Tuition & Aid

Tuition & Financial Aid

QHCC is designed around practical affordability, transparent cost planning, and early financial guidance.

Estimated costs updated for the 2026-2027 planning cycle

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Use these detailed pages to plan costs, payments, assistance, and enrollment changes before a deadline affects your options.

Estimated Cost Planning

Students receive a clear estimate before registration, including tuition, campus fees, books, supplies, and optional student services. Advisors help compare full-time and part-time schedules.

Published estimates are for planning and may vary by course load, lab or material needs, books, transportation, and individual program requirements.

Payment Options

The college supports term-based payment planning, employer sponsorship documentation, family billing records, and guidance for students preparing scholarship or aid materials.

  • Payment in full by the published term deadline.
  • Approved term payment arrangements.
  • Employer or organization sponsorship documentation.
  • Scholarship, grant, or family payment coordination.

Financial Guidance

Financial services staff help students understand deadlines, required forms, and available institutional support programs.

Additional Educational Costs

Students should budget for books, digital access, supplies, transportation, technology, and program-specific materials. Some courses may offer lower-cost or shared resources.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial services provides general guidance on forms, deadlines, scholarship materials, and documentation. Availability and eligibility depend on the applicable program and student circumstances.

Refund and Schedule Changes

Dropping or withdrawing from a course may affect charges, refunds, sponsorship, or aid. Students should review deadlines and contact financial services before changing enrollment.

Avoiding Unexpected Balances

Students should confirm registration, check account notices, keep receipts and sponsorship records, and respond promptly when the college requests missing financial documentation.

Tuition Planning Overview

These figures are broad planning estimates. Detailed cost pages explain required fees, materials, payment timing, and enrollment-change effects.

Enrollment TypeEstimated TuitionNotes
Full-time resident student$2,850 per term12-15 units
Part-time resident student$245 per unitFlexible scheduling
International student$5,900 per termEstimated full-time study