Whatcom Community College

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

For 2024-25 reporting, WCC's average full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $5,296 for in-state students: $3,742 in tuition and $1,554 in fees. The corresponding out-of-state figures totaled $11,435: $9,320 in tuition and $2,115 in fees. These are published charges, not each student's final bill.

• Reported room and board charge: $11,025 for an academic year.
• Reported books and supplies cost: $600.

Students also need to budget for transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific supplies. They should not add the figures above and assume the result is their official cost of attendance: housing arrangements vary, and the college's current aid budget may use different allowances. In the same 2024-25 reporting, average net price was $10,010 for students from families earning $48,000 or less and $12,411 for those in the next reported income band, $48,001-$75,000. Net price reflects costs after grant aid for the measured groups, not a quoted price for an individual applicant.

Financial assistance can include federal grants and loans, Washington state aid, scholarships, and eligible military or veterans' education benefits. The reported share of students receiving financial aid was 62%, while 5% received student loans. Applicants should complete the appropriate federal or Washington state aid application and check WCC's current priority dates and scholarship requirements; eligibility and award amounts vary.

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

WCC students can explore paid work alongside classes, but Federal Work-Study is different from an ordinary part-time job. Work-Study is need-based financial aid for eligible students; receiving eligibility in an aid package does not itself place a student in a position or pay wages before hours are worked.

Students interested in campus employment should review openings and hiring requirements through the college's student employment and financial-aid resources. For longer-term planning, WCC reports individual and group career counseling, résumé help, career-interest testing, a career library, and job fairs. Those services can help students identify occupations and prepare applications, while internships or employer hiring remain subject to the requirements of each opportunity.