Costs for Early College

Thanks to South Carolina Lottery funds, the college is able to waive a substantial portion of Early College student tuition, which helps keep costs significantly lower for our students.

Tuition Costs

Tuition for Early College students is based on the student’s high school enrollment.

  • Students of Greenville County High Schools
    • Greenville County School District has an agreement with Greenville Tech to sponsor all their high school students. This covers the cost of tuition and books (e-books and physical books which are delivered to each high school).
  • Students of Greer Middle College, Brashier Middle College, Greenville Technical College Charter High School, GREEN Charter and Legacy Early College
    • These schools provide special tuition options for their students.  Please work with your school representative to learn more.
  • Students of home schools, private schools, online academies, and out-of-county schools
The South Carolina Technical College system is comprised of 16 colleges strategically positioned across the state in order to serve residents of each county. When a student chooses to attend a technical college in their county of residence, in-county rates apply (PLEASE NOTE: the $0 Tuition Scholarship is not available to Early College students).  Students who choose to enroll in a technical college outside of their county of residence are subject to out-of-county rates.
      • Review the Early College tuition and fee schedule below for expected costs per credit hour. A typical college-level course is 3 credit hours or 4 credit hours if it includes a lab.
    Early College tuition and fees costs for home schools, private schools, online academies, and out-of-county schools
    School in which your declared major resides Number of Credit Hours
    Taken Per Semester    		 In-County
    Per Credit Hour    		 Out-of-County
    Per Credit Hour    		 Out-of-State
    Per Credit Hour    		 Compare to In-County
    Per Credit Hour
    for Regular Students
    School of Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation Technology 1 to 5 $120 $120 $120 $314
    6 or more $88.40 $96.40 $168.40 $221
    School of Arts & Sciences 1 to 5 $120 $120 $120 $285
    6 or more $76.80 $84.80 $156.80 $192
    School of Business & Computer Technology 1 to 5 $120 $120 $120 $298
    6 or more $82 $90 $162 $205
    School of Engineering Technology & Professional Studies Programs 1 to 5 $120 $120 $120 $301
    6 or more $83.20 $91.20 $163.20 $208
    School of Health Sciences 1 to 5 $120 $120 $120 $318
    6 or more $90 $98 $162 $225

When applicable, Inclusive Access (E-book) fees that cover book rental and online book access are automatically added to a student’s account when the option is available for a given course. For availability details, see the Greenville Tech Bookstore page.

Paying for Early College

  • Students of Greenville County High Schools
    • Fall, Spring or Summer Semester: The current agreement with the Greenville County School District covers the cost of tuition and books (e-books and physical books which are delivered to each high school).
  • Students of Greer Middle College, Brashier Middle College, Greenville Technical College Charter High School, GREEN Charter and Legacy Early College
    • Please work with your school representative for payment instructions.
  • Students of home schools, private schools, online academies, and out-of-county schools
    • Fall, Spring or Summer semester: Greenville Tech charges these families directly.  Bills are not mailed, so students should check their GTC4me portal to review tuition/fees and make payments.
    • Books and course materials are not included in tuition. Students may purchase books through the GTC Bookstore. 

Payments may be made using a credit card, debit card or electronic check (ACH) online (GTC4me > Self Service > Student Finance) or by calling (864) 250-8000. 

Please be aware that there is a service fee charge of 2.75% for using debit/credit cards. Check payments may be mailed to P.O. Box 5616, Mail Stop 1026, Greenville SC 29606.