Tuition and Fees
As of Fall Term 2009, tuition and fees* are as follows:
| | Credit Tuition | Student Activity Fee | Transportation and Safety Fee | Technology Fee | Total Tuition and Fees |
| In-state (OR, CA, ID, WA, NV)** per credit | $68.72 | $2.28 | $1.00 | $2.00 | $74.00 |
| Out-of-state (except OR, CA, ID, WA, NV)*** per credit | $169.72 | $2.28 | $1.00 | $2.00 | $175.00 |
| Foreign/International per credit | $194.72 | $2.28 | $1.00 | $2.00 | $200.00 |
Note: $5.00 distance ed fee for Internet and Hybrid courses.
Tuition and fees are subject to change by the LBCC Board of Education.
*Non-Credit Classes
The tuition for non-credit classes is based on the number of hours an instructor is provided. The charge is listed with each class in the printed Schedule of Classes.
Factors that may affect your tuition
**In-state -To qualify for in-state tuition rates, you must be an American citizen or immigrant, and permanent resident of Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada or Washington.
***Out-of-state-You must pay out-of-state tuition rates if your permanent residence is outside the states of Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada or Washington.
Foreign/International-You must pay international tuition rates if you are a citizen of another country and require an I-20 to attend college. International students do not become residents, regardless of the length of their residency within the state.
The amount of tuition you pay is determined by your residency and by the number of credit hours you are taking. You should be aware that some classes charge a fee in addition to tuition.
Residency Policy -Tuition rates and fee schedules differ for students who reside in Oregon, students who do not live within the state or bordering states, and for international students.You pay resident tuition if (1) you have lived in Oregon for at least 90 continuous days immediately preceding the term and can demonstrate your intent to become a permanent resident. For the complete residency policy click http://po.linnbenton.edu/BPsandARs/AR 7075-05 Classification Of Residency.pdf. (2) if you are an immigrant or (3) if you are a permanent resident of California, Idaho, Washington or Nevada. For detailed information and a list of documents that will be accepted as proof of residency, contact the Director of Enrollment Management in Takena Hall, 917-4811.
In addition, the LBCC Board of Education has designated some programs as Regional Programs, allowing out-of-state students to pay in-state tuition the first term of their enrollment. For subsequent terms, these students must establish and meet LBCC's residency requirements to qualify for in-state tuition.
Student Activity and Program Fee -Each student is assessed $2.21 per credit as a student activity and program fee. This fee, which cannot exceed $27, is included in the above listing of tuition and fees. Income derived from the fee supports extracurricular activities and programs, including athletics, artist and lecturer guest appearances, clubs and organizations, and a variety of recreational and social activities. More information is available at the Student Life and Leadership Office in the Student Union. Note: These fees are subject to change.
Tuition Refunds -To receive a tuition refund, you must drop a full-term course using the SIS (Student Information System) or submit a Schedule Change form to the Registration Office within the first two weeks of the class. You may petition for a refund after the deadline if serious and compelling circumstances beyond your control prevented you from dropping within the refund period. Refund deadlines for shorter classes are printed in the Schedule of Classes. Refunds are mailed after the second week of classes. If a class is canceled by the college, you will receive a full refund or, if you prefer, you can enrollment in another class. If you choose to enroll in another class, you may use SIS or submit a Schedule Change form to the Registration Office.
Lab and Materials Fees Refunds -Refunds of lab and materials fees vary from course to course; some costs may not be refunded.
If you have questions, please contact Admissions at admissions@linnbenton.edu
