Understanding Pellissippi State Tuition and Fees

Pellissippi State Community College, located in Tennessee’s third-largest metropolitan area, provides accessible higher education to a diverse student body in Knox and Blount Counties. As a public two-year institution, Pellissippi State offers associate degrees, specialized certificates, and non-credit courses. Understanding the costs associated with attending Pellissippi State is crucial for students and their families. This article breaks down the various tuition and fee components, financial aid opportunities, and important deadlines to help navigate the financial aspects of college.

Tuition Rates

Tuition rates at Pellissippi State vary depending on residency status and enrollment type. Here's a breakdown:

In-State Tuition: The charge is $176 per credit hour up to 12 hours and $38 more per each additional hour*.
Out-of-State Tuition: The charge is $726 per credit hour up to 12 hours and $148 more per each additional hour*. This fee is charged to all students classified as nonresidents of Tennessee and/or students who have not verified their US citizenship who are enrolled in credit or audit courses.
Dual Enrollment Tuition: The charge is $176 per credit hour up to 12 hours and $38 more per each additional hour. Dual Enrollment students are also charged $8.80 per credit hour up to 12 hours and $1.90 more per each additional hour for the Dual Enrollment Access Fee. Dual Enrollment students are charged for any direct costs such as eText materials.

*The discounted tuition rate is not offered for the summer terms.

Important Note: All fees are subject to change at any time by action of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Mandatory Fees

In addition to tuition, students are required to pay several mandatory fees that support various aspects of the college experience. These fees are nonrefundable and are charged to all students enrolled in courses for credit or audit.

Program Services Fee
Student Government Fee
International Education Fee: This fee supports cultural and international opportunities and student activities for all students, and promotes student’s world knowledge.
Sustainable Campus Fee: This fee is charged during the fall and spring semesters.
Student Activity Fee
Student Recreation Center Fee
Technology Fee

Course-Specific Fees

Certain programs have additional fees associated with them to cover the costs of specialized equipment and resources.

Culinary Arts Fee: The charge is $150 per credit hour.
Music Fee: The charge is $55 per credit hour.
Nursing Fee: The charge is $25 per credit hour.
Welding Fee: The charge is $50 per credit hour.

TN eCampus Online Courses

TN eCampus online courses have a different fee structure than on-campus courses.

The charge is $176 per credit hour. This fee is charged to all students enrolled in TN eCampus online courses.
The charge is $70 per credit hour. It is calculated based on the number of credit hours for TN eCampus courses only.
The charge is $550 per credit hour. This is an additional fee charged to students classified as nonresidents of Tennessee who are enrolled in TN eCampus online courses.

Mandatory Registration Fees and a mandatory TN eCampus Online Fee are charged in addition to the TN eCampus Tuition charge(s). All fees listed under the Registration Fees section (Program Services, Student Government, International Education, Student Activity, Student Recreation Center, Technology Access) are charged to all students enrolled in TN eCampus online courses. It is calculated based on the total number of credit hours.

Additional Fees

Student ID Replacement: The first student identification card is issued at no charge. There is a replacement charge of $10 for lost or damaged cards. This fee is paid at the Student Account Services Office during regular business hours.
Lost Library Materials: This fee is for the replacement cost of library materials lost or deemed lost due to an overdue status.
Collection Agency Fee: This fee is added to delinquent accounts that are submitted to an outside agency for collection.

Understanding Financial Aid

Pellissippi State offers various financial aid options to help students manage the cost of tuition and fees. Financial aid can include grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study jobs.

Types of Financial Aid

Grants: Grants don’t need to be paid back.
Scholarships: Scholarships don’t need to be paid back. Pellissippi State has dozens and dozens of private scholarships for students of all types.
Loans: Loans must be paid back.
Work-Study: Work-study programs allow students to earn money to help pay for college expenses.

Applying for Financial Aid

To apply for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA helps determine if you qualify for federal and state financial aid, scholarships, and grants. It’s best to fill out the FAFSA as early as possible. The Department of Education answers many common questions online.

Verification Process

The Department of Education selects some students for verification. If you’re selected for verification, Pellissippi State will alert you in myPellissippi under the “Financial Aid” tab. It’s incredibly important that you submit or complete any documents we ask you for as soon as you can. The most common requirements during a verification are to clarify or verify your citizenship, marital status, income status, dependent status, child support status or degree status.

Tennessee Promise Scholarship

Students must apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during their senior year of high school. Seniors create an account on the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) portal, available at www.tnpromise.gov, and complete their application by November 1 of their senior year of high school.

Tennessee Promise Requirements:

Tennessee Promise students have a mandatory deadline to complete the FAFSA by each year.
When you file your FAFSA, you need to make sure you select the Tennessee Promise eligible institution you plan to attend as your first choice. You need to update the first college listed in two places: on the FAFSA and in the TSAC Student Portal. Be sure that you have updated your first choice in the TSAC Student Portal by July 15 of the year you will start college.
Tennessee Promise students are required to complete community service for each semester they attend college.
Tennessee Promise students must maintain a full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours) and a 2.0 GPA.

Consequences of Dropping Below Full-Time Enrollment:

Tennessee Promise students are required to enroll and attend full-time (at least 12 credit hours). If you withdraw from or stop attending class and drop below 12 credit hours, you will lose Tennessee Promise. Other financial aid could also be affected if you withdraw or stop attending.
If your enrollment drops below full-time, or if you have an official or unofficial withdrawal date due to a documented personal hardship or medical reason, you may submit an appeal to keep Tennessee Promise to the Institutional Review Panel. A dependent or independent student whose appeal is based on financial reasons must provide all supporting documentation attributable to the student. A student cannot appeal for missing the GPA requirement. To appeal, students must submit an appeal form in myPellissippi and provide professional documentation that supports their appeal.

Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs administers several benefit programs. Pellissippi State can help you answer any questions you have about VA benefits. Regular attendance and satisfactory academic progress are required to receive veterans benefit pay, so we are required to report your non-attendance and your current academic progress. It’s also important to remember that you can’t drop or add a course without approval from Pellissippi State’s VA Certifying Official.

Important Reminders

Once you’ve completed your applications for financial aid, Pellissippi State will contact you through myPellissippi about your financial aid awards, any requirements you must meet and upcoming deadlines. Don’t forget to check frequently for updates.
Our last reminder to you is to remember that there are financial aid consequences for withdrawing from a class (or from simply deciding to no longer attend). Depending upon the financial aid you use, there may also be financial aid consequences for the number of classes you take or for your GPA.
After any financial aid award you receive appears on the confirmation screen in myPellissippi, you must confirm your schedule and pay any remaining tuition and fees. If your financial aid covers the cost of tuition and fees, you still must confirm your schedule. Students who do not confirm their schedules run the risk of having their schedules deleted.

Tuition and Fees (Updated)

In-State Tuition - The charge is $191 per credit hour up to 12 hours and $43 more per each additional hour*. This fee is charged to all in-state students enrolled in credit or audit courses.
Out-of-State Tuition - The charge is $331 per credit hour up to 12 hours and $66 more per each additional hour*. This fee is charged to all students classified as nonresidents of Tennessee and/or students who have not verified their US citizenship who are enrolled in credit or audit courses.
Dual Enrollment Tuition - The charge is $191 per credit hour up to 12 hours and $43 more per each additional hour. This fee is charged to all Dual Enrollment students enrolled in credit or audit courses. It is calculated based on the number of credit hours for which the student is enrolled. Dual Enrollment students are also charged $9.55 per credit hour up to 12 hours and $2.15 more per each additional hour for the Dual Enrollment Access Fee. Dual Enrollment students are charged for any direct costs such as eText materials.

*The discounted tuition rate is not offered for the summer terms.

This nonrefundable fee is to support programs and the campus. This fee is charged to all students enrolled in courses for credit or audit. This nonrefundable fee is charged to all students enrolled in courses for credit or audit. This nonrefundable fee is charged to all students enrolled in courses for credit or audit. This fee supports cultural and international opportunities and student activities for all students, and promotes student’s world knowledge. This nonrefundable fee is charged to all students enrolled in courses for credit or audit. This nonrefundable fee is charged to all students enrolled in courses for credit or audit. This fee is charged to all students enrolled in courses for credit or audit. The funds are used to maintain and upgrade student lab equipment, library automation and other instructional technology. The charge is $145 per credit hour. The charge is $150 per credit hour. The charge is $55 per credit hour. The charge is $25 per credit hour. The charge is $25 per credit hour. The charge is $50 per credit hour. The first student identification card is issued to all entering students at no charge. There is a replacement charge of $10 for lost or damaged cards. This fee is paid at the Student Account Services Office during regular business hours. This fee is for the replacement cost of library materials lost or damaged due to an overdue status. This fee is added to delinquent accounts that are submitted to an outside agency for collection. The charge is $191 per credit hour. This fee is charged to all students enrolled in TN eCampus online courses. The charge is $76 per credit hour. This fee is charged to all students enrolled in TN eCampus online courses. It is calculated based on the number of credit hours for TN eCampus courses only. The charge is $140 per credit hour. This is an additional fee charged to students classified as nonresidents of Tennessee who are enrolled in TN eCampus online courses. Out-of-state tuition is calculated based on the number of hours for which the student is enrolled. This fee is in addition to TN eCampus in-state tuition.

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Cost of Attendance

Understanding the overall cost of attendance is essential for budgeting and financial planning. Here’s a breakdown of the average costs:

Average Net Price: $6,474 per year (after aid)
In-State Tuition: $4,842 per year
Out-of-State Tuition: $8,340 per year
Books and Supplies: $1,300 per year
Transportation: $2,000 per year

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