Henry Ford College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Henry Ford College?

Henry Ford College's published tuition and fees are only part of a student's annual cost. In the IPEDS 2025-26 figures, average full-time undergraduate tuition was $4,848 for in-state students and $7,020 for out-of-state students; reported required fees were $796 in either category.

• In-state tuition plus those required fees: approximately $5,644 for the reported academic year.
• Out-of-state tuition plus those required fees: approximately $8,020 for the reported academic year.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,968; actual spending depends on courses and purchasing choices.

Those tuition-and-fee totals are calculations from the same reporting-year figures, not a complete cost of attendance. Students must also budget for transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses. A reported room-and-board allowance should not be interpreted as the price of an available HFC residence hall.

Financial aid can change what a student pays. The reported average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $507, but that is an average after grant and scholarship aid, not an individual quote or a promise of a nearly free year. Eligibility, enrollment level, residency classification, and the student's living arrangements all affect the final budget. HFC students may pursue federal and state grants, scholarships, and loans where eligible; completing the FAFSA is the usual starting point for federal aid consideration.

What are the work-study opportunities at Henry Ford College?

Henry Ford College students can pursue paid work while enrolled, but Federal Work-Study is different from simply finding a part-time job. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program: eligibility generally starts with the FAFSA, depends on the student's aid offer and available funding, and still requires obtaining a qualifying job.

Students interested in campus employment should check current openings and ask the financial aid office how Work-Study positions are identified. An ordinary campus or off-campus job may be open to students without a Work-Study award, while an internship may provide academic or career experience under different pay and credit rules.

For career development beyond paid student jobs, HFC reports services including individual and group career counseling, résumé assistance, job-search resources, employer recruiting, job fairs, and interview opportunities. These services can help a student prepare and make contacts; they are not employment guarantees.