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Tuition and Fees

At Cayuga Community College, a proud member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, we are committed to providing high-quality education at an affordable cost. As a two-year community college, we offer competitive tuition rates and various financial aid options to ensure you can achieve your academic and career goals without excessive debt.

Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the College Board of Trustees.

Full-Time Students

Costs of Attendance for FULL-TIME STUDENTS
FULL-TIME – 12 OR MORE CREDITS PER SEMESTER * Cost
Cayuga County Resident Tuition $2,724 / semester
Out-of-County NYS Resident Tuition
(with Certificate of Residence)		 $2,724 / semester
Out-of-State or Out-of-Country Tuition $5,448 / semester
Activity fee (excludes Intersession) $17.00 / credit hour
Technology Fee (all students) $30 / credit hour

* To register for more than 19 credit hours, permission from the Division Chair is required.

Part-Time Students

Costs of Attendance for PART-TIME STUDENTS
PART-TIME STUDENTS
(1–11.5 CREDIT HOURS / SEMESTER)		 Cost
Cayuga County Resident Tuition $227 / credit hour
Out-of-County NYS Resident Tuition
(with Certificate of Residence)		 $227 / credit hour
Out-of-State or Out-of-Country Tuition $454 / credit hour
Student Activity fee (excludes Intersession) $17.00 / credit hour
Technology Fee (all students) $30 / credit hour

Additional Fees

Additional fees for students
ADDITIONAL FEES Cost
Online and Hybrid Course Fee
(for courses conducted fully or partially online)		 $25 / credit hour
Books and Supplies Varies by course requirements
Cayuga Bound Textbook Program (excludes Intersession) $27 / credit hour
Returned Check Fee $20 / check
Culinary Arts Fee $35 / credit hour
Science Lab Fee
(on-campus science courses with lab)		 $12 / credit hour
General Lab Fee
(on-campus with lab)		 $12 / credit hour
Health Program Fee $77.50 / credit hour
Matriculation Fee
(one-time fee for students accepted into a degree program)		 $40
Official Transcripts $10 plus applicable fees
CPEP (Cornell Prison Education Program) $25 / credit hour

Nursing Student Fees

Various fees for NURSING STUDENTS ONLY
FEES FOR NURSING STUDENTS ONLY Cost
Malpractice Insurance †
(NURS 101-102, 214-215, 216-217)		 $28 / academic year
Uniforms (for two years; purchased separately) approximately $225
Exam Fee $82
Nursing Pin (NURS 216) $50
Health Program Fee $77.50 / credit hour

International Students

NOTE: The first semester’s tuition and fees are due after registering for classes, in accordance with the published semester payment deadline. Students may pay with cash, wire transfer, (Flywire – tuition payment process which allows students to pay from any country and any bank) or a valid Visa or MasterCard.

Direct and Indirect Cost of International Student Attending Cayuga Community College
Direct Cost Cost
Tuition $ 10,560
Mandatory Fees, Books & Health insurance $ 4,586
Total Direct Cost * $ 15,146
Indirect Cost Cost
Living Expenses ** $ 10,570
Transportation & Personal Expenses *** $ 2,000
Total Indirect Cost $ 12, 570
ESTIMATED YEARLY TOTAL COST † $ 27,716

Additional expenses for remaining in the US and taking courses in the Summer will be calculated separately.

* Tuition and fees are based on 2024-2025 costs; additional fees may apply, subject to change
** Based upon 2024-2025 area housing rental costs students, estimated costs include one plane ticket home at the end of the term
*** Local bus transportation to and from college is free to Cayuga. See detailed information about international student health insurance in the next section
† The minimum amount of the total cost must be reflected in your Bank Statement and the Foreign Student Financial Statement (FSA-4 form)

International Health Insurance

It is the policy of Cayuga Community College that all International students (F-1) carry mandatory comprehensive health insurance coverage. All F-1 students will be automatically enrolled in the required UnitedHealthcare international student health insurance set forth by the State University of New York.

If you have questions about the health insurance for F-1 students, contact Gabriela Lozanova, DSO, at glozanov@cayuga-cc.edu.

International Student Health Insurance
International Program (Option 41, 42, 44) Period of Coverage Total Cost To Student
Annual August 15, 2025 – August 14, 2026 $ 2,164.37
Fall August 15, 2025 – January 14, 2026 $ 906.45
Spring January 15, 2026 – June 14, 2026 $ 896.35
Spring/Summer January 15, 2026 – August 14, 2026 $ 1,257.92
Summer/Short-Term May 15, 2026 – August 14, 2026 $ 544.88
Monthly   $ 180.36
16 Day Rate   $ 95.07
Daily   $ 5.94