Tuition and Fees

Minimum tuition for Residents of Texas is $300 - Minimum tuition for Non-Residents of Texas is $792 - Tuition per credit hour for Residents of Texas is $50 - Tuition per credit hour for Non-Residents of Texas is $132. Third repeat course or developmental course work that exceeds 27 hours will be assessed at $60 per credit hour surcharge. Non-Residents of Texas who are not located within the state of Texas, enrolled in distance education will be assessed a $100 per credit hour surcharge.

Laboratory and Special Fees

For laboratory and course fees please see the Course Fee Schedule. NOTE: Fees are subject to change when circumstances warrant.

Refund Policy (Credit Courses Only)

Summer I 2023 May Mini Classes Begin Monday, May 15, 2023

Under the rules promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Galveston College will refund tuition and applicable fees for withdrawals and dropped classes as scheduled below:

100% prior to May 15, 2023

70% prior to 6 p.m. on May 17, 2023

25% prior to 6 p.m. on May 18, 2023

None after 6:00 p.m. on May 18, 2023

Summer I 2023 (13-Weeks) Classes Begin Monday, May 15, 2023

Under the rules promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Galveston College will refund tuition and applicable fees for withdrawals and dropped classes as scheduled below:

100% prior to May 15, 202

70% prior to 6 p.m. on June 6, 2023

25% prior to 6 p.m. on June 12, 2023

None after 6 p.m. on June 12, 2023

Summer I 2023 Classes Begin Monday, Monday, June 5, 2023

Under the rules promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Galveston College will refund tuition and applicable fees for withdrawals and dropped classes as scheduled below:

100% prior to June 5, 2023

70% prior to 6 p.m. on June 12, 2023

25% prior to 6 p.m. on June 14, 2023

NONE after 6 p.m. on June 14, 2023

Summer I 2023 (10-Weeks) Classes Begin Monday, June 5, 2023

Under the rules promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Galveston College will refund tuition and applicable fees for withdrawals and dropped classes as scheduled below:

100% prior to June 5, 2023

70% prior to 6 p.m. on June 20, 2023

25% prior to 6 p.m. on June 23, 2023

None after 6 p.m. on June 23, 2023

Summer II 2023 Classes Begin Monday, July 10, 2023

Under the rules promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Galveston College will refund tuition and applicable fees for withdrawals and dropped classes as scheduled below:

100% prior to July 10, 2023

70% prior to 6 p.m. on July 17, 2023

Fall 2023

Classes

25% prior to 6 p.m. on July 19, 2023

None after 6 p.m. on July 19, 2023

Begin Monday, August 28, 2023

Under the rules promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Galveston College will refund tuition and applicable fees for withdrawals and dropped classes as scheduled below:

100% prior to August 28, 2023

70% prior to 7 p.m. on September 18, 2023

25% prior to 7 p.m. on September 25, 2023

None after 7 p.m. on September 25, 2023

Fall 2023 Second Start Classes Begin Monday, October 2, 2023

Under the rules promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Galveston College will refund tuition and applicable fees for withdrawals and dropped classes as scheduled below:

100% prior to October 2, 2023

70% prior to 5 p.m. on October 13, 2023

25% prior to 7 p.m. on October 17, 2023

None after 7 p.m. on October 17, 2023

The $33 registration fee is non-refundable at any time. Student I.D. cards must be obtained by the 12th class day or there will be an additional $5 charge.

A $25 non-refundable late registration fee will be assessed for Summer I credit course registration beginning June 1, 2023.

A $10 non-refundable schedule change fee will be assessed for Summer I credit course additions, drops, or changes beginning June 5, 2023.

A $25 non-refundable late registration fee will be assessed for Summer II credit course registration beginning July 6, 2023.

A $10 non-refundable schedule change fee will be assessed for Summer II credit course additions, drops, or changes beginning July 10, 2023.

A $25 non-refundable late registration fee will be assessed for Fall credit course registration beginning August 25, 2023.

A $10 non-refundable schedule change fee will be assessed for Fall credit course additions, drops, or changes beginning August 28, 2023.

Tuition Residency Classifications

Residency for tuition purposes is established at the time of application to Galveston College based on the Residency Questionnaire and Admissions Application. Once residency has been determined, students must submit a Request for Residency Reclassification and provide documentation to change residency status for tuition purposes.

1. A student is considered a Texas Resident - In-District Resident if he/she has resided in the college taxing district for at least 12 months prior to the student's first registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes.

2. A student is considered a Texas Resident - Out-Of-District Resident if he/she has resided in the state of Texas for at least 12 months prior to the student's first registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes and is not a resident of the college’s taxing district.

3. A student is considered an Out-Of-State / Non-Resident student if he/she has NOT resided in the state of Texas for at least 12 months prior to the student's first registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes.

*Additional documentation may be required to establish residency for tuition purposes at Galveston College.

The Board of Regents of Galveston College has authorized the waiver of the difference in the rate of tuition for nonresident and resident students for a person, or his or her dependents, who owns property which is subject to ad valorem taxation by the Galveston College District. The person, or his or her dependents, applying for such a waiver shall verify property ownership by presentation of an ad valorem tax statement or receipt, issued by the tax office of the Galveston College District, or by presentation of a deed, property closing statement, or other appropriate evidence of ownership of property which is subject to ad valorem taxation by the Galveston College District.

The responsibility of enrolling in courses under the proper residence classification is that of the student. If there is any question regarding the student's correct residency classification, it is the responsibility of the student to discuss this matter with the Registrar/Director of Admissions.

Changes to tuition residency classification must be submitted prior to the published census date for the change to be effective for the appropriate term.

Concurrent Institutional Enrollment Tuition Adjustment

When a student registers at more than one public institution of higher education at the same time (i.e., enrolled at Texas A&M at Galveston and Galveston College or UTMB and Galveston College), the student may be eligible for a reduction in tuition. This adjustment will be in accordance with Section 54.0602 of the Education Code which establishes, in essence, that once a student has enrolled at one public institution, and paid the required minimum tuition, he/she will be charged tuition at the credit rate only when enrolling at a second public institution, and will not have to pay the minimum tuition charge a second time. If a student is enrolled in four or more hours at Galveston College they are not subject to the minimum tuition requirement or the waiver. In order to qualify, the student must bring a copy of their receipt for payment of tuition from the institution in which enrollment was first made by the 12th class day (for fall and spring semesters) or at time of payment at Galveston College.

Texas Tuition Waiver

The student must bring the required third-party billing voucher issued by the sponsor to the Business Office by the census date for the term (varies by term). Voucher with missing, incorrect information, or received after the census date of the term will not be accepted.

Returned Checks

All returned checks will be assessed a $35 handling fee. Upon receiving a returned check, the Business Office will place a "hold" on the student's record. A certified letter will be sent to the individual whose check is returned. This letter will set a final date for settlement of this returned check. After this date, the returned check will be sent to the District Attorney's office for legal action.

Stop Payment Fee

Checks that are reissued as a result of being lost due to mishandling, mutilation, or incorrect address will result in a $10 stop pay reissuance fee.

How To Pay

Students can pay on campus in the Business Office by check, cash, or credit cards. Galveston College accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. The Business Office is located on the second floor of Moody Hall at 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, Texas. In addition, students can pay online using FACTS e-Cashier payment plans.

To help you meet your educational expenses, we are pleased to offer FACTS as a convenient budget plan. It is not a loan; therefore, you have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check.

The cost to budget monthly payments is a $25 per semester nonrefundable fee. Please remember, all payments are deducted immediately! The FACTS Enrollment Fee is automatically deducted from your account WITHIN 14 days of your agreement being posted to the FACTS system.

Notice

*For Early Registration for Summer I, payment must be made by 12 p.m. (noon) on May 25, 2023 to avoid being dropped from class.

*For Early Registration for Summer II, payment must be made by 12 p.m. (noon) on June 29, 2023 to avoid being dropped from class.

*For Early Registration for Fall, payment must be made by 12 p.m. (noon) on August 17, 2023 to avoid being dropped from class.

During General and Late Registration, payment arrangements must be made on the day you register for classes to avoid being dropped from classes. For payment assistance, contact the Galveston Business Office at 409-9441362.