Tuition and Fees
Sterling is a year-round college, operating on a “continuous semester” system of summer, fall, and spring semesters separated by three or more weeks of break time. There is no requirement to engage in the year-round curriculum; many students attend for the traditional fall and spring schedule. All federal and Sterling College student financial aid programs are available year-round.
For students who do remain continuously enrolled tuition and room & board costs do not increase. To be continuously enrolled means a student attends two-and-a-half or three full semesters in a 12 month period. A half semester consists of six to eight credits, and a full semester from 12 to 15 credits.
The year-round system is designed to broaden the College’s curriculum, lessen the overall expense of a Sterling education, and potentially reduce the length of time it takes to complete a BA degree.
Costs Breakdown
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Summer Semester
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Fall Semester
Sept. 8 to Dec. 20
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Spring Semester
Jan. 30 to May 5
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Session I:
June 1 to June 30
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Session II:
July 7 to Aug. 12
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Tuition
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$6,321
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$6,321 |
12,642
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12,642
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Room
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$903 |
$903 |
1,806
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1,806
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Board
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$1,080
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$1,080 |
2,160
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2,160
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Total
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$8,304
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$8,304 |
$16,608
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$16,608
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Annual Fees
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Activities
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$37.50 |
$37.50 |
$75 |
$75 |
Technology
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$50 |
$50 |
$100 |
$100 |
Health Insurance
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Annualized Fee of $600
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Each student is responsible for purchasing textbooks, program supplies, and personal items. Some courses involving individual projects may require purchase of additional supplies.
Did you know that…
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All Sterling students earn $800 per semester in tuition credit for thier participation in the Work Program.
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All students determined to have need receive financial assistance.
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For the 2008/2009 academic year 105 enrolled students received a total of $2,226,112 of aid.
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For all eligible full-time enrolled students, the average Sterling College Aid Package plus the expected family contribution exceed direct costs.
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Students on internship are eligible to earn an additional $525.
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For the 2008/2009 academic year the average financial aid and Sterling grant award was $12,559.
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