Financial Aid

2008-2009 Estimated Costs
 

On-Campus with a Meal Plan

Residency
All States and
Countries
       
Tuition/Fees*
$4,114
       
Room and Board**
$5,247
       
Books/Supplies
$900
       
Personal***
$3,099
       
Total
$13,360
       
 
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*
$4,114
$5,012
$4,991
$5,910
$10,112
Room and Board**
$5,247
$5,247
$5,247
$5,247
$5,247
Books/Supplies
$900
$900
$900
$900
$900
Personal***
$3,099
$3,101
$3,102
$3,098
$3,101
Total
$13,360
$14,260
$14,240
$15,155
$19,360
 
* The average amount for fees is $522 for all states. The remainder is tuition for an average of 16 credits per semester.
**The most common arrangement is a double room $1,652 with a block of 160 meals each semester $2,264 totaling $3,916; However, the above figure of $5,247 is a single room $2,301, with a block of 300 meals each semester $2,946. Other available dining plans include a block of 80 meals each semester $1,274 or a block of 225 meals per semester $2,354. 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*
$4,114
$5,012
$4,991
Books/Supplies
$900
$900
$900
Room and Board
$1,942
$1,942
$1,942
Personal
$1,969
$1,971
$1,972
Total
$8,925
$9,825
$9,805


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

Total
$80/month $720
$60/month $540
$40/ month $360
$54/month $489
$110/month $990

$3,099
 
Academic options (major) with additional costs (1=1st year and 2=2nd year), 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) $2,000 Electronic Technology (1) $2,200
Associate in Science Nursing (1) $1,680 Electronic Technology (2) $200
Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology (1) $2,900 HVAC/R (1) $1,150
Automotive Technology (1) $3,900 John Deere Ag Technology (1) $4,010
Automotive Technology (2) $400 Machinist and Toolmaker (1) $2,340
Building Construction Technology (1) $1,050 Machinist and Toolmaker (2) $500
Caterpillar (1) $4,010 Master Tech (Auto/Diesel) $400
Civil Engineering Technology (1) $2,300 Occupational Therapy Assistant (1) $600
Civil Engineering Technology (2) $300 Pathway $2,005
CIS (1) $2,100 Pharmacy Technician (1) $500
Culinary Arts (1) $475 Plumbing $400
Culinary Arts (2) $300 Practical Nursing (1) $730
Dental Assisting $600 Practical Nursing (2) $885
Dental Hygiene (1) $2,750 Recreational Engines Technology (1) $2,640
Dental Hygiene (2) $1,825 Recreational Engines Technology (2) $200
Diesel Technology (1) $4,310 Welding Technology (1) $800
Diesel Technology (2) $300 Welding Technology (2) $400
       
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 medical costs, costs relating to the disabled, etc., please contact the Financial Aid Office