Bursar & Student Account Services

Welcome to Bursar & Student Account Services

Bursar & Student Account Services is responsible for the oversight of accounts receivable and cashiering functions for the college, safeguarding college assets, and providing customer service to our students and families. We are available to provide information and assistance to you on the various financial aspects of your enrollment at CCAC.

In coordination with the campus Student Accounts office, the college bursar maintains your student account and is responsible for the assessment and collection of student tuition and fees as well as reconciling all student account activity. We manage the billing and payment process, administer payment plans and third-party sponsorship programs, generate refunds, and much more. Utilize this page to find general information on these topics and visit the Online Student Account Center to view your detailed account information and manage your student account.

• Estimating Your Cost
• Tuition & Fees
• Student Account Billing
• Past Due Accounts
• Tuition Due Dates
• GradGuard
• Payment Methods
• Tuition Payment Plan
• Third-Party Sponsorship
• Military & Veterans Funding
• Student Account Refunds
• Drop Refund Policy
• Student Financial Responsibility Agreement
• 1098-T Tax Information
• Contact Us

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees are set annually by the CCAC Board of Trustees and typically made available by July 1. The current tuition and fees rates and due dates schedules for credit students are listed below. Further information regarding individual fees can also be found on this page. The current tuition and fees schedule is also available as a printable PDF document.

Tuition and fees are subject to change, and specific courses and academic programs may require additional fees. Please note that flat-rate tuition is only available during the fall and spring semesters. All tuition billing for summer semesters is at the applicable per-credit rate. For questions regarding tuition and fees, please contact any campus Student Accounts office. Estimate your cost using the tuition calculator.

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents are eligible for in-county tuition rates regardless of residency. Please contact Military and Veterans Services for requirements and more information.

Current Tuition Rates

Current Fees

The college collects fees in addition to tuition; they cover extraordinary costs associated with education. Among others, these include laboratory, technology and student service fees.

2023–2024 Cost of Attendance Breakdown

2023 Fall, 2024 Spring & 2024 Summer Semesters

Student Account Billing

By registering for classes or processing a registration transaction, a student becomes financially responsible for all related tuition and fee charges as detailed in the CCAC Student Financial Responsibility Agreement. Not attending registered courses does not alleviate a student's financial responsibility.  Adjustment of tuition and fee charges for dropped classes will be in accordance with the College drop refund policy.

Billing of tuition and fees to the student account is an automated, electronic process that is driven by a student's registration transaction.  In an effort to be environmentally friendly and maintain costs, the College no longer distributes paper-billing statements by U.S. postal mail.  All student account billing statements are made available electronically through the Online Student Account Center.  Notifications of eBill statements are issued to the student's official CCAC academic email.  A personal email address may be added to the student profile within the Online Student Account Center.

Tuition Due Dates

By registering for classes, you assume financial responsibility for all related tuition and fees. If you choose not to take class(es), you must contact the Registration office to officially drop class(es) before the first day of the term to avoid being charged. As you prepare to register, please review the payment information listed below.

Payment Methods

Payments made directly to the college can be made via cash, credit or debit card, or check. If you're interested in checking out CCAC's scholarship and grant opportunities, please visit the Scholarships & Funding Options page.

Tuition Payment Plan

CCAC's tuition payment plan is designed to make the College's quality education even more accessible and affordable for our students. Our plans help families budget college expenses by spreading out the cost of tuition and fees over smaller monthly installments during the term. Enrollment is available through the Online Student Account Center: and it is fast, secure, convenient, and inexpensive!

Fall and Spring plans involve a 20 percent down payment by the published tuition payment deadline and four additional monthly installments due the 5th of each month thereafter. Summer plans involve a 33 percent down payment by the published tuition payment deadline and two additional monthly installments due the 5th of each month thereafter. Visit the Online Student Account Center for enrollment and more information.

The first payment plan installment is due by the term tuition payment deadline. Additional installments are due monthly throughout the term on the following dates:

Payment Plan Due Dates

Student Account Refunds

In the event your financial aid and/or payments are in excess of tuition and fee charges, a refund will be issued.  Refunds of approved credit balances are processed within 14 days of the account credit and issued directly to the student.  Exceptions may include parent plus loan proceeds and credit balances resulting from a debit/credit card payment, where these refunds may be issued to the loan or card account holder. 

The fastest, safest, and most convenient way to receive your refund is through direct deposit to your bank account.  CCAC is proud to offer a fully integrated eRefunds service made available to all students through the Online Student Accounts Center. All students are encouraged to enroll in direct deposit upon their enrollment at CCAC.  

If a student does not enroll in direct deposit, refunds are issued via paper check mailed to the address on file with the college at the time of refund.  All paper checks are processed through ECSI, a third-party service provider.

1098-T Tax Information

The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (TRA-97) introduced several educational tax incentives in an effort to make college more affordable.  The American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit provide a potential opportunity to take a tax credit for qualifying higher education expenses.  TRA-97 also provides a deduction for the interest paid on qualifying student loans.  As part of TRA-97 and in accordance with Internal Revenue Code, the college is required to furnish students with IRS Form 1098-T.  In compliance with IRS regulations, 1098-T forms are issued to students by January 31 of each year. 

In compliance with institutional reporting requirements under federal law, CCAC reports the total amount of payments received for qualified tuition and related expenses (QTRE) from all sources during the calendar year.  In addition we also report the total amount of any scholarships or grants for the same time period which includes all payments received from third parties including governmental and private entities.

It is important to note that the Community College of Allegheny County cannot provide tax advice.  The information provided regarding educational tax incentives is based on the college's interpretation of the IRS guidelines and should not be considered tax advice.  If you have questions regarding educational tax incentives or your eligibility, you should consult with a qualified tax professional or contact the IRS Taxpayer Assistance line at 1-800-829-1040. 

Hours of Operation

Contact Bursar & Student Account Services

412.237.CCAC, press 5

studentaccounts@ccac.edu