That number consists of tuition charged per credit hour combined with several fees. These costs are outlined below.
| 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | |
| Residents of Anne Arundel County | $125 | $130 |
| Residents of other Maryland counties | $293 | $305 |
| Residents of other states or countries | $425 | $442 |
Residency and Tuition Procedures
Some students enrolled in specific programs and/or courses may be eligible for a waiver of some tuition charges. Refer to Tuition Waivers and Reductions.
These fees support resources that help you achieve your educational goals. All students enrolling in credit classes are required to pay these fees each term. These fees are automatically included in your bill when you register for classes.
| 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | |
| Registration fee per term | $25 | $25 |
| Athletic Funds athletic facilities, membership to intercollegiate athletic teams and admission to sporting events. |
$3 per credit hour | $3 per credit hour |
| Educational services Funds information literacy initiatives and instructional support services including online access to research information, maintenance and upgrade of the library automation system, peer tutoring, online tutoring and open-access computer labs. |
$22 per credit hour | $22 per credit hour |
| Student Activity Fee Offsets the cost of co-curricular educational, cultural and recreational activities, publications, and programs including the campus newspaper, drama performances and speakers. |
$3 per credit hour | $3 per credit hour |
| Clinical/lab fees Offsets the cost of clinical placements and supervision. Lab fees pay for materials and supplies for science experiments, computer supplies, equipment maintenance and special materials. You may request a complete explanation of clinical and lab expenditures from the appropriate academic department. |
*Varies by course |
| Physical education fee Charged to all students enrolled in PHE courses for maintenance of instructional equipment. |
$6 per term if enrolled in a PHE course |
| Late payment Assessed for each tuition and fee payment made after the scheduled due date. Due dates are listed in the class schedule and on the student's bill. |
$10 |
| Returned check Assessed when a student's check is returned from the bank for any reason. |
$25 |
Past-due Accounts
Student bills not paid in full by the due date are considered past-due accounts subject to late fines and collection action. If your account is past-due, it may be turned over to an outside collection agency and you will be held financially responsible for all tuition, fees, penalties, reasonable attorneys' fees and collection costs. In addition, the student will not be able to register for future terms until payment is made in full. Respond promptly to past-due notices. Payment plans are available. Contact the cashier's office at 410-777-2236 for information.
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| Per credit hour | $7 |
| Plus application fee | $5 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost of attending AACC. The Cost Of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it costs a student to attend college. The COA allows for other expenses related to attending AACC to be included in your decision to attend college. COA is also used to create your financial aid offer.
Cost of Attendance reflects an average cost for a student attending AACC full time (12 credits per term) for the nine-month academic school year. Additional costs may be incurred for students in some allied health programs.
| Expenses | Living with Parents | Not Living with Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $4,586 | $4,586 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $672 | $672 |
| Transportation | $2,080 | $2,080 |
| Housing | $0 | $7,136 |
| Food | $3,072 | $3,072 |
| Loan Fees | $298 | $298 |
| Personal expenses | $6,624 | $6,624 |
| Totals | $17,332 | $24,468 |
| Expenses | Living with Parents | Not Living with Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $8,786 | $8,786 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $672 | $672 |
| Transportation | $2,080 | $2,080 |
| Housing | $0 | $7,136 |
| Food | $3,072 | $3,072 |
| Loan Fees | $298 | $298 |
| Personal expenses | $6,624 | $6,624 |
| Totals | $21,532 | $28,668 |
| Expenses | Living with Parents | Not Living with Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $12,074 | $12,074 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $672 | $672 |
| Transportation | $2,080 | $2,080 |
| Housing | $0 | $7,136 |
| Food | $3,072 | $3,072 |
| Loan Fees | $298 | $298 |
| Personal expenses | $6,624 | $6,624 |
| Totals | $24,820 | $31,956 |
*AACC does not have any programs that require an allowable cost for professional licensure or certification for students completing their degree or certificate program at AACC.
Students in the following allied health programs may have additional costs associated with their program.
| Program | Living with Parents | Not Living with Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene - AAS.DHY.DENTAL-HYG-S |
$1,196 | $1,196 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant - AAS.PTA.PTA-S |
$1,950 | $1,950 |
| Nursing - AS.NUR.RN-S |
$2,100 | $2,100 |
| Radiologic Technology - AAS.RAD.RAD-S |
$1,960 | $1,960 |
The maximum adjustment toward the purchase of a computer is $930. This adjustment can be made once each academic school year. To have your Cost of Attendance adjusted:
This adjustment does not guarantee more financial aid money to be offered, but it adjusts the overall cost of attendance used to determine financial need for the academic school year.
Cost of Attendance reflects an average cost for a student attending AACC full time (12 credits per term) for the nine-month academic school year. Additional costs may be incurred for students in some allied health programs.
| Expenses | Living with Parents | Not Living with Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $4,322 | $4,322 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $600 | $600 |
| Transportation | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Housing | $0 | $7,038 |
| Food | $2,992 | $2,992 |
| Loan Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Personal expenses | $6,494 | $6,494 |
| Totals | $16,728 | $23,766 |
| Expenses | Living with Parents | Not Living with Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $8,354 | $8,354 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $600 | $600 |
| Transportation | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Housing | $0 | $7,038 |
| Food | $2,992 | $2,992 |
| Loan Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Personal expenses | $6,494 | $6,494 |
| Totals | $20,760 | $27,798 |
| Expenses | Living with Parents | Not Living with Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $11,522 | $11,522 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $600 | $600 |
| Transportation | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Housing | $0 | $7,038 |
| Food | $2,992 | $2,992 |
| Loan Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Personal expenses | $6,494 | $6,494 |
| Totals | $23,928 | $30,966 |
*AACC does not have any programs that require an allowable cost for professional licensure or certification for students completing their degree or certificate program at AACC.
Students in the following allied health programs may have additional costs associated with their program.
| Program | Living with Parents | Not Living with Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistant - AAS.PTA.PTA-S |
$364 | $364 |
| Nursing - AS.NUR.RN-S |
$510 | $510 |
| Radiologic Technology - AAS.RAD.RAD-S |
$524 | $524 |
The maximum adjustment toward the purchase of a computer is $850. This adjustment can be made once each academic school year. To have your Cost of Attendance adjusted:
This adjustment does not guarantee more financial aid money to be offered, but it adjusts the overall cost of attendance used to determine financial need for the academic school year.
AACC does not provide on-campus housing. As part of the financial aid awarding process, student housing for cost of attendance is determined by the information as reported on the FAFSA by the student.
AACC assumes:
Without a FAFSA on file, a student’s cost of attendance is assumed to be that of a “Dependent student,” which is the lowest student budget. All students are encouraged to complete a FAFSA to have an initial cost of attendance assigned.
Dependent students who wish to make a change because they are not living at home with their parents can submit a Housing Status Confirmation Form (email finaid@aacc.edu to obtain a form) to the AACC Financial Aid Office for a re-calculation of their cost of attendance.
Information about how this works for awarding financial aid can be found in the AACC Financial Aid Office’s Packaging Philosophy.
In general terms, “financial need” is defined as the difference between what it costs you to attend school (Cost of Attendance) and what you and your family can afford to pay (Student Aid Index or SAI). The greater the financial need, the lower the SAI. A family's SAI remains the same even when the price of the school increases.
To explore how the amount of your federal student aid is determined, visit Federal Student Aid.
We're here to help.
For questions about your bill or payment:
Cashier's Office
410-777-2236
cashiersoffice@aacc.edu
For questions about financial aid and scholarships:
Financial Aid & Veterans Benefits
410-777-2203
finaid@aacc.edu
There are a number of tools for estimating your education costs. Try one of these:
Grants, loans, scholarships and work study - Financial Aid begins with the FAFSA. Complete yours today (AACC Code: 002058)!
Learn about applying for financial aid and scholarships.
