Higher Education Cost Transparency
Below you will find information about paying for college, our tuition and fees costs and available financial aid.
| 2026-2027 Academic Year | Sponsoring District of LCCC | Other PA Resident | Out-of-State/Foreign | Schuylkill County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (12-18 credits per semester) |
$3,946.00 | $7,892.00 | $11,838.00 | $5,919.00 |
| Capital outlay fee | — | $270.00 | $540.00 | $270.00 |
| Comprehensive fee | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| Technology fee | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 |
| Total Full-Time Tuition and Fees | $5,896.00 | $10,112.00 | $14,328.00 | $8,139.00 |
| Part-Time Tuition Less than 12 credits and above 18 credits per semester |
$142.00 | $284.00 | $426.00 | $213.00 |
| Capital outlay fee | — | $9.00 | $18.00 | $9.00 |
| Comprehensive fee | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Technology fee | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Total Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour | $207.00 | $358.00 | $509.00 | $287.00 |
| ALL STUDENTS (Fall and Winter 2026) | ||||
| LCCC Textbook+ $33.00 Per Credit | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
The $33-per-credit Textbooks+ fee includes a $3.00-per-credit Textbooks+ Administrative Fee. The Textbooks+ fee applies to the Fall 2026 and Winter 2026 semesters only. Beginning with Spring 2027, LCCC will transition to the Textbook ACCESS program.
Spring 2027 Textbook ACCESS Program
The Spring 2027 semester begins January 22, 2027.
Beginning with the Spring 2027 semester, LCCC will transition from the current Textbooks+ program to the new Textbook ACCESS program.
Under Textbook ACCESS, there will no longer be a single, flat textbook fee charged per credit. Textbook and course material costs will vary by course based on the materials required. The previous $33-per-credit Textbooks+ fee will no longer apply beginning with Spring 2027.
If you are pursuing an Associate Degree and plan to enroll Full time (12+ credits each semester), your degree should take approximately 2 academic years to complete. Based upon the current tuition and fee costs, your degree will cost approximately $11,792 to complete at the sponsoring-district rate for tuition and basic fees, before textbook/course-material costs. Please note, this amount may vary by program of study. Some programs have additional fees. View a complete list of fees in our college catalog.
Our tuition and fee charges may change each academic year. The comparison chart below shows the difference in our tuition and fees between last year, this year, estimated amounts for next year. Please note these figures are based upon full time enrollment (12-18 credits) for two semesters.
| Academic Year | Tuition | Comp Fee | Tech Fee | Book Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | $3750 | $720 | $720 | N/A |
| 2024-2025 | $3750 | $720 | $810 | $30/credit |
| 2025-2026 | $3,946 | $720 | $870 | $30/credit |
| 2026-2027* | $4,025 | $734 | $887 | $30/credit |
*these amounts are estimated based upon a 2% increase
Financial Aid
LCCC students can access various federal, state and institutional funds to help pay for college. In order to apply for financial aid, you will need to complete the FAFSA. LCCC also offers a variety of scholarships each year. In order to apply for these scholarships, you will need to complete the LCCC General Scholarship Application through the MyLCCC Student Portal.
Your financial aid award is not renewable each year. You will need to reapply each year for federal and state aid by completing the FAFSA. You will also need to reapply for our LCCC Foundation Scholarships each year as well.
Once LCCC receives your completed FAFSA application, the Financial Aid Office will prepare an award offer that will be sent to your LCCC student email. You can view your Financial Aid award online through the MyLCCC Student Portal by clicking the Financial Aid tile.
Student Employment Options
The College offers a Student Employment Program that provides students with an opportunity to earn money during the academic year and during the summer. Our work study programs are managed by the Career Development Center.
All student employment positions are posted online through the Cougar Claw which is the College’s online job management system.
