Tuition revenue, as defined by RCW 28B.15.020, includes the Building Fee and the Operating Fee. Building Fee revenue is appropriated by the legislature specifically for buildings, equipment, maintenance and other capital projects. The following SBCTC website and Community and Technical Colleges – Sources and use of revenue (FY 2023) shows the major activities supported by Operating fees revenue in fiscal year 2022.
Grays Harbor College adjusts tuition and fees annually, according to state regulations and program and course costs. Adjustments are effective as soon as they are implemented, which may be during the academic year—so check here for up-to-date information.
Fall Quarter Tuition & Fees are estimated each year and then are recalculated to reflect increases approved by the Legislature and Board of Trustees after those decisions are finalized, usually by early August. Updated student account balances due will be emailed before the Fall Tuition and Fee due date.
It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop or withdraw from classes if they are unable to pay tuition and fees. Students must pay their tuition on or before the tuition deadline date each quarter, or they may be dropped from classes. Students who owe $300 or more will be blocked from registering for future quarters, until all tuition charges are paid. Students receiving financial aid, scholarship, agency, or veteran benefits are responsible for paying outstanding tuition and fees by the tuition due date when aid does not cover the total cost of attendance..
Tuition (Lower, Upper, and Fee Schedules)
Tuition Due Dates
2026-2027
Summer – June 8
Fall August – 24
Winter – December 8
Spring – March 15
Educational Cost Statement
The average cost to educate a resident full-time (12 credits) community or technical college student for the 2026-27 academic year is $29,328. Students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition toward this cost. The remaining $24,840 is an “opportunity pathway” provided by the State and is funded by state taxes and other sources. The amounts shown are averages for a full-time, resident student. The actual tuition a student pays will vary due to credit load, residency status and other factors.
Tuition Payment
Students are required to pay tuition and fees in full by tuition due date.
Students who are unable to pay full tuition have the option to enroll in a quarterly tuition payment plan. Payment plans are offered through Grays Harbor College and can be accessed through the student’s ctcLink account.
- Login to ctcLink and go to your Student Homepage.
- Click on the Financial Account tile.
- Click on Payment Plans.
- Click on Enroll in Payment Plan. (Do not click on NelNet. NelNet is not available at Grays Harbor College.)
- Select the payment plan for the term(s) you are enrolled in.
- Do Not Enter or Change the Dollar Amount! This allows ctcLink to auto-adjust your payment plan if there are changes (i.e. add/drop classes, Financial Aid).
- The Payment Plan does not have a sign up fee. However, the first payment will need to be made before the Tuition Due Date or the student may be dropped from classes for non-payment.
- The full amount needs to be paid before registration for the following term. You will not be able to register for classes with an unpaid balance of $300 or more.
For more information, please contact the Grays Harbor College Cashier’s Office at 360-538-4040 or Cashier@ghc.edu.
Excess Credit Surcharge Exceptions For Students Enrolled in Vocational Programs
- If the student’s schedule includes Only required courses and the total number of credits scheduled exceeds 18 credits, there is no excess credit surcharge.
- If the student’s schedule includes any elective courses and the total number of scheduled credits exceeds 18 credits, there is an excess credit fee penalty for the number of credits in excess of 18 credits.
- Students must pay surcharges for developmental and prerequisite courses not required in the official program curriculum, if the total credits enrolled exceeds 18 credits.
Failure to Meet Financial Obligations
Failure to pay any outstanding balance may result in the account being referred to a third-party collection agency and may prevent future registration. In accordance with Washington State law, students will be responsible for any collection costs and legal fees incurred.
Refund Policy
Students requesting refunds must obtain either a total withdrawal form from the Student Support Center or an add/drop form (for partial withdrawal) from the Admissions and Records Office. The date the student submits the completed form to the Records Office is the official date of withdrawal and is the date used in determining the rate at which refunds will be made. Students who leave the college without completing the official withdrawal procedure forfeit all claims for refunds and for credit in courses.
The complete refund policy can be found under “Refunds, Student Tuition and Fees” in the Grays Harbor College Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
Revenue and Tuition Statutory Disclosure Statement
The sources of all institutional revenue received during the prior academic or fiscal year, including but not limited to state, federal, local, and private sources. The uses of tuition revenue collected during the prior academic or fiscal year by program category as determined by the office of financial management;
To access the Community and Technical Colleges – Sources and use of revenue/tuition (FY 2025), please visit the SBCTC Tuition & Fees website (located at bottom of page).