Tuition and Fees

Gaston College is supported by the taxpayers of North Carolina and Gaston and tuition and fees Lincoln counties and maintains modest instructional and general fees that are subject to change by action of the state of North Carolina and the Board of Trustees of Gaston College.

Please visit the Business Office webpage for Payment, Refund, Collection, and Transcript Policies.

Tuition

Fees

Tuition

Curriculum Courses:

2012 – 2013 Rates: Instructional Fee per Semester Hour of Credit

The maximum instructional fee for residents of North Carolina is $1064.00 per semester for 16 or more credit hours. The maximum instructional fee for out-of-state residents is $4,136.00 per semester for 16 or more credit hours.

CREDIT HOURS	IN-STATE TUITION	OUT-OF-STATE TUITION	CREDIT HOURS	IN-STATE TUITION	OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
1	69.00	261.00	9	621.00	2349.00
2	138.00	522.00	10	690.00	2610.00
3	207.00	783.00	11	759.00	2871.00
4	276.00	1044.00	12	828.00	3132.00
5	345.00	1305.00	13	897.00	3393.00
6	414.00	1566.00	14	966.00	3654.00
7	483.00	1827.00	15	1035.00	3915.00
8	552.00	2088.00	16+	1104.00	4176.00

Fees

Student Activity Fee
Usage Fee
Curriculum Graduation Fee
Lab Fee
Technology Fee
Malpractice Insurance
Official Student Transcripts
Test Fees
Accident Insurance

Continuing Education Courses:

There is a sliding scale for state‑supported continuing education courses, ranging from $65 for up to 20 instructional hours to $175 for 51 hours and above. Self‑supporting course fees vary. There are no fee exemptions for self‑supporting classes. Continuing Education students pay no Activity Fee, however Usage fees do apply. For more information on Continuing Education Courses, visit the EWD/Continuing Education Web page.

Tuition Exceptions:

Dual enrollment:
Students enrolled in High School who are taking college courses (dual enrollment students) pay no tuition, except for continuing education classes. All other fees apply.

Senior Citizens:
North Carolina residents 65 or older do not pay registration or other fees for the first 6 credit hours, except for self-supporting continuing education classes.

Fees

Student Activity Fee:

$1.50 per semester credit hour.
The maximum semester student activity fee is $12 for 8 or more credit hours for in-state and out-of-state residents. A Student Activity Fee is not charged for the summer term.

Some courses may require an additional supply fee. Courses requiring additional fees will be identified in the class schedule.

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Usage Fee:

$12 per semester ($10 for the summer semester)

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Curriculum Graduation Fee: $45 per degree

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Lab Fee: $6 per lab hour - No max

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Technology Fee: $1 per credit hour up to 16 credits

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Malpractice Insurance: $13 per year

Individuals enrolled in nursing and health services programs only are required to pay an annual malpractice premium.

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Official Student Transcript: $5 per copy

Unofficial student transcripts are free of charge.

Test Fees:

ACT $34.00
GED $35.00
Teas $35.00

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Accident Insurance:

Gaston College does not have insurance to cover students if they are injured on the Gaston College campus or in a college-related activity. It is advisable, therefore, that students, especially those in areas that could be considered to be potentially hazardous, make certain they have appropriate coverage under a personal accident policy or that of a parent.