Southern State Community College

In 2013, tuition for full-time Southern State Community College students was $10,340 a year for in-state students and $10,340 a year for out-of-state students.

Usually, college tuition goes up about 3% every year.

If this makes attending the college of your dreams sound impossible, remember, the advertized cost of tuition does not give you enough information to determine the actual cost of attending any given college. Many students owe way less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts kick in. And, student loans can make theprice of collegefeel more doable until you've finishing school and found a job.

Southern State Community College meets 92% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student at Southern State Community College is around $5,100 a year.

Does Southern State Community College Offer In-State and Out-of-State Tuition?

Southern State Community College is a public, state institution, so it offers a reduced tuition rate of $10,340 for students who qualify as state residents and attend full-time.

Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state government. Public insitutions often offer a lower cost of attendance for those who qualify as Ohio residents.

Attending an insitution where you are eligible for in-state tuition can drastically reduce the cost of tuition, as well as loans and interest owed. Take the time to verify your state's rules for in-state residency. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. Most states require students to have resided in the state for a certain period of time before qualifying. There may be other criteria as well, depending on where you live.

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Do International Students Pay More to Go to Southern State Community College?

Tuition at Southern State Community College is the same for every student.

Students from outside of the U.S. are not eligible for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but may qualify for private or school-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities. International students who demonstrate financial need may be eligible for the following types of financial support at Southern State Community College:

•On-campus jobs •Loans from outsideSouthern State Community College •Southern State Community College-specific loans •Athletic Awards •Southern State Community College-specific scholarships

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships.

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Southern State Community College Living Expenses, Fees, and More

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In addition to tuition, there are other costs associated with college, like room and board, facility fees, and books and supplies. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Southern State Community College.

House and Food Costs at Southern State Community College

Room and board at Southern State Community College costs $12,608 a year. This number includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, plus a meal plan that allows you to eat in the school dining halls.

Board costs can depend on the number of meals you intend to eat on-campus

Cost of Books at Southern State Community College

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The real cost of books depends on the courses you take and the textbooks, computer programs, or other materials are required.. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.

Annual Fees

Most schools also have fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.

Keep in mind, there could also be additional fees associated with participating in special activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or playing on an intramural sports team. Most colleges offer ways so that those with demonstrated need to get help covering these costs.

Transportation costs

The cost of transportation in college can really vary. Will you drive, fly, or take public transportation to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you plan to bring a car or will you need to use public transportation? All of these factors can make a big difference in your transportation budget.

The location of a college or university can impact the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the other hand getting around in an urban area may be expensive, but cities may offer more trains, busses or affordable flights to actually get to school. Southern State Community Collegeis in a rural area in Ohio.

Other Costs

When creating a budget for college, don’t forget to factor in the cost of things like entertainment, clothes, furnishings and toiletries.

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The Full Cost of Attending Southern State Community College

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Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better idea of the actual cost of attending Southern State Community College.

How Much Does Southern State Community College Cost?

What will the cost of attending Southern State Community College be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2023 Total Tuition and Expenses
In-state Tuition	$10,340
Out-of-State Tuition	$10,340
Room and Board	$12,608
Other expenses	$2,592

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

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Southern State Community College Financial Aid

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The majority of Southern State Community College undergrads use financial aid to finance their education. In 2023, 3,082 of the 2,431 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Southern State Community College meets 92% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $5,100 a year.

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Southern State Community College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Southern State Community College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2023, Southern State Community College awarded 2,424 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $9.3 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school.

Southern State Community College Net Cost

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Southern State Community College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Southern State Community College was $5,100 in 2023. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Southern State Community College seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
In-State, On-Campus	$18,724
Net In-state, Off-campus	$10,512
Out-of-State, On-Campus	$23,824

What will attending Southern State Community College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families get a better idea of the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Southern State Community College's net cost calculator on their website.

Southern State Community College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Students cannot pay tuition in installments. Contact the financial aid office to verify this and discuss options.

Southern State Community College Tuition Waivers

Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to reduce the total cost of attendance. Some schools offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, students are usually responsible for housing, meal plans, and other expenses.

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

Southern State Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and supporting students.

Southern State Community College's endowment was valued at $1.9 million in 2023, compared to a national average of $905 million.

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