Federal
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Who qualifies: undergraduates with financial need, based on the FAFSA. It never has to be repaid.
How: file the FAFSA.
Official rules →Paying for community college · McKinney, TX
How students pay for Collin County Community College District
Sticker price $16,711 a year. After grants, the average student pays $10,747, and what you pay depends on your family's income: anywhere from $8,353 to $16,592.
- 26,449undergraduates
- 21%graduate
- 3%get a grant from the school
What it costs, by family income
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, paying in-state tuition. Tap your bracket.
Out-of-state tuition is $6,064 a year versus $2,014 for Texas residents, so non-residents usually pay far more than these figures.
Where the money comes from
Share of first-year students receiving each type of aid, and the average amount.
3%grant from Collin County Community College Districtavg $2,133
33%Federal Pell Grantavg $5,530
9%state grantavg $2,170
12%federal student loanavg $3,305
Scholarships from Collin County Community College District
Awards the school itself offers, as published on its own website (checked 2026-10-28). Amounts and deadlines change: confirm on the linked page.
- Collin College Foundation ScholarshipsVaries; covers tuition, fees and books for more than 1,000 students a year
Degree- or certificate-seeking students taking 6 or more credit hours; returning students need a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Lebrecht Hites Family Transfer Scholarship$2,500 a semester for four semesters
Collin students with a 3.5 GPA, 60 Collin credit hours by end of June and honors experience, transferring in the fall to a partner university.
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · Texas
TEXAS Grant
Set each year by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; your school's aid office shows the current amount
Who qualifies: Texas residents with financial need who enrol at a Texas public university within 16 months of graduating high school (or 12 months of an associate degree).
How: File the FAFSA or TASFA. Priority deadline: 15 January.
Official rules →State grants follow your home state, not the school's: check your own state's programs if you are coming from elsewhere.
Living in McKinney
| Studio | $1,560/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $1,610/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $945/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 75069. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$7.25/hour minimum wage in Texas
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $3,262 before tax. That covers about 3 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: Texas follows the federal minimum wage. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$7,500median federal debt≈ $85/month over 10 years
$50,928median earnings10 years after enrolling
21%graduate within 6 yearsfirst-time students
Close the gap without another loan
Since July 2026 Parent PLUS loans are capped, so more families are left with a gap after aid. Students use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors: 20 people giving $25 a month is $6,000 a year, and you receive every dollar.
Questions students ask about paying for Collin County Community College District
What scholarships does Collin County Community College District offer?
Collin College Foundation Scholarships (Varies; covers tuition, fees and books for more than 1,000 students a year); Lebrecht Hites Family Transfer Scholarship ($2,500 a semester for four semesters). Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does Collin County Community College District really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $10,747 a year after grants and scholarships. By family income it ranges from $8,353 to $16,592. The full cost of attendance before aid is $16,711.
Does Collin County Community College District give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 3% of first-year students received a grant from Collin County Community College District itself, averaging $2,133. 33% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $5,530).
How much is rent near Collin County Community College District?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (75069) is $1,610 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,890 for a two-bedroom, about $945 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at Collin County Community College District?
Yes. The minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $3,262 before tax.
How much debt do Collin County Community College District graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $7,500, about $85 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $50,928.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 10152026) and IPEDS (SFA2223 student financial aid, first-time full-time students); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents; state and federal program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. My Study Fund is not affiliated with Collin County Community College District. How these pages work.
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