Expenses
Tuition and fee costs at Panola College are reasonable, because the school is supported both by the Texas state government and by the taxpayers of the Panola College Taxing District. Tuition, which is $33 per semester hour with a minimum charge of $60, falls well below the amount established by state law. Fee charges vary according to the student’s official place of residence, since a separate fee system exists for those individuals not paying property taxes to the College or for those who are not residents of the State of Texas. Fees also vary according to the courses taught as additional fees are charged for laboratory courses or may be charged for specialized courses which require additional lab fees, rental fees, clinical fees, liability insurance, and/or external achievement exams.
Residence Classification
In accordance with Texas law governing tuition charges, students who enroll at Panola College will be classified as Texas Residents, Louisiana Residents, Out-of-State Residents or International Residents. Texas residents will be classified as in-district or out-of-district residents. Tuition and fees will vary according to the residency established at the time of initial registration with the College. Individuals must be prepared to establish residency by signing an oath of residency and may be required to provide official documentation proving residency. Texas residents are those individuals living in Texas for the 12-month period immediately preceding the date of initial registration. Louisiana residents may take advantage of a reciprocity agreement which allows them to pay in-state tuition when enrolling at Panola College because of the school’s proximity to the two states’ common border. Out-of-state residents and international residents are individuals who have not resided in Texas for the 12-month period immediately preceding the initial date of enrollment. International (foreign, alien) students who are not permanent residents of the U.S. and have not been permitted by Congress to adopt the U.S. as their domicile while they are in this country are not granted Texas residency status.
In-District Residency
Citizens with legal residence status of the State of Texas, who are 18 years of age or older, who are financially independent from their parents or guardian and who reside within the boundaries of the Panola College taxing district for a 12-month period prior to the 12th class day of a long semester, the 4th class day of a summer session or the official census day for terms of varying length qualify for in-district residence status. Legal Texas residents under the age of 18 or Texas residents 18 years of age or older who are not financially independent from their parents or guardian are classified according to the residence status of their parents or guardian.
Legal residents who reside outside the boundaries of the Panola College taxing district, but own property within the taxing district and pay ad valorem taxes on that property, may have the difference between in-district and out-of-district tuition waived for themselves and their dependents.
Verification of property ownership shall be determined by an ad valorem tax statement or receipt issued by the tax office of the District; or by presentation of a deed, property closing statement or other appropriate evidence of ownership of property which is subject to ad valorem taxation by the District.
The following documents may be acceptable for determining in-district residency in support of the signed Oath of Residency (a minimum of two (2) documents are required):
- Texas Driver’s License
- Texas high school transcript
- Employer statement of date of employment
- Texas voter registration
- Lease agreement which includes student’s name and periods covered
- Property tax payments
- Canceled checks
- Utility bills
- Other as accepted by the Registrar
Notice of Excessive Undergraduate Hours
An institution of higher education may charge a higher tuition rate to an undergraduate student whose hours can no longer be submitted for formula funding. At this time, Panola College will not charge a higher tuition rate for Texas residents enrolling for courses that no longer generate formula funding.
Repeated Course Fees
The Texas Legislature has mandated that a course repeated by a student more than twice at a public institution of higher education may not be reported for state funding. As a result, the institution must either pass the non-funded portion to all students or charge a supplementary fee to the student who is repeating the course. Consequently, Panola College has chosen to assess a supplementary fee to only those students repeating the course more than twice. Courses in Preparatory Studies and English as a Second Language (ESL) are not affected by the supplementary fee.
For a course being “three-peated” (being taken for a third time), students will be charged $75 per semester credit hour ($225 for a 3-hour course) in addition to tuition and required fees associated with the course. Students will be notified at the time they register for a course that it has been taken twice at Panola College and is subject to the supplementary fee.
Panola College Tuition and Fees 2024-2025 (subject to change)
Panola County
| Hours | Tuition | General Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 65 | 125 |
| 2 | 66 | 130 | 196 |
| 3 | 99 | 195 | 294 |
| 4 | 132 | 260 | 392 |
| 5 | 165 | 325 | 490 |
| 6 | 198 | 390 | 588 |
| 7 | 231 | 455 | 686 |
| 8 | 264 | 520 | 784 |
| 9 | 297 | 585 | 882 |
| 10 | 330 | 650 | 980 |
| 11 | 363 | 715 | 1078 |
| 12 | 396 | 780 | 1176 |
| 13 | 429 | 845 | 1274 |
| 14 | 462 | 910 | 1372 |
| 15 | 495 | 975 | 1470 |
| 16 | 528 | 1040 | 1568 |
| 17 | 561 | 1105 | 1666 |
| 18 | 594 | 1170 | 1764 |
| 19 | 627 | 1235 | 1862 |
| 20 | 660 | 1300 | 1960 |
| 21 | 693 | 1365 | 2058 |
Out of District/Louisiana
| Hours | Tuition | General Fees | Out-of-District Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 65 | 72 | 197 |
| 2 | 66 | 130 | 144 | 340 |
| 3 | 99 | 195 | 216 | 510 |
| 4 | 132 | 260 | 288 | 680 |
| 5 | 165 | 325 | 360 | 850 |
| 6 | 198 | 390 | 432 | 1020 |
| 7 | 231 | 455 | 504 | 1190 |
| 8 | 264 | 520 | 576 | 1360 |
| 9 | 297 | 585 | 648 | 1530 |
| 10 | 330 | 650 | 720 | 1700 |
| 11 | 363 | 715 | 792 | 1870 |
| 12 | 396 | 780 | 864 | 2040 |
| 13 | 429 | 845 | 936 | 2210 |
| 14 | 462 | 910 | 1008 | 2380 |
| 15 | 495 | 975 | 1080 | 2550 |
| 16 | 528 | 1040 | 1152 | 2720 |
| 17 | 561 | 1105 | 1224 | 2890 |
| 18 | 594 | 1170 | 1296 | 3060 |
| 19 | 627 | 1235 | 1368 | 3230 |
| 20 | 660 | 1300 | 1440 | 3400 |
| 21 | 693 | 1365 | 1512 | 3570 |
Out of State/International
| Hours | Tuition | General Fees | Out-of-State Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200 | 65 | 120 | 385 |
| 2 | 200 | 130 | 240 | 570 |
| 3 | 200 | 195 | 360 | 755 |
| 4 | 200 | 260 | 480 | 940 |
| 5 | 200 | 325 | 600 | 1125 |
| 6 | 200 | 390 | 720 | 1310 |
| 7 | 231 | 455 | 840 | 1526 |
| 8 | 264 | 520 | 960 | 1744 |
| 9 | 297 | 585 | 1080 | 1962 |
| 10 | 330 | 650 | 1200 | 2180 |
| 11 | 363 | 715 | 1320 | 2398 |
| 12 | 396 | 780 | 1440 | 2616 |
| 13 | 429 | 845 | 1560 | 2834 |
| 14 | 462 | 910 | 1680 | 3052 |
| 15 | 495 | 975 | 1800 | 3270 |
| 16 | 528 | 1040 | 1920 | 3488 |
| 17 | 561 | 1105 | 2040 | 3706 |
| 18 | 594 | 1170 | 2160 | 3924 |
| 19 | 627 | 1235 | 2280 | 4142 |
| 20 | 660 | 1300 | 2400 | 4360 |
| 21 | 693 | 1365 | 2520 | 4578 |
This schedule does not include book costs, possible rental charges, lab fees, building use fees or room and board costs. Fees at Panola College are established in consultation with student representation. Individuals may use this schedule to estimate their tuition and the fee costs based on the number of hours taken and residency status. In the first column above, find the number of hours taken. Follow the line across the page to find the appropriate tuition and fee charge.
Class-Related Fees
| Building Use Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| (per semester hour; includes but not limited to Marshall College Center, Shelby College Center, Shelby Regional Training Center) | $10 |
| Health Science Programs | Cost |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree Nursing (clinicals, labs, insurance) |
$24-$400 |
| Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic (clinicals, labs, insurance) |
$24-$400 |
| Health Information Technology (clinicals, labs, insurance) |
$24-$400 |
| Medical Assistant (clinicals, labs, insurance) |
$24-$400 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (clinicals, labs, insurance) |
$24-$400 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant (clinicals, labs, insurance) |
$24-$175 |
| Vocational Nursing (clinicals, labs, insurance) |
$24-$400 |
| Regular Laboratory Fee | $35-$50 |
| Special Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Academic Course Fee | $35 |
| Chemistry Lab Insurance | $10-$24 |
| Cosmetology (labs and insurance) | $5-$50 |
| Industrial/Petroleum Technology (per class) | $100 |
| Internet Courses (per semester hour) | $15 |
| Kinesiology | $75 |
| Science Course Fee | $50 |
| Welding (per class) | $100 |
| Special Courses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Supplies and traveling fees | $30-$1200 |
| Private Instruction (1 hours/2 hours) |
$125/$250 |
| Criminal Background Check | $4-$65 |
| Basic Life Support | $25-$65 |
Room and Meals*
| Residence Halls: | Cost |
|---|---|
| Sharp Hall (Co-Ed Dorm) | $3,050 |
| Student Apartments | $3,708 |
| New Students Apartments (O’Neal) | $3,814 |
*All are 19 meals weekly
Room/Board for Short Semesters
| Semester | Sharp Hall | Student Apts | New Apts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimester | $152 | $258 | $280 |
| Summer I | $301 | $434 | $460 |
| Summer II | $301 | $434 | $460 |
See here for Residence Hall Refund Policy.
| Additional Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Assessment Test Fee | $30 |
| One Subject Retest | $15 |
| Two or More Subject Retests | $30 |
| Deferred Payment Fee | $30 |
| Diploma Replacement Fee | $25 |
| Diploma Cover Replacement Fee | $10 |
| I.D. Badge Replacement | $10 |
| “3-Peat” Repeat Fee (per credit hour) | $75 |
| Parking Fine | $10-$290 |
| Posting Credit by Exam: | |
| Advanced Placement (per hour) | $20 |
| Process Record (subpoena) | $50 |
| Proctoring Correspondence Exams: | |
| Currently Enrolled | N/C |
| Not Enrolled | $20 |
| Returned Check/Draft Fee | $30 |
College Store Return and Buy Back Policies
Textbook Refund Policy
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL RECEIPT!
- Textbooks can only be returned within ten days of the purchase date.
- Books must be returned in NEW condition for a refund; all textbooks have a 30% restocking fee. Books with writing, highlighting, earmarks, bumped corners, etc., will be refunded at USED retail price. The Panola College Store reserves the right to refuse any item for refund based on condition in which the item has been brought back.
- Books purchased shrink wrapped cannot be returned for any reason including class cancellation.
- New or used textbooks with water damage are not returnable.
- DVDs, CDs, and books with computer software or access codes that are opened are not eligible for a refund or exchange. No exceptions.
- Kits such as but not limited to Intro to A&P Online Lab Kit, CHEM 1405 Online Lab Kit, Cosmetology Kit, Art Kit, etc., are non-refundable. No exceptions.
- All shipping, handling, and late fees are non-refundable.
- ALL FALL AND SPRING TEXTBOOK PURCHASES MADE DURING THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF THE RESPECTIVE TERM ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED.
General Merchandise Refund and Exchange Policy
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL RECEIPT!
- Clothing, supplies, and other forms of general merchandise may be refunded or exchanged within ten business days of purchase date.
- All original tags must still be attached to clothing items.
- Candy, drinks, and all health and beauty supplies are not eligible for return or exchange.
- All shipping, handling, and late fees are non-refundable.
- No refund is available for calculators, hardware, software, and assorted computer supplies.
- All laptops, tablets, and electronic items are non-refundable. Defective products must be reconciled with manufacturer according to terms of item’s warranty.
Book Loan Scholarship and Outside Scholarship
Book Loan Scholarship students must get all required textbooks needed by the 12th class day. Books must be returned or paid for when a class is dropped or at the end of the semester. Students must clear after each semester to be allowed to receive books for the next semester. For WIA, VA, and all other scholarships that pay for supplies, students must get supplies needed by the 12th class day or they will not be covered by scholarship and will have to be paid for by the student at the time of purchase.
Book Buy Back
Book buy back will take place in the Panola College Store on the days final exams are given during the fall and spring semester. Buy back can be done all other times through our online store.
Please make sure you have purchased the correct textbooks for your classes and that the classes have made before opening or marking in books.