Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 54 credits (18 credits per quarter over three quarters per year.)
In-state tuition
$4,986
Out-of-state tuition
$6,089
Fees
$350 - $5,200 depending on program
Books and supplies
$350 -$5,200 depending on program
Other required expenses
$60 - $5,850
Explanation of required expenses
Other required expenses could include tools/equipment, special clothing, exams/license fees, and other miscellaneous program costs.
Room and board (live on campus)*
n/a
Board and transportation (live with parents)
$4,650
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
• Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Law Enforcement Officers or Firefighters (Fee Pay Status – 04) Statute: RCW 28B.15.380 (attach documentation) • Active Duty Military and Dependents; Washington National Guard and Dependents who live in Washington (Fee Pay Status – 09) Statute: RCW 28B.15.012(2)(g)&(h) (attach documentation) • American Indian (Fee Pay Status – 25) Statute: RCW 28B.15.0131; members of federally recognized tribes or tribes granted reserved lands within Washington state shall be coded as residents if they have been domiciled in Idaho, Oregon, Montana, or Washington for one year prior to enrollment (attach proof of tribal membership and proof of residency in one of the states listed above for the previous year). • High School Graduates Seeking Permanent Residency Statute: RCW 28B.15.012(2)(e); high school graduates meeting the residency requirements and who provide the college with an affidavit indicating they will apply for permanent residency shall be coded as residents. Colleges shall charge them resident tuition rates. Residency requirements: student completed their full senior year at a Washington high school and lived in Washington for three years immediately prior to receiving their high school diploma or equivalent and continues to live in Washington until admitted to college. (Attach a Washington State Higher Education Residency Affidavit form.) • In-State High School Graduates (Fee Pay Status – 36) Statute: RCW 28B.15.012(2)(d); high school graduates who spent at least 75 percent of both their junior and senior years in high school in the state and whose parents or legal guardians have been domiciled in the state for at least one year within the five year period before the student graduates from high school shall be coded as residents. Students must enroll in college within six months of high school graduation and remain continuously enrolled for three quarters (submit official high school and college transcripts and a detailed statement regarding domicile in Washington, signed by both you and a parent). • Children and Spouse of Totally Disabled or POW/MIA or Deceased Eligible Veterans or National Guard Members (Fee Pay Status – 72) Statute: RCW 28B.15.621 (4) (attach documentation)
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Other requirements
BTC Financial Aid Data Sheet
Application deadline (for fall term)
April 30
Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)
$8,107
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan
$3,151
Scholarship or grant
$4,887
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Who received financial aid
Number of freshmen who applied for aid
2317
Number of freshmen who received aid
1810
Financial aid programs at this school
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents)
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Student employment
Work study
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
Required number of credits for an associate degree
90 credits
All students must meet:
Computer course requirements
Internship requirement
Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Computer course requirement depends on degree. Core curriculum or school-wide requirement depends on degree. Math and science not a requirement for certificates.
Attendance options
Evenings
On-line/distance learning
Part time
Short-term courses
Summer school
Weekends
Weekend classes are often offered through continuing education.
Optional academic programs
Direct Transfer Agreements/Major Related Programs (DTA/MRP)/Bachelor
Alternative credit opportunities
Advanced Placement
Challenge for course credit
Internships
Postsecondary enrollment options (high school students can enroll for credit)
Phi Theta Kappa honor society and several student and professional clubs and organizations by academic program
Clubs and associations
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership
0
Largest clubs and organizations on campus
BTC offers many ways for students to get involved in campus life. Some of the opportunities include ASBTC, Phi Theta Kappa, student organizations and chapters, campus committees, and many others.
Club participation changes from year to year depending on student involvement. BTC has had the following clubs and associations:
• American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (ASCET) • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) • American Welding Society (AWS) • Chef's Club (Culinary Arts Students) • CNET Server Club • Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA) • Diversity Committee • Fisheries Club • Instrumentation Systems and Automation (ISA) • Student Nursing Organization (SNO) • Technical Education of Sensing Logical Automation (TESLA) • Veterans Club • Veterinary Technicians Club For more information see https://www.btc.edu/CurrentStudents/StudentLife/indexStudentLife.aspx
Student Services
Academic services for all students
Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Reading and study skills courses
Remedial education courses
Tutoring
Health and legal services available on campus for all students
Low-cost health insurance
Psychological counseling
BTC Dental Clinic is open to the public and provides low-cost dental care.
