College Costs

Tuition at CCC is among the most competitive in the state, and we offer a number of financial aid programs to qualified students to help lower costs even more. 

The bottom line is that at CCC you can invest less money in your college education without compromising the quality of your education.

Net Price Calculator

This Net Price Calculator will provide a preliminary estimate of federal aid eligibility, to help families understand what aid the student may be awarded and make arrangements to cover the cost of attendance at college.

College Costs

In addition to tuition, fees, room and board listed below, students should expect other costs for books, tools, supplies, uniforms, travel, and other items. Costs will vary depending on the requirements of the program and the needs of the student.  Average cost of books for full-time students is approximately $1,500 per academic year. Note: actual costs vary by program of study and source of purchase. CCC does not require students to purchase books from specific sources.

2022-23 Tuition and Fees (cost per credit)   

	Tuition	Fees	Total
Nebraska Resident	$94	$16	$110
Non-Resident	$141	$16	$157

2022-23 Room and Board Rates

Occupancy	Meal Plan	Cost
Double/Triple	14 meals a week	$3,592 a semester
Double/Triple	19 meals a week	$3,930 a semester
Single	14 meals a week	$5,220 a semester
Single	19 meals a week	$5,558 a semester

2021-22 Tuition and Fees (cost per credit)   

	Tuition	Fees	Total
Nebraska Resident	$92	$15	$107
Non-Resident	$138	$15	$153

2021-22 Room and Board Rates

Occupancy	Meal Plan	Cost
Double/Triple	14 meals a week	$3,467 a semester
Double/Triple	19 meals a week	$3,783 a semester
Single	14 meals a week	$5,095 a semester
Single	19 meals a week	$5,411 a semester

Tuition and Fees Refund

Students who drop credits within the time periods listed below, according to the course's scheduled session length, will receive a 100 percent refund of tuition and fees. Thereafter, no refund is available. Contact the Student Accounts Office for assistance.

Scheduled Session Length	College Instructional Days	Refund
17 weeks or greater	0-10 Days	100%
	After 10 Days	No Refund
16-13 weeks	0-10 Days	100%
	After 10 Days	No Refund
12-9 weeks	0-7 Days	100%
	After 7 Days	No Refund
8-5 weeks	0-5 Days	100%
	After 5 Days	No Refund
4-1 weeks	0-2 Days	100%
	After 2 Days	No Refund
1-0 weeks	Prior to First Class	100%
	After First Class	No Refund

One and two-day seminars and workshops are excluded from refunds after the activity begins.

In order to receive a refund, a student must notify the Registrar’s Office and Student Accounts Office. Students who have credit balances will receive a refund within 60 days. 

Classification

Nebraska Residents

A student qualifies for resident tuition rates at Central Community College if he or she is not an international student or dependent with an F status, and meets one of the following criteria:

• Legal Age Resident or Emancipated Minor
• Dependent Minor (less than 19 years of age)
• Legal Age Dependent (19-24 years of age)
• Married to a Nebraska Resident
• Permanent Resident, Asylee or Refugee
• University / State College / NE Community College
  Employee or Dependent / Spouse
• Active Duty Military / NE National Guard
  Dependent or Spouse
• Nebraksa High School Graduate / Nebraska Dream Act
• Native American
• Recruited or Transferred Employee or Dependent / Spouse
• Nebraska High School Graduate Veteran
• Military Veteran or Dependent / Spouse
• Midwest Student Exchange

If you qualify in one of these categories, please request the Application for Residency Tuition Classification by email:  admissions@cccneb.edu

Non-Nebraska Residents

An individual who does not qualify for the resident tuition rate is considered a non-resident.

If you believe you should be considered a Nebraska resident and receive in-state tuition, please contact the Admissions Office of your choice. 

CCC Admissions

admissions@cccneb.edu
Columbus Campus: 402-562-1257
Grand Island Campus: 308-398-7420
Hastings Campus: 402-461-2428