Tuition, Fees and General Costs

Cost of Attending Gaston College

Gaston College, supported by the taxpayers of North Carolina and Gaston and Lincoln counties, 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.

Tuition rates subject to change pending legislative action and approval.

Curriculum Courses

The maximum instructional fee for residents of North Carolina is $904.00 per semester for 16 or more credit hours. The maximum instructional fee for out-of-state residents is $3,976.00 per semester for 16 or more credit hours.

Economic and Workforce Development /Continuing Education Courses

Tuition and fees:
Continuing Education Occupational courses (state supported) vary, based upon the actual total hours of the course.

Tuition Fees (EWD/CE classes)

Receipt supported (self-supporting) courses are individually priced.

Usage Fee

In addition to tuition, on-campus Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education classes are assessed a Usage Fee. Please consult the Gaston College website or current Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education course schedule for applicable tuition and fees.

Exceptions

Dual enrollment students pay no tuition, except for summer self-supporting classes and Economic and Workforce Development (Continuing Education) classes. However, they do pay all other fees.

North Carolina residents 65 or older are required to pay tuition and fees for self-supporting classes, including personal enrichment classes. Effective July 1, 2009, these individuals may register for up to 96 contact hours of occupational extension classes ttuition free.

Other General Fees for Credit and Degree Programs

Student Activity Fee: $1.50 per semester hour of credit.

The maximum semester student activity fee is $12 for eight (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.

Usage Fee: $12 per semester ($10 summer term)
Curriculum Graduation Fee: $45
Lab Fee: $6 per lab hour
Malpractice Insurance (required for nursing and health services programs students): $13 per year
Transcript Fee: $5 for each transcript.
Technology Fee: $1 per credit hour up to 16 credits.

Returned Checks

A fee of $25 (or the maximum permitted by law) will be assessed to any student whose check is returned.

Right to Change Fees 

All college fees are subject to change without notice.

Refunds: Curriculum Programs

A 100% refund shall be made if the student officially drops prior to the first day of the academic semester or term. Also, a student is eligible for a 100% refund if the class in which the student is officially registered is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. A 75% refund shall be made if the student officially drops from the class prior to or on the official 10% point of the semester.

For classes beginning at times other than the first week (seven calendar days) of the semester, a 100% refund shall be made if the student officially drops from the class prior to the first class meeting. A 75% refund shall be made if the student officially drops from the class prior to or on the 10% point of the class.

All paperwork for the drop must be processed before the drop date. The drop date is published each semester in the Schedule of Credit Classes as well as the Gaston College calendar. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are officially dropped from classes. If a course fails to materialize, refunds are automatically processed. The refund policy is subject to change. Refunds are not granted after the 10% point. Refunds of tuition will be issued in accordance with the current state and college policy. Refund checks will be mailed within 30 days after the last drop-add day.

Refunds: Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education Courses

If a student officially withdraws from a class prior to the first class meeting, a full refund will be given. A 75% refund will be given if a student officially withdraws before the 10% point of the class. A full refund is given for classes canceled by the college because of insufficient enrollments. Fees for self-supporting courses will not be refunded unless the college cancels the course.

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.

For those who find they do not have accident insurance coverage, information on a student insurance program is available from the Business Office in the Administration Building.

Summary of Tuition & Fees