Tuition Discounts

Depending on your circumstances, there are a number of tuition discounts for which you may be eligible. Can you answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions?

Do you work in Washtenaw County or own property in Washtenaw County?

If you live outside of Washtenaw County but you work at least 30 hours a week for one or more employers who are physically located in the county, or you work as an au pair in Washtenaw County, you may be eligible for a lower tuition rate.

See required documentation and apply for the work in-district rate

If you do not meet the in-district requirements, but you own and reside at property in Washtenaw County, you may be eligible for a lower tuition rate.

See required documentation and apply for the property in-district rate

Application Dates

Semester Application Open Date Application End Date
Winter 2026 October 22, 2025 January 23, 2026
Summer 2026 March 11, 2026 May 22, 2026
Fall 2026 June 1, 2026 September 11, 2026
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Are you 65 years or older?

Tuition is free for Washtenaw County residents who are 65 or older—in other words, emeritus students. Learn more about the Emeritus Scholarship

Do you work for WCC?

We provide tuition grants for WCC credit-and non-credit classes to full-time and eligible part-time employees.


To view WCC’s Cost of Attendance, please visit Financial Need.

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