Controller's Office

Tuition and Fees

Fees and tuition are set by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents and are subject to change. Notwithstanding currently posted tuition and fees, all fees, tuition or other charges which students are required to pay each semester are subject to increase by action of the Board of Regents at any time before the commencement of classes (primarily due to budgetary shortfalls). The amount you are charged at the time of registration is not a final bill and may be increased. You will receive a supplemental invoice for any additional amounts which the Board of Regents may impose. Fee changes put in place less than 30 days before commencement of classes will not be subject late fee penalties.

Tuition and Fee Schedule

The following fees are in effect for the 2013-14 school year.

See Also: Detailed Fee Information

Summer 2013/Fall 2013/Spring 2014
Summer Registration Fee $87.50/credit
Summer Technology fee$5.50/credit
All students pay:
Application Fee (non refundable) $10.00
Technology fee$5.50/credit
In-state students pay:
Fees (Fall) $84.50/credit
Fees (Spring) $84.50/credit
WUE (Western Undergraduate Students) pay:
Tuition and Fees (Fall) $126.75/credit
Tuition and Fees (Spring) $126.75/credit
Out-of state students in fewer than 7 credits pay:
Fees (Fall) $177.50/credit
Fees (Spring) $177.50/credit
Out-of state students in 7 or more credits pay:
Fees (Fall) $84.50/credit plus*
Fees (Spring) $84.50/credit plus*
*Tuition (Fall and Spring) $3,322.50/semester
Out-of state Distance Education students pay:
Fees (Fall and Spring) $126.75/credit
International students pay:
Fees (Fall) $84.50/credit plus*
Fees (Spring) $84.50/credit plus*
*Tuition (Fall and Spring) $3,322.50/semester
*International student fee $50.00/semester
*International application fee $25.00/at time applying

Note: Auditors pay the same per-credit fees.

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

$84.50 per credit plus a $5.50 per credit technology fee. Except for early and priority registration, fees are generally due two days after you register. Check the TMCC dates and deadlines calendar for the early and priority registration fee payment deadline. 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, your enrollment may be canceled. 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.

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. (Please see tuition and fees chart above).

Out-of-state tuition

Fees are calculated as follows: if you take less than seven credits, you'll be charged per credit; if you are taking seven or more credits, you'll pay the in-state Fee rate per credit and an additional $3,322.50 per semester. (Please refer to the tuition and fees chart above).

Distant education out-of-state tuition

Students who physically reside outside the state of Nevada may be eligible for a special distance education rate. (Please see tuition and fees chart above). To apply, please submit the request for distant education special tuition rate to the admissions and records office.

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.

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 summer term. 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.

Payment Information

To find out how much you owe, log in to MyTMCC. 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 two days after you register. If you do not pay by the deadline, your enrollment may be canceled.

TMCC 3-Pay Payment Plan

TMCC offers a 3-pay payment plan to any student who owes $200 or more on their student account (current semester charges). The plan divides the balance into three equal installments. Your enrollment may be canceled if any payment is not made on time. Please log in to MyTMCC to sign up. Payment plan is available during Spring and Fall semesters. It is not available for Summer semester.

Unpaid fees and delinquent accounts

All fees must be paid by the due date. If you do not pay, your enrollment may be canceled. Any balance due that is not covered by a payment plan or awaiting anticipated aid may be subject to a penalty fee of a minimum of $10 up to a maximum of $100 per semester. If you owe any money to any NSHE institution, you are ineligible to register or receive a transcript, diploma or certificate. Delinquent accounts may be forwarded to a collection agency.

Federal/state/employer paid programs

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

Ways to Pay

Credit and Debit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express) payments and e-check payments may be made online. Log in to MyTMCC and follow the instructions carefully. 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 your enrollment being canceled.

Personal check payments (not made online) are accepted. Make the check payable to the BOARD OF REGENTS and write the student's NSHE ID number on the check. TMCC assesses a $25 collection fee on returned checks.

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

Bring your payment to the cashier's office or the TMCC drop box to avoid lines. The drop box is located on the Dandini Campus at: Cashier's Office, room 318, Red Mountain Building.

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

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