Tuition & Fees
State Technical College of Missouri is committed to providing access to everyone who can benefit from a program of higher education. The costs of attending State Technical College of Missouri and Financial Aid options are outlined here.
Costs are incurred on the date of registration. Failure to complete appropriate paperwork for withdrawals may result in a financial obligation to the college.
For further assistance please call the Campus Cashier at 573-897-5121, OPTION 4, or visit the Cashier’s office, located at Tech Central in the Information Technology Center.
The Board of Regents is responsible for the establishment of tuition, fees, and other academic costs. College fees, miscellaneous fees, and costs are subject to change without notice by action of the State Technical College of Missouri Board of Regents.
A+ Scholarship
Who wouldn’t be interested in attending State Tech Tuition Free! You can thank the A+ Scholarship program. The A+ Scholarship covers standard tuition and fees for qualified students. The scholarship does not cover program or class specific fees, books, tools or other classroom supplies.
For more information about the A+ Scholarship visit the Missouri Department of Higher Education website or contact the Financial Aid office.
Standard Tuition 2025-2026 (In-State Resident)
Tuition is determined by the student’s residency classification, the number of semester hours of enrollment, method of delivery, and program. Financial Aid is available.
| In-State Resident | $225.00/credit hr |
| Heavy Equipment Operations & Management In-State Resident | $580.00/credit hr |
| Web-based In-State Resident | $225.00/credit hr |
| Welding Technology In-State Resident | $435.00/credit hr |
Tuition 2025-2026 (Non Resident)
| Non-Resident (Learn about in-state tuition for out-of-state students!) | $450.00/credit hr |
| Heavy Equipment Operations & Management Non-Resident | $1,160.00/credit hr |
| Web-based Non-Resident | $450.00/credit hr |
| Welding Technology Non-Resident | $870.00/credit hr |
Standard Fees 2025-2026
| Advanced Technology Fee | $10.00/credit hr |
| Program Laboratory Fee | $15.00/credit hr |
| Parking Fee | $4.00/credit hr |
| Student Activity Fee | $13.00/credit hr |
| SGA Student Recreation Fee (Student Approved) | $15.00/credit hr |
| SGA Student Project Fee (Student Approved) | $1.00/credit hr |
| Student Government Fee | $1.00/credit hr |
Fees are determined by the number of semester hours of enrollment, method of delivery, and program. Funds from fees help support program expenses associated with equipment, material, supplies, technical assessment, student activities and support services.
SGA Student Project fee will support SGA and their efforts to select a project to create spaces that improve the student experience on campus. SGA student Recreation Fee will support providing additional entertainment and recreation opportunities to students including access to Osage View.
Fees 2025-2026
| Tier and Technical Assessment Fees | Varies |
| Health Sciences Fees | Varies |
| Program Required Laptop Fee | Varies |
| Meal Plan | Varies |
| Housing | Varies |
| Commencement Fee | $50.00 first semester |
| Drug Screen Fees | $50.00 first semester |
State Technical College of Missouri drug screens students in Electrical Technology, Aviation Maintenance, any program requiring a commercial driver’s license, and programs that require clinical work. Drug screening fees are charged to students who are newly classified as degree or certificate seeking, and degree or certificate seeking students returning after one or more semesters of non-enrollment.
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