Financial Information

Financial Services Office
3rd Floor, Allison Administration Building
803.786.3244

Fee Schedule for Day College 2024-2025

Tuition and Fees

Rates for private rooms vary according to classification and location.

Deposits are applied toward semester fees.

Cost of music lessons will be an additional charge of $300 per semester for one hour of study per week or $150 for one-half hour of study. Credits for applied music must be considered as part of the normal course load. Special music students (those not taking other college work) should enroll through the Pre-College and Adult Education Programs.

Special fees may apply to selected courses. Off-campus internships in certain courses may require an additional fee. The amounts vary and will be announced before the internships begin.

Full settlement of the charges is required by the due date of the bill to ensure reservation in registered classes.

Schedule changes may cause a change to a student’s bill. Students with balances due after the due date are subject to de-registration.

Special Charges

* Charges will be assessed unless official withdrawal occurs during the add/drop period.

Tuition for All Other Programs

Evening Degree Programs

Full settlement of the comprehensive fee is required before a student may begin classes.

Online Programs

Full settlement of the comprehensive fee is required before a student may begin classes.

Special Charges

* Charges for extra hours will be assessed unless official withdrawal occurs during the Drop/Add period.

** Special fees may apply to selected courses.

How to Pay Tuition, Room, Board, and Fees

Credit Cards

Columbia College accepts VISA, American Express, Discover, and MasterCard for payment of fees.

Students can pay online at www.columbiasc.edu/epay.

Payment Plans

Students may enroll in an interest-free monthly payment plan offered through Nelnet Enterprise.  We offer a 5-month, 4-month and 3-month plan each term.  The 5-month plan starts July 5^th for Fall and November 5^th for Spring.  These plans allow students and families to spread their educational expenses for each term over equal payments.  To enroll in the payment plan, you will be asked to place a $200 down payment to start the payment agreement, in addition Nelnet Enterprise does charge a small enrollment fee for each term.

Call Nelnet Enterprise at 1.800. 609.8056 or go to www.kc.columbiasc.edu for more information or to enroll. Columbia College may restrict enrollment in this plan based on the student’s payment history.

Refund Policy

Day and Evening Colleges

Refund of any portion of tuition will be made only in the case of official withdrawal from the College. This does not apply to summer terms.

Scholarship and grant aid from state or institutional sources are subject to the same withdrawal calculations.

Note that in accordance with federal regulations, students receiving federal financial aid funds are subject to Return of Title IV Policy depending on the date of their official withdrawal petition. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

Fees are nonrefundable after the end of the drop/add period.

Room charges are nonrefundable according to the terms of the housing contract signed by all resident students.

Unused board, prorated by the week, will be refunded only during the first 28 days of the semester. This applies to students who officially withdraw and to students who leave the residence hall but remain as commuting students.

NO REFUNDS ARE ALLOWED AFTER 28 CALENDAR DAYS OF THE SEMESTER.

Students cannot receive a refund generated by Columbia College funds. If a student receives gift aid from federal, state, or private sources in excess of what is needed to cover tuition, room, board, fees and books; Columbia College aid will be reduced so that the account balance is zero.

Online Students

Refund of any portion of tuition will be made only in the case of official withdrawal from the College.

Scholarship and grant aid from state or institutional sources are subject to the same withdrawal calculations.

Note that in accordance with federal regulations, students receiving federal financial aid funds are subject to Return of Title IV Policy depending on the date of their official withdrawal petition. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

Fees are nonrefundable after the end of the drop/add period.

Refunds for Overpayment

Some students may receive financial aid in excess of their charges. In these instances, Columbia College aid will be reviewed and may be reduced. If a credit balance remains, a refund will be issued after enough aid has been disbursed to cover all charges. For questions about disbursement of aid, contact the office of Financial Aid. Questions regarding account balances and refund payments should be addressed to Tuition Accounts.

Refunds are issued through our partner, Paymerang, which will contact the student via their college e-mail.

Outside Tuition Assistance

Students receiving assistance from outside agencies such as TRA, military, employer, or vocational rehabilitation should contact that agency for instructions and guidelines specific to the program. A voucher or purchase order should be sent to Tuition Accounts so that an invoice may be sent to that agency.