Montgomery County Community College wants to help students and families facing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic by keeping its tuition and fees the same for the 2020-2021 academic year.

"Now more than ever, the College is strongly committed to providing affordable educational opportunities for students," said Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez, MCCC Interim President and Provost. “These are difficult times for all of us, and we hope the tuition freeze will help families as they recover from the economic impact of this disease.”

The College's Board of Trustees voted on April 13 to keep tuition at $144 per credit for Montgomery County residents and $288 per credit for out-of-county residents. Fees also will not increase. This will be the fourth year in a row that tuition and fees will remain the same.

“The trustees unanimously agree that it is crucial to keep higher education affordable to help existing and future students,” said MCCC Board Chair Frank X. Custer. “Despite the challenges of these uncertain times, Montco continues to support the communities it serves in every way possible.”

MCCC offers additional opportunities for students to help support their educational expenses, including scholarships. Students may also be eligible to receive financial support through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Also, veterans and anyone serving in the military (including their spouses and dependent children) will be billed the in-county rate, regardless of where they live in Pennsylvania.

Currently, MCCC is continuing instruction online through the end of the spring semester. MCCC will move to online instruction for its summer programs, including its 14-week session (May 18-Aug. 28), the first six-week session (May 18-June 29) and the 10-week session (June 1-Aug. 12). MCCC will evaluate delivery options for the second six-week session (July 6-Aug. 12). Registration is now open for summer and fall.