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Spring 2025 Free Tuition

We strive to make Erie County Community College (EC3) tuition as affordable as possible. While tuition is free, there will be fees applied. As you browse this page, please let us know if you have any questions. We're always here to help.

Permanent residents of Erie County can attend tuition-free for the spring of 2025. Students will still be responsible for all registration fees during this time. For more information, contact Student Financial Services at 814-413-7008.

Fees (assessed upon class registration):

Fee Cost
General Fee $15 per credit
Technology Fee $10 per credit
New Student  $40 (one time upon initial registration 
Course Fee List of Course Fees

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Erie County Community College Tuition Rates (vary based on student's residency):

*When tuition is charged at the college, these rates will apply. 

Residency Tuition Cost Capital Fee* Total Cost Per Credit Hour
Erie County Resident $160 $0 $160

Out-of-Erie County, 

In-State of PA

$320 $5 $325
Non-PA Resident $480 $10 $490

 

*Since capital costs are funded by the county and state, this fee is charged to nonresident students for whom the city and state provide no capital support.

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Payments

To make a payment on your student account, please access your Workday Account and click the "Make a Payment" button on your Homepage. Please note:

  • ACH (Electronic payments from a checking account) = No Fees
  • Credit card payments = Surcharge of 2.95% of the payment amount with a minimum of $3 Fee
  • Our refund policy is on page 47 of the College Policy Manual
  • To set up a payment plan, please contact the Bursar at 814-413-7008 or billing@ec3pa.org.

Course Fee and Materials Assistance

At Erie County Community College, we will do everything we can to ensure that finances are not a barrier to you furthering your education. If you are experiencing financial hardship, you are invited to complete the following application for assistance: Barrier Reduction Application Spring 2025.