Spokane Community College

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

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees at Spokane Community College total approximately $5,461 for an in-state student and $6,720 for an out-of-state student. These amounts combine the reported tuition with $689 in required fees; they are not complete annual living-cost estimates.

• In-state tuition: $4,772, plus $689 in required fees.
• Out-of-state tuition: $5,923, plus $689 in required fees.
• Reported books-and-supplies estimate: $1,134.

Students also need a budget for housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses. A reported room-and-board allowance of $17,703 represents a living-cost estimate, not a charge for an SCC residence hall. Program-specific tools, uniforms, testing, or clinical costs can add to the budget, while a part-time student's tuition depends on credit load.

Published charges are different from net price, which estimates what students pay after grant and scholarship aid. Among students in the reported income groups, average net price was $4,327 for families earning up to $48,000 and $5,928 for those earning $48,001-$75,000. Those are group averages, not individual offers. In the same reporting, 75% of students received financial aid and 21% had student loans. Eligible students may seek federal and Washington state grants, scholarships, and other aid through the relevant financial-aid application; eligibility, enrollment level, and deadlines affect the actual award.

What are the work-study opportunities at Spokane Community College?

Spokane Community College students can pursue part-time employment while studying, and eligible students may qualify for work-study positions through financial aid. Work-study is a form of earned aid: an award permits a student to seek an eligible job, but it is not an automatic job offer or a tuition discount paid in advance.

Students interested in federal work-study should complete the FAFSA and review their aid offer and SCC's hiring instructions. Washington residents who use the state aid application should ask the financial-aid office which state-supported employment options apply to them. Available jobs, hours, and eligibility can vary by term.

SCC also reports career support that is distinct from work-study, including individual and group career planning, résumé help, job listings, employer recruitment, and job fairs. Those services can help students explore occupations or prepare applications; they should not be interpreted as a promise of an internship, job placement, or particular wage.