The cost of attending Texas State Technical College (TSTC) varies depending on a variety of factors, such as residency status, whether or you live on campus, the program of study and any other services that you may need. You may be eligible for financial assistance which can help provide the financial support for tuition, housing, books and other educational items.
Tuition Rates Effective Fall 2021 Per Credit Hour (Texas Residents)
Tier 1 $319
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Aircraft Airframe Technology
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology
- Basic Computer Networking & Systems Administration(OSA)
- Basic Cybersecurity (OSA)
- Basic Welding-Multiple Processes (OSA)
- Electrical Lineworker Technology
- Instrumentation Technology
- Process Operations
- Welding Techology
Tier 2 $283
- Basic Architectural/Mechanical Drafting (OSA)
- Basic Computer Aided Drafting (OSA)
- Basic Automotive (OSA)
- Basic Heating Ventilation and Airconditioning-HVAC (OSA)
- Basic Industrial Systems-Electrical (OSA)
- Basic Industrial Systems (OSA)
- Basic Machining (OSA)
- Building Construction Technology
- Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Medical Imaging Systems Technology
- Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping (OSA)
- Culinary Arts
- Computer Networking & Systems Administration
- Cybersecurity
- Diesel Equipment Technology
- Electrical Power and Controls
- Vocational Nursing
Tier 3 $247
- Architectural/Civil Drafting Technology
- Architectural Design & Engineering Graphics
- Auto Collision and Management
- Automotive Technology
- Basic Electromechanical Automation-PLC (OSA)
- Basic Plumbing (OSA)
- Basic Web Design (OSA)
- Business Management
- Chemical Dependency Counseling
- Computer Programming
- Dental Hygiene
- Digital Media and Design
- Education Training
- Engineering Graphics and Design Technology
- Electrical Construction
- Emergency Medical Services
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Office Specialist
- HVAC Technology
- Industrial Systems-Electrical
- Industrial Systems-Mechanical
- Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance
- Precision Machining
- Solar Energy
- Energy Efficiency Specialist
- Surgical Technology
Tier 4 $211
- Academic Core
- Automation and Control
- Aircraft Pilot Training
- Avionics
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Electrocmechanical Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechatronics
- Physics
- Plumbing & Pipefitting
- Robotics
- Visual Communication
- Web Design and Development
- All technical classes not in Tier 1, 2 or 3
- All General Academic Courses
Out-of-State Tuition:
Tier 1 - $439 per semester credit hours
Tier 2 - $403 per semester credit hours
Tier 3 - $367 per semester credit hours
Tier 4 - $331 per semester credit hours
TSTC's value-priced courses provide the perfect opportunity to continue your education or retrain in a new field without drowning in debt.
Financial Aid Disbursements
Texas State Technical College disburses all financial aid credit balances, including Direct Loans and scholarships through Bank Mobile. First time students will receive the Refund Selection Kit in the mail after registration. Students may choose to have funds directly deposited to a personal bank account via ACH or can open an account with Bank Mobile. For more information about BankMobile, visit this link:
To view our institution's contract with BankMobile, a Division of Customer Bank, click here.
Student Accounting
TSTC’s Student Accounting Department supports the mission of Texas State Technical College (TSTC). The mission of Student Accounting is to accurately and promptly record and collect receivables due to TSTC. The department also provides necessary financial services, and maintains the appropriate fiscal records as we provide excellent customer service to TSTC students, staff and visitors.
For 2020-2021 Tuition Tables, please click here. (PDF)
For 2021-2022 Tuition Tables, please click here. (PDF)
Payment Information 2020-2021 (PDF)
Contact Information
Questions about payment? Call the cashiers and/or Student Accounting: