost for one dependent	$5,000