Our value-priced courses provide the perfect opportunity to continue your education or retrain in a new field without drowning in debt. We are so confident in the quality of our technical education that with some of our high-demand, Money-Back Guarantee programs we guarantee you will find a job within six months of graduation—or your money back.
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Important Dates
- Payment Deadline
August 4, 2024 at noon
- First Day of Class
September 3, 2024
- Last Day to Drop With a “W”
November 15, 2024
- Payment Deadline
December 14, 2024 at noon
- First Day of Class
January 13, 2025
- Last Day to Drop With a “W”
April 7, 2025
- Payment Deadline
April 12, 2025 at noon
- First Day of Class
May 12, 2025
- Last Day to Drop With a “W”
July 25, 2025
Cost of Attending
The cost of attending TSTC varies depending on a variety of factors, such as:
- Residency status.
- Whether or not you live on campus.
- The program of study.
- Services that you may need.
You may be eligible for financial assistance that can help provide financial support for tuition, housing, books and other educational items.
2023–2024 Cost of Attending
2024–2025 Cost of Attending
This information is based on average costs for dependent students who enroll in 15 credit hours in both fall and spring.
Costs of attendance are subject to change.
- Tuition and Fees will vary by the tier of your program of study. See Tuition Rates for more information.
- Room & Board will vary by location and availability of housing and meal plans.
- Books & Supplies will vary by program of study.
Tuition Rates by Tier
2023–24
TSTCYou Tuition
Performance-Based Education (PBE)
TSTCYou gives you access to flexible learning through Performance-Based Education (PBE) that works with your busy schedule.
Available Student Accident Insurance
Student Accident Insurance
Available when you register and pay your tuition through the Student Accounting office.
Student Medical Liability Insurance
(required for Allied Health students)
Contact your program director for more information.
Student Needlestick Insurance
(required for Allied Health students)
Contact your program director for more information.
It’s simple: Get a degree. Get a job. Or get a refund.
Money-Back Guarantee Program
Our Money-Back Guarantee (MBG) program reinforces our commitment to prepare and place highly skilled, technically competent students in the workforce. We make this promise because we specialize in teaching the in-demand skills that Texas companies need most. We put our money where our mouth is because we are confident in the quality of our technical education programs.
Programs eligible for the MBG program include:
- Diesel Equipment (Heavy Truck and Off-Highway Specialization)
- Electrical Lineworker and Management
- Electrical Power & Controls
- Industrial Systems
- Instrumentation
- Precision Machining
- Process Operations
- Robotics and Industrial Controls
- Welding
Enroll in the Program
You’re already eligible to enroll if you are in your first semester at TSTC, in an MBG-approved program working toward your Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS), and eligible to work in the U.S. All have to do is go to the Career Services office to enroll during the first semester of your program.
For more information or to fill out an interest form, please visit the Money-Back Guarantee website.
Your Refund Amount
We hope you won’t need a refund. But if you do, only tuition dollars you paid out of pocket are eligible. If you used any student loans, we will reimburse your lending agency.
Disbursements & Records
Financial Aid Disbursements
We disburse all financial aid credit balances, including Direct Loans and scholarships with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Visit this link for more information:
Student Accounting
Our mission is to accurately and promptly record and collect receivables due to TSTC. The department also provides necessary financial services and maintains the appropriate fiscal records as we provide excellent customer service to TSTC students, staff and visitors.
Return of Title IV Funds
If you receive federal financial aid and stop attending or withdraw from all courses at or before 60 percent of the term is completed, you must repay all or some of the federal aid you received.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Our Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) have been adopted to determine continuing eligibility for students who are receiving or applying for financial aid.
Contact Information
Questions about payment? Call the cashiers and/or Student Accounting.
