What effect will the merger have on the cost of tuition?
Tuition will increase from the current SJBTC level of $60 per credit hour to the PCC tuition rate for next year (2009-2010). Current PCC tuition for 2008-2009 is approximately $92.50 per credit hour (for Colorado Residents who are eligible for the College Opportunity Fund). Some programs (e.g. nursing) have slightly higher tuition rates. These rates are still a bargain in the world of college education. For many of our students, financial aid will be able to cover the full cost of tuition and all or part of the text book costs. In addition, PCC offers direct lending student loans and numerous scholarship opportunities.
