Tuition & Fees
* Tuition and Fees can no longer be paid using a Visa Card.
WEB-BASED PAYMENTAvoid the lines and pay your fees anytime! You may now pay your fees via the Internet using Financial Aid or credit card. Direct your web browser to vip.sc.edu, login to VIP and choose the appropriate financial option. For more detailed information, please consult the Class Schedule or call the Business Office at (803) 938-3765.
PLEASE NOTE:All University fees, fines, and regulations are approved by the Board of Trustees and are subject to change without prior notice.
Academic Year 2011-2012 |
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT | |
Sumter Courses | $2,850 | $7,152 |
Sumter Courses | $4,230 | $8,474 |
Aiken Courses | $4,230 | $8,474 |
Columbia Courses | $4,884 | $12,976 |
Upstate Courses | $4,573 | $9,286 |
Palmetto Program | See Sumter | See Sumter |
PART-TIME
Per Semester Undergraduate
(less than 12 hours) by the credit hour
RESIDENT | NON-RESIDENT | |
Sumter Courses | $238 per hour | $596 per hour |
Sumter Courses | $367 per hour | $734 per hour |
Aiken Courses | $367 per hour | $734 per hour |
Columbia Courses | $400 per hour | $1,050 per hour |
Upstate Courses | $390 per hour | $789 per hour |
Palmetto Program | See Sumter | See Sumter |
OTHER FEES (SUMTER CAMPUS)
Application Fee | $40.00 |
Matriculation Fee * | $50.00 |
Returned Check Fee | $30.00 |
Re-admit Fee | $10.00 |
Non-Credit Application Fee | $10.00 |
Late Enrollment Fee (per day) | $5.00 |
Foreign Language Lab Fee ** | $20.00 |
Laboratory Science Fee *** | $40.00 |
Laboratory Math Fee **** | $60.00 |
Parking Decals Fall and Spring | $25.00 |
Parking Decals Summer terms | $10.00 |
Student ID Late/Lost | $10.00 |
MATRICULATION FEE *
A non-refundable matriculation fee of $50 is assessed to all degree-seeking students on a one-time basis.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE LAB FEE **
Applies to FREN V121, V122; and SPAN V109, V110, V121, V122
TECHNOLOGY FEE
A technology fee is charged to all students for the purpose of providing information technology. These funds cannot be used for the general operating purposes of the campus.
LABORATORY SCIENCE FEE ***
A laboratory fee is charged to all students enrolled in an laboratory course for the purpose of providing lab supplies.
LABORATORY MATH FEE ****
A laboratory fee is charged to all students enrolled in Math 141 and Math 142 for the purpose of providing lab supplies.
FEE PAYMENTS WITH CREDIT CARDS
Students wishing to pay by credit card may access the VIP system for payment. Students will be charged for this service. Currently the convenience fees are:
VISA | No longer accepted on VIP |
DISCOVER | 2.5% |
MASTERCHARGE | 2.5% |






