MCCC’s in-district tuition rate is about one-third that of most four-year public colleges and universities. And, Monroe County residents who apply for admission and send ACT or SAT scores and high school transcripts to MCCC by April 15 will automatically be considered for the Trustee Merit Scholarship, which pays for up to $1,500 of tuition.*
Billable Contact Hours: MCCC determines the cost for attending a course by the course’s billable contact hours instead of credit hours. A billable contact hour reflects the amount of time in a typical week during a full semester course that a student spends in direct contact with an instructor, laboratory equipment or other instructional setting. Billable contact hour information for each course can be found in the catalog under course information.
Tuition
Summer Semester 2026. MCCC’s Tuition and Fees are the following, which are subject to change by the Board of Trustees:
| Residency Status | Cost (per contact hour) |
|---|---|
| Monroe County Resident (In-district) | $134.33 |
| Out-of-District | $229.47 |
| Out-of-State | $255.62 |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $40/semester |
| Technology Fee | $28.26/contact hour |
Monroe County residents age 60 or over may enroll with a tuition grant that pays 50 percent of the tuition for any credit and non-credit college class. Registration, technology, lab, special fees and credit by exam fees are not subject to waiver and are the responsibility of the student. For more information, contact the Admissions and Guidance Office at 734.384.4104.
Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 Semesters. MCCC’s Tuition and Fees are the following, which are subject to change by the Board of Trustees:
| Residency Status | Cost (per contact hour) |
|---|---|
| Monroe County Resident (In-district) | $139.70 |
| Out-of-District | $238.65 |
| Out-of-State | $265.85 |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $40/semester |
| Technology Fee | $29.50/contact hour |
Monroe County residents age 60 or over may enroll with a tuition grant that pays 50 percent of the tuition for any credit and non-credit college class. Registration, technology, lab, special fees and credit by exam fees are not subject to waiver and are the responsibility of the student. For more information, contact the Admissions and Guidance Office at 734.384.4104.
Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees*
| Cost | In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,352.80 | $5,727.60 | $6,380.40 |
| Registration Fee | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Technology Fee | $708 | $708 | $708 |
| Total | $4,140.80 | $6,515.60 | $7,168.40 |
*Estimate based on attendance for Fall and Winter Semesters, 24 contact hours total, based on a minimum of 12 credits per semester to be considered a full-time student. Other special course fees may also apply, depending on course selection.
To complete 60 credit hours in two years, which is the minimum graduation requirement, please see Annual Cost of Attendance.
View Tuition and Fees Policy 3.05 under Policies and Procedures.
For questions please contact the Monroe County Community College Cashier at 734-242-7300.
Residency Status
Tuition will be assessed and collected according to the residency status of the student on the first day of the semester or the first day the student is officially enrolled after the first day of the semester. Requests for change of status must be submitted by that time.
Resident rates will be assessed in cases where:
1. The student, or parents of a dependent student, own(s) either property or a business which is located within Monroe County (Michigan).
2. The student’s tuition is paid by his or her employer and either the student or the employer is considered a county resident. (An employer is considered a county resident if that employer operates a business, or branch thereof, within Monroe County, Michigan).
3. The student is considered a resident, defined as follows:
- The residence of a student who is a dependent follows that of his/her parent or legal guardian. Student must be claimed on current health insurance or prior tax return of parent/legal guardian.
- A person may qualify as a resident by residing: 1) six months within the state of Michigan, and 2) 30 days within a Monroe County (Michigan) precinct. If a person moves to another precinct within the county, he/she is still considered a resident of the county.
- Any individual using educational assistance under either Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill* - Active Duty Program), Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill*) of Title 38, United States Code, and/or the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. §3311 (b)(9)) who lives in the State of Michigan while attending Monroe County Community College (regardless of his/her formal state of residence) shall be charged no more than in-state tuition.
In cases where the residency of a student is considered in doubt, the student may be asked to provide proof in the form of: 1) up-to-date voter registration card, 2) a vehicle registration form (pre-printed by the Secretary of State), 3) a driver’s license, 4) an official communication from a municipal official indicating how long the student has resided in the county. Questions concerning individual cases in regard to these regulations should be directed to the registrar.
Tuition and Technology Fee Refund Policy
Fall 2026 Refund Information
Fall Semester Courses
100% Tuition Refund Wednesday, September 2, 2026: 50% Tuition Refund Period, Thursday, September 3 - Wednesday, September 9, 2026: No Tuition Refund beginning Thursday, September 10, 2026.
A non-standard course is defined as a course that does not start or does not end on the semester start/ end date. If a course length is one to 13 days, the 100 percent refund will apply when withdrawing prior to the day of the first class meeting. No refunds will be issued after this time. If a course length is 14-63 calendar days, the 100 percent refund will apply when withdrawing on the first or second business day of the class. If withdrawing on the third or fourth business day of the class, students will receive a 50 percent refund. No refunds will be issued after this time.
Non-standard Courses
A tuition refund computation is not based on the amount paid, but on the total amount of tuition and fees assessed. If you have a tuition balance at the time you withdraw from class(es), the refund (if any) will be credited to your account. Lab fees are not refundable beginning with the 50 percent refund period.
The Registration Fee is non-refundable. NOTE: Some Math courses have a $100 fee. This fee is not refundable after your section of the class has met.