Tuition, Fees, and Refunds
CURRICULUM TUITION PAYMENT AND FEES
Tuition payment deadlines are published on the College’s website. For students who register or make schedule adjustments during Final Registration just before classes begin, payment is due the day of registration. Students registering for fall courses during the spring semester or the summer semester prior to July 1 pay tuition after July 1. Students will find a reminder sent to their Isothermal email, including important information related to registering for fall courses in the spring or early summer prior to July.
With the exception of students awaiting certification of veterans education benefits, course registration will be canceled for non-payment of tuition. Students can pay tuition and fees online through Patriot Port or by visiting the Business Office in the Administration Building. A fee of $10.00 will be charged for returned checks. For further information, visit the Payment Methods webpage, visit the Business Office in the Administration Building, or call 828-395-1298. Isothermal accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
TUITION RATES*
IN-STATE | OUT-OF-STATE | ||
HOUR | RATE | HOUR | RATE |
1 | $ 76.00 | 1 | $ 268.00 |
2 | $ 152.00 | 2 | $ 536.00 |
3 | $ 228.00 | 3 | $ 804.00 |
4 | $ 304.00 | 4 | $ 1,072.00 |
5 | $ 380.00 | 5 | $ 1,340.00 |
6 | $ 456.00 | 6 | $ 1,608.00 |
7 | $ 532.00 | 7 | $ 1,876.00 |
8 | $ 608.00 | 8 | $ 2,144.00 |
9 | $ 684.00 | 9 | $ 2,412.00 |
10 | $ 760.00 | 10 | $ 2,680.00 |
11 | $ 836.00 | 11 | $ 2,948.00 |
12 | $ 912.00 | 12 | $ 3,216.00 |
13 | $ 988.00 | 13 | $ 3,484.00 |
14 | $ 1,064.00 | 14 | $ 3,752.00 |
15 | $ 1,140.00 | 15 | $ 4,020.00 |
16 | $ 1,216.00 | 16 | $ 4,288.00 |
*Fees are subject to change. Tuition rates are set forth by the NC General Assembly and are the same at all community colleges in the state. The rates are subject to change effective July 1, 2024.
ACTIVITY FEE* | |
CREDIT HOURS | FEE |
1-4 | $ 20.00 |
5-8 | $ 25.00 |
9+ | $ 30.00 |
TECHNOLOGY FEE* | |
Instructional | $48.00 |
COLLEGE ACCESS, PARKING, AND SECURITY (CAPS) FEE** | |
Instructional | $25.00 |
*With the exception of students enrolled in Career and College Promise programs, all curriculum students must pay the Student Activity, Technology, and CAPS fees. Student Activity fee is charged for fall and spring sessions only. Technology and CAPS fees are charged for fall, spring, and summer sessions. Technology fees are non-refundable. Isothermal Community College does not charge fees related to the verification of student identities in distance learning courses. OTHER FEES | |
Books/Required Materials | Approximately $700 (full-time student for one semester) |
Associate Degree Nursing Testing/Uniforms/Additional Costs** | Approximately $2245.00 |
Associate Degree/Practical Nursing Immunization Tracking** | $15 - $60 per year |
Dental Assisting Uniforms/Additional Costs** | Approximately $1,530.00 |
Practical Nursing Testing/Uniforms/Additional Costs** | Approximately $1,450.00 |
Human Health Service Fees** | $70.00 |
OSHA Card | $10.00 |
Returned Check | $10.00 |
Graduation Regalia | Approximately $30.00 |
**Fees are non-refundable if the student withdraws or is removed from the program.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FAMILY OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
Eligible law enforcement officers who work for campus police agencies of private institutions and family members of correctional officers killed or permanently and totally disabled as a result of a traumatic injury sustained in the line of duty may be eligible for tuition-free enrollment. Additional information is available through the Records Office.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Any person who is at least 65 years old may audit courses tuition-free, as specified in the Auditing Courses section of this catalog. Local fees are the student's responsibility.
NET PRICE CALCULATOR
To access the Department of Education’s net price calculator, visit the Net Price Calculator webpage.