Tuition for F-1 International Students
F-1 international students are required to be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credits), each term.
12 credits x $278/credit = $3,336 (+fees)
| Tuition | Rate | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident | $278 per credit | Applies to F-1 international students |
| Fees | Rate | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Student activity fee | $3.40 per credit | Supports student governance, engagement, civic activities, and the belonging and well-being of our students |
| Instructional technology fee | $7.35 per credit | Covers equipment, software, licensing, and staffing to support and improve technology for teaching and learning for all students |
| College service fee | $15 per term | Supports transcripts, graduation, application, and book lockers |
| Lab fee | Up to $45 per course | Covers materials, supplies, and equipment – see lab fees in the class schedule |
| See a list of other common fees. | ||
View the PCC tuition and fees page for more information.
Ways to Pay Tuition
F-1 International students have multiple ways to pay their tuition.
Payment in full
Pay by US credit or debit card, check, or by wiring funds from your home country.
If you wish to wire friends from your home country, there are two options to choose from:
- Flywire
- Submit payment & PCC receives
- Can be delayed (takes time to post to PCC)
- TransferMate
- Benefits of paying with TransferMate include:
- Peace of mind that your payment will be received in full and on time.
- Rates are held for 48 hours, so you have complete visibility of the amount you will pay.
- No need to worry about exchange rates fluctuations.
- 24-7 multilingual customer support
- How to pay your tuition with TransferMate:
- Log in to your student account and agree to the account balance.
- Go to the “Make Payment” tab and choose TransferMate in the
drop-down menu. - Select the country of payment and complete the payer details.
- Make your payment using the provided instructions.
- Relax! Your payment will post to your student account.
- It’s that easy! Need more help? Watch this video or download step-by-step instructions (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese) on how to make a payment with TransferMate.
- Benefits of paying with TransferMate include:
Payment plans
Interest-free payment plans spread your bill into monthly or bi-weekly payments. Sign up on the Paying for College tab in MyPCC.
View the PCC ways to pay page for more information.
When to Pay Tuition
- New students — International students who are entering their first term at PCC (and who participate in all parts of Orientation Week) are given a grace period to pay tuition. The deadline for them is the first day of classes.
- Continuing students — International students in their 2nd term and beyond must pay tuition at the same time as all other students. Payment is due two weeks before the first day of term. If you enroll after that date, payment is due immediately. Bills are issued beginning three weeks before the term.
View the PCC payment due dates page for more information.
Required Financial Resources
The chart below shows ESTIMATES of the MINIMUM expected expenses for an academic year (3 terms) for an F-1 student (with no dependents) taking 12 credits per term. Actual expenses may vary. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
| Expenses | Academic Year (9 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 |
| Fees
includes but not limited to Student Activity fee of $3.40 per credit, Technology fee of $5.30 per credit, College Service fee of $15 per term, and Transportation fee of $8 |
$432 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
| Medical Insurance | $2,010 |
| Food and Lodging | $12,000 |
| Transportation | $500 |
| Total required financial resources | US $25,800* |
The chart does not include personal expenses. An F-1 student with no dependents should calculate at least an additional $500 per month for personal expenses. An F-1 student with dependents should calculate additional personal expenses.
Health Insurance
PCC International student health insurance is required and mandatory for all PCC F-1 students (only exception: government-sponsored students).
View details about the PCC Health Insurance requirements for F-1 students.
Scholarships
PCC offers many scholarships that F-1 international students are eligible for. You can find more information on the PCC scholarships website.
This page is maintained by the OISS Director.