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The cost of attendance includes expenses that are determined by the institution (tuition/fees) and expenses that are flexible based on student choices (books and supplies, housing and meals, miscellaneous, and transportation costs). These combined tuition and other expenses represent the entire cost of attendance for a full-time student (15 credit hours/semester) during one academic year. Individual expenses will vary based on student-specific majors, courses, living arrangements, and personal spending decisions.
The Cost of Attendance is part of what the Financial Aid Office uses to determine your aid eligibility and offer. It is considered a budget your Financial Aid Offer cannot exceed. If you believe your Cost of Attendance does not accurately reflect your basic educational expenses, you may request a Cost of Attendance Appeal Form at finaid@wcjc.edu.
All scenarios are for full-time students. Costs subject to change.
| In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $4,590 | $6,420 | $7,980 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,663 | $1,663 | $1,663 |
| Housing and Meals | $7,478 | $7,478 | $7,478 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,447 | $2,447 | $2,447 |
| Transportation | $1,203 | $1,203 | $3,074 |
| TOTAL | $17,381 | $19,211 | $22,642 |
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. This federal law makes changes to several federal student aid programs beginning July 1, 2026.
If you plan to attend Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) and receive federal financial aid, these changes may affect your eligibility for grants, student loans, and repayment options.
The good news is that most undergraduate federal student loan limits remain the same.
Eligible undergraduate students may still qualify for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans based on federal eligibility requirements.
Students are encouraged to borrow only what they need and keep track of the total amount they borrow throughout their education.
Beginning July 1, 2026, new federal borrowing limits will apply to Parent PLUS Loans.
Beginning July 1, 2026:
If you receive a new federal student loan on or after July 1, 2026, some current repayment plans will no longer be available after you leave school.
The following repayment plans will no longer be offered for new borrowers:
Instead, borrowers will generally have access to:
These federal changes may affect:
Most WCJC students will continue to qualify for the same undergraduate federal student loan amounts, but it is important to understand how these changes may affect future borrowing and repayment.
WCJC encourages students and families to:
The Wharton County Junior College Financial Aid Office is committed to helping students and families understand these federal changes and make informed decisions about paying for college.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) (HEOA) was enacted on August 14, 2008 and reauthorizes the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended. A disclosure requirement is the information that a post-secondary institution is required to distribute or make available.
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) contains numerous federal reporting and disclosure requirements for information from various administrative areas of higher education institutions. This information can be found in the Wharton County Junior College Catalog and on the Wharton County Junior College website.
Additional Disclosures and Resources:
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