College Costs
There is more to the cost of college than simply your tuition and fees. The cost of education can also include indirect costs not paid directly to the college, but are still considered necessary for your education such as books and supplies and other living expenses.
At Lamar State College Port Arthur, the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) includes all the necessary expenses a student typically incurs for a full academic year. The actual COA may vary from student to student based on factors such as your residency, your course load, and your living situation.
If you’ve filed your FAFSA for financial aid, the college will subtract your Expected Family Contribution from your Cost of Attendance to determine your financial need. Your financial need is the cap for your need based aid (grants, work study, and subsidized loans).
Tuition is calculated based on the number of semester credit hours which the student registers. It is determined by the student’s classification as a Texas resident, a non-resident U.S. citizen or a nonresident who is a citizen of another country. Students also are responsible for paying several fees that support college services and programs. The tuition rate varies based upon the residency status of a student.
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Note: This is an estimated projection and not a binding contract with LSCPA. All fees are subject to change.
Estimated Cost for the 2023-2024 Academic Year (Fall/Spring)
| Item |
Resident
With Parent
Student |
Non-Resident
With Parent
Student |
Resident
Off Campus
Student |
Non-Resident
Off Campus
Student |
Resident
On Campus
Student |
Non-Resident
On Campus
Student |
| Tuition and Fees |
3,690 |
15,930 |
3,690 |
15,930 |
3,690 |
15,930 |
| Room and Board |
4,738 |
4,270 |
10,977 |
10,976 |
8,777 |
8,840 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,500 |
1,500 |
1,500 |
1,500 |
1,500 |
1,500 |
| Transportation |
4,640 |
4,640 |
4,640 |
4,640 |
4,640 |
4,640 |
| Personal and Misc |
2,096 |
2,096 |
2,096 |
2,096 |
2,096 |
2,096 |
| TOTAL |
16,664 |
28,886 |
22,903 |
35,142 |
20,703 |
33,006 |
Tuition and fees are direct costs. These are costs paid directly to the school. Other costs are considered indirect costs. Indirect costs are not paid to the school and will vary greatly from student to student.
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Enrollment status will be reviewed on the official census date at the beginning of each term to determine the appropriate enrollment category: full-time, three quarter-time or half-time. If your total enrollment does not meet the minimum requirements for full-time enrollment, your cost of attendance will be adjusted based on your total enrollment on the census date for the term. The adjustment of the cost of attendance may result in the return or cancellation of aid.
Official census dates:
- 12th class day for the fall and spring terms
- 4th class day summer of second part of term, for those students attending the entire summer term
Students whose aid adjustment results in a balance owed to the college must repay the entire balance or make payment arrangements within 14 working days of the occurrence. Failure to do so may result in the student being reported to the U.S. Department as owing a refund to the Title IV programs and render the student ineligible until the balance is settled.
