Attending LSC is an affordable option for most students. Our tuition rates are based on residency and you can get an estimate of your costs by using the chart below. If you need help footing the bill, financial aid is available to most students. And so are payment plans!
Winter mini-mester and Spring 2010
| Credit Hours |
Resident of District1 |
Out-of-District Texas Resident2 |
International/ Out-of-State3 |
| 1 | $61 | $131 | $223 |
| 2 | $110 | $250 | $280 |
| 3 | $159 | $369 | $414 |
| 4 | $208 | $488 | $548 |
| 5 | $257 | $607 | $682 |
| 6 | $306 | $726 | $816 |
| 7 | $355 | $845 | $950 |
| 8 | $404 | $964 | $1084 |
| 9 | $453 | $1083 | $1218 |
| 10 | $502 | $1202 | $1352 |
| 11 | $551 | $1321 | $1486 |
| 12 | $600 | $1440 | $1620 |
| 13 | $649 | $1559 | $1754 |
| 14 | $698 | $1678 | $1888 |
| 15 | $747 | $1797 | $2022 |
| 16 | $796 | $1916 | $2156 |
| 17 | $845 | $2035 | $2290 |
| 18 | $894 | $2154 | $2424 |
| 19 | $943 | $2273 | $2558 |
| 20 | $992 | $2392 | $2692 |
Note: Minimum tuition rates are set by the state legislature and are subject to change. Student tuition and fees are subject to change by the LSCS Board of Trustees.
Dual credit students receive a 100 percent discounted tuition rate. All other fees, except some testing, will be assessed at their regular rate. Textbooks and lab fees vary by program.
1 Includes tuition at the rate of $38 per credit hour, a $7 per credit hour technology fee, a $2 per credit hour student activity fee, a $2 per credit hour general use fee, and a registration fee of $12. Applies to U.S. citizens who are residents of Aldine, Conroe, Cypress-Fairbanks, Humble, Klein, Magnolia, New Caney, Splendora, Spring, Tomball and Willis Independent School Districts.
2 Applies to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are residents of Texas but do not reside in the college district. Includes tuition at the rate of $38 per credit hour plus an additional out-of-district fee of $70 per credit hour; a $7 per credit hour technology fee, a $2 per credit hour student activity fee, a $2 per credit hour general use fee, and a registration fee of $12.
3 Applies to all other students. By legislative action, the tuition may not be less than $200 (minimum tuition). Includes tuition at the rate of $38 per credit hour plus an additional international/out-of-state tuition of $85 per credit hour; in addition to a $7 per credit hour technology fee, a $2 per credit hour student activity fee, a $2 per credit hour general use fee, and a registration fee of $12.
Fee Schedule
ASSET and Compass Assessment Fee ($10 per section) - $29Most courses that are repeated 3 or more times will have an additional fee.*
Private Music Instruction
Applied Music (MUAP) Fees per Semester:
One 1/2 hour lesson per week - $90/semester
Two 1/2 hour lessons per week - $165/semester
If you have any questions regarding costs or payment, please contact a college business office.