Below is the data on what it actually costs to attend H Councill Trenholm State Community College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Published attendance costs at H Councill Trenholm State Community C ranged from $12,148.00 and $16,018.00 depending on your residency status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $12,148.00 in-state versus $16,018.00 out-of-state.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $5,190.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,958.00 |
| Total cost | $12,148.00 |
| That is 37% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,148.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,646.00 |
| Net price | $3,502.00 |
| That is 82% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,148.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,124.00 |
| Net price | $3,024.00 |
| That is 84% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,060.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,958.00 |
| Total cost | $16,018.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,018.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,646.00 |
| Net price | $7,372.00 |
| That is 62% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,018.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,124.00 |
| Net price | $6,894.00 |
| That is 64% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 2.3% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $3,094.00 | $3,583.00 | $12,430.00 |
| Senior year | $3,314.00 | $3,838.00 | $13,314.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $12,814.00 | $14,839.00 | $51,474.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,881.00 | $5,653.00 | $19,610.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $147.00 | $171.00 | $592.00 |
| Total amount paid | $17,695.00 | $20,492.00 | $71,084.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $3,094.00 | $3,583.00 | $12,430.00 |
| Senior year | $3,166.00 | $3,666.00 | $12,718.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $6,260.00 | $7,249.00 | $25,147.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,385.00 | $2,762.00 | $9,580.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $72.00 | $83.00 | $289.00 |
| Total amount paid | $8,645.00 | $10,011.00 | $34,728.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $7,054.00 | $7,543.00 | $16,389.00 |
| Senior year | $7,556.00 | $8,080.00 | $17,556.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $29,212.00 | $31,237.00 | $67,873.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,129.00 | $11,900.00 | $25,857.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $336.00 | $359.00 | $781.00 |
| Total amount paid | $40,340.00 | $43,137.00 | $93,730.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $7,054.00 | $7,543.00 | $16,389.00 |
| Senior year | $7,217.00 | $7,718.00 | $16,769.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $14,271.00 | $15,261.00 | $33,159.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,437.00 | $5,814.00 | $12,632.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $164.00 | $176.00 | $382.00 |
| Total amount paid | $19,708.00 | $21,074.00 | $45,791.00 |
Read more in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $8,325.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,568.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,001.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,184.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,073.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,763.00 |
Run your own numbers with the H Councill Trenholm State Community College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
The federal default-rate classification for H Councill Trenholm State Community C is Low (<5%).
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at H Councill Trenholm State Community C add up to $370,981.00 over 54 recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 40 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $3,642.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 6 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,034.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veterans benefits detail.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh H Councill Trenholm State Community C, keep these questions in mind:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.