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
 

Residence Requirement

You are a Cayuga County resident if you have resided in New York State for one year and in Cayuga County for six months immediately preceding the first day of classes.

If Financial Services has questions about your address, further proof of residence may be required. For more information, contact Financial Services at 315-294-8470.

You are an out-of-county New York State resident if you have been a New York State resident for one year and have resided in a county other than Cayuga during the six months immediately preceding the start of classes. Your tuition bill will initially show the double tuition rate. View additional information about certificates of residence. You must obtain a Certificate of Residence and submit it with your payment.

The Certificate of Residence must be signed by your County Treasurer and must be dated within 60 days of the date that the student registered for classes. A certificate obtained for the fall semester is valid through the following spring and summer sessions, provided enrollment is continuous. If you are an out-of-county resident, you must submit a certificate each academic year. The Financial Services office must receive the Certificate of Residence within 30 days of the start of the student’s first class.

You are an out-of-state resident if you do not fall in either of the two previous categories or are residing in the United States on a student visa (F-1, J-1) or a work visa (B-1, B-2), regardless of the length of time you have resided here.

If you are an out-of-county resident of New York State and you do not submit a current Certificate of Residence, or if you are an out-of-state resident, your tuition will remain at the double rate.

Billing for Tuition and Fees

If you are an accepted student, you will be billed before the beginning of the semester. All tuition bills are emailed to the student's Cayuga Community College email account.

The student email account information is located on the home page of the personal information tab in myCayuga. Please remember that your Cayuga email address is a valid and official method of College communication. Tuition bills can be paid by cash or check (to Cayuga Community College) at the Financial Services Office. Credit card payments must be made online through your myCayuga account. See Paying Your Tuition Bill.

Failure to pay the bill by the due date will result in de-registration of classes, and a hold will be placed on your account. Delinquent accounts will be forwarded to a collection agency. The collection agency will add a fee of up to 35% and report the account to credit bureaus. The student will be responsible for the balance due and any collection fees associated with the account.

Payment Plan

You can also pay tuition automatically through one of our payment plans offered through Nelnet Business Solutions. There are payment plans available for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. There is no plan available for Intersession. See Paying Your Tuition Bill, or call the Financial Services Office at 315-294-8470.

Refund Policy for Credit Courses

If you find it necessary to withdraw from College, you must complete a withdrawal form in consultation with a counselor and submit that completed form to the Registrar’s Office.

Failure to attend class, notifying an office other than the Registrar’s Office, or simply informing your instructor does not constitute an official withdrawal for refund purposes. You may not make a total withdrawal by leaving a voicemail. Tuition refunds are determined by the date Student Engagement or Financial Services receives the notification. All payments made with a credit card will be refunded to the credit card utilized for the payment.

The following refund schedules are for credit and non-credit developmental courses. The College does not provide refunds on medical grounds, and certain fees are not refundable. Check with Financial Services for detailed information.

Schedule 1(a) – Courses 15 weeks in length
Before the 1st day of the semester 100%
During the 1st week of scheduled classes 75%
During the 2nd week of scheduled classes 50%
During the 3rd week of scheduled classes 25%
After the 3rd week of scheduled classes No Refund
Schedule 1(b) – Courses 10 weeks in length
Before the 1st scheduled class 100%
During the 1st week of scheduled classes 50%
During the 2nd week of scheduled classes 25%
After the 2nd week of scheduled classes No Refund
Schedule 1(c) – Courses 8 weeks or less in length
Before the 1st scheduled class 100%
During the 1st week of scheduled classes 25%
After the 1st week of scheduled classes No Refund

Students receiving federal financial aid, including loans, who withdraw (officially or unofficially) before completing 60% of the semester will be subject to the federal return of Title IV funds calculation. This calculation is based on the percentage of the semester completed. Generally, the student is required to repay a portion of the federal financial aid which has been paid to the student. This calculation is mandated and must be applied regardless of the circumstances for withdrawal. For more information, contact the Financial Services Office at 315-294-8470.