Tuition & Fees

 

*Tuition and fees can no longer be paid using a debit or credit card in the Business Office.

 

WEB-BASED PAYMENT

Avoid 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 2012-2013
(Updated Rates for Fall)

 

FULL-TIME

Per Semester Undergraduate
(12 or more hours; Not Applicable to Summer Session)

 

 

RESIDENT

NON-RESIDENT

Sumter Courses
Technology Fee
(Under 75 hours)

$2,946
$ 196

$7,383
$ 196

Sumter Courses
Technology Fee
(75 hours or more)

$4,367
$ 196

$8,745
$ 196

Aiken Courses
Technology Fee

$4,367
$ 120

$8,745
$ 120

Columbia Courses
Technology Fee

$5,044
$ 200

$13,622
$ 200

Upstate Courses
Technology Fee

$4,721
$ 140

$9,582
$ 140

Palmetto Program
Technology Fee

See Sumter
$200

See Sumter
$200

 

PART-TIME

Per Semester Undergraduate
(less than 12 hours) by the credit hour

 

 

RESIDENT

NON-RESIDENT

Sumter Courses
Technology Fee
(Under 75 hours)

$246 per hour
$ 15 per hour

$616 per hour
$ 15 per hour

Sumter Courses
Technology Fee
(75 hours or more)

$379 per hour
$15 per hour

$758 per hour
$15 per hour

Aiken Courses
Technology Fee

$380 per hour
$ 9 per hour

$760 per hour
$ 9 per hour

Columbia Courses
Technology Fee

$421 per hour
$ 17 per hour

$1,136 per hour
$ 17 per hour

Upstate Courses
Technology Fee

$402 per hour
$ 9 per hour

$814 per hour
$ 9 per hour

Palmetto Program
Technology Fee

See Sumter
$17 per hour

See Sumter
$17 per hour

 

 

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.

 

Only Mastercard, Discover and American Express credit cards are accepted. VISA is not accepted for tuition and fees. A convenience fee of 2.5% is charged on each credit card transaction. If you wish to pay you fees by credit card:

 

  • Log into VIP and click on the "Financial" link located in the left hand column.

  • Go to "Show Me Fees, Tuition and Payment."

  • View charges for accuracy, then click "Pay Fees."

  • Select "Pay by Credit Card." Enter the credit card information and follow the steps to allow payment of fees. Only one credit card can be used to complete the payment.

  • Record your Payment Confirmation Number.