South College

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

For the 2024-25 reporting year, South College's listed full-time undergraduate tuition was $16,450, with $2,085 in required fees, for $18,535 in tuition and required fees. The listed amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: $19,410.
• Full-time graduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: $28,849.
• Reported part-time undergraduate tuition, 2025-26: $335 per credit hour, before applicable fees.

These figures are not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate. Books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and living costs can materially increase an annual budget; specialized programs may have additional expenses. Program schedules and billing methods also matter, so applicants should obtain a current, program-specific estimate rather than applying the institution-wide figure to every credential.

Financial aid changes what an individual pays, but grants and loans have different consequences. In 2024-25, 91% of students received some form of financial aid and 62% had student loans. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $8,803. Reported average net price varied by family income; for families earning up to $48,000, it was $17,983. Net price is an average after grant aid, not a personal quote. Eligible students should complete the FAFSA and ask the financial-aid office about federal and Tennessee grants, institutional aid, military education benefits, and program-specific eligibility before deciding how much to borrow.

What are the work-study opportunities at South College?

Students can explore part-time employment and program-related experience while studying at South College, but a job, internship, or Federal Work-Study position should not be assumed to come with admission. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that permits eligible students to earn wages through qualifying work; it is not an upfront reduction in tuition.

The financial-aid office can tell an applicant whether Federal Work-Study is included in an individual aid offer and how available positions are advertised. Ordinary part-time jobs have separate hiring and scheduling rules. South College does not require an internship of every student, although an individual program may require clinical work, fieldwork, or another supervised experience. For career planning, students should ask their program who coordinates required placements and which staff provide help with résumés, interviews, and job searches. Such services are distinct from a verified employment outcome.