Bates Technical College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Bates Technical College?

For 2024-25, reported average full-time undergraduate tuition at Bates was $4,694 for Washington residents and $10,832 for nonresidents. Required fees were reported at $1,333. On that basis, tuition plus those fees would be approximately $6,027 for a resident or $9,321 for a nonresident; a particular student's bill can differ with credit load and program charges.

Books and supplies were reported at about $1,200. Students must also budget for transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses. A reported room-and-board figure of $17,952 is a living-cost estimate, not a charge for a Bates residence hall. It should not be added to a student's budget without considering where that student will actually live, and figures with different reporting bases should not be presented as one official annual bill.

Financial aid can change the amount a student pays. Reported average net price for students in the lowest listed family-income range, $0-$48,000, was $7,013; net price reflects attendance costs after grant and scholarship aid for the measured group, not an individual quote. In the 2024-25 aid data, 39% of students received financial aid and 3% had student loans. Neither figure predicts a new applicant's eligibility.

Eligible students may be able to use federal grants, Washington state aid, scholarships, veterans' education benefits, or loans. Completing the appropriate federal or Washington aid application and checking Bates's current financial-aid deadlines are essential steps. Applicants should compare their own aid offer with their program's tuition, required tools, transportation, and living expenses.

What are the work-study opportunities at Bates Technical College?

Work can help Bates students meet expenses or build experience, but a part-time job and Federal Work-Study are not the same thing. Work-Study is need-based financial aid that lets an eligible student earn wages in an approved job; it is not a grant paid automatically with the aid award.

Students interested in Work-Study should indicate their interest through the financial-aid process, confirm eligibility with Bates, and ask how approved positions are posted and filled. Job availability and scheduled hours can limit what a student actually earns. Ordinary on- or off-campus employment does not require a Work-Study award, while internships and clinical placements may have different academic or compensation rules.

For career preparation beyond student employment, applicants should ask their program about employer connections, required work-based learning, and help with résumés or job searches. These services should be evaluated separately from verified job-placement or earnings outcomes.