Tuition Rates, Fees, & Expenses

Affordable Tuition & Fees

• Tuition rates are set by the North Carolina General Assembly.
• Activity & technology fees are determined by JCC’s Board of Trustees following state policies.
• Tuition and fees are due at the start of each semester and are subject to change.
• Textbooks and supplies are additional costs and vary based on your program.

Official Registration & Payment

To be officially registered, you must:

Pay tuition and fees in full, have a payment plan in place, or have an approved third-party billing arrangement with JCC’s Business Office.

Important: Students with unpaid bills or overdue library fines cannot register for classes until their balance is cleared.

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Enrollment

North Carolina Residents

Tuition and fees payable by curriculum students who qualify as residents of the State of North Carolina for tuition purposes, are as follows:

*Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the NC General Assembly.  Select classes may require other fees not listed or be “eText only” courses.  Tuition and all fees, including eText fees are due by each semester’s payment deadline. Please see the academic calendar for detailed dates.

Non-Residents

Any student whose legal residence is outside of the State of North Carolina, or, in the case of students who are boarding or living with relatives in the community and whose parents or guardians live outside the state, and who do not otherwise qualify as residents for tuition purposes under General Statute 116-143.1, shall pay tuition and fees as follows:

*Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the NC General Assembly.  Select classes may require other fees not listed or be “eText only” courses.  Tuition and all fees, including eText fees are due by each semester’s payment deadline. Please see the academic calendar for detailed dates.

 Explanation of Fees

•  Activity Fee:
  The student activity fee provides financial support for the student activities programming, including student government, intercollegiate athletics, intramural recreation, student publications, social activities, student clubs and related activities, student insurance, student identification cards, parking permits, and other projects of benefit to students. For dropped courses, the activity fee is refundable at 75% after the course begins up until the census date of the course. The activity fee is non-refundable after the census date.
  
  
• Technology Fee:
  The technology fee supports the procurement, operation, and repair of computers and other instructional technology, including the supplies and materials that support the technology. This permits the College to purchase computers and other technology, hire support positions to operate and maintain this technology and buy the necessary supplies and materials for operations. The technology fee is $48 for any number of credit hours enrolled. For dropped courses, the technology fee is refundable at 75% after the course begins up until the census date of the course. The technology fee is non-refundable after the census date.
  
  
• The Campus Access, Parking and Security (CAPS) fee supports the construction and maintenance of campus parking lots and roads. In addition, it supports campus police, security officers and Jaguar Alerts to ensure a safe campus. The CAPS fee is $4 per credit hour enrolled for curriculum courses, with a maximum of $64.00 per term and $5 per continuing education course. For dropped courses, the CAPS fee is refundable at 75% after the course begins up until the census date of the course. The CAPS fee is non-refundable after the census date.

Understanding Cost of Attendance (COA)

JCC calculates the Cost of Attendance (COA) to estimate the total educational expenses you may have for a given academic year. This helps determine your financial aid eligibility. COA includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, food, housing, transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses, and professional fees.

Planning Your Budget? Use the U.S. Department of Education Net Price Calculator to estimate your financial aid eligibility and out-of-pocket costs.

Johnston Community College - Financial Aid Cost of Attendance - 2026-2027 Academic Year

In-State

Out-of-State

Military or Military Dependent

± Tuition and fees are based on 24 credit hours per year.

*Professional Fees (License, certification, or first credential) will be adjusted to reflect cost if incurred while still enrolled for the following programs: Mammography ($65), Nursing ($525), Practical Nursing ($525), Radiography ($225), and Sonography ($475).