Students are not enrolled until tuition and fees are paid.
See the Dates & Deadlines Calendar for payment deadlines.
Students planning to use financial aid to pay tuition and fees must follow the procedure set up by the Financial Aid Office.
Tuition
2020-2021 Academic Year - 16 or more credit hours
| NC Residents | $1,216.00 |
| Non-residents of NC | $4,288.00 |
| Fewer than 16 credit hours | |
| NC students per credit hour |
$76.00 |
| Non-residents of NC | $268.00 |
The North Carolina General Assembly generally sets tuition by July 1st.
Above is the current rate which is subject to change.
Fees
| Insurance Fee | $2.00 |
| Tech Fee | $48.00 |
| Matriculation Fee | $6.00 |
| CAPS Fee (Campus Access) | $20.00 |
| Activity Fee (Main Campus, Fall and Spring Only) | $35.00 |
Some courses have consumable fees which are noted on registration statement
**Consumable fees:
*All tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Fees are not refundable for classes dropped after the term starts.
Student Insurance
Certain risks are inherent in any work involving regular contact with mechanical and electrical equipment. While stringent precautions will be taken to ensure safety, it is felt to be in the interest of all students to provide some measure of insurance protection. A group policy, providing the desired insurance protection, will be maintained in effect by the College and all students will be REQUIRED to subscribe to such coverage.
Technology Fee
For Curriculum students, a computer use and technology fee will be charged each semester.
CAPS Fee
Campus Access and Security Fee for Curriculum and Continuing Education students, charged each semester for Asheville, Woodfin and Madison.
Student Activity Fees
The student activity fee will be charged each semester based upon the number of credit hours taken during the day at the Asheville campus.
Past Due Balances
Students who owe the college money for a past term are required to pay the entire balance before being able to register or get grades and transcripts. SBCC State Board Code 1E SBCCC 200.2(c)
A $50 late fee will be added to past due accounts by A- B Tech.