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Additional Fees Beyond Tuition
General Fees
Additional fees may apply based on:
- Customized courses
- Specific services offered by each college
There are no application fees.
Residency and Tuition Considerations
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If you live in a state bordering Kentucky, review the Contiguous Counties webpage to determine eligibility for:
- Contiguous rates, or
- Reciprocity agreements
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Gateway students living in certain counties in Ohio or Indiana may qualify for in-state tuition rates through reciprocity agreements
For questions, contact the Business Office at: gw-businessoffice@kctcs.edu
Mandatory and Common Fees
BuildSmart Fee
- Assessed at $8 per credit hour
- Applies to:
- Summer term
- Fall term and beyond
- Funds are used for:
- New facilities
- Renovations to existing buildings
Distance Learning Course Charge
- $20 per credit hour
- Applies to online courses
- Covers additional:
- Technology costs
- Student support services
Gateway-Specific Fees
Security Charge
- $40 per semester for on-campus students
Exemptions include:
- Corrections students
- Fire Rescue (off-campus)
- Workforce Development (off-campus)
- Dual Credit/High School students (on- and off-campus)
- Mandatory waiver students (e.g., Donovan, Foster, KIA)
- Employees
- Faculty and staff
- Spouse/dependents
- Online-only students
Reinstatement Fee
- $75 fee for students requesting reinstatement after being dropped for non-payment
Additional Program Fees
- Certain programs may require additional fees depending on course or program requirements
(Student Accounts > Tuition and Fees)