Student Budgets

The Financial Aid Office establishes student budgets each year. The budget is an estimate of the cost to attend SCC for a typical academic year (fall and spring terms).

These budgets are provided as estimates only. The cost figures identified in the budget are based on averages obtained from the Common Good Iowa statistics for the SE Iowa tri-county area. The figures do not actually represent a bill that you must pay in order to attend SCC.

After enrolling in coursework, you may view your bill and your student account by visiting Student Finance in Self-Service.

2025-2026 Average Annual Cost of Attendance - Resident

Total	20732	26408	28372
Expense	With Parent	Off Campus	On Campus
Tuition & Fees (15 credit hours per semester)	6660	6660	6660
Books, Course Material, Supplies and Equipment	1400	1400	1400
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses	3060	3060	3060
Transportation	6390	6390	6390
Food	1054	3160	4178
Housing	2100	5670	6616
Loan Fees (average - added at time loan is certified)	68	68	68

2025-2026 Average Annual Cost of Attendance - Non-Resident

Total	20882	26558	28522
Expense	With Parent	Off Campus	On Campus
Tuition & Fees (15 credit hours per semester)	6810	6810	6810
Books, Course Material, Supplies and Equipment	1400	1400	1400
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses	3060	3060	3060
Transportation	6390	6390	6390
Food	1054	3160	4178
Housing	2100	5670	6616
Loan Fees (average - added at time loan is certified)	68	68	68

2026-2027 Average Annual Cost of Attendance - Resident

Total	21556	27496	29334
Expense	With Parent	Off Campus	On Campus
Tuition & Fees (15 credit hours per semester)	7020	7020	7020
Books, Course Material, Supplies and Equipment	1600	1600	1600
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses	3142	3142	3142
Transportation	6562	6562	6562
Food	1068	3204	4330
Housing	2100	5904	6616
Loan Fees (average - added at time loan is certified)	64	64	64

2026-2027 Average Annual Cost of Attendance - Non-Resident

Total	21706	27646	29484
Expense	With Parent	Off Campus	On Campus
Tuition & Fees (15 credit hours per semester)	7170	7170	7170
Books, Course Material, Supplies and Equipment	1600	1600	1600
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses	3142	3412	3142
Transportation	6562	6562	6562
Food	1068	3204	4330
Housing	2100	5904	6616
Loan Fees (average - added at time loan is certified)	64	64	64

The following additional costs may be added at the student's request and requires documentation of actual costs:

• Disability-related costs
• First Professional licensure cost incurred while enrolled as a student
• Required tools/equipment
• Personal computer purchase
• Childcare expenses

For more information about student budgets, you may contact the Financial Aid Office at the campus you are attending.

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