Tuition and Fees
Current tuition and certain fee information (see below) can be found on the HTC website. The college establishes a tuition payment deadline for each semester. Full tuition and fees must be paid by this date. For a list of the most current fee amounts, visit: hennepintech.edu/fees
You may pay your tuition bill in full by one of the following methods:
- Pay online: The College accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and e-checks from checking or savings accounts. Online payments apply immediately to your student account.
- Cash, Check, or Credit Card: In person on campus during regular business hours using cash, check, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover). The college does not accept credit card payments over the phone.
Students who do not pay their tuition and fees in full by the tuition payment deadline may have their course registration cancelled unless one or more of the following conditions are true:
- The student is enrolled in the Automated Payment Plan.
- The college has received a Third Party Authorization for Payment from an employer or a funding agency sufficient to cover tuition and fees.
- The college has received the FAFSA information electronically from the Department of Education.
- The college has received an advance payment of a scholarship sufficient to cover tuition and fees.
- The student is enrolled as a high school PSEO student and has submitted a three-part form to the registration office authorizing enrollment.
- The student has made a tuition payment equal to 15% of the term’s balance or $300 whichever is less.
If none of the conditions mentioned above are true, the student may be subject to a $50 late fee.
Do not rely on the drop for non-payment process as a way to drop your course(s). You are responsible for paying for your course registration.
Students who add courses after the payment deadline must pay the tuition by the Friday of the week the courses were added. After the fifth day of the semester, tuition must be paid at the time courses are added.
Students may view their account balances and make payments through eServices. For more information about tuition payment methods, including the Automated Payment Plan, visit: hennepintech.edu/tuition
Note: In compliance with Minnesota State Board Procedure 7.6.2 Part 4 Subpart C, invoices are not mailed. Students should check their account balances through eServices.
Tuition invoices are not mailed. You are responsible to monitor your student account balance.
Past Due Accounts/Collections
Students who have not paid the balance owed the college will have their records submitted to the Minnesota Department of Revenue for collection in accordance with Minnesota Statute 16D and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Procedure 7.6.2 Accounts Receivable Management. Additional collection fees and interest will be assessed on balances submitted for collection.
Automated Payment Plan
The college offers a payment plan from Nelnet/FACTS Management Company, Inc. Nelnet/FACTS is a tuition management plan that provides students with a low cost option for budgeting tuition and fees. It is not a loan program - therefore, you have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check. The only cost to budget monthly payments through Nelnet/FACTS is a $25 per semester nonrefundable enrollment fee. To sign up for this payment plan or for more information, visit: hennepintech.edu/tuition
Tuition Rates
Hennepin Technical College is a member institution of the Minnesota State System. The college, in consultation with the Student Senate, develops proposed tuition and fee rates for the academic year, which are submitted to the Minnesota State Board of Trustees for approval. Tuition rates are available on the HTC website. A limited number of courses, including online courses, have approved differential rates. Courses with differential rates are identified in the online course schedule.
Student Activity Fee/Student Life Fee/Student Association Fee
Each student pays a student activity fee and a student life fee on a per credit basis. This fee supports the activities of the Student Senate and the Student Life Board. Each student also currently pays a state student association fee on a per credit basis. This fee is authorized by Minnesota statute and set each year by the Minnesota State College Student Association (MSCSA). These fees are then remitted to the MSCSA to support their activities.
Student Health Fee
Each student pays a student health services fee on a per credit basis. This fee supports activities related to providing health related programming and services.
Parking Fee
All students who park a vehicle on campus are required to pay a parking fee on a per credit basis. The parking fee includes state sales tax.
Technology Fee
Each student registered for credit courses pays a technology fee on a per credit basis.
Personal Property/Service Charge Fees
Some courses may require personal property/service charge fees.
Books, Tools and Other Costs
Students must purchase books, personal tools, other supplies, and special clothing if required. The college furnishes up-to-date equipment in its lab areas. Materials to work on projects may also be provided.
Late Fees
A late fee will be charged on past due accounts.
Placement Retest Fee
Students are allowed to retest in reading, writing, mathematics, computer literacy or keyboarding once they have obtained Student Success Advisor or Counselor approval. Students are charged a retest fee for a testing session.
Portfolio Evaluation
The fee for Portfolio Evaluation is based on the lecture/lab breakdown of the course.
Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Check and ACH/Direct Deposit Fees
The college will apply a service charge to all checks and ACH/direct deposits returned for non-sufficient funds or other reasons as authorized in Minnesota Statute 604-113 subd. 2(a).
Credit by Examination
The fee for testing out of a course by examination is based on the lecture/lab breakdown.
Transcript Fee
Your official academic transcript is available for a fee. To request an official Transcript, visit Parchment. There is no fee for an unofficial transcript.