At Montco, we are committed to keeping students fully informed about the costs associated with their education. For detailed information on tuition and fees, please visit our Tuition and Fees page. In addition, we provide the following Fee and Cost Transparency details to help you better understand the expenses related to your studies. This information is also provided in compliance with Pennsylvania Act 69 of 2024.
Mandatory Fees
- Comprehensive Fee – covers items such as academic support services, student success, library services, graduation, public safety, as well as parking.
- Activity Fee – The fee provides support for a multitude of student involvement including clubs, media, professional development, special programs and varies community efforts. In addition, the budget also funds the College’s athletic program under the National Junior College Athletic Association as well as eSports.
- Technology Fee – The fee provides support for virtual infrastructure, established learning support services and purchase of new technologies, as well as the lifecycle replacement of technology used to support the academic environment.
- Capital Fee – only charged to out of county and out of state students- covers building and ground maintenance as well as academic support services for out of county and out of state students.
| 2024-25 | In County Residents | Out of County Residents | Out of State Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Fee | $20.00 per credit | $20.00 per credit | $20.00 per credit |
| Activity Fee | $8.00 per credit | $8.00 per credit | $8.00 per credit |
| Technology Fee | $29.00 per credit | $29.00 per credit | $29.00 per credit |
| Capital Fee | N/A | $10.00 per credit | $20.00 per credit |
First Year Tuition
To learn more about the cost of a semester and tuition rates at Montco, please visit the Tuition and Fees page.
Estimated Financial Aid
If you have not yet completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and received your estimated aid offer from us, the Net Price Calculator is a tool that you can use to see an early estimate of the financial aid you might receive at Montgomery County Community College.
Student Employment Options
The Federal Work Study (FWS) program gives students a way to work on campus and earn money for educational expenses. Click here to learn more about FWS and view available positions.
Montco's Career Services department offers an abundance of services to assist students and alumni with finding jobs. Also, please check out our Career Finder tool to learn more about potential jobs related to Programs at Montco.
Net Cost of Attendance
Understanding the cost of attending Montgomery County Community College is important. There are direct costs, such as tuition and fees that are paid to the College, and indirect costs that may be incurred by the student as a result of attending college. The combination of direct and indirect costs comprise the cost of attendance used to determine eligibility for financial aid funding and can be used by students and their families to plan their finances. Your total financial aid package cannot exceed the cost of attendance. Awards that make up a financial aid package include grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, and scholarships from private organizations.
After you complete the FAFSA and financial aid requirements, net cost of attendance (costs minus scholarships and grants) will be available on your financial aid offer available on self-service via Montco Connect. The current award year’s cost of attendance is available on our Cost of Attendance page. An estimate of the total cost of attendance for future award years for all degree programs, including Massage Therapy and the Police Academy, is provided on the following pages:
Financial Aid Renewal
In rare instances, some Montco institutional financial aid grants or scholarships are renewable over multiple years. If an awarded grant or scholarship is renewable, it will be noted on your financial aid offer.
Prior Year Tuition / Future Tuition
2024-25 Tuition Rates:
| INFO | In County Residents | Out of County Residents | Out of State Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $166 per credit | $332.00 per credit | $498.00 per credit |
Art/Culinary/Nursing Programs follow the per credit rate above, plus Course Fees
Police Academy: $5,995
Massage Therapy: $7,950
2025-26 Tuition Rates:
| INFO | In County Residents | Out of COunty Residents | Out of State Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $173.00 per credit | 346.00 per credit | $519.00 per credit |
Art/Culinary/Nursing Programs follow the per credit rate above, plus Course Fees
Police Academy: $5,995
Massage Therapy: $7,950