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Tuition and Residency

The MHCC Board of Education sets tuition rates and reserves the right to make changes without notice. The amount of tuition charged is determined by the students residency and the number of credits they are registered for. Some classes require an addition course fee. Fees are listed in the Quarterly Class Schedules.

IN-STATE (In District & Out of District)	Summer 2008	Fall 2008
Tuition, per credit hour	$66.00	$68.60
(1-15 credits)
Student fee, per credit hour	$2.50	$2.50
($37.50 maximum)
Technology fee, per credit hour	$4.00	$4.00
($60.00 maximum)

TOTAL COST PER CREDIT HOUR	$72.50	$75.10
(1-15 credits)

ADDITIONAL CREDITS OVER 15
16-18 credits, per credit hour	$66.00	$68.60
Over 18 credits, per credit hour	$33.00	$34.30
An overload approval from the Academic Advising and Transfer Center is required prior to registration for more than 20 credits

OUT-OF-STATE
Tuition, per credit hour	$209.00	$209.00
(1-15 credits)
Student fee, per credit hour	$2.50	$2.50
($37.50 maximum)
Technology fee, per credit hour	$4.00	$4.00
($60.00 maximum)

TOTAL COST PER CREDIT HOUR	$215.50	$215.50
(1-15 credits)

Over 15 credits, per credit hour	$209.00	$209.00

INTERNATIONAL
Tuition, per credit hour	$236.00	$236.00
(1-15 credits)
Student fee, per credit hour	$2.50	$2.50
($37.50 maximum)
Technology fee, per credit hour	$4.00	$4.00
($60.00 maximum)

TOTAL COST PER CREDIT HOUR	$242.50	$242.50
(1-15 credits)

Over 15 credits, per credit hour	$236.00	$236.00

Student Fee: Student fees are disbursed on a comprehensive program basis for student government activities and for intercollegiate sports. The statement of philosophy of this financial support can be found in the Appendix of Board Policy and college Regulations.

Technology Fee: Technology fees are used for the technological needs of the college.

Special Fees: Certain classes require tools, uniforms, equipment, insurance, etc., which are not covered by tuition or course fees.

Auditing: Students (no credit or grade) pay in accordance with the tuition/fee schedule.

Residency: Determination of residence for admission and other purposes will be made according to the following definitions: Residence is defined as a person’s domicile, his/her true fixed and permanent home and place of habitation. It is the place where one intends to remain, and to which one expects to return when one leaves without intending to establish a new domicile elsewhere. Domicile is not established by mere attendance at the college.

A valid drivers license, permit or ID card from Oregon, California, Idaho, Washington or Nevada is required for all students requesting in-state residency. Oregon residency must be established 90 days prior to the first day of class.

In-State Student: An American citizen or immigrant who has established residency in Oregon 90 days prior to the beginning of classes.

Out-of-State Student: An American citizen or immigrant who has not established residency in Oregon 90 days prior to the beginning of classes.

International Student: A citizen of another country in the United States on a visa other than an immigrant visa.

Reciprocity: An American citizen or immigrant who has established residency in Washington, California, Idaho or Nevada may pay in-state tuition.

Golden Age Program: Mt. Hood Community College offers Golden Age program privileges to in-district residents who are 62 years old or older. In-district residents who qualify are offered a 50 percent discount on tuition. This discount does not apply to fees. All Golden Age members receive student rates for college activities and events, and may use the swimming pool and hydrotherapy pools at a discount. For more information, call the MHCC Admissions Office at 503-491-7393.