Tuition & Fees

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Summer 2023 Tuition Payment Deadlines

Fall 2023 Tuition Payment Deadlines

Spring 2024 Tuition Payment Deadlines

Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 Tuition Rates

Service Area

• In-state service area: Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties.
• In-state non-service area: All other S.C. counties, plus Chatham and Effingham counties in Georgia.
• Non Resident: All areas outside S.C.

If you are a current student that needs to request a change of residency status, please refer to the Change of Residency Status Form and submit all required documents to Admissions.

Summer 2023 Fees

(Effective April 2023)

Registration Fee
A non-refundable registration fee of $50 per semester is charged to each student.

Capital Fee
A non-refundable capital fee of $5 per credit hour is charged to each student.

Technology Fee
A non-refundable technology fee of $5 per credit hour is charged to each student.

Course Fee
A course fee of $25 to $70 is applied to certain classes to help offset the expense of consumables, laboratory equipment, software, and additional instruction.

Barnes & Noble TCL Course Ready Fee
The TCL Course Ready (formerly First Day Complete) fee provides students access to required textbooks, lab manuals, and access codes for a fee of $22.00 per credit hour.

Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 Fees

(Effective April 2023)

Student Fee
A non-refundable student fee of $100 per semester is charged to each student.

General Course Fee
Students taking general education courses will be charged a non-refundable general course fee of $15 per credit hour each semester.

Tech Course Fee
Students taking technical courses will be charged a non-refundable tech course fee of $20 per credit hour each semester.

Barnes & Noble TCL Course Ready Fee
The TCL Course Ready (formerly First Day Complete) fee provides students access to required textbooks, lab manuals and access codes for a fee of $22 per credit hour each semester.

Specific Fees
Specific fees ranging from $100 to $685 are applied to certain classes to help offset the expense of consumables, laboratory equipment, software and/or additional instruction. Some may be applied in lieu of the tech course and/or general course fees.

Tuition & Fees for Su 2023 (In-State Service Area)

Tuition & Fees for Su 2023 (In-State Non-Service Area)

Tuition & Fees for Su 2023 (Non-Resident)

Tuition & Fees for FA 2023 & SP 2024 (In-State Service Area)

Tuition & Fees for FA 2023 & SP 2024 (In-State Non-Service Area)

Tuition & Fees for FA 2023 & SP 2024 (Non-Resident)

Dropping/Withdrawing

Please visit https://www.tcl.edu/academics/registration/registration-policies/ for important information regarding dropping and withdrawing.

Refunds

Visit www.tcl.edu/refunds for important information regarding refunds and schedules.

Military Spouse MyCAA Information

All MyCAA military spouse students MUST submit all approved TA forms prior to the published tuition payment deadlines for each term to by email (ta@tcl.edu), fax (855-825-3291) or in-person delivery to the TCL Beaufort Campus Business Office.

1098-T Tax Information

2022 1098-T tax forms will be available by January 31, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does Technical College of the Lowcountry report? TCL will report in Box 1 the amount of qualified tuition and related expenses (QTRE) you paid during the calendar year. Box 2 will be blank.

For the 2022 tax year, a student’s 1098-T may include amounts from Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023, depending on when the student registered and paid for courses.

The college does not prepare a 1098-T form for registration of Continuing Education classes.

• What educational expenses are considered as qualified tuition and related expenses in Box 1?

Qualified tuition and related expenses refer to tuition and required fees, such as tech fees and lab fees, a student must pay to be enrolled at or attend an eligible education institution. Tuition waivers are considered reductions to qualified tuition and expenses.

Each recipient should refer to relevant IRS forms and publications for explanations relating to the eligibility requirements for, and calculation of, any allowable education tax credit. To see if you qualify for the credit, and for help in calculating the amount of your credit, see IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education at www.irs.gov. Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Business Office cannot provide individual taxpayer advice. Please consult your tax preparer.

If a student opted into receiving their 1098-T electronically, their 1098-T can be reviewed online via their self-service account. If a student did not opt in for electronic viewing, their 1098-T will be mailed. If you have any further questions, please contact the Business office at 843-525-8355.

Form SC 1040 Information

To help ease the financial burden for South Carolina college students and their families, the South Carolina General Assembly has created an income tax credit for tuition paid to South Carolina colleges and universities. To claim the credit, a Form SC 1040 must be filed. When preparing the South Carolina income tax return, Form I-319 Tuition Tax Credit must be completed. This form is included with all state individual income tax booklets. For more information about the tax credit, please visit the South Carolina Tuition Tax Credit website.