Financial Aid

How much does Howard Community College cost? Here's everything you need to know about tuition, grants, scholarships, and loans.

Columbia, MD

What Does It Cost to Attend Howard Community College?

In-State Tuition and Fees

$8,136

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$10,836

Average Net Price

$11,468

Price Difference

-$3,332

Avg. financial aid

How Howard Community College Compares

$8,136 annual tuition places Howard Community College in the mid-to-upper range for trade colleges, where typical in-state pricing runs $3,000–$10,000. Net price after grants and scholarships averages $11,468. For MD students, this is mid-pack on cost — worth checking aid coverage carefully.

What Are the Tuition & Fees at Howard Community College?

In-State Students $8,136

Annual published tuition and required fees for residents of MD

Out-of-State Students $10,836

Annual published tuition and required fees for non-residents

Average Net Price $11,468

Average amount students pay after grants and scholarships

Tuition at Howard Community College is $8,136 per year before any financial assistance is applied. Students receiving aid pay an average net price of $11,468.

What Is the Net Price by Family Income at Howard Community College? (2023-24)

Students from families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,714 at Howard Community College. Costs scale with family income.

$0 - $30,000

$9,714

$30,001 - $48,000

$9,924

$48,001 - $75,000

$12,198

$75,001 - $110,000

$14,104

Over $110,000

$15,881

What Financial Aid Is Available at Howard Community College? (2023-24)

Howard Community College provides grant or scholarship assistance to 58% of its first-time students with awards averaging $5,016. Details on federal, state, and institutional aid follow.

Students Receiving Any Financial Aid

488 of 797 students

61%

Grants & Scholarships

Recipients

459 (58%)

Average Award

$5,016

Federal Pell Grants

Recipients

289 (36%)

Average Award

$5,411

Aid by Source

State & Local Grants

79 recipients (10%)

$2,643 avg

Institutional Grants

229 recipients (29%)

$1,991 avg

What Are the Student Loan Numbers at Howard Community College? (2023-24)

Borrowing rates are low at Howard Community College: 7% of undergraduates use federal loans, with a typical loan of $6,127.

Total Borrowers

631

7% of students

Average Loan Amount

$6,127

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FAFSA Information

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Payment Plans Available

Howard Community College may offer payment plans that let you spread tuition costs over the semester. Reach out to the financial aid office to ask about options such as:

  • Monthly payment plans
  • Deferred payment options
  • Employer tuition assistance programs

Need Help?

Contact the financial aid office for personalized assistance with:

  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Grant eligibility
  • Work-study programs
  • Payment plan options

Federal School Codes

OPE ID: 00817500
IPEDS ID: 162779

Use these codes when applying for federal financial aid

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