Nov 08, 2024  
College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
College Catalog 2024-2025

Tuition & Payments


Tuition 

  • Professional-Technical and Academic Tuition: Tuition is set by the State of Washington. They vary by residency status. This includes Operating Fee, Building Fee, and Service & Activities (S & A) Fee. 

  • Basic Skills Tuition: Students who are taking classes within the College & Career Pathways area of study are charged $25/term (quarter).  

  • Apprentice Tuition: For Apprenticeship courses (as agreed upon between the college and apprenticeship partner), the State Board has set a rate equal to 50% of the standard per credit amount for tuition (operating and building fees) and S&A fees. The college, in alignment with the apprenticeship tuition waiver, will waive 50% of the tuition, comprehensive, security and technology fees- effective Fall 2024 quarter. The waiver does not apply to applicable course/class and eLearning fees.   

  • Journeyperson Tuition: For Journeyperson courses, including the Multi-Occupational Trades (MOT) degree*, RTC has set a rate equal to 75% the standard per credit amount for tuition (operating and building fees), S&A fees, the comprehensive, security and technology fees -effective Fall 2024 quarter.  The waiver does not apply to applicable course/class and eLearning fees.   

College Fees 

  • College Fee: Fees set by Renton Technical College. 

  • Comprehensive Fee: $13/unit (credit) 

  • Security Fee: $3/unit (credit) 

  • Technology Fee: $1/unit (credit) 

Service Fees 

  • International Admissions Fee: $50 

  • Enrollment Payment Plan Fee: $25 

  • Late Registration Fee: $75 

  • ACCUPLACER Assessment Fees: $10/exam or $25 for three exams  

eLearning Fees 

  • eLearning Course Fee: Fees applied to classes based on Instruction Mode. They are to cover costs associated with eLearning staff, software, and equipment. These are applied to Professional Technical (Career Training) and Academic (General Education) classes. 

  • Online (OS, OW, OA, OB): $12/course  

  • In Person (Web-Enhanced -WE), Hybrid (HY), Flexible (FL): $15/course  

Course/Class Fees 

The following programs have additional fees for the program. They are organized by the Area of Study. 

Advanced Manufacturing 

 

Program  

Additional Fees  

Band Instrument Repair Technology  

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)*  

  

Commercial Building /Industrial/ Stationary Engineering  

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)*   

Commercial Refrigeration Technology  

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)*  

  

Electrical Plant Maintenance  

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)*  

  

Engineering Design Technology  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)*  

  

Machining Technologies  

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)*  

  

Manufacturing and Fabrication Technologies  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)*  

  

Mechatronics  

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)*  

  

Property Maintenance for Multi-Family Residences  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)*  

  

Surveying (Field & Land)  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)*  

  

Welding  

Supplies Course Fee: $35/unit (credit)*  

  

Definitions: 

  • *Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses with lab components to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program. 

Business Management 

 

Program  

Additional Fees  

Accounting  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)*  

  

Contemporary Business Administration  

No additional fees  

Construction Management  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)  

  • All CONST courses  

Legal Assistant  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)*  

  

Office Assistant  

No additional fees  

Definitions: 

  • Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses with lab components to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program. 

Culinary Arts 

 

Program  

Additional Fees  

Culinary Arts  

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)*  

EXCEPT:  

  • Supplies Course Fee: $50/unit (credit) - CUL 104  

  • Supplies Course Fee: $30/unit (credit) - CUL 133  

Culinary Arts Course Fee: $17.28/unit (credit)  

 

Professional Baking  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)*  

Definitions: 

  • Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses with lab components to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program. 

  • Supplies Course Fees for CUL 104 and CUL 133 are set at a higher rate specifically for those courses to cover the higher costs of materials. 

  • Culinary Arts Course Fee: Fees applied to courses to cover the cost of meals for students during the quarter. 

Health & Human Services 

 

Program  

Additional Fees  

Anesthesia Technologist  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)*  

  • Clinical Placement Fee 5+ Cr: $110/course  

  • ANES 191  

  • ANES 192  

  • ANES 193  

Phlebotomy Exam Course Fee: $129/course  

  • ANES 118  

Central Service Technician  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year  

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)* 

Clinical Placement Fee 1-4 Cr: $85/course  

  • CST 191  

Clinical Placement Fee 5+ Cr: $110/course  

  • CST 192  

Dental Assistant  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year  

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)*  

Clinical Placement Fee 1-4 Cr: $75/course  

  • DENT 192  

Clinical Placement Fee 5+ Cr: $100/course  

  • DENT 103  

  • DENT 193  

Dental Exam Course Fee: $270/course  

  • DENT 133  

  • DENT 154  

  • DENT 157  

DENT Dosimeter Badge Course Fee: $62/course  

  • DENT 153  

Early Childhood Education  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)* 

  •  

Massage Therapy Practitioner  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year  

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)*  

 

Clinical Placement Fee 1-4 Cr: $85/course  

  • MAST 191  

Medical Administrative Programs  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)   

  • MAP 120  

  • MAP 123  

  • MAP 280  

  • MAP 285  

  • MAP 295  

Medical Assistant  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)*  

Clinical Placement Fee 5+ Cr: $110/course  

  • MEDA 192  

Medical Asst Exam Course Fee: $160/course  

  • MEDA 127  

Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)*  

Clinical Placement Fee 1-4 Cr: $85/course  

  • PHLEB 191  

Phlebotomy Exam Course Fee: $129/course  

  • PHLEB 101  

Nursing Assistant  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)*  

Clinical Placement Fee 1-4 Cr: $85/course  

  • NA 131  

  

Pharmacy Technician  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)*  

Clinical Placement Fee 5+ Cr: $110/course  

  • PHAR 190  

  • PHAR 191  

Registered Nurse  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year  

Supplies Course Fee: $30/unit (credit)*  

Clinical Placement Fee 1-4 Cr: $85/course  

  • NURS 107  

  • NURS 195  

  • NURS 198  

  • NURS 296  

Clinical Placement Fee 5+ Cr: $110/course    

  • NURS 294  

  • NURS 295  

Nursing Exam Course Fee: $360/course  

  • NURS 103  

  • NURS 203  

Surgical Technologist  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)*  

Clinical Placement Fee 5+ Cr: $110/course  

  • SURG 194  

  • SURG 195  

Surgical Tech Exam Course Fee: $247/course  

  • SURG 112  

  • SURG 191 

Veterinary Assistant  

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $15.64/year  

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)*  

Clinical Placement Fee 1-4 Cr: $75/course  

  • VET 104  

  • VET 105  

  • VET 193  

  • VET 197  

Vet Assistant Exam Course Fee: $100/course  

  • VET 106  

VET Dosimeter Badge Course Fee: $25/course  

  • VET 181  

Definitions: 

  • Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: This fee covers medical malpractice and general liability insurance for the year. It may vary based on the yearly updated contract.  

  • *Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses with lab component to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.  

  • Clinical Placement Fee 1-4 Cr: This fee is for classes that are 1 to 4 units (credits). It covers the costs associated with clinical placement. Rates are set at $75 or $85 depending on the program.  

  • Clinical Placement Fee 5+ Cr: This fee is for classes that are 5 or more units (credits). It covers the costs associated with clinical placement. Rates are set at $100 or $110 depending on the program.  

  • Exam Course Fee: This fee covers the cost of exam certifications taken throughout the program.  

  • Dosimeter Badge Course Fee: This fee covers the cost of the dosimeter badge needed for the program.  

Information Technology 

 

Program  

Additional Fees  

Cloud Network Technology  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)  

  • Courses with lab component   

Computer Science  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)  

  • All CSI courses   

Cybersecurity Analyst  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)  

  • All CYA courses  

BAS Application Development  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)  

  • Courses with lab component   

BAS Computer Network Engineering  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)  

  • Courses with lab component   

Definitions: 

  •  Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.  

Transportation Technology 

Program 

Additional Fees 

Autobody Repair & Refinishing 

Supplies Course Fee: $25/unit (credit)  

Automotive Technology 

Supplies Course Fee: $25/unit (credit)

Automotive, Ford ASSET 

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)

Definitions: 

  • Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses with lab components to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.  

Academic/General Education 

 

Course Subject  

Additional Fees  

BIOL  

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)  

BIOL&  

 Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)  

CHEM&  

 Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)  

PHYS&  

 Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)  

Definitions: 

  •  Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.  

Payment Plan  

The Payment Plan program allows you to pay your tuition on an installment plan.  

  • To enroll, you can sign up using your ctcLink account and selecting the “Financial Account” tile, the under “Payment Plans”, click on “Enroll in Payment Plan” Each quarter you must enroll with the Cashier or through ctcLink Account before making your first payment.  

  • Payments are made in three installments (two for summer).  

  • There is a quarterly $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee.  

  • Any partial payment made toward tuition without enrolling in Payment Plan could result in administrative withdrawal from classes.  

  • Admission fees are not eligible to be carried through Payment Plan.  

  • More information about our Payment Plan can be found on the Student Financial webpage or by calling the cashier’s office at 425-235-2300  

Refund Policy 

  • The general refund policy applies to all Renton Technical College students, regardless of financial aid status.  

  • Students are responsible for dropping classes in ctcLink student self-service in a timely manner. Alternatively, students may fill out an add/drop form and submit it to the Enrollment Services office to drop a class. Refunds are calculated based on the date the form is received.  

  • Refunds will be based on the Academic calendar as posted on the RTC website. Tuition will be refunded as follows:  

  • 100% On or before the 5th calendar day of the quarter  

  • 50% On or after the 6th calendar day through the 20th calendar day of the quarter  

  • No Refund On or after the 21st calendar day of the quarter  

  • If the duration of a class is different from the academic calendar, the refund is calculated based on the equivalent percentage of time.  

    Continuing Ed classes are 100% refundable up until the day prior to the class start date. No refunds are given after the class start date.  

    College & Career Pathways classes are 100% refundable.  

    Refunds will not be granted for students withdrawn for disciplinary reasons.  

    Non-Refundable Fees:   

    The following fees are not refundable: 

    · Testing fees 

    · Payment plan fees 

    · International admissions fees 

    · International insurance fees 

    · Late registration fees 

     

    The following fees are not refundable after the 100% refund period:  

  • eLearning fees - Online, In Person (Web-Enhanced), Hybrid, Flex (Optional - F2F or Online)  

  • Mal & Gen Liability Insurance fees  

  • Clinical Placement fees  

  • Dental Exam fees   

  • DENT Dosimeter Badge fees  

  • Medical Asst Exam fees  

  • Phlebotomy Exam fees  

  • Nursing Exam fees  

  • Surgical Tech Exam fees  

  • Vet Assistant Exam fees  

  • VET Dosimeter Badge fees  

  • State Employee fees  

  • Exceptions  

    100% tuition and fees will be refunded if:  

  • The class was canceled by the college  

  • Student was dropped for non-payment  

  • Student was dropped for perquisite not met  

  • Student was dropped as a no-show (Students who do not attend class in-person and/or log online into Canvas are considered as no-shows.)  

  • Students called for military active duty will be granted a refund of tuition and fees paid for the current payment period, subject to the rules and regulations of their respective funding sources. Presentation of written confirmation is required.  

    Refund amounts for a medical drop are based on the official appeal process decision by committee.  

    Refund Method  

    Refunds for special programs will be made directly to the funding agency administrator. Tuition that is paid in cash will be refunded by check. Tuition that is paid by a credit card will be returned to the same card.  

  • Limitation of Liability  

  • Limitation of Liability: This is not a complete list of fees. Self-supporting classes are not subject to this fee schedule. Please note that all tuition and fee rates are set by the Washington State Legislature, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Board of Trustees at Renton Technical College (RTC). RTC reserves the right to change the fees without notice and change tuition rates, to comply with the State regulations.