Tuition Rates, Payments & Refunds

Tuition Rates and Fees Starting Fall 2025 Term
Per credit hour rates | Base Tuition | Tier 1 Tuition * | Tier 2 Tuition^ |
In-district | $162 | $187 | $217 |
Out-of-district | $207 | $232 | $262 |
Out-of-state | $259 | $284 | $314 |
International | $271 | $296 | $326 |
$30/Credit Hour Student Support Fee
Supports the costs of campus security, information technology safety, ongoing use and expansion of technology, student engagement and support services for Mineral Area College students.
$15/Credit Hour Web Support Fee for Web Classes
*Tier 1 rate applies to Computer Science (CSC), Graphic Arts & Printing Technology (GRA), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (RTV).
^Tier 2 rate applies to Agriculture (AGR), Automotive Collision Technology (ACT), Air Heating and Refrigeration (AHR), Automotive Technology (AUT), Construction/Building Technology (CBT), Electrical Technology (ETT), Electrical/Electronics Technology (EEE), Fiber Optic Technology (FOT), Manufacturing (MFG), Technology (TEC), Welding Technology (WLD), Health Related Technology (HLT)#, Paramedic Technology (PAR), Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (PN) programs. #Effective Fall 2025, the following exceptions apply; TEC 1900 Technical Math I and TEC 1910 Technical Math II qualify for the base tuition rate. #Effective Spring 2025, the following exceptions apply; HLT 2350 Medical Terminology I and HLT 2360 Medical Terminology II qualify for the base tuition rate.
Financial Obligation
A financial obligation is incurred at the time of enrollment. Whenever you enroll for classes at Mineral Area College by either completing a paper enrollment form or enrolling via the web, it is at that point that a financial obligation has incurred.
Statements
Just log in to MyMAC, go to the My Account Info tab, then scroll down to Term Billing Statements.
Once there, select the specific year and term you wish to view.
Add a drop-down called Maintaining Status
International students are required to:
- attend the college that issued your I-20.
- have a valid passport.
- report to the DSO within 15 days of the beginning of each semester.
- maintain full-time status each semester . (12 credit hours)
- ensure your I-20 is valid at all times.
- to make normal progress towards completing the course of study.
- report any changes of address or name to your DSO within 10 days.
- abide by all USCIS regulations at all times.
What Tuition Rate Do You Pay?
To receive the in-district rate, you or your parent (if you are a dependent) will be required to document residency within the college's taxing district. The burden of proof of eligibility for in-district tuition rests solely with the student. Presence within the taxing district for a minimum of the immediate past 12 consecutive months and proof of intent to make the taxing district a permanent home are the first criteria. Additional information for proving in-district residence is available in the Business Office in the Arts & Sciences Building.
Financial Obligation
A financial obligation is incurred at the time of enrollment. Whenever you enroll for classes at Mineral Area College by either completing a paper enrollment form or enrolling via the web, it is at that point that a financial obligation has incurred. The Business Office works closely with the Financial Aid Office. If your Financial Aid file has been completed and you are eligible for financial aid, that information is accessible to the Business Office.