South Mountain Community College

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

For the 2024-25 academic year, reported full-time tuition and required fees were $2,358 for in-state undergraduates and $8,958 for out-of-state undergraduates. Those figures describe published charges, not an individual student's complete annual cost or final bill after aid.

• In-state full-time tuition: $2,328, plus $30 in required fees.
• Out-of-state full-time tuition: $8,928, plus $30 in required fees.
• Reported part-time tuition: $97 per credit hour in-state or $372 per credit hour out-of-state; applicable fees may add to the bill.

Students must also budget for books and supplies, transportation, food, housing and personal expenses. Because SMCC has no college-operated housing, living costs depend heavily on a student's circumstances. Course-specific charges can matter too. A financial aid cost-of-attendance budget estimates these broader expenses; it is not the amount the college necessarily charges directly.

IPEDS 2024-25 figures show an average net price of $11,932 for students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less. Net price accounts for grant aid and includes estimated attendance expenses, which is why it can exceed tuition and fees. It is an average for a defined group, not a quote: students should compare their own aid offer and expected living costs with the current tuition schedule.

Eligible students can seek federal grants, scholarships, work-study and loans by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any required college steps. Reported aid data show that 77% of students received financial aid, while 8% received student loans. Those shares describe recipients, not the amount any new applicant will qualify for. Students using veteran or military education benefits should confirm that their program and enrollment meet the benefit's rules.

What are the work-study opportunities at South Mountain Community College?

Eligible SMCC students can explore Federal Work-Study as one way to earn wages while enrolled. Work-study is need-based financial aid awarded through the FAFSA process; it is not an automatic job offer or an upfront reduction in tuition.

A student with a work-study award generally must find and perform an eligible job, subject to available positions and award limits. Other campus or nearby part-time jobs may not require work-study eligibility, but they also do not carry its funding designation. Students should check the financial aid office for award conditions and current openings, and use career services when looking for work connected to an academic or occupational goal.

Career support can also be useful to students who are not seeking campus employment. Advising about career direction, help preparing application materials and access to employer opportunities should be distinguished from a verified job placement or earnings outcome.