Expenses
These figures are accurate as of June 12, 2024, and may have changed since that date.
Full-Time Expenses
Full-time tuition is $5,266 per year for New York State residents with a valid Certificate of Residence, at the rate of $2,633 for each regular semester. Tuition rates are subject to final approval by SUNY. Annual tuition for out-of-state residents, and students unable to provide a valid Certificate of Residence from their home county, is $7,899.
Expenses for Part-time Study
Tuition is $219 per credit hour or equivalent for students who have a current Certificate of Residence on file with the Business Office. New York State residents who do not present a Certificate of Residence from their own county will be charged $328 per credit hour. Part-time students pay an activity fee of $39 per credit hour.
County Certificate of Residence
To qualify for New York State residency and the in-state tuition rate, a student must be permanently domiciled in New York State for a minimum of 12 months, in accordance with New York State Education Law, Section 6305, and permanently domiciled in their home county for a period of six months prior to start of classes.
Instructions for Students to Complete
the Certificate of Residence requirement:
Full-time students: (12 credit hours or more)
- Oneida County residents only: Certificate of Residence is NOT required if the student is a permanently domiciled legal resident of Oneida County for a minimum of six months AND New York State for 12 months prior to the start of classes. MVCC may request documentation before granting New York State and/or Oneida County residency.
- New York State residents from outside of Oneida County: Students are required to provide a Certificate of Residence form ANNUALLY from their home county Treasurer’s Office prior to the start of classes, but not earlier than 60 days preceding the start of classes, to avoid double tuition charges. Applications for Certificate of Residence can be downloaded from the Business Office webpage to complete and bring to your home county Treasurer’s Office.
Part-time students: (under 12 credit hours)
- Oneida County residents only — Not required as noted above.
- Herkimer and Lewis County residents only — Each semester, part-time students must complete a short Affirmation/Application for Certificate of Residence Form, which can be downloaded from the Business Office webpage to complete and submit to the Business Office.
Students living in Multiple Counties:
In the event that a student qualified for New York State residency, but has been a resident of two or more counties in the state during the six months immediately preceding their application for a Certificate of Residence pursuant to Education Law, Section 6305, the student will be required to submit a Certificate of Residence Form from each of the two or more counties to the MVCC Business Office in accordance with the above instructions.
Room and Board Expenses
Estimates of room and board costs are listed below for the purpose of general financial planning. More detailed information will be provided to students requesting on-campus housing.
| Room Costs (All costs are per semester)* | |
| Double | $3,530 |
| Single | $3,830 |
| Room cost includes all utilities. | |
| Meal Plan: Gold - 14 Meals + $100 Hawk Dollars (Default Plan): $2,480 | |
| Platinum - 17 Meals + $100 Hawk Dollars: $2,800 | |
| Social Fee: $25 | |
| Residence Hall Orientation: $45 | |
| A security/damage deposit of $100 must be paid to reserve a room. This will be refunded if the reservation is canceled by May 31 for the Fall semester or Dec. 1 for the Spring semester. | |
Payment
MasterCard/VISA/Discover
The College will accept Discover, MasterCard, and VISA. However, students under 21 years of age also must present a signed statement from their parents authorizing the use of the parents’ Discover, MasterCard, or VISA.
Other Payment Options
- Payment Plan: MVCC has teamed with Nelnet Campus Commerce to enable students to budget educational expenses and use their checking account, savings account, or credit card to set up an automatic semester payment plan. Nelnet Payment Plans are only available for Fall and Spring semester tuition, fees, residence hall, and meal plan costs. Payments are due on the 5th of each month, and there is a $35 nonrefundable enrollment fee due with the initial payment. Enrollment information is available on the Business Office webpage.
- Employer Deferral: This plan is available to students whose employer will reimburse them after successful completion of their course(s). Students must remit payment within 45 days after the semester ends. It is the student’s responsibility to secure reimbursement from their employer. Promissory notes for deferral are available in the Business Office or online.
Tuition and Fee Schedule
Approximate Costs Per Semester
(as of June 12, 2024)
For Full-Time Students — Subject to Change
| (Does not include room, board, travel, or personal expenses) | |
| Tuition (full-time, NY residents — per semester) | $2,633 |
| Tuition (out-of-state, student with no certificate of residence) | $3,949.50 |
| Books, Supplies, and Equipment | $24/credit hour |
| Student Activity fee (full-time, required) | $145 |
| Student Activity fee (part-time, required) | $27 |
Administrative
| Credit By Examination/Life Experience per Credit Hour | $146 |
| Replacement Diploma Fee | $25 |
| Parking Fine — ADA Accessible Parking 1st Offense | $25 |
| Parking Fine — ADA Accessible Parking 2nd Offense | $50 |
| Protested/Returned Checks (per occurrence) | $25 |
| Payment Plan Fee (per semester) | $35 |
| Student Support Fee (part-time/full-time) | $39/$66 |
| Transcript Fee | First Copy FREE |
| Others Paid in Advance | $10 |
Instructional
| Technology Fee (full-time) | $265/semester |
| Technology Fee (part-time) | $27/per credit hour |
| Airframe &Powerplant Full Time Fee | $1,700 per term |
| Airframe & Powerplant Tool Kit | $5,100 |
| Airframe & Powerplant Fee Part-time (up to 11 credit hours) |
$125/credit hour |
| Air Frame & Powerplant Student Badge Fee | $90 |
| Air Frame & Powerplant FAA Make-up Fee | $30 per hour |
| E-Book Fee for IS101 course | $110 |
| NCLEX Prep & Curriculum Support 1st Year | $757 per term |
| NCLEX Prep & Curriculum Support 2nd Year | $757 per term |
| NU 101 Nursing Lab Fee | $125 |
| NU 102 Nursing Lab Fee | $100 |
| NU 103 Nursing Lab Fee | $100 |
| NU 201 Nursing Lab Fee | $125 |
| NU 202 Nursing Lab Fee | $125 |
Library Fees
| Periodical Damage Fee per issue | $10 |
| Mutilated Book Fee | $10 (plus replacement cost) |
| Lost Books | $10 (plus replacement cost) |
| Late Fee for Library Reserve Material | $1/Day |
Professional Liability Insurance (Per Semester)
| Nursing, Respiratory Care, Health Information Technology/Medical Records, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, EKG, Home Health Aide, Human Services Intern, Medical Coding Certificate, Health Unit Coordinator Certificate, Radiology Technology, Recreational Leadership, Sports Medicine, HIT Prof Practice Experience (spring semester only), Surgical Technology | $15 |
Other Student Fees
| EPA Certification Fee (ET123) | $40 |
| Field Geology Fee | $300 - $2,000 |
| Recreation Fee — RE106 only | $85 |
| Respiratory Lab Fee (RC111, RC112, RC213, RC215) | $80 |
| Respiratory Lab Fee (RC232) licensing software | $195 |
| Respiratory Lab Fee (RC234) licensing software | $70 |
| Respiratory Clinical Practicum (RC233) | $325 |
| Health Records Platform | $26 |
| Science Lab Fee | $25 per course ($50 max) |
| Studio Lab Supply Fee | $20 - $60 |
| Study Abroad Fee | $1,500 - $5,000 |
| Welding Fee | $35 per course |
| Culinary Fee (FS103) | $400 |
| Fingerprinting Fee (ED150) | $110 |
| Academic Advantage Pack aka Book Bunder | $24 per credir hour |
Student Services
| ID Card Replacement | $10 |
| ID Proximity Card Replacement | $10 |
| International Student Health Insurance (annual) | $2,568 |
| International Student Health Insurance | |
| (annual-Fall only/mandatory) | $1,073 |
| International Student Health Insurance | |
| (annual-Spring only/mandatory) | $1,066 |
| International Student Health Insurance | |
| (Spring/Summer/mandatory) | $1,491 |
| International Student Health Insurance | |
| (Summer/mandatory) | $645 |
| Study Abroad Trip Health Insurance (16-day rate) | $213 |
Part-Time Students Only
| Tuition with NYS Certificate of Residence | $219/credit hour |
| Tuition for non-Oneida County residents | |
| without Certificate of Residence | $328/credit hour |
| Student Activity fee (required) | $27/credit hour |
| All financial obligations must be satisfied before students may register for a succeeding term. In addition, transcripts and diplomas will be withheld until all financial obligations are met, including all fees enumerated above, and those associated with on-campus housing/meals. Students who incur a debt to the school will be responsible for all fees associated with the collection of that debt, including collections costs that will be a minimum of 33.5% of the debt plus attorney and court costs. Students have one year from the end of any semester in which to appeal charges for tuition and fees. All fees are non-refundable once classes begin. | |
Tuition and Fee Refund Policies
Refund Percentage Withdrawal Date (Last Day of Attendance)
| Prior to start of classes |
| 9-15 Week Term — 100%; 8 Week or Less Term — 100% |
| During the first calendar week of classes |
| 9-15 Week Term — 75%; 8 Week or Less Term — 25% |
| During the second calendar week of classes |
| 9-15 Week Term — 50%; 8 Week or Less Term — 0% |
| During the third calendar week of classes |
| 9-15 Week Term — 25%; 8 Week or Less Term — 0% |
| After the third calendar week of classes |
| 9-15 Week Term — 0%; 8 Week or Less Term — 0% |
All Students Receiving Title IV Federal Financial Aid
Per Section 484B of the Higher Education Act, there is no longer a separate Federal Refund Policy of Tuition and Fees for students receiving Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Title IV Federal Financial Aid includes Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, and Direct Loans. Title IV Aid is based on student attendance. Not until week 10 (60% of term) will Title IV Aid be fully earned and disbursed to a student account.
Example: If a student attends nine days of a 75-day term, the federal government will only pay 12% of the total Federal Aid package to cover any student liability. A $3,000 aid package will now be changed to $360.
No money shall be refunded unless application for the refund is made within one year after the end of term for which the tuition requested to be refunded was paid to the College. The first day that classes are offered, as scheduled by the College, shall be considered the first day of the semester, quarter, or other term, and the first week of classes for purposes of this section, shall be deemed to have ended when seven calendar days, including the first day of scheduled classes, have elapsed.
Outstanding Financial Obligations
Students who defer tuition on Financial Aid and who then become ineligible to receive that aid or any portion of it, are not relieved of the obligation for payment of tuition, fees, and disbursements. MVCC reserves the right to use a collection agency to collect any outstanding debt. Should an account be turned over to a collection agency, the total outstanding debt may include collection costs, which will be a minimum of 33.5% of the debt, plus attorney and court fees.
Military Student Return of Tuition Assistance Policy and Schedule
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the Department of Defense (DoD) policy, MVCC will return any unearned TA funds on a prorate basis through at least 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending. If you officially withdraw from the course(s), the amount of unearned TA funds is calculated from the day you withdrew. If you receive a grade of W (administrative withdrawal), you unofficially withdrew and the amount of unearned TA funds is calculated from the date of your last participation in the course(s). In cases where some or all of the Tuition Assistance must be returned to the DoD, the service member will be responsible for all balances on their MVCC student account.
Any unearned Military TA funds will be returned directly to the military service, not to the service member. The calculation of the return may result in the service member owing a balance to MVCC. If the service member withdraws due to military service obligation, MVCC will work with the service member to identify a solution that will not result in a student debt for the returned TA portion.
Withdrawal Liability Chart
Note: The first day of the term is day one.
For Standard 15-Week Terms:
| Effective Withdrawal Date | Return of TA % |
| Prior to start of the term | 100% |
| Week 1-2 | 100% |
| Week 3-4 | 75% |
| Week 5-8 | 50% |
| Week 9 | 40% (60% of course is completed) |
| Week 10-15 | 0% |
For Eight-Week Terms:
| Effective Withdrawal Date | Return of TA % |
| Prior to start of the term | 100% |
| Week 1 | 100% |
| Week 2 | 75% |
| Week 3-4 | 50% |
| Week 5 | 40% (60% of course is completed) |
| Week 6-8 | 0% |
Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018
In compliance with Section 103 of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Mohawk Valley Community College will not impose the following penalties to covered individuals* due to the delayed disbursement of funding from the Department of Veteran Affairs:
- Preventing nor delaying the student’s enrollment;
- The assessment of late fees;
- The denial of access to any resources available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fees bills to the institution, including but not limited to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities;
- Or require the student to secure alternative or additional funding.
To qualify for this provision, such students are required to:
- Produce a Certificate of Eligibility**,
- Provide written request to be certified,
- Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as required by the Primary School Certifying Official.
This provision ends on the earlier of the following dates:
- The date on which payment from the VA is made to the institution.
- 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the Certificate of Eligibility.
* Covered individual is defined as any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or Chapter 33, Post 9/11 G.I. Bill®
** Certificate of Eligibility is defined as a Certificate of Eligibility, a Statement of Benefits, a VAF 28-1905, or a Tungsten Network Purchase Order.