Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Tuition and general fees are based on your residency status and the number of credit hours you enroll in each semester. Costs are subject to change.
Rates for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
*Border states include Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
| Residency Status | Tuition | Fees | Total (per credit hour) |
| Finney County | $62.00 | $72.00 | $134.00 |
| Kansas In-State | $66.00 | $72.00 | $138.00 |
| Border State* | $82.00 | $72.00 | $154.00 |
| Out-of-State | $87.00 | $72.00 | $159.00 |
| International | $108.00 | $72.00 | $180.00 |
| Online | -- | -- | $160.00 |
Students auditing courses are charged the same tuition and fees as students taking courses for credit.
Rates for 2025-2026 Academic Year
Rates for 2025-2026 Academic Year
Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
*Border states include Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
| Residency Status | Tuition | Fees | Total (per credit hour) |
| Finney County | $61.00 | $67.00 | $128.00 |
| Kansas In-State | $65.00 | $67.00 | $132.00 |
| Border State* | $80.00 | $67.00 | $147.00 |
| Out-of-State | $85.00 | $67.00 | $152.00 |
| International | $105.00 | $67.00 | $172.00 |
| Online | -- | -- | $150.00 |
Students auditing courses are charged the same tuition and fees as students taking courses for credit.
Tuition & Fees Overview
Understanding your tuition, fees, and other college expenses can help you plan for your education at Garden City Community College.
Students can view their specific charges through their myGCCC student account.
Tuition & Fees
All students are responsible for payment of tuition and fees associated with their enrollment and any services received from GCCC.
Additional costs may include:
- Housing and meal costs
- Textbooks and supplies
- Special course fees
- Other student account charges
Special Course Fees
Some courses or programs require additional fees for items such as:
- Laboratory materials
- Class supplies
- Equipment
Additional course fees are listed with the course information.
Textbook Costs
Textbooks are included as part of student fees paid on a per-credit-hour basis.
GCCC has partnered with Cengage, and many courses use e-textbooks or digital courseware.
If your course uses Cengage resources:
- Materials will be available through your Canvas course link.
- You do not need to purchase a textbook or access code from the bookstore.
- Online course materials will be embedded into Canvas.
Students can identify required textbooks by searching for their courses through the Broncbuster Bookstore website.
If the publisher is listed as Cengage or the textbook purchase is listed as Optional, the e-book will be provided through Canvas at no additional cost.
Students enrolled in courses that do not use Cengage resources will need to purchase their textbooks.
Residence Hall Costs
The Residence Hall Contract is a room and board contract that includes:
- Room rent
- Food services
Costs are subject to change.
Students interested in living in the Residence Halls should contact the Residential Life Office for current costs, contracts, and additional information.
Residential Life Office: 620-276-9516
Tuition & Fee Refund Policy
Students may be eligible for refunds after submitting a Change of Schedule form to the Registrar’s Office within the applicable refund period.
Refunds are based on the date the official drop or withdrawal is processed in Self-Service or submitted to the Registrar’s Office—not the last date a student attended class.
Failure to attend or stopping attendance does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal.
Refund Information
- If GCCC cancels a class, enrolled students receive a full refund of tuition and fees for that class.
- If a student withdraws after the refund period and adds another class, no refund will be issued for the dropped class. Full tuition and fees will apply to the added class.
- Students called to active military duty will receive a full tuition refund. Fees are not refundable if the activation date occurs after the published refund deadline.
- Students receiving Federal Financial Aid who completely withdraw from GCCC are subject to a Return of Title IV fund calculation.
100% Refund Periods
After the refund deadline, students are responsible for all tuition and fees incurred. Refund also periods apply to evening and outreach classes.
| Class Length | Refund Deadline |
|---|---|
| 12+ weeks | Through the second Friday after the start of class |
| 8–11 weeks | Through the second Friday after the start of class |
| 6–7 weeks | Prior to the fifth calendar day after the start of class |
| 2–5 weeks | Prior to the third calendar day after the start of class |
| 1 week | Prior to the start of class |
No-Show Fee
Students who do not attend classes may be dropped as a No-Show and charged a $50 fee per course.
Face-to-Face and Hybrid Classes
- Students must attend within the first two scheduled class meetings.
- Students who do not attend will be dropped for nonattendance.
Online Classes
- Students must log in and complete an assignment before the refund deadline.
- Students who do not complete these requirements will be dropped and assessed the no-show fee.
Refund Appeal Procedure
Students wishing to appeal a refund decision must:
- Complete a Refund Appeal Request form.
- Submit the form and required documentation to the Business Office within one week of the official withdrawal date.
Appeals are reviewed by a committee consisting of representatives from CFO/VP of Administrative Services, VP of Student Services, Registrar’s Office, Business Office, and Financial Aid Office.
Students will receive written notification of the committee’s decision.
Other Fees
Transcript Fees
Official transcripts cost $7 per request or $7 per faxed transcript. Transcripts will not be issued until payment is received.
Returned Payment Fee
If a payment made to GCCC is returned by the bank:
- A returned payment fee will be charged.
- Student records may be placed on hold until financial obligations are paid.
Student Financial Agreement
By registering for classes or receiving services from GCCC, students accept responsibility for all associated costs, including:
- Tuition and fees
- Housing
- Food
- Textbooks
- Supplies
- Other educational expenses
Students agree to pay all charges by the published or assigned due date.
If collection action is required, students agree to pay applicable collection costs, including agency fees up to the Kansas state maximum of 15% of unpaid debt after default or attorney fees.
GCCC Business Office
Located in SCSC (Student & Community Services Center)
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