CGCC Tuition
How much does it cost to attend CGCC?
In-State Tuition and Fees (Credit Classes)
| Credits | Tuition | Fees* | Total* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $125 | $35 | $160 |
| 2 | $250 | $70 | $320 |
| 3 | $375 | $105 | $480 |
| 4 | $500 | $140 | $640 |
| 5 | $625 | $175 | $800 |
| 6 | $750 | $210 | $960 |
| 7 | $875 | $245 | $1,120 |
| 8 | $1000 | $280 | $1,280 |
| 9 | $1,125 | $315 | $1,440 |
| 10 | $1,250 | $350 | $1,600 |
| 11 | $1,375 | $385 | $1,760 |
| 12 | $1,500 | $420 | $1,920 |
| 13 | $1,625 | $455 | $2,080 |
| 14 | $1,750 | $490 | $2,240 |
| 15 | $1,750 | $525 | $2,275 |
| * The per-credit fees listed in this chart include the Service fee and Activities fee. Other fees are assessed per course, per term, per business, or per item, as indicated below. Specific fees for each course are listed in the Class Schedule each term, with the course listing. | |||
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees (Credit Classes)
Residents of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, and Nevada are charged in-state tuition. Tuition for residents of any other state is $245 per credit. Per-credit fees (Service Fee, Activities Fee) is the same as for in-state students, $30 total per credit.
General and Miscellaneous Fees
| Fee Name | Fee Description/Use | Charged Per | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Fee | Universal fee that includes fees for technology, administrative, security, parking, WiFi, computer labs, and other campus resources. | per credit | $30 |
| Activities Fee | Universal fee that covers activities and events. | per credit | $5 |
| Online/Hybrid Course Fee | Per-course fee covering the administrative costs of the Learning Management System (LMS) used for online and hybrid courses. | per course | $20 |
| Transcripting Fee | Charged through Parchment, for transcripts. Charges may be higher for some products. | minimum per order | $7 |
| Late Payment Fee | Charged for payments made after the last payment date, unless prior authorization has been made. | per account | 10% of balance, maximum of $75 |
| Returned Check Fee | Charged for any check returned for insufficient funds or other reason. | per check | $25 |
| Library Lost Materials Charge - items | Covers the cost of lost or damaged books, reference materials, or other items checked out from the CGCC Library and Learning Commons. | per item | $25 |
| Library Lost Materials Charge - computers | Covers the cost of lost or damaged laptops, Chromebooks, or other large technology items checked out from the CGCC Library and Learning Commons. | per item | $600-$1000 |
| Test Proctoring Fee | Charged for non-CGCC tests proctored by CGCC staff. | per test | $30 |
| Welding Test Fee | Charged per weld, for submitting test welds to the certifying body. | per weld | $180 |
Credit Program Fees
| Fee Name | Fee Description/Use | Charged Per | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication Lab Fees | per course | $250 | |
| Art Lab Fees | per course | 0-$60 | |
| Aviation Maintenance Technician Lab Fees | per course | $300 | |
| Computer Science Course Fee | per course | $50 | |
| Construction Technology Lab Fees | per course | $250 | |
| EMS Course Fee | per course | $600 | |
| First Aid and CPR/AED Lab Fee | per course | $40-100 | |
| Medical Assisting Course Fee | per course | $50-$100 | |
| Nursing Assistant (NUR 90) Lab Fee | per course | $400 | |
| Nursing Program Fee | per term | $100-1190 | |
| Physical Education Course Fee | per course | $37 | |
| Electro-Mechanical Technology Lab Fees | per course | $250 | |
| Science Lab Fee | per course | $37-$62 | |
| Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Course Fee | per course | $100 |
Application Fees
| Fee Name | Fee Description/Use | Charged Per | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee - general | A fee for applying to CGCC for general programs. | per application | None |
| Medical Assisting Application Fee | A fee for applying to the Medical Assisting Program at CGCC. Covers administrative costs related to the program application process. | per application | $50 |
| Nursing Program Application Fee | A fee for applying to the Nursing Program at CGCC. Covers administrative costs related to the program application process. | per application | $50 |
Community Education Classes
Tuition and fees for community education classes and other non-credit courses are listed with the course in CourseStorm. Tuition and fees vary by course.
Small Business Management Program
The Small Business Management Program charges $600 per business.
College Now Courses
The College Now fee is $63.00 per course for the 2025-26 school year. The College Now fee is based on 50% of the cost of one credit at CGCC and adjusts accordingly.
Discounts and Waivers
Discounts for District Residents, age 65+
District residents of Hood River or Wasco Counties 65 years or older are eligible to receive a 50 percent tuition discount on credit courses on a seat-available basis. Check the course description for discount eligibility. Discounts do not apply to full classes or to lab and other class fees. You will be notified if the class is full, and the tuition discount will not apply. Request your discount at the time of payment or by calling the Business Office.
Oregon Senior Optionāapplies to credit classes only
Senior Oregon residents are eligible for a program called Oregon Senior Option that allows them to audit credit classes that are not full while paying no tuition. Students pay associated fees and book costs. Additional paperwork is required. For more information, contact Student Services.
Ways to pay
Pay online, by phone, by mail, or in person. CGCC accepts Visa, Discover, Mastercard, American Express, checks, and U.S. currency.
Online payments can be made through the student portal (MyCGCC). You must have a student login to pay using this method.
The Business Office and Student Services can take payments over the phone with a credit card.
Call the Business Office at (541) 506-6057
Call Student Services at (541) 506-6011, option 2
Send checks payable to Columbia Gorge Community College to the following address:
Columbia Gorge Community College
Attention: Business Office
400 East Scenic Drive
The Dalles, OR 97058-3434
Payments can be made in person on The Dalles campus at the Business Office or Student Services.
Business Office - Building 2, Room 2.103 - Cashier Window
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am-4 pm; Friday 8 am-12 pm (noon)
Student Services - Building 3 - Student Services front desk
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm; Friday 9 am-11:30 am
If you are receiving financial aid, your financial award will be automatically applied to your bill. You are responsible for any remaining charges. See the Receiving Financial Aid page for additional information.
Refund Policies
Refund Requests Within the Drop Period
The Business Office automatically issues refunds to students who drop within the drop period. The refund process as follows:
- Refunds from tuition and fees are first applied to outstanding charges on the student's account. If the student receives financial aid and opted to charge books on his/her account, this will also be deducted prior to any refund.
- If the credit is the result of a payment by check or cash, a check is issued in the student's name.
- If the credit is the result of a bank card payment, the refund will be applied to the original bank card.
- Refunds resulting from check overpayment are held two weeks from the date of the original payment.
Refund Requests After the Drop Period
If an extreme hardship prevented the student from completing a course, and the student could not drop during the refund period, he or she may request to have tuition charges removed from his or her account. Fees, especially any non-refundable fees may not be refunded. A Tuition Appeal form for requesting a refund can be obtained from Student Services in The Dalles or Hood River. Students submitting a Tuition Appeal form will be asked to provide documentation of circumstances to support their claim. The petition, and all accompanying documentation, must be received by the filing deadline to be considered. Please see the form for more details.