Columbus State Community College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Columbus State Community College?

For the 2025-26 reporting year, average full-time undergraduate tuition was $5,488 for Ohio residents and $11,523 for out-of-state students. These published tuition figures are starting points, not a complete annual budget or a personalized bill.

• Reported part-time tuition was $183 per credit hour for in-state students and $374 per credit hour for out-of-state students.
• Reported books and supplies were estimated at $2,000; actual spending depends on courses and required materials.
• A reported $8,640 room-and-board allowance is a living-expense estimate, not a charge for a Columbus State residence hall.

Students should also budget for transportation, food, personal expenses, and any program-specific supplies or clinical requirements. Adding a living-expense allowance to tuition can help estimate the resources needed for a year, but it does not mean the college bills every student for those items.

Financial aid can substantially change what a student pays. IPEDS 2024-25 figures show that 81% of students in the reported aid population received financial aid, while 18% received student loans. Reported average net price - which reflects attendance costs after grants and scholarships - was $7,161 for families earning up to $48,000 and $8,643 for those earning $48,001-$75,000. Those are group averages, not price quotes for individual households.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, Ohio assistance, institutional scholarships, and veterans' education benefits. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is central to determining eligibility for many forms of aid. A current financial aid offer and a budget based on the student's actual course load provide a better decision-making basis than tuition alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at Columbus State Community College?

Columbus State students can seek part-time work while enrolled, and eligible students may be able to use Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program that helps fund wages from qualifying jobs; an award is not a promise of a position, and earnings are generally paid as the student works.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and ask the financial aid or student employment office how qualifying jobs are posted and filled. Ordinary campus jobs may have different eligibility and funding rules. Neither type of job should be confused with a required clinical placement or an internship for academic credit.

For career-related work, the college's career services include job listings, résumé preparation, interview support, and employer-facing events. A student comparing offers should consider the hours and schedule alongside coursework, particularly in programs with labs or placements that have fixed meeting times.