2026-2027 Tuition And Fees

The following financial information is subject to change by action of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The information printed below is current at the time of publication. Any changes will be updated and publicized on the College website prior to the start of each term. All tuition and fee payments are due at the time of registration.

In-State Tuition

Students who meet the specific criteria of Policy No. 803.01, as Alabama residents, are eligible to pay the following tuition and fees:

*Effective Fall 2026

*Reserve Fee is a non-waivable fee

* Bear Essentials is optional, but students must opt out.  Visit bscc.edu/students/bear-essentials for details.

For an estimated total cost of attendance please click here.

NOTE: The institution will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33. Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e)

Required Fee Descriptions

In accordance with the fee structure established by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and implemented throughout the Alabama Community College System, students are assessed the following required fees in addition to tuition. Revenue generated from these fees is restricted to the purposes described below.

Facility Renewal Fee – $15 per credit hour, per semester/term
Supports the renewal and replacement of College facilities.

Technology Fee – $15 per credit hour, per semester/term
Supports the acquisition and provision of technology and technological applications that benefit students.

Reserve Fee – $1 per credit hour, per semester/term
Supports the creation of a systemwide reserve fund administered by the Chancellor and the Presidents' Advisory Council.

Special Building Fee – Amount varies, if applicable
A per-credit-hour fee that may be approved by the Board of Trustees to support the repayment of bonded indebtedness.

Enhancement Fee – $20 per credit hour, per semester/term
The Enhancement Fee is comprised of two components. Of the total fee, $15 per credit hour is retained by the College to support initiatives that enhance the student experience, including technology improvements, facility renovations and construction, and campus safety enhancements. The remaining $5 per credit hour is remitted to the Alabama Community College System to support initiatives that advance the establishment of a unified and collaborative community college system by increasing services at the ACCS level that expand each college’s ability to focus their efforts on student services and outcomes.

Nonresidents of Alabama

All full-time and part-time students who do not meet specific criteria are required to pay out-of-state tuition at a rate of two (2) times the in state rate. All other fees are the same. Students should contact the Office of Student Services for further information regarding appropriate tuition rates.

The following individuals shall be charged a rate of tuition not to exceed the in-state rate for tuition and fees purposes:

• Anyone using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. § 3311(b)(9)) who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence).
• Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence) and the transferor is a member of the uniformed service who is serving on active duty.
• Anyone using educational assistance under chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment (VR&E), will also be charged the resident rate. Effective for courses and terms beginning after March 1, 2019, a public institution of higher learning must charge the resident rate to chapter 31 participants, as well as the other categories of individuals described above. When an institution charges these individuals more than the rate for resident students, VA is required to disapprove programs of education sponsored by VA.
• A Veteran using educational assistance under either chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill -Active Duty Program) or chapter 33 (Post-9/11 G.I. Bill), of title 38, United States Code, who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence).
• Anyone using transferred Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits (38 U.S.C. § 3319) who lives in Alabama while attending a school located in Alabama (regardless of his/her formal State of residence).
• Anyone described above while he or she remains continuously enrolled (other than during regularly scheduled breaks between courses, semesters, or terms) at the same school.
• The policy shall be read to be amended as necessary to be compliant with the requirements of 38 U.S.C. 3679 as amended.

Truck Driver Training Program

Tuition: $1,566.00

Additional expenses (approximate): $350.00

(Book, drug testing, physical exam, written test, permit and license fees)

Total Tuition, fees and expenses $1,916.00

Effective January 1, 1995, the Department of Transportation regulations required that all truck driving students undergo drug screening. Since the test is conducted by an independent health service, the student must be prepared to pay a screening fee (cash or money order only). The test will be conducted the first day of the class.

*Out of state tuition: $3,132.00

Other Charges and Fees

(For all students, where applicable)

ACT On Campus Fee	Determined by ACT
Administrative Fee	5%
Bear Essentials	$27 per credit hour
BSCC Transcript Fee	$5 plus sales tax
Each Additional Decal	$10
EMS Advanced National Registry Testing Fee	$159
EMS Basic National Registry Testing Fee	$104
EMS Liability Insurance	$55
EMS Testing Fee	$35
Fee for Additional Diploma/Alumni Diploma	$25 plus sales tax
Health Science Background Check	$35
Health Sciences Drug Testing Fee	$38
Health Sciences HURST Live NCLEX Review	$319
Health Science Immunization Document Compliance	$25
HESI	$47
Late Registration Fee	$25
Medical Assisting (MAT) Liability Fee (MAT 229 & 239)	$13
Nursing Liability Insurance	$13
Nursing Simulation Fee	$50
Nursing Testing Fee (per semester)	$650
Orientation Fee	$30
Paramedic National Registry Testing Fee	$175
Parking Decal (required)	$10
Parking in Disabled Parking Space	$50
Parking/Traffic Violation	$15
Returned Check Charge	$30
SUR Lab Fee (102)	$100
SUR Liability Insurance	$13
SUR Testing Fee (103)	$95
SUR Testing Fee (104)	$257