Dec 23, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Tuition and Fees



Tuition and Fees

Tuition is established by the North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to increase. Current tuition rates are reflected below and at www.alamancecc.edu/how-to-pay/tuition-fees.php.

North Carolina Resident-Students who are residents of North Carolina now pay a maximum tuition of $1,216 per academic semester. Resident students enrolled for less than 16 semester hours are charged tuition at the rate of $76.00 per semester hour.

Out-of-State Resident-Students who are not legal residents of North Carolina pay a higher tuition than do resident students. Nonresident students pay a maximum tuition of $4,288 per academic semester. Nonresident students enrolled for less than 16 semester hours are charged tuition at the rate of $268.00 per semester hour.

Fees- For the most current fee schedule, please refer to www.alamancecc.edu/how-to-pay/tuition-fees.php.

Tuition waivers are available for high school students enrolled in the Career and College Promise Program. The Student Success office has the most updated information regarding the Career and College Promise Program for high school students.

Summary of semester expenses for full-time students carrying 16 semester hours or more:

Semester Expenses

  NC Resident Nonresident
Tuition $1,216.00 $4,288.00
Student Fee 33.00 33.00
Books and Supplies (estimated) 800.00 800.00
Estimated Total $2,049.00 $5,121.00

Amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition for summer term may vary.

For more information, see Policy 6.1.1 - Tuition and Fees and Policy 6.1.2 - Tuition Residency Requirements.

Adopted: June 13, 2022

Revised: June 10, 2024

Revised: August 12, 2024

Residency Status for Tuition Purposes

Residency determinations for tuition purposes are made by the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS). In order for a student to receive the benefits of in-state tuition and/or state student aid, a residency determination from RDS is required. The specific standards for determining resident status for tuition purposes are set forth in North Carolina General Statute section 116-143.1. For information on RDS, or to appeal an initial residency determination, go to www.ncresidency.org or review Tuition Residency Requirements Policy 6.1.2.

Adopted: June 13, 2022

Books and Supplies

ACC has launched a new digital textbook model, BibliU, to give students faster, more affordable access to course materials. Students will be charged $80 per digital textbook title for applicable courses, and materials will be available electronically through Moodle on the first day of class.

Many courses will continue to offer free materials, and students may opt out if they prefer to purchase books on their own (must apply to all courses). Financial assistance is available through the textbook scholarship, and students in select high school programs may have their fees covered. Please visit www.alamancecc.edu/services-and-support/bookstore/index.php for more information on this program.

A large selection of basic school supplies are available in the campus bookstore as well as art supplies, drafting kits, computer accessories and culinary supplies and uniforms. The store carries a selection of Alamance Community College clothing and gifts. 

Payments can be made by cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Students may purchase in the store or online. Questions concerning bookstore policies and/or procedures should be directed to the Bookstore manager or staff. 

Student Housing

The College does not have dormitory facilities, nor does it assume any responsibility for student housing. If the student must secure housing while attending Alamance Community College, it will be his/her responsibility to investigate possible sources and make the necessary financial arrangements. The student is urged to do this well in advance of his/her enrollment.

Tuition and Fees Refund

A 100 percent refund of tuition and fees shall be made if the student officially withdraws prior to the first day of class(es) of the academic semester as noted in the College calendar. Also, a student will receive a 100 percent refund if the course for which the student is registered is canceled.

A 75 percent refund of tuition shall be made if the student officially withdraws from the course(es) prior to or on the official 10 percent point of the course. For courses beginning at times other than the first week (7 calendar days) of the semester, 100 percent refund will be given if the student withdraws from the course prior to the first class meeting and 75 percent refund shall be made if the student withdraws prior to or on the 10 percent point of the course.

No refunds shall be made after the official 10 percent point of the course.

In order for the student to receive either a 100 percent or a 75 percent refund he/she must complete all paperwork to officially drop his/her course(es). Asking the instructor for a “drop” from the course is not officially dropping the course(es).

For students dropping courses with the intent of adding replacement courses, both the drops and adds must be made in the same transaction to receive the corresponding refund credit. Failure to comply will result in a 25 percent reduction in refunds. For more information review Policy 6.1.4  - Tuition/Fee Refund.

Adopted: June 13, 2022

Tuition Transfer

If a student has paid tuition for a given semester and moves to another area of North Carolina, the curriculum tuition paid for that semester can be transferred to any other technical college or community college, provided the student presents a copy of the receipt for that semester and satisfies all admissions, academic, and administrative requirements of each institution. This includes only the curriculum tuition and does not include any other student fees.