Tuition Rates & Fees for Full-Time and Part-Time Students
The tuition rate includes the college/student fee and technology fee.
County residents: $189.00/semester hour
E-Learning Courses – County residents: $189.00/semester hour
E-Learning Courses – Out-of-County residents: $202.00/semester hour
Out-of-County residents: $202.00/semester hour
Out-of-State or foreign residents: $275.00/semester hour
E-Learning Courses – Out-of-State residents: $275.00/semester hour
Ocean County High School Students (Books Not Included): $114.00/semester hour (after applying Trustee Discount of $54.00)
Ocean County High School Students (Books Included): $135.00/semester hour (after applying Trustee Discount of $54.00)
Silver Edge Senior Citizens: $135.00/semester hour
Ocean County residents 65 years of age or more may enroll in credit courses on a space-available basis at a reduced rate.
Course or Material Fees
A course or material fee listed below will be required of all students enrolled in certain designated courses. Fee categories appear at the conclusion of applicable course descriptions. A special table of fees, not shown here, also exists for International Education Courses.
Summer 2023 Course / Category Fees:
1. $25.00
2. $35.00
3. $46.00
4. $63.00 (Hybrid)
5. $132.00
6. $120.00
7. $100.00 Online Courses
8. $3,500.00 Nursing Only
In addition to the above, students may be required to purchase material for their own use in conjunction with certain courses as noted at the end of those course descriptions. These costs will be identified by the course instructor and will not be included on the student’s bill prepared by the college.
The tuition rate includes the college/student fee and technology fee.
County residents: $206.00/semester hour
E-Learning Courses – County residents: $206.00/semester hour
E-Learning Courses – Out-of-County residents: $220.00/semester hour
Out-of-County residents: $220.00/semester hour
Out-of-State or foreign residents: $298.00/semester hour
E-Learning Courses – Out-of-State residents: $298.00/semester hour
Ocean County High School Students (Books Not Included): $126.00/semester hour (after applying Trustee Discount of $60.00)
Ocean County High School Students (Books Included): $146.00/semester hour (after applying Trustee Discount of $60.00)
Ocean County Senior Citizens: $146.00/semester hour
Ocean County residents 65 years of age or more may enroll in credit courses on a space-available basis at a reduced rate.
Course or Material Fees
A course or material fee listed below will be required of all students enrolled in certain designated courses. Fee categories appear at the conclusion of applicable course descriptions. A special table of fees, not shown here, also exists for International Education Courses.
Fall 2024 Course / Category Fees:
- $26.00
- $37.00
- $48.00
- $66.00 (Hybrid)
- $145.00
- $120.00
- $105.00 Online Courses
- $3,850.00 Nursing Only
- International fee to be determined for each seminar
In addition to the above, students may be required to purchase material for their own use in conjunction with certain courses as noted at the end of those course descriptions. These costs will be identified by the course instructor and will not be included on the student’s bill prepared by the college.
Tuition and Fees Payment
Tuition and fee payment arrangements should be made at the time of registration. Checks or money orders (made payable to Ocean County College), cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted.
Reduced Tuition for Credit Courses for Seniors
Ocean County residents 65 years of age or more may enroll in credit courses on a space-available basis at a reduced rate.
Payment Due Dates
Visit the After You Register page to find a list of Payment Deadline Dates for the upcoming semester.
Tuition Payment Plans
Ocean County College offers a payment plan that divides the tuition and fee payments into equal installments, after pending financial aid and scholarships are considered and the initial deposit. Enroll in an affordable Payment Plan today!
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card (additional fee)
Cost to Enroll
- $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
Nelnet Customer Service
Need additional assistance you can call 1-800-609-8056. Customer service is available M-F 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Still need more information about tuition? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
Student Refunds
Sign up to receive your student refund electronically. Simply provide your bank account information, and we’ll deposit funds directly into your account.
Step 1: Sign in to Ocean Connect
Step 2: Click on Student Finance and select Financial Information (on the left sidebar)
Step 3: Click Banking Information
Step 4: Select Add Account
Step 5: Agree to Terms and Conditions
Step 6: Submit
Nelnet FAQ
Yes! You can make payments on a prior term by going to mycollegepaymentplan.com or through Student Finance in Ocean Connect.
While your payment will be automatically deducted on the day it is due, you can make a partial payment earlier through mycollegepaymentplan.com or Student Finance in Ocean Connect.
Yes! To avoid a payment plan fee, you can pay your balance in full!
For help with navigating Nelnet, please contact the HUB, Express Enrollment Services at 732-255-0482 or hub@ocean.edu
Yes! Select “Payment Options” under Student Finance or can call Nelnet for assistance.
Residency Definitions
Ocean County Residents
Any person with a permanent Ocean County Address is an Ocean County resident. Proof of residency is a valid New Jersey Voter Registration card, a Motor Vehicle Registration, a driver’s license, or a County ID card. Ocean County College admissions priority is given to Ocean County residents. (Armed Forces personnel and their dependents stationed in Ocean County are considered Ocean County residents.)
Out-of-County Resident
A resident of a New Jersey county other than Ocean County.
Out-of-Country Resident
A person in the United States who is not of permanent residence, with non-immigrant status as defined by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service. Persons in this category may need to file an I-20 student visa form.