Financial Aid

2009-2010 Estimated Costs
 

On-Campus with a Meal Plan

Residency
All States and
Countries
       
Tuition/Fees*
$4,144
       
Room and Board**
$5,464
       
Books/Supplies
$900
       
Personal***
$3,092
       
Total
$13,600
       
 
Off-campus or On-campus without a Meal Plan

Residency

North Dakota
¹Border States
and Provinces
MN/with
Reciprocity
²WUE and
³MSEP States
Other States
and Countries
Tuition/Fees*
$4,144
$5,042
$5,022
$5,940
$10,142
Room and Board**
$5,464
$5,464
$5,464
$5,464
$5,464
Books/Supplies
$900
$900
$900
$900
$900
Personal***
$3,092
$3,094
$3,094
$3,096
$3,094
Total
$13,600
$14,500
$14,480
$15,400
$19,600
 
* The average amount for fees is $552 for all states. The remainder is tuition for an average of 16 credits per semester.
**The most common arrangement is a double room $1,702 with a block of 160 meals each semester $2,378 totaling $4,080; However, the above figure of $5,464 is a single room $2,370, with a block of 300 meals each semester $3,094. Other available dining plans include a block of 80 meals each semester $1,338 or a block of 225 meals per semester $2,472. All rates are for two semesters.
¹ Border States and Provinces: Manitoba, Montana, Saskatchewan, South Dakota
²WUE States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
All programs except for A.S. In Dental Hygiene
³ MSEP States: Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin
 
At home Living with parents

Residency

North Dakota

South Dakota
MN/with
Reciprocity
Tuition/Fees*
$4,144
$5,042
$5,021
Books/Supplies
$900
$900
$900
Room and Board
$2,040
$2,040
$2,040
Personal
$1,966
$1,968
$1,969
Total
$9,050
$9,950
$9,930


***Personal Expenses:
Medical/Dental
Clothing
Toiletries
Entertainment/Misc
Transportation

Total
$80/month $720
$60/month $540
$40/ month $360
$54/month $482
$110/month $990

$3,092
 
Academic options (1=1st year and 2=2nd year) with additional costs (ex. Tools, program fees, class fees, etc), add this amount to your Estimated Average Costs:
Agriculture (1) $300 Electrical Technology (1) $900
Ag Mechanics (1) $2,040 Electrical Technology (2) $400
Architectural Drafting Technology (1) $2,166 HVAC/R (1) $1,220
Architectural Drafting Technology (2) $220 John Deere Technology (1) $4,290
Associate in Science Nursing (1) $1,680 Machinist and Toolmaker (1) $2,900
Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology (1) $3,050 Machinist and Toolmaker (2) $500
Automotive Technology (1) $4,220 Master Tech (Auto/Diesel) $400
Automotive Technology (2) $400 Microelectronic Technology (1) $2,200
Building Construction Technology (1) $1,150 Microelectronic Technology (2) $200
Caterpillar (1) $4,290 Occupational Therapy Assistant (1) $600
Civil Engineering Technology (1) $2,300 Pathway $2,150
Civil Engineering Technology (2) $300 Pharmacy Technician (1) $500
CIS (1) $2,100 Plumbing $420
Culinary Arts (1) $510 Practical Nursing (1) $2,630
Culinary Arts (2) $300 Practical Nursing (2) $1,086
Dental Assisting $666 Recreational Engines Technology (1) $2,800
Dental Hygiene (1) $2,750 Recreational Engines Technology (2) $200
Dental Hygiene (2) $1,826 Welding Technology (1) $1,076
Diesel Technology (1) $4,590 Welding Technology (2) $520
Diesel Technology (2) $300    
       
The above amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Books, supplies and tools do not have to be purchased at the NDSCS bookstore. For a complete tool listing, contact the NDSCS bookstore. If you have unusual costs, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 1-800-342-4325