Tuition & Fees

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NOTE:

  • Fees for credit by exam or portfolio are assessed tuition at 1/2 the Baltimore County rate.
  • Tuition and fees are subject to change.
  • Specific courses may display a “First Day Book Fee” upon registration. This fee covers electronic course materials for a particular course and provides a cost savings of 30%-60% to the student. Students may “opt-out” beginning when the course becomes available on Brightspace through the 50% add/drop date for the course by logging into Brightspace and following the instructions provided. If the student remains enrolled in the course and does not “opt-out,” the charge is non-refundable.

Tuition Fee Descriptions

Activity Fee

The student activity fee is $4 per billable hour, with a maximum of $48 per semester.  This fee funds student activities, student performances,  student athletics and intramural activities.  CCBC student are able to participate in all student events and activities facilitated by our Student Life offices both face to face and in a virtual capacity.  Students also receive no cost admission to any theatre or performing arts event at the college. 

Capital Fee

The capital fee of $20 per semester is charged to every student to subsidize capital maintenance.  It helps defray the cost of repairs to the college’s physical infrastructure like roadways, parking lots.  The fees also contribute to other projects necessary to maintain the campuses.

General Services Fee

The general service fee is charged to all students and is $22 per billable hour.  This fee supports general services which includes advising, testing, libraries, parking and classroom support for both face to face and virtually for online enrollment and is charged to all students.  

Lab Fee

The lab fees are charged at the course level for those which have specific lab components both face to face and online.  Lab fees vary based on the program and cost of running the particular lab (supplies, space, technology, etc.). 

Technology Fee

The technology fee is charged to all students and is $17 per billable hour.  Both face to face and online students pay this fee, as technology is used in all facets of instruction.  This fee supports the online learning management system, technological infrastructure, staffing, campus WiFi access, and materials and maintenance required to deliver instruction and facilitate learning.  Our 24/7 Helpdesk, student email licensing, and access to Microsoft and other software provided to students is also supported by this fee. 

Tuition Payment Plans

  • A tuition payment plan is available.
    • A student pays a portion of his or her tuition bill early and budgets the balance through the semester in monthly installments.
    • A $30 enrollment fee is required to participate in a tuition payment plan. This fee is subject to change based on the date of enrollment.
  • For additional information, contact the Bursar’s office

Tuition Payment Deadline

If financial aid is not awarded by the time tuition payment is due, a student will need to make tuition payment arrangements using the tuition payment plan available through the Bursar’s office.