Tuition and Fees
Student Financial Responsibilities
You are expected to attend all classes in which you are enrolled. If you do not attend or stop attending classes and fail to personally drop by the drop deadline you will be responsible for all tuition and fees. You are responsible to pay all charges on your account by the payment due date, even if you do not receive a bill, or your account is being paid by another party. Unless you pay immediately at the time of registration, you are entering into a student loan with the college, which is non-dischargeable under USC ยง 523 (a). You are responsible for keeping PCC informed of any address or telephone changes. If you are under 18 years of age, you are liable for any charges incurred in accordance with ORS 348.105. If your account is referred for collection you agree to pay all reasonable collection and attorney fees, including those incurred at trial and on appeal.
If you are unable to attend, remember to drop your classes (including wait listed classes). Tuition charges will be removed only if your drop is received by the published drop deadline.
Note: If you register using MyPCC, your schedule and bill will only be available online.
Tuition and Fees for Credit Classes
Use the college cost calculator to see what your costs will be. Keep in mind that the calculator does not incorporate the costs of books, which vary greatly with each course of study.
| Tuition Type | Rate | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Resident Tuition |
$74 per credit | To qualify for resident tuition, you must be an American citizen or immigrant with a permanent resident status in Oregon or the bordering states of Idaho, California, Nevada and Washington. |
| Non-Resident Tuition | $202 per credit | Non-residents include international students and students residing in states which do not border Oregon. |
| Fee Type | Rate | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee | $4.50 per credit | Credit courses only |
| Student Activity Fee | $1.70 per credit | Credit courses only |
| College Service Fee | $19 per term | Credit courses only. The College Service Fee covers the cost of various services including transcripts, book lockers and more. |
| Distance Learning Fee | $20 per course | Distance learning courses only. |
| Lab Fees | Up to $45 per course | Check the course description in the schedule for lab fees specific to the class you are taking. |
| Special Program Fees | Varies | Check the course description in the schedule for special program fees specific to the class you are taking. |
| Other Common Fees | Varies | See Other Common Fees for cost information on course audits, credit by exam, and other fees associated with attending Portland Community College. |
Tuition and Fees for Non-Credit Classes
Non-credit and CEU classes are priced individually, are not eligible for financial aid and cannot be applied to PCC certificates or degrees. For tuition and fees, check each course's listing in the online class schedule.
Tuition Discounts for Older Adults
If you are 62 or over when classes begin, you are eligible to receive a 50 percent tuition discount on both credit and non-credit classes. The tuition discount does not apply to lab and other class fees, out-of-state tuition or CEU (continuing education unit) classes. Stop by any campus business office or call 503-977-4234 to request the tuition discount. Once it is set up, there is no need to request it again. The discount will be applied to your account the day after you register and may be viewed online via MyPCC.
Limited grants are also available to Oregon residents age 62 or over who are unable to afford these reduced tuition rates. Grants do not cover lab or other fees, and are not available if you are enrolled in a degree or certification program. To apply for a grant, contact Neal Naigus at 503-977-4122. Submit your approved grant authorization to any campus business office during registration.