Lone Star College System

What is the cost of studying for a year at Lone Star College System?

For 2024-25, reported average full-time undergraduate tuition was $5,976 for Texas residents and $7,512 for out-of-state students. These figures are tuition measures, not complete annual bills. Lone Star College also distinguishes residency within its taxing district from other Texas residency when setting tuition, so a student's address and credit load matter.

• Reported median annual room-and-board allowance: $10,960.
• Reported median books-and-supplies allowance: $2,550.
• Reported average net price for students from families with annual income of $0-$48,000: $11,515.

Room and board is a cost-of-attendance allowance, not necessarily a charge for college housing. Transportation and personal expenses can add materially to a commuter's budget. Net price estimates reflect costs after grant and scholarship aid for the relevant student group; an individual award can differ. These measures should not be added together as though they were charges on one student's bill.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, along with Texas aid and Lone Star College scholarships where applicable. In 2024-25, 71% of students received some form of financial aid, while 7% had student loans. Aid receipt does not mean every expense was covered. A student comparing campuses or schedules should request a current, residency-specific tuition estimate and review the resulting financial-aid offer before committing.

What are the work-study opportunities at Lone Star College System?

Federal Work-Study can give eligible Lone Star College students a way to earn wages through approved part-time employment. It is not a grant paid automatically with tuition aid: students must qualify, find an available position and work to receive pay.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer and follow the college's process for finding student jobs. Ordinary campus jobs may have different eligibility and funding rules. An internship, meanwhile, is an academic or career-development experience and should not be assumed to be paid or financed by Work-Study.

Lone Star College also provides career-related support through its career services and advising resources. Depending on campus and program, students can seek help exploring occupations, preparing résumés, looking for employment and connecting coursework with an internship or job search. Applicants to a career program should ask how placements are arranged for that specific credential rather than assume an internship is required of every student.