Tuition & Fees at Forsyth Tech
Tuition and fees help us keep our instruction top-notch, and our campuses and centers vibrant hubs for innovation and learning. You’ll find a comprehensive list of tuition and fees on this page. Looking for refund info? Visit our Financial Aid FAQ page.
At Forsyth Tech, as at most colleges, credit track courses earn you credit hours toward a degree. Most courses earn 3-4 credit hours. Tuition is charged per credit hour and is based on your North Carolina resident or non-resident status (determine your residency status here).
Current tuition for North Carolina residents: $76 per credit hour.
Current tuition for non-residents: $268 per credit hour.
Use the chart below to calculate your tuition cost based on the number of credit hours you will earn. For more information, call 336.734.7210.
| CREDIT HOUR | IN-STATE TUITION FOR NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS | OUT-OF-STATE TUITION FOR NON-NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS/INTERNATIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $76.00 | $268.00 |
| 2 | $152.00 | $536.00 |
| 3 | $228.00 | $804.00 |
| 4 | $304.00 | $1,072.00 |
| 5 | $380.00 | $1,340.00 |
| 6 | $456.00 | $1,608.00 |
| 7 | $532.00 | $1,876.00 |
| 8 | $608.00 | $2,144.00 |
| 9 | $634.00 | $2,412.00 |
| 10 | $760.00 | $2,680.00 |
| 11 | $836.00 | $2,948.00 |
| 12 | $912.00 | $3,216.00 |
| 13 | $988.00 | $3,484.00 |
| 14 | $1,064.00 | $3,752.00 |
| 15 | $1,140.00 | $4,020.00 |
| 16 or more* | $1,216.00 | $4,288.00 |
Fees
The amount of fees that you may need to pay at Forsyth Tech varies a great deal depending upon your course load and the type of program that you are in. For instance, students with a lab component may be required to have health insurance or purchase additional materials. You can see all the types of fees for students on the right.
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$35 per semester in fall/spring; $17.50 for summer term.
$35 for students enrolled in 1-8 credit hours and $48 for students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours.
Cost varies depending on courses taken. These items may be purchased at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore (Lower Level), Technology/Student Services Building, Main Campus. Books may also be purchased online.
Select classes also have fees that allow online access to course materials. In an effort to protect students and to ensure their best interests, the U.S. Department of Education published 34CFR668.161-167 that requires colleges to provide students the ability to opt-out of course fees associated with books and online access to course material(s). Students will have until the seventh day from the start of class to opt-out if choosing to purchase their access through a different source.
How-to Video to Opt-out on BlackboardQuestions can be directed to the Barnes and Noble bookstore on Main Campus Or use the link to see Digital FAQs.
Digital Content FAQAll health students must purchase annual liability insurance before engaging in lab or clinical practice. The cost for the insurance varies according to the credit program and insurance carrier.
Some courses charge a lab fee for supplies, software and materials. These fees range from $15 to $200.
(College Access, Parking and Security (CAPS) Fee)
$25 per semester for curriculum classes .
$5 per occupational extension class taken (some exceptions do apply).
Once the fee is paid a student may receive one free decal per fiscal year. Additional decals may be purchased for an additional $25.
$10/semester to support student success initiatives, including Commencement.