Tuition & Financial Aid

Invest in Your Future at Clark State!

At Clark State, we believe a college education should be within your reach. That’s why we offer a variety of scholarships, grants and financial aid options, along with one of the lowest tuitions in the state, to help make your degree affordable! More than 90 percent of our students receive some form of financial support—whether it’s scholarships, federal grants or student loans.

There are many ways to make your education work for your budget and our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Explore your options below or contact our Financial Aid Office to receive personalized help. We’re ready to answer your questions and help you create a plan that fits your needs!

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

These include Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans (loans for students) and Direct PLUS Loans (loans for parents of students).

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Military & Veteran Benefits

From reduced tuition to transfer-friendly degrees and specialized advising, we make it easy for you to use your benefits and achieve your educational goals.

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Scholarships

The Clark State Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships each year to both full-time and part-time students.

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Title IV

These funds include Pell Grants, Federal Work-Study and Direct Loans.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees	Ohio Resident	Out-of-State Resident*
Instructional fee	$162.33	$324.66
General fee	$11	$11
Technology fee	$11	$11
Career advantage fee	$6	$6
Cost per credit hour	$190.33	$352.66

* The Indiana Ohio Reciprocity agreement may influence the cost of tuition for Indiana residents taking classes through an Ohio institution.

Misc. Fees

Application fee (one time only)	$15
Auxiliary fee (per semester)	$7.50
Health service (per semester)	$15-25
Online fee (per credit hour)	$7
Late registration fee	$25
Delayed payment plan (waived if set up through Self-Service)	$15
Delayed payment plan late fee (per installment)	$25
Proficiency fee - written and skills exam	$25-125
Portfolio assessment	$100-140
Returned check	$25

The Clark State College Board of Trustees reserves the right to make adjustments in fees without advanced notice. All tuition and fees are approved by the Clark State College Board of Trustees and are subject to change, without notice, by action of the Board of Trustees. The above list is major fees applicable to all students. Some programs or courses may have additional fees.

Let’s Talk Financial Aid

Have questions about paying for college? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a member of our Financial Aid team — online or in person — and we’ll walk you through it step by step! Prefer to stop by instead? Walk-ins are welcome Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at our Springfield main campus. You’ll get personalized assistance on your schedule, with clear answers and next steps.

Reach out to one of our team members below to get started.