COST OF ATTENDING South Texas College

When comparing financial aid packages from other schools, make sure you are comparing the total cost
of attending that school, not just the total financial aid awarded. It is important for you to budget and make
wise decisions on how to utilize the financial aid funds you receive.

The following are average1 costs of attendance for a full-time student attending both the Fall 2023 and
Spring 2024 terms of the award year and enrolled in 15 credit hours per term:

Texas Resident
Texas Texas Texas Resident Texas
Out of Hidalgo Texas
Resident Resident Out of Hidalgo Non-
& Starr Districts Non-Resident
Living with Living & Starr Districts Resident2
Living with Living
parents or independ Living Living with
parents or independently
relatives ently independently parents
relatives
Tuition & Fees 4,920 4,920 5,220 5,220 7,500 7,500
Books &
1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600
Supplies
Living Expenses3
9,718 13,323 9,718 13,323 9,718 13323
& Transportation

Total Budget 16,238 19,843 16,538 20,143 18,818 22,423

For a complete list of Cost of Attendance Budgets at South Texas College, please see pages below.

What is the Cost to Attend South Texas College?

College cost, which is sometimes referred to as the Cost of Attendance (COA), takes into account tuition and
basic living expenses; it includes both direct and indirect costs:

 Direct Costs at STC: These are the costs that the family was billed for, by the college –such as
tuition and fees. Tuition is set based on a semester credit hour charge. For example, a full-time
student enrolled in 4 classes, (3 credit hours per class), will be charged for 12 credit hours and
any associated course fees, see STC’s tuition and fees schedule at
http://finance.southtexascollege.edu/businessoffice/cashiers/rates.html
 Indirect Costs at STC: These are the costs that don’t show up on the college bill. They include
books, supplies and travel, as well as personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, food and
others. Since you will be living off-campus, room and board costs will also be indirect costs. You
can control indirect costs to some degree, by making smart spending choices.

1
Average expenses are based on local cost of living information, to be used in the calculation of financial aid eligibility. Individual
expenses will vary based on your choice of lifestyle and living arrangements.

2
Non-Texas Residents include out-of-state students and international students. Review STC’s Information for Residency
Classification at https://catalog.southtexascollege.edu/general-admissions/resident-status-students/.

3
Living Expenses refer to Room & Board and Personal Expenses.
South Texas College uses Five Basic Cost Components to determine your Cost of Attendance
(COA), for Federal Student Aid Purposes
1. Tuition and Fees (Direct Cost): These are the charges for your education. They may vary based
on the degree or certificate program and number of credit hours attending each semester. The
tuition and fee charges will appear on the bill. At STC, your Tuition and Fees component will
represent the average cost for a student.
2. Books and Supplies (Indirect Cost): At STC, your Books and Supplies component will represent
the average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for an entire academic year. It usually
includes books, educational supplies, course materials and computer -related expenses.
3. Room and Board (Indirect Cost): STC does not have on-campus housing so it is necessary for
students to make an estimate of these expenses. This would include a reasonable estimate of what
it would cost to live in Hidalgo or Starr County while attending school during the Fall and/or Spring
semesters. The actual costs may vary by individual choices related to location and circumstances. This
generally includes rent, food, snacks, household supplies and utilities.
4. Personal Expenses (Indirect Cost): These are estimated costs for clothing, haircuts, entertainment,
laundry, telephone and other miscellaneous expenses. What you actually spend on these types of items
may be higher or lower depending on your own lifestyle. You should keep track of these, as they can
quickly add up.
5. Transportation (Indirect Cost): This represents the average cost for a student. It includes
transportation costs to and from class and work (e.g., bus fare, gasoline, tolls, etc.).

Be sure to review your budget and plan ahead. At South Texas College, Financial Aid is available to
assist with your cost of attendance. To read more about Paying for College visit http://studentaid.ed.gov/
and http://www.collegefortexans.com/.

Cost of Attendance Budgets follow below, for the two latest award years.

Please note that the Student Financial Services Department has taken care to ensure the accuracy and
timeliness of the information contained on this publication. However, contents are subject to change
without notice because of changing Federal, State and/or Institutional policies.
 South Texas College
Resident Student Cost of Attendance Budget (9 Months)
2022-2023
A B C D
Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than
w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
T&F 4080 4080 4080 1560
Room & Board 4561 6745 5566 0
Books & Supplies 1200 1200 1200 600
Travel 1535 1535 1535 1000
Personal Exps 1400 1400 1400 0
Total 12776 14960 13781 3160

One Semester Budget

E F G H
Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than
w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
T&F 2040 2040 2040 780
Room & Board 2281 3373 2783 0
Books & Supplies 600 600 600 300
Travel 768 768 768 500
Personal Exps 700 700 700 0
Total 6389 7481 6891 1580
Revised 3-23-22 YGB
 South Texas College
Out-of-District Student Cost of Attendance Budget ( 9 Months )
2022-2023
I J K L
Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than
w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
T&F 4380 4380 4380 1660
Room & Board 4561 6745 5566 0
Books & Supplies 1200 1200 1200 600
Travel 1535 1535 1535 1000
Personal Exps 1400 1400 1400 0
Total 13076 15260 14081 3260

One Semester Budget

M N O P
Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than
w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
T&F 2190 2190 2190 830
Room & Board 2281 3373 2783 0
Books & Supplies 600 600 600 300
Travel 768 768 768 500
Personal Exps 700 700 700 0
Total 6539 7631 7041 1630
Revised 3-23-22 YGB
 South Texas College
Non-Resident Student Cost of Attendance Budget (9 Months)
2022-2023
Q R S T
Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than
w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
T&F 7500 7500 7500 2500
Room & Board 4561 6745 5566 0
Books & Supplies 1200 1200 1200 600
Travel 1535 1535 1535 1000
Personal Exps 1400 1400 1400 0
Total 16196 18380 17201 4100

One Semester Budget

U V W X
Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than
w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
T&F 3750 3750 3750 1250
Room & Board 2281 3373 2783 0
Books & Supplies 600 600 600 300
Travel 768 768 768 500
Personal Exps 700 700 700 0
Total 8099 9191 8601 2050
Revised 3-23-22 YGB
 South Texas College
Resident Student Cost of Attendance Budget (9 Months)
2023-2024

Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than

w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
Tuition & Fees 4920 4920 4920 1640
Room & Board 4783 8388 5836 0
Books & Supplies 1600 1600 1600 1000
Travel 2535 2535 2535 2000
Personal Exps 2400 2400 2400 1000
Total 16238 19843 17291 5640

One Semester Budget

Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than
w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
Tuition & Fees 2460 2460 2460 820
Room & Board 2392 4194 2918 0
Books & Supplies 800 800 800 500
Travel 1268 1268 1268 1000
Personal Exps 1200 1200 1200 500
Total 8120 9922 8646 2820
Revised 3-31-23 YGB
 South Texas College
Out-of-District Student Cost of Attendance Budget ( 9 Months )
2023-2024

Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than

w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
Tuition & Fees 5220 5220 5220 1740
Room & Board 4783 8388 5836 0
Books & Supplies 1600 1600 1600 1000
Travel 2535 2535 2535 2000
Personal Exps 2400 2400 2400 1000
Total 16538 20143 17591 5740

One Semester Budget

Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than
w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
Tuition & Fees 2610 2610 2610 870
Room & Board 2392 4194 2918 0
Books & Supplies 800 800 800 500
Travel 1268 1268 1268 1000
Personal Exps 1200 1200 1200 500
Total 8270 10072 8796 2870
Revised 3-31-23 YGB
 South Texas College
Non-Resident Student Cost of Attendance Budget (9 Months)
2023-2024

Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than

w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
Tuition & Fees 7500 7500 7500 2500
Room & Board 4783 8388 5836 0
Books & Supplies 1600 1600 1600 1000
Travel 2535 2535 2535 2000
Personal Exps 2400 2400 2400 1000
Total 18818 22423 19871 6500

One Semester Budget

Dependent Dep NOT w/par Independent Less than
w/ parents Independent w/ parents 1/2 time

Expenses
Tuition & Fees 3750 3750 3750 1250
Room & Board 2392 4194 2918 0
Books & Supplies 800 800 800 500
Travel 1268 1268 1268 1000
Personal Exps 1200 1200 1200 500
Total 9410 11212 9936 3250
Revised 3-31-23 YGB