Student Budgets

The Financial Aid Office establishes student budgets each year. The budget is an estimate of the cost to attend SCC for a typical academic year (fall and spring terms).

These budgets are provided as estimates only. The cost figures identified in the budget are based on averages obtained from the Common Good Iowa statistics for the SE Iowa tri-county area. The figures do not actually represent a bill that you must pay in order to attend SCC.

After enrolling in coursework, you may view your bill and your student account by visiting Student Finance in Self-Service.

2023-2024 Average Annual Cost of Attendance - Resident
	With Parent	Off Campus	On Campus
Tuition & Fees (15 credit hours per semester)	6300	6300	6300
Books, Course Material, Supplies and Equipment	780	780	780
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses	2934	2934	2934
Transportation	3424	3276	3424
Room & Board	2484	7452	9844
Loan Fee	58	58	58
Total	15980	20800	23340

2023-2024 Average Annual Cost of Attendance - Non-Resident
	With Parent	Off Campus	On Campus
Tuition & Fees (15 credit hours per semester)	6450	6450	6450
Books, Course Material, Supplies and Equipment	780	780	780
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses	2934	2934	2934
Transportation	3424	3276	3424
Room & Board	2484	7452	9844
Loan Fee	58	58	58
Total	16130	20950	23490

2024-2025 Average Annual Cost of Attendance - Resident
	With Parent	Off Campus	On Campus
Tuition & Fees (15 credit hours per semester)	6420	6420	6420
Books, Course Material, Supplies and Equipment	1000	1000	1000
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses	2988	2988	2988
Transportation	6238	6238	6238
Food	962	2889	4024
Housing	1601	4805	6300
Loan Fees (average - added at time loan is certified)	58	58	58
Total	19267	24398	27028

2024-2025 Average Annual Cost of Attendance - Non-Resident
	With Parent	Off Campus	On Campus
Tuition & Fees (15 credit hours per semester)	6570	6570	6570
Books, Course Material, Supplies and Equipment	1000	1000	1000
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses	2988	2988	2988
Transportation	6238	6238	6238
Food	962	2889	4024
Housing	1601	4805	6300
Loan Fees (average - added at time loan is certified)	58	58	58
Total	19417	24548	27178

The following additional costs may be added at the student's request and requires documentation of actual costs:

• Disability-related costs
• First Professional licensure cost incurred while enrolled as a student
• Required tools/equipment
• Personal computer purchase
• Childcare expenses

For more information about student budgets, you may contact the Financial Aid Office at the campus you are attending.

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