Paying for College

Estimate Your Tuition and Fees at NDSCS

Based on 2024-2025 Rates (August – June)

Where are you a resident of?
Where will you be attending your classes?
Where do you plan to live while attending classes?
Living on campus with a qualifying meal plan reduces the tuition costs of a non-resident down to that of a ND resident.
Will you be receiving tuition assistance from the U.S. military?
You may qualify if you, your parent or your spouse is a full-time Active Duty member, a Reservist, a National Guard member, or a Veteran.

Your Estimated Tuition & Fees

 Per CreditAcademic Year
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Tuition Estimate Disclaimers..

  • These results are estimates, based on the selections made.  Only tuition and per-credit fees* tied to tuition are included.  The annual estimate is based on 12 credits per semester (spring/fall); additional credits will increase the estimated costs.
  • Tuition is charged per credit, at a rate based on a student’s residency status (ND Resident, MN Reciprocity, U.S. Resident, International).  
  • Per-credit fees are based on class location and help to support costs such as technology, health services, student activities and retention.  (*Instructional Fees are also charged per credit, based on the prefix of each class; these fees are not included in this estimate.) 
  • For additional costs associated with attending NDSCS, such as housing, meals, books and program-specific expenses, see an Estimated Average Annual Budget, or click on the Estimated Educational Cost section below.

Attending college is an investment in your future, that’s why NDSCS keeps tuition and other college expenses as affordable as possible. It is important to know what college will cost, how to pay for it and what steps to take in order to receive financial aid.

 

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Estimated Educational Cost

Below you will find an estimated educational cost for a selection of programs offered through NDSCS. Customized cost estimates are available upon request. Click the button below to submit your request.

 Customized Cost Estimate

Academic Program Cost by Location
Agriculture Wahpeton
Architectural Modeling & Design Technology Wahpeton
Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology Wahpeton
Automotive Technology Wahpeton
Building Construction Technology Wahpeton
Business Management Wahpeton | Fargo | Online
Carpentry Wahpeton
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Wahpeton
Construction Management Technology Wahpeton
Culinary Arts Wahpeton
Dental Assisting Wahpeton
Dental Hygiene Wahpeton
Diesel Technology Wahpeton
Electrical Technology Wahpeton
Emergency Medical Services Fargo
Fire Science Wahpeton | Distance
Health Information: Health Information Technician Online
HVAC/R Technology Wahpeton
Information and Communications Technology Fargo | Online
John Deere Tech Wahpeton
Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology Wahpeton
Liberal Arts Wahpeton | Fargo | Online
Mechanical Systems Wahpeton
Nursing: Practical Nursing Wahpeton | Fargo
Nursing: Registered Nursing Wahpeton
Occupational Therapy Assistant Wahpeton
Pathway Program Fargo (living at home) | Fargo (living at NDSU)
Pharmacy Technician Wahpeton | Online
Plumbing Wahpeton
Powersports Technology Wahpeton
Precision Machining Technology Wahpeton
Robotics Automation & Mechatronics Technology Wahpeton
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Wahpeton
Welding Technology Wahpeton | Fargo

 

Financial Aid

Financial aid money is available to help students pay for college. This includes grants, work-study and low-interest loans. Aid can come from the U.S. federal government, the state or the College.

Learn more about Financial Aid here.

Scholarships

Unlike loans, scholarships never have to be paid back. They are a great way to help pay for college. Performance-based scholarships not only assist with your financial needs, they are a reward for your hard work and distinguish you as an outstanding student.

Scholarships are available from a variety of sources; therefore, you need to be resourceful and initiate the process early each year. Typically, scholarship recipients are selected in the spring (February through May) for the upcoming academic year.

Find all scholarship opportunities here.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are designed to assist students with the affordability of their college education and assist businesses with recruiting and retaining qualified employees for industries that are experiencing a workforce shortage. 

Click here to learn more about student sponsorships.

Things to Know

It is important to know what college will cost and what your options are regarding paying for it. The information below can assist you in preparing to pay for college, along with other information related to your NDSCS Account. Your NDSCS Account reflects actual costs and payments each semester, including financial aid, while attending NDSCS.