Spring 2009
| Credit Hours | Resident of District* | Non-Resident of District** | Non-Resident of State*** |
| 1 | $58 | $118 | $222 |
| 2 | $104 | $224 | $254 |
| 3 | $150 | $330 | $375 |
| 4 | $196 | $436 | $496 |
| 5 | $242 | $542 | $617 |
| 6 | $288 | $648 | $738 |
| 7 | $334 | $754 | $859 |
| 8 | $380 | $860 | $980 |
| 9 | $426 | $966 | $1101 |
| 10 | $472 | $1072 | $1222 |
| 11 | $518 | $1178 | $1343 |
| 12 | $564 | $1284 | $1464 |
| 13 | $610 | $1390 | $1585 |
| 14 | $656 | $1496 | $1706 |
| 15 | $702 | $1602 | $1827 |
| 16 | $748 | $1708 | $1948 |
| 17 | $794 | $1814 | $2069 |
| 18 | $840 | $1920 | $2190 |
| 19 | $886 | $2026 | $2311 |
| 20 | $932 | $2132 | $2432 |
Note: Minimum tuition rates are set by the state legislature and are subject to change by legislative action. Student tuition and fees are subject to change by the Lone Star College System Board of Trustees.
Effective Fall 2004, dual credit students receive a fifty percent discounted tuition rate. All other fees will be assessed at their regular rate. Dual credit tuition rates differ for international students. Check with the college to determine the appropriate rate.
*Includes tuition at the rate of $36 per credit hour, a $6 per credit hour technology fee, a $2 per credit hour student activity fee, and a registration fee of $12. Applies to U.S. citizens who are residents of Aldine, Conroe, Cypress-Fairbanks, Humble, Klein, Magnolia, New Caney, Splendora, Spring, Tomball and Willis Independent School Districts.
***Applies to all other students. By legislative action, the tuition may not be less than $200 (minimum tuition). Includes tuition at the rate of $36 per credit hour plus an additional international/out-of-state tuition of $55 per credit hour; in addition to a $6 per credit hour technology fee, a $2 per credit hour student activity fee, and a registration fee of $12.
Fee Schedule
ASSET and Compass Assessment Fee ($10 per section) - $29
Audit - Charges equal to credit enrollment
CLEP, Credit by Exam posting fee - None
Course/Competency Challenge Exam - $25
LSC-Online Fee (per credit hour) - $10
Exam Proctoring Fee - $25
General Use Fee (per credit hour) - $2
International Student Insurance Fee - See advisor
Lab - Varies with course
Liability Insurance - Varies by program
Payment Plan Administration Fee (non-refundable)- $20
Payment Plan Late Fee Per Past Due Payment) - $25
Portfolio Evaluations - $60
Registration (per semester) - $12
Repeat Course Fee* (per credit hour) - $60
Returned Check (per check) - $30 (plus applicable tax)
Specialty Fees: liability insurance, supplies, etc. - by program
Student Activity Fee (per credit hour) - $2
Technology Fee (per credit hour) - $6
THEA Exam - $29
Transcript - None
Most courses that are repeated 3 or more times will have an additional fee.*
Private Music Instruction
Applied Music (MUAP) Fees per Semester:
One 1/2 hour lesson per week - $90/semester
Two 1/2 hour lessons per week - $165/semester