Calculating Tuition & Fees
|
Hours |
Resident |
Non- |
Out of |
Building |
Student Services |
Fee to |
General Services |
In District |
Out of District |
Non-Resident Total |
|
1
|
$300
|
$792
|
$144
|
$168
|
$10
|
$33
|
$55
|
$566
|
$710
|
$1,202
|
|
2
|
$300
|
$792
|
$144
|
$168
|
$10
|
$33
|
$55
|
$566
|
$710
|
$1,202
|
|
3
|
$300
|
$792
|
$144
|
$168
|
$10
|
$33
|
$55
|
$566
|
$710
|
$1,202
|
|
4
|
$300
|
$792
|
$144
|
$168
|
$10
|
$33
|
$55
|
$566
|
$710
|
$1,202
|
|
5
|
$300
|
$792
|
$144
|
$168
|
$10
|
$33
|
$55
|
$566
|
$710
|
$1,202
|
|
6
|
$300
|
$792
|
$144
|
$168
|
$10
|
$33
|
$55
|
$566
|
$710
|
$1,202
|
|
7
|
$350
|
$924
|
$168
|
$196
|
$10
|
$33
|
$55
|
$644
|
$812
|
$1,386
|
|
8
|
$400
|
$1056
|
$192
|
$224
|
$10
|
$33
|
$55
|
$722
|
$914
|
$1,570
|
|
9
|
$450
|
$1,188
|
$216
|
$252
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$805
|
$1,021
|
$1,759
|
|
10
|
$500
|
$1,320
|
$240
|
$280
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$883
|
$1,123
|
$1,943
|
|
11
|
$550
|
$1,452
|
$264
|
$308
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$961
|
$1,225
|
$2,127
|
|
12
|
$600
|
$1,584
|
$288
|
$336
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$1,039
|
$1,327
|
$2,311
|
|
13
|
$650
|
$1,560
|
$312
|
$364
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$1,117
|
$1,429
|
$2,495
|
|
14
|
$700
|
$1,848
|
$336
|
$392
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$1,195
|
$1,531
|
$2,679
|
|
15
|
$750
|
$1,980
|
$360
|
$420
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$1,273
|
$1,633
|
$2,863
|
|
16
|
$800
|
$2,112
|
$384
|
$448
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$1,351
|
$1,735
|
$3,047
|
|
17
|
$850
|
$2,244
|
$408
|
$476
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$1,429
|
$1,837
|
$3,231
|
|
18
|
$900
|
$2,376
|
$432
|
$504
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$1,507
|
$1,939
|
$3,415
|
|
19
|
$950
|
$2,508
|
$456
|
$532
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$1,585
|
$2,041
|
$3,599
|
|
20
|
$1,000
|
$2,640
|
$480
|
$560
|
$15
|
$33
|
$55
|
$1,663
|
$2,143
|
$3,783
|
Minimum tuition for Residents of Texas is $300 - Minimum tuition for Non-Residents of Texas is $792 - Tuition per credit hour for Residents of Texas is $50 - Tuition per credit hour for Non-Residents of Texas is $132. Third repeat course or developmental course work that exceeds 27 hours will be assessed at $60 per credit hour surcharge. Non-Residents of Texas who are not located within the state of Texas, enrolled in distance education will be assessed a $100 per credit hour surcharge.
REGISTRATION FOR RESIDENT OF TEXAS:
Tuition
Building Use Fee
Student Activity Fee
General Fees*
Out-of-District Fees
$50 per hour ($300 minimum)
$28 per hour ($168 minimum)
$10 minimum, $15 over 8 hours
$88
$24 per hour ($144 minimum)
REGISTRATION FOR NON-RESIDENT OF TEXAS:
Tuition
Building Use Fee
Student Activity Fee
General Fees*
Out-of-District Fees
$132 per hour ($792 minimum)
$28 per hour ($168 minimum)
$10 minimum, $15 over 8 hours
$88
$24 per hour ($144 minimum)
*General fees include registration and general services fees. The fee is charged to all students, on or off campus. The fee also covers the cost of providing transcript copies.
- Online full payment via myGC in the Whitecaps Portal
- In Person – Pay on campus at the Bursar’s Office (2nd floor, Moody Building). Options: Credit Card, Cash, Personal Check, or Money Order. The full amount will be charged and payments by Credit Card / Check will be subject to Galveston College refund policies.
- A valid Texas driver’s license number and student ID number must be available for check or money order payments.
- By Third-Party Agent – All sponsors must be approved by Galveston College. Prior to registering, students should contact the sponsor and verify that all required documentation has been submitted. Payment authorizations will not be accepted if submitted after the 12th class day (4th class day for a summer session).
- The Installment Plan – Students choosing to pay by installment plan must sign a contract
that is available through the Whitecaps Portal.
- You must:
- Pay one-half of the tuition, course-related fees, and student activity fee by your payment date.
- Pay the full amount of the $25 non-refundable installment set-up fee and any other applicable fees.
- Installment payments are due on dates specified in the contract.
- You must:
- The state of Texas sets the refund policy for Galveston College.
- Students may expect to receive their refunds within four to six weeks from the 12th class day for the fall and spring semesters or the 4th class day for a summer session. Amount of check will be less any debt owed to the College.
- Once classes begin, students who drop classes or are withdrawn by the College must pay a percentage of the tuition and fees.
- Refunds for checks are processed no sooner than four weeks after the receipt of the check.
- Refunds for cash/check payments are mailed to the address on file with Admissions and Records.
- Refunds for credit card payments will appear on your monthly statement. You are responsible for interest charged to the credit card account while the refund is processed.
- Galveston College charges a $10 processing fee for any refund checks that are re-issued.
Cost of Attendance (COA)
The cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Galveston College.
Individual expenses will vary based on student-specific majors, courses, residency, number of credit hours registered, living arrangements, and personal spending decisions. These values are used in offering Financial Aid for students.
| Not Living with Parents | Dependent Living with Parents | |
| 2023-2024 | (In District) | (In District) |
| * Tuition/Fees | $2,546 | $2,546 |
| * Books/Supplies | $2,046 | $2,046 |
| Housing/Food | $10,385 | $4,884 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,605 | $2,605 |
| Transportation | $2,453 | $2,453 |
| Total | $20,035 | $14,534 |
- Cost of Attendance (Budget)
This is a typical budget (2 semesters at 15 credit hours each semester) for a student attending Galveston College for the academic year. *Estimated charges paid to school. All other budget items are living costs and are not paid to the school. - EFC (Estimated Family Contribution)
The amount listed on the Offer Letter is what the family is expected to contribute financially to the student’s cost of attendance (including living expenses) during the budget duration. If you are considered an independent student (parents’ information is not required on the FAFSA®) the family contribution is only from the student’s resources. - Aid Offered
This is the total estimated aid you are scheduled to receive based on full-time enrollment. - Remaining Need
This is your remaining financial need after subtracting the estimated financial aid.
In certain cases, the Financial Aid Office may be able to adjust your cost of attendance to accommodate additional expenses. These expenses may include childcare expenses, additional allowances for supplies that are higher than the included amount in the current cost of attendance, one-time computer purchase, professional licensing expenses, etc. These adjustments are considered on a case-by- case basis and will require appropriate documentation to justify the change. Complete the Request for Change to Cost of Attendance online.
HOW YOUR EXPECTED NEED IS DETERMINED
Your expected financial need is the difference between the Cost of Attendance (COA) at Galveston College and the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The COA is determined by Galveston College and includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, food, transportation and miscellaneous expenses. Your EFC is determined by a government formula that is applied against your family’s income and assets as reported on the FAFSA. By subtracting the EFC from the COA, estimated financial need is determined.
DEFINITIONS
Tuition and Fees — For purposes of financial aid, tuition is based on full-time (15 hours) enrollment. The actual costs that a student incurs will vary depending on the student’s degree or certificate program and residency.
Books and Supplies - Books and Supply costs are estimated based on average expenses.
Housing and Food — A reasonable estimate of what it would cost to live in the Galveston area while attending school. Actual costs may vary by individual choices related to location and circumstances.
Transportation — The transportation allowance is based on an average
Personal and Misc. — A reasonable estimate of personal living expenses during the enrollment period. Actual expenses will vary.
For more information visit the Financial Aid Information webpage or contact the Financial Aid Office at (409) 944-1235 or [email protected].
Questions? Contact Us.
Jeff Engbrock
Director of Business Services
[email protected]
409-944-1362
409-944-1500