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WCJC is dedicated to making college affordable for everyone. Learn more about WCJC tuition and fees, payment options, financial aid, and more. Get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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Financial Aid
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Tuition & Fees

The total tuition and fees charged depends on your residency status and total number of semester credit hours (SCH) you register for.

Charges

Per SCH

3 SCH

6 SCH

9 SCH

12 SCH

15 SCH*

Tuition
In-District $32 $96 $192 $288 $384 $480
Out-of-District $32 $96 $192 $288 $384 $480
Out-of-State $84 $252 $504 $756 $1,008 $1,260
Fees
General Services Fee $83 $249 $498 $747 $996 $1,245
Out-of-District Student Fee $61 $183 $366 $549 $732 $915
Sugar Land Campus Fee $10 $30 $60 $90 $120 $150
Tech Fee $18 $54 $108 $162 $216 $270
TOTAL Tuition & Fees
In-District Students $133 $399 $798 $1,197 $1,596 $1,995
Out-of- District- Students $194 $582 $1,164 $1,746 $2,328 $2,910
Out-of-District Sugar Land $204 $612 $1,224 $1,836 $2,448 $3,060
Out-of-State Students $246 $738 $1,476 $2,214 $2,952 $3,690

The minimum tuition for a Texas resident is $50. The minimum tuition for an out-of-state resident is $200.

Additional Fees

Additional fees may apply, including:

Type of Fee Price & Description
Late Registration Fee

$25; Non-Refundable

Returned-Check Fee

$25 for each check returned 

Non-Refundable

Lab Fees

Cost varies per class and program

Non-Refundable once classes begin

Program and Insurance Fee

Cost varies per program

Non-Refundable once classes begin

Payment Methods

Say goodbye to payment stress. From convenient online payments to installment plans, we’ve got your back when it comes to managing tuition fees.

Pay Online

To pay online, log in to WCJC Online Services and select "Student" > "Registration" > "View My Bill and Pay Now".

Pay by Mail or In-Person

Payment may be made in-person or via USPS mail (checks only). Checks must be made out to "Wharton County Junior College" and include the student's ID.

Installment Plan

WCJC makes education affordable by offering convenient installment plans. For more information, visit our Installment Agreements section below.

All About e-Bill

e-Bill Basics

e-Bill is WCJC's official method for sending student account statements, replacing paper statements (or bills). The Business Office will periodically post new electronic statements to the student's secure online account. When new statements are available, students and their designated authorized users receive email notifications and can go online to view the current statement and make payments.

All student's account charges, including tuition, room, board, health insurance, course fees, and other miscellaneous fees, will be on the e-Bill and available for viewing and printing via the Internet.

e-Bill Benefits

The benefits of e-Bill include:

  • e-Bill is provided at no additional cost to conveniently access bills and make payments.
  • Payments made online are posted to the student account immediately.
  • Services are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
  • Services are private and secure.
  • Access to online payment history.
  • Ability to schedule future payments, print an e-bill, and make additional copies of e-bills for employers who offer company reimbursement.

e-Bill Payments

Checks should be made payable to Wharton County Junior College. Please include your WCJC Banner ID number on the check. Checks may be mailed to:

Wharton County Junior College

Attention: Business Office

911 Boling Hwy

Wharton, TX 77488

Payment may also be made in person at any campus location. WCJC accepts MasterCard, Discover, Visa, and American Express. WCJC does not accept any payments by phone.

 

WCJC is doing its part to help students continue their education by making installment plans available to all registered WCJC students. This program allows you to spread your WCJC payments over time. Please see the important plan information below for available plans.

Enrolling in the Installment Plan

To enroll in the Installment Plan, you must first be registered in WCJC classes. Once you have enrolled in classes:

  • Click on Student Services & Financial Aid and select Registration, followed by Registration Fee Assessment.
  • Select the current Term of registration and click Submit.
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
  • Click on Pay Now / Installment Plan.
  • Click on the button Student Account Suite to begin enrolling in an installment plan.
  • See Important Plan Information tab below for payment plan schedules.

For additional assistance, contact us at installments@wcjc.edu or (979) 532-6941.

 

Online payments are due by 9:00 pm. 

Spring 2024 Installment Dates

Four-Payment Plan

Enrollment Dates: November 1, 2023 – January 7, 2024

  • 1st payment requires 25% down payment + $35 fee
  • 2nd payment (25%): Due January 16, 2024
  • 3rd payment (25%): Due February 16, 2024
  • 4th payment (25%): Due March 18, 2024
  • HOLDS will be placed on all unpaid balances on March 19, 2024

Three-Payment Plan

Enrollment Dates: January 8 - 18, 2024

  • 1st payment requires 50% down payment + $35 fee
  • 2nd payment (25%): Due February 16, 2024
  • 3rd payment (25%): Due March 18, 2024
  • HOLDS will be placed on all unpaid balances on March 19, 2024

 

Summer 2024 Installment Dates

Summer Plan A

Enrollment dates: April 3 - June 3, 2024

  • 1st payment requires 50% down payment + $35 fee
  • 2nd payment (50%): Due June 17, 2024
  • HOLDS will be place on all unpaid balances on June 18, 2024

Summer Plan B

Enrollment dates: June 4 - July 8, 2024

  • 1st payment requires 50% down payment + $35 fee
  • 2nd payment (50%): July 26, 2024
  • HOLDS will be placed on all unpaid balances on July 27, 2024

Fall 2024 Installment Dates

Four-Payment Plan

Enrollment Dates: April 3 - August 12, 2024

  • 1st payment requires 25% down payment + $35 fee
  • 2nd payment (25%): Due August 26, 2024
  • 3rd payment (25%): Due September 30, 2024
  • 4th payment (25%): Due October 28, 2024
  • HOLDS will be placed on all unpaid balances on October 29, 2024

Three-Payment Plan

Enrollment Dates: August 13 - 26, 2024

  • 1st payment requires 50% down payment + $35 fee
  • 2nd payment (25%): Due September 30, 2024
  • 3rd payment (25%): Due October 28, 2024
  • HOLDS will be placed on all unpaid balances on October 29, 2024

 

Installment Agreements Board (Meal Plans)

Installment agreements for board (meal plans) are available at the Wharton campus. They will be added to your installment agreement for tuition and fees.


A late fee ($35) is charged for any missed installment regardless of financial aid status.

For additional assistance, contact us at installments@wcjc.edu or (979) 532-6941.

 

If you do not pay for your tuition and fees, enroll in an installment plan, or obtain assistance through the Office of Financial Aid, prior to the following deadlines, you may be dropped from your courses.

Spring 2024:

Registration begins November 1, 2023

  • Cancellation 17-, 16-, and 1st 8-week classes: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 9 am.
  • Cancellation of 17-, 16-, 14-, and 1st 8-week classes: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 9 am.
  • Cancellation of 16- and 1st 8-week classes: Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 9 am.
  • Cancellation of 14-week classes: Wednesday, January 31 ,2024 at 9 am.
  • Cancellation of 2nd 8-week classes: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 9 am.
  • Cancellation of 2nd 8-week classes: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 9 am.

Summer 2024: TBD

Refunds for Drops & Withdrawals

Refund Dates

Students who drop or withdraw during the first two days of the term for 16-week classes or the first day of the term for any 17-, 14-, 11-, 8-, or 5-week classes are eligible for a 100% refund. Students who drop classes or withdraw anytime thereafter may be eligible for a partial refund, depending on the date of the drop. The refund schedule is available on our Drops & Withdrawals page.

Financial Aid Refunds

Refund dates depend on receipt from various federal, state, and local agencies therefore; the exact date may vary from student to student. Pell grants and student loans are refunded 14 days from the date of receipt after deducting student tuition and fees.

e-Bill Refund

Need to get your e-Refund? You can enroll online to receive student refunds directly deposited into your bank checking or savings account. You will receive an email notification when your e-Refund has been processed and will know when your e-Refund will be deposited into their account.

Visit WCJC Online Services webpage for details.

Repeated Courses Tuition Charges FAQ

Texas residents will pay the out-of-state tuition rate for any course taken three or more times. This includes courses where you withdrew and received a “W” or courses that were awarded a grade.

 

The following types of credit hours are exempt and are not subject to the “Repeated Courses Tuition Charges” Policy above:

    1. Credit hours for remedial and development courses, if the coursework is within the 27-hour limit.
    2. Credit hours for courses that involve different or more advanced content each time they are taken, including but not limited to: individual music lessons, theater practicum, music performance, ensembles, certain physical education and kinesiology courses, and studio art.
    3. Credit hours for independent study courses.
    4. Credit hours for continuing education courses which must be repeated to retain professional certification.
    5. Credit hours repeated in the final semester or term before graduation, if the credit hours are taken for the purpose of receiving a grade that will satisfy a degree requirement. This exemption applies for only one semester or term.

 

If you believe that you should receive an exemption from the higher tuition rate, contact the Office of the Registrar and request an appeal form. You have seven (7) days from the start of the term in which that course is offered to appeal the higher tuition rate. You will be notified via your WCJC email regarding the outcome of the appeal for exemption. 

 

If your appeal for exemption is denied, you must appeal the decision within five (5) business days of receiving notice. An appeal should be submitted in accordance with Administrative Policy FLD using the Student Grievance Form.

 

Contact Us

Reach out to us with any questions you may have about your tuition and fees.

Phone: 979-532-6941 

Email: businessoffice@wcjc.edu