South Seattle College

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

The clearest way to budget for South Seattle College is to separate published tuition and mandatory fees from living expenses, then account for grants or other aid. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $4,458 for in-state students and $5,046 for out-of-state students; reported required fees were $750 in either category. Those historical figures are not a quote for a later quarter.

• 2025-26 reported in-state tuition plus required fees: $5,208 for the academic year.
• 2025-26 reported out-of-state tuition plus required fees: $6,270 for the academic year.
• Reported part-time tuition: $127 per credit for in-state students and $146 per credit for out-of-state students, before applicable fees.

Students must also budget for books and supplies, transportation, food, and housing. Because the college does not operate undergraduate housing, an individual's rent and commuting choices can make the total cost substantially different from tuition alone. Program charges and course loads may also change the bill.

Net price means cost of attendance after grant and scholarship aid, not the amount charged on a tuition statement. In the 2024-25 figures, the average net price for students from families earning $0-$48,000 was $4,758; for the $48,001-$75,000 band, it was $7,276. These are group averages, not estimates for a particular applicant. In the same reporting period, 81% of students received some form of financial aid and 4% had student loans. Eligible students may seek federal grants, Washington state aid, scholarships, and - in some cases - veterans' education benefits. Aid eligibility and the college's current tuition schedule should be checked for the year of enrollment.

What are the work-study opportunities at South Seattle College?

South Seattle College students can look for paid work while studying, but Federal Work-Study and an ordinary part-time job are different arrangements. Work-Study is need-based financial aid awarded to eligible students; an award establishes a potential earnings limit, not a guaranteed position or payment before hours are worked.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the required financial aid application, review their award, and follow the college's student-employment process for available positions. Other campus or community jobs may not require a Work-Study award. A paid internship, when offered by a program or employer, has its own hiring and academic-credit rules.

The college also reports career support available to undergraduates, including individual and group counseling, résumé assistance, a job bank, job fairs, and employer recruitment. These services can support a job search but are not employment outcomes or guarantees of placement.