Students living within the district of WCC will see no increase in tuition rates for yet another year, according to an announcement from administrators.
On April 27, the Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees voted to continue the tuition freeze for all in-district students for the 2021-2022 academic year, keeping the cost at $95 per credit hour. At the same meeting, the board approved an increase for out-of-district students from $164 to $167 per credit hour while also increasing online class tuition from $117 to $119. The college states that it considers keeping tuition low a priority.
In a recent news release, WCC President, Dr. Rose Bellanca, emphasized the college's focus on keeping the tuition at WCC at what they say is one of the lowest in the state. Bellanca said, "Providing a quality education at an affordable price is the hallmark of WCC and is all the more important during the COVID-19 pandemic." She also added, "Our steadfast commitment to offering an exceptional education and affordable tuition drives student success. For some students, that means transferring their associate degree to a university to complete a bachelor's. For others it means directly entering the workforce at a good paying job."
WCC defines in-district students as those who reside in Washtenaw County. Discounts on tuition rates are also available to those who work at least 30 hours per week in Washtenaw County, those who own property in Washtenaw County, students taking classes at a WCC extension center in Brighton or Hartland, and students 65 years of age or older. These discounts require prior approval.