Palm Beach State College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Palm Beach State College?

Palm Beach State College's 2025-26 reported full-time tuition and required fees total about $3,050 for an in-state undergraduate and $16,760 for an out-of-state undergraduate. These are published education charges, not complete estimates of what it costs to attend for a year.

• In-state tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $3,030 plus $20.
• Out-of-state tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $10,890 plus $20.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $2,700; actual spending depends on courses and purchasing choices.
• Reported room-and-board allowance: $12,825; this is a budgeting figure, not a charge for a Palm Beach State residence hall.

Transportation and personal expenses can add materially to the budget, particularly when coursework spans campuses or off-site placements. A part-time student's bill will also differ from a full-time estimate. Students should use the current tuition schedule and their expected credit load to calculate direct charges, then add realistic living and travel expenses.

Financial aid can lower what an eligible student pays. In 2024-25, 71% of students received some form of financial aid and 11% had student loans. Reported average net price varied by family-income category - for example, it was $8,675 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $10,862 for the next reported income band. Averages are not individual offers.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants, Florida aid, scholarships and federal loans after completing the appropriate financial aid application and college requirements. Veterans and eligible dependents should also review education-benefit rules with the college's veterans services staff. Grant eligibility, residency and enrollment intensity can change an individual aid package substantially.

What are the work-study opportunities at Palm Beach State College?

Palm Beach State College students can use career services for job preparation and exploration. Reported services include individual and group career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job listings, career fairs and employer recruitment.

Federal Work-Study, when awarded, is a need-based financial aid program that lets eligible students earn wages through approved jobs. It is not a tuition discount or a guaranteed position: students generally must qualify for aid and secure an available job. Ordinary campus jobs and outside part-time employment can have different eligibility and hiring processes.

Students seeking employment experience should distinguish a paid job from an academic internship. Palm Beach State does not require an internship of every student, although a particular program may include clinical, field or internship requirements. The financial aid office can clarify Work-Study eligibility, while career services can help with job searches whether or not a student receives Work-Study.