College Costs

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is created by the Office of Financial Aid. It gives the average costs a student may accrue during the academic year while attending CCC.

The Cost of Attendance is broken down into direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are items that will appear on a student’s CCC bill, such as tuition, fees, and room and meal plan (if student lives on campus). Some e-books will be considered direct cost as they are included with the registration of a specific class. Indirect costs will not appear on a student’s bill but are estimated costs associated with going to college and should be included in budgeting.

2024-2025 COA

At CCC, we charge on a per credit hour for tuition and fees. To calculate you tuition and fees cost, simply multiply the total number of credit hours by the total tuition and fees rate.

2024-25 Tuition and Fees (cost per credit)   

At CCC, we offer on-campus housing at our Hastings and Columbus campuses. If you choose not to live on-campus or are attending one of our commuter sites, you still need to have an estimate of what your housing and food will cost for a year.

2024-25 Room and Meal Plan Rates

An essential part of college success is having the right books and supplies for your classroom experience. Keep in mind, that these costs will vary based on the courses you’re taking. To find out what’s required for your courses, check out the CCC Bookstore. Also remember that some e-books are already include with class registration. If an e-book is include it will show up on your class registration.

While these expenses are not charged through CCC it is still important for you to budget for them. These include allowances for transportation, clothing, recreation, and other living and miscellaneous expenses. They vary greatly based on your lifestyle. The allowance is based on what we consider reasonable but modest costs after surveying segments of our student population.

Some of our programs have additional cost to purchase the necessary tools, equipment or safety gear. Those programs that have additional cost are listed below along with the expected costs. For a complete list of the required tools please contact the program advisor.

2024-25 Specific Program Expenses

Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology (AMDT) - 1st Year

Required Tools: $4,000
Safety Eyewear: $15
TOTAL: $4,015

Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology (AMDT)- 2nd Year

Optional Tools: $1,165
TOTAL: $1,165

Auto Body Technology (AUTB) - 1st Year         

Required Tools & Toolbox: $6,000
Uniforms: $200
Safety Eyeware: $50
Online Respirator Medical Exam: $50
Total: $6,300

Automotive Technology (AUTO) - 1st Year

Required Tools & Toolbox: $7,400
Uniforms: $180
Shoes: $100
Safety Eyewear: $20
HVAC Certificate: $20
Jumper Wire Kit: $15
Total: $7,735

Optional Tools: $3,800

Construction Technology (CNST) - 1st Year

Required Tools: $460
Safety Eyeware: $15
Total: $475

Dental Assisting (DENT) - 1st Year

Uniforms: $215
Shoes: $100
Safety Eyewear: $25
Practicum Insurance: $12
CPR-1st Semester: $60
Total: $412

Dental Hygiene (DENH) - 1st Year          

Instrument Kit: $14,000
Magnification Loupes: $2,500
Uniforms: $280
Required Association Fees: $80
Practicum Insurance: $12
Total: $16,872

Optional Expenses:
Gloves, Masks & Cost to Rotation Sites: $250

Certification / Credentialing (required to work in field):
Clinical Board Certification - 5th semester: $1,500
National Board Certification - 5th semester: $550

Diesel Technology (DSLT) - 1st Year

Required Tools: $7,000
Required Toolbox (summer after 1st year): $1,000
Uniforms: $180
Shoes: $150
Safety Eyewear: $20
Air Tool Adapter Kit: $20
ASE 609: $20
Total: $8,390

Electrical Technology (ELTR) - 1st Year

Required Tools: $1,000
Safety Eyewear: $20
Total: $1,020

Optional Tools:
Conduit Bender: $100
Cordless Tool Set: $600

Energy Technology (ETEC) - 1st Year

Required Toolbox: $70
Uniforms: $334
Shoes: $250
Safety Eyeware: $3
Total: $657

Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Optional Tools:
Battery Drills/Tools: $350

Certification/Credentialing (required to work in field): 
R410A Open Book Exam - 2nd Semester: $35
EPA 608 Technician Exam - 2nd Semester: $35

Heavy Equipment Operator Technician (HEOT) - 1st Year

Uniforms: $110
Shoes: $250
Safety Eyewear: $20
Equipment Keys: $50
Total: $430

Optional Tools:
Electric Grease Gun: $400

Hospitality Management - Culinary (HMRM.C) - 1st Year

Uniforms: $235
Serve Safe Certification (required in program): $50
Total: $285

Hospitality Management - Hospitality (HMRM.H) - 1st Year

Uniforms: $125
Travel & Tourism Travel Fee: $50
Serve Safe Certification (required in program): $50
Total: $225

Medical Assisting (MEDA) - 1st Year

Uniforms: $200
Shoes: $50
Practicum Insurance: $12
CPR/BLS: $75
Total: $337

Optional Training:
Medication Aide Training: $431

Nursing Education (ADNR) – 1st Year

Required Instruments: $100
Uniforms: $250
Practicum Insurance: $12
Program Fee - Nursing Pin: $40
ATI Fees (full program beginning 2024-25): $2,850
Fingerprinting Fee: $46
Total: $3,298

Certification / Credentialing:
National Council of Examination (NCLEX) - 2nd semester (PN): $200
State Board of Nursing Licensure - 2nd semester (PN): $123

Nursing Education (ADNR) – 2nd Year

Practicum Insurance: $12
Program Fees - Nursing Pin: $55
ATI Fee (2024-25 2nd year students only): $1,425
Fingerprinting Fee: $46
Total: $1,538

Certification / Credentialing:
National Council of Examination (NCLEX) - 4th semester (RN): $200
State Board of Nursing Licensure - 4th semester (RN): $123

Occupational Therapy Assistant – 1st Year

Practicum Insurance: $12
AOTA Required Association Fees: $75
NOTA Required Association Fees: $30
PAM Certification (required in program): $100
OTHA Knowledge Exam: $15
Total: $232

Paramedicine (PARM) – 1st Year

Uniforms: $200
Shoes: $50
Safety Eyewear: $25
Practicum Insurance: $12
FISDAP: $146
Total: $433

Optional Tools: 
Stethescope: $100

Paramedicine (PARM) – 2nd Year

PALS Certification - 5th semester (required in program): $80
ACLS Certification - 5th semester (required in program): $72
PHTLS Certification - 5th semester (required in program): $20
AMLS Certification - 5th semester (required in program): $20

Certification / Credentialing:
NREMT Cognitive Exam - 6th semester (required to work in field): $180

Pharmacy Technician (PHRM) – 1st Year

Uniforms: $50
Practicum Insurance: $12
BLS: $68
State of NE License (Pharmacy Law & Business Application): $25
Pharmacy Tech Pre-Test & Test: $158
Total: $313

Welding Technology (WELD) - 1st Year       

Required Tools & Toolbox: $1,200
Safety Eyewear: $400
Total: $1,600

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

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
• Nebraska 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, send the completed application to:  [email protected]

Application

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

[email protected]
Columbus Campus: 402-562-1257
Grand Island Campus: 308-398-7420
Hastings Campus: 402-461-2428 

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.

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.