Pasco-Hernando State College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Pasco-Hernando State College?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees were approximately $3,155 for Florida residents and $11,240 for out-of-state students. Those totals combine tuition and mandatory fees; a student's actual bill depends on residency classification, credit load, program charges, and the rates in effect when they enroll.

• Florida resident: $2,297 in reported tuition plus $858 in required fees for 2024-25.
• Out-of-state student: $9,272 in reported tuition plus $2,760 in required fees for 2024-25.
• Books and supplies: a reported estimate of $1,540, which can vary substantially by courses and materials.

Tuition is only part of a student budget. Transportation, food, and housing can be major expenses at a college without residence halls; a published living-expense allowance is not a charge for a PHSC dorm room. Nor should figures from different reporting years be added together as though they were one current bill.

Financial aid can change what a student ultimately pays. Reported average net prices for 2024-25 ranged from $4,265 for students in the lowest listed family-income band to $10,754 for those in the highest. Net price reflects average costs after grant and scholarship aid for the measured population, not a personalized quote. Eligible students may use federal grants, Florida aid programs, PHSC Foundation scholarships, veterans' benefits, or federal loans; completing the FAFSA and reviewing scholarship and priority-date instructions are practical first steps. In the reported aid cohort, 7% used student loans, a reminder that borrowing is an option rather than an automatic part of attending.

What are the work-study opportunities at Pasco-Hernando State College?

PHSC students can look for part-time work alongside their studies, and eligible students may pursue Federal Work-Study through the financial aid process. Federal Work-Study is a need-based employment program: an award indicates potential eligibility, not a guaranteed position or money paid in advance.

Students seeking a Work-Study job should complete the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and follow PHSC's current student-employment application instructions. Ordinary part-time jobs do not require a Work-Study award, while internships may be paid or unpaid and can carry separate academic requirements.

For broader career planning, PHSC reports individual and group career counseling, résumé assistance, career-interest resources, a job bank, job fairs, and on-campus employer recruitment. These services can help students explore occupations and find openings; they should not be confused with a verified job-placement rate or an employment guarantee.