Admissions

Tuition and Fees

Fee Increases for Spring

Due to the current status of the budget, and in addition to efforts made across the state to address the issue, the NSHE Board of Regents has established an increase in course fees for all colleges and universities in Nevada. At TMCC, the increase for the Spring semester only is as follows:

Course fees have increased from $60/credit to $63/credit.
The technology fee remains at $5.50/credit
Current fees will not be changed for Fall 2009.

This information is provided as an update to the previous discussion regarding an increase of fees "without notice" advertised last semester.

If you have any questions regarding student fees or tuition, please contact the controller's office. To pay your fees online please log on to MyTMCC.

See also: Detailed Fee Information

Fall 2009/Spring 2010
All students pay:
Application Fee (non refundable) $10.00
Technology fee included in per credit charges
In-state students pay:
Fees (Fall) $65.50/credit
Fees (Spring) $68.50/credit
Good neighbor students pay:
Tuition and Fees (Fall) $101.50/credit
Fees (Spring) $104.50/credit
Out-of state students in fewer than 7 credits pay:
Tuition and Fees (Fall) $131.50/credit
Fees (Spring) $134.50/credit
Out-of state students in 7 or more credits pay:
Fees (Fall) $65.50/credit plus
Fees (Spring) $68.50/credit plus
Tuition (Fall and Spring) $3,094.00/semester
International students pay:
Fees (Fall) $65.50/credit plus
Fees (Spring) $68.50/credit plus
Tuition (Fall and Spring) $3,094.00/semester plus
International student fee $50.00/semester plus
Health fees TBA/year
International application fee $25.00/at time applying

Sample fee computation for new full-time, in-state student:
12 credits @ $60.00/credit $720.00
application fee $10.00
12 credits x $5.50/credit tech fee $66.00
Total  $796.00

Books and supplies cost an additional $300-400. Parking is free. Some classes have additional lab fees or costs for supplies; refer to the class schedule for details.

Detailed Fee Information

Resident fees

$65.50 per credit includes $5.50 technology fee.
While it is best to pay your fees when you register, the final fee payment deadline is 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14, for early and priority registrations. If you register after Aug. 14, you must pay by 4 p.m. on the Friday of the week you register. Students are responsible for either paying for, or dropping from, each class in which they are registered. If you have not paid for a class by the established deadline, TMCC reserves the right to offer the class to the next eligible student. If you have not dropped a class you no longer want to take, you will still be responsible for the fees. Fees are assessed on a per-credit basis. Audited classes cost the same as credit classes. TMCC Workforce Development classes are self-supporting, so charges vary accordingly.

Residency for Tuition Purposes

Pursuant to the passage of Senate Bill 32 (Chapter 374, Statutes of Nevada 2005), as of July 1, 2005, a financially independent student must be a bona fide resident of the State of Nevada for at least 12 months prior to matriculation to qualify for in-state tuition. Further, for a dependent student to qualify for in-state tuition, the student's family must be a Nevada resident. Please contact the admissions and records office for further details.

Application fee

A $10 one-time, nonrefundable fee is charged to first-time TMCC students only. This fee cannot be refunded, even if classes are full or you dropped or canceled your classes.

Good Neighbor tuition

If you live in a neighboring California county, you may be eligible for the Good Neighbor rate of $101.50 (includes $5.50 per credit technology fee) per credit.

Western Undergraduate Exchange

WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in western states may enroll in many two-year and four-year college programs at a reduced tuition level: 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition. To be eligible for WUE, students must be a resident of a WICHE State. Some colleges and universities have additional criteria. For further information about specific programs in WUE contact the admissions and records office.

Out-of-state tuition

If you don't qualify for Good Neighbor status, the fees are as follows: if you take less than seven credits, you'll be charged $131.50 per credit; if you are taking seven or more credits, you'll pay $65.50 a credit and an additional $3,094.00 per semester.

Distant education out-of-state tuition

Students who physically reside outside the state of Nevada may be eligible for a special distance education rate of $95.50 per credit (includes $5.50 per credit technology fee). To apply, please submit the request for distant education special tuition rate to the admissions and records office.

Senior citizen fees

If you are 62 or older and have been a Nevada resident for one year, you qualify for this program. Fee discounts apply only if there are seats available in a class; if the class in which you have enrolled becomes full, you must pay the full fee or drop the class(es). If you have turned 62 since taking your last TMCC class, notify admissions and records.

  • There is no application fee.
  • There is no per-credit charge to register for a regular course.
  • You must pay all lab, special fees and the technology fee.
  • You must pay 80% of the cost of WDCE classes and full price for WDCE workshops.

Seniors who are at least 62 years old and have been Nevada residents for one year may qualify for the Senior Sunshine Fund, a program which loans senior citizen's books and supplies.

For Summer Only: If you are 62-years-old or older and are a Nevada resident, you will pay only 50 percent of the regular registration fees for Summer session classes. Additionally, seniors pay 100 percent of all lab fees, special fees, technology fees and workshop registration fees and 80 percent of most WDCE classes. Because Summer session is self-supporting, reduced fee benefits are subject to the programs maintaining their self-sufficiency.

Lab and special fees

These fees, added to the per-credit class fees, are found below the class listing.

Technology fee

Fees printed in this class schedule include the $5.50 per credit technology fee approved by the NSHE Board of Regents in October 1999.

Student Health Insurance and Health Resources

Enrolled students may choose to enroll in an optional health insurance plan. Students should determine which plan best meets their personal needs since each plan has significant differences in coverage, options, and premium amounts. Students are encouraged to review the options carefully before purchasing a plan. Students complete the appropriate application and submit payments directly to the selected insurance provider. Payment of premiums is not processed through the TMCC business office. A student may consider one of the plans listed below or seek other options elsewhere.

Sentry Life Insurance Company

Students enrolled in one or more credits have an option of purchasing accident and health insurance through Sentry Life Insurance Company (Plan 1 or Plan 2). Information is available at www.ejsmith.com or at the Office of the Associate Dean of Student Support Services (RDMT 120).

Student Resources

This plan is being offered to all interested community college students through the American Association of Community Colleges. Community College students who are enrolled in 4 or more credit hours are eligible to enroll in Plan 1 or Plan 2. Interested students must access the information via the web and enroll through an association by selecting the American Association of Community Colleges link. Information is available at www.studentresources.net or at the Office of the Associate Dean of Student Support Services (RDMT 120).

American College Student Association

The American College Student Association is a nationwide association which provides educational material, benefits and other goods and services to domestic and international students and their families. Information associated with student health insurance is available at http://www.acsa.com or at the Office of the Associate Dean of Student Support Services (RDMT 120).

Orvis Nursing Clinic

TMCC students are no longer eligible to register and receive services at the UNR Health Center. However, the Orvis Nursing Clinic may provide students with an affordable alternative. Information is available at http://hhs.unr.edu/osn or by calling the Orvis Nursing Clinic at: 775-327-5000.

TMCC Fitness Center

Students attending TMCC or other NSHE institutions may purchase a semester fitness center pass from the controller's office for $45 for the Spring/Fall semester and $25 for the Spring semester. Refund policy: 100 percent during first week of purchase. After the first week, no refunds, no exceptions. Day passes are also available at the controller's office for $3/day.

UNR Lombardi Recreation

TMCC students enrolled in 7 or more credits may purchase a semester pass to the Lombardi Fitness Center at UNR. Please call the Lombardi Center at 775-784-4041 for more information.

Payment Information

To find out how much you owe logon to Web-Reg. During the early registration period, you must pay your fees by the published deadline. If you enroll after the early registration period you must pay your fees by the Friday of the week you register. If you do not, TMCC reserves the right to offer the seat in the class to the next eligible student.

Deferred Payment

To qualify for a deferred payment, you must be enrolled in six or more academic credits and pay half of your academic fees at the time of registration. WDCE classes, health insurance and health center fees are not deferrable and must be paid in full at the time of registration. The remaining fees are due and payable in full (no partial payments accepted) by Friday, Oct. 3. A penalty fee of 10% (minimum $10) will be charged on any outstanding balance not paid by Oct. 3. A signed deferred payment agreement form must be included with your payment or an electronic copy must be submitted via Web-Reg. If you owe any money to the NSHE, you are ineligible to register or receive a transcript, diploma or certificate. Delinquent accounts are forwarded to a collection agency. The controller's office cannot accept less than 50% of the total due. If you pay less than 50%, your payment will be returned.

Unpaid fees and delinquent accounts

If you were not eligible for the deferred payment process and have not signed a deferred payment form, all fees must be paid by the due date. Any balance due may be subject to a penalty fee of $10 per day, up to a maximum of $100 per semester. If you owe any money to the NSHE, you are ineligible to register or receive a transcript, diploma or certificate. Delinquent accounts are forwarded to a collection agency.

Federal/state/employer paid programs

You must submit the payment authorization from the paying party to the controller's office on or before the Friday of the week you register.

Ways to Pay

Credit and Debit Card charges may be made using Web-Reg if you are paying with Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express. Follow the instructions carefully. Credit cards are processed manually, so check Web-Reg two working days later to verify that your transaction was accepted by your bank. Declined credit card transactions are reversed from the student's account, leaving the balance due and payable immediately. Outstanding balances are subject to the unpaid fees and delinquent accounts policy and may result in a student being dropped from his/her classes. Refunds of credit card payments are issued by check only.

Personal check payments are accepted. Make the check payable to the BOARD OF REGENTS and write the student's social security number on the check. TMCC assesses a $25 collection fee on returned checks.

Pay by mail. Checks must be received by the controller's office in time to be processed by the aforementioned due dates and times. Mail to: controller's office, 7000 Dandini Blvd., RDMT 318, Reno, NV 89512.

Bring your payment to the controller's office or use one of TMCC's convenient drop boxes to avoid lines. Drop boxes are located on the Dandini Campus at: controller's office, room 318, Red Mountain Building and on the south entrance of the library. Both boxes close at 4 p.m. on Fridays. There is also a box located at the Meadowood Center, 5270 S. Neil Road. This box closes at 1 p.m. on Friday.

Fee Increases for Spring

Due to the current status of the budget, and in addition to efforts made across the state to address the issue, the NSHE Board of Regents has established an increase in course fees for all colleges and universities in Nevada. At TMCC, the increase for the Spring semester only is as follows:

Course fees have increased from $60/credit to $63/credit.
The technology fee remains at $5.50/credit
Current fees will not be changed for Fall 2009.

This information is provided as an update to the previous discussion regarding an increase of fees "without notice" advertised last semester.

If you have any questions regarding student fees or tuition, please contact the controller's office. To pay your fees online please log on to MyTMCC.

See also: Dates and Deadlines, TMCC Refund Policy and Registration Information