2023-2024 Catalog

Schedule of Tuition, Fees and Housing

All tuition and fees are subject to change, without notice, by the Board of Trustees. However, there is no maximum for tuition, processing fees or Internet course fees. Charges are calculated at the per hour rate as indicated below.

1. TUITION

Arkansas Resident $110 per credit hour
Non-Resident $156 per credit hour

2. PROCESSING FEE

Arkansas Resident $25 per credit hour
Non-Resident $25 per credit hour

3. MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Facility Use Fee (mandatory for all credit hours) $5 per credit hour
Technology Fee (mandatory for all credit hours) $8 per credit hour
Activity Fee (mandatory for all credit hours) $10 per credit hour
Security Fee (mandatory for all credit hours) $3 per credit hour
Internet Course Fee (credit courses) $25 per credit hour
Late Registration Fee* $25
Transcript Fee (first-time entering students only – non-refundable unless complete withdrawal) $15
Matriculation Fee (payable one time only – non-refundable unless complete withdrawal) $30
Learning Strategies Fee (first-time Internet students) $15
Lab Fee per course (if applicable) $15 
LPN/RN Nursing Fee $75
LPN/RN Licensure Fee (payable over three semesters) $396
LPN Curriculum Fee (payable over three semesters) $2,100
RN Curriculum Fee (payable over three semesters) $3,300
Sonography Program Fee per course $750 per course
Sonography Testing Fee (payable over 4 semesters) $1,128 
Sonography Subscription Fee  $45 
Welding Academy Fee $1,500 per course
FAA Certification Fee (Aviation Maintenance students) per semester $525
Cosmetology Fee (payable over 3 semesters) $6,105
Cosmetology Instructor Fee

$4,551

Esthetics Technology Fee  $6,074
Nail Technology Fee  $5,549
International Application Fee $50
Tech Learning Center Fee (per transitional course) $15
Non-Destructive Testing Fee (per course) $1,500 per course
HVAC-R Exam Fee (Last semester) $70
CIT Exam Fee (Payable over 3 semesters) $900
Science Materials Fee $55
Softball Gear Fee $125 

Baseball Gear Fee 

$125 
Men's Basketball Gear Fee $125

*Assessed for registration after classes begin.

4. NON-CREDIT INTERNET COURSE FEES

Arkansas Environmental Training Academy – Different rates may apply to AETA certification classes.

1-16 contact hours $63 per course
17-32 contact hours $106 per course
33 or more contact hours $149 per course
Transcript Fee (first-time students only) $15

Arkansas Fire Training Academy

1-16 contact hours $15 per course
17-32 contact hours $30 per course
33 contact hours and above $45 per course

5. ROOM AND BOARD COSTS

Fall & Spring Room and Board Costs (all costs below include the mandatory housing meal plan and are for double occupancy rooms)

Rocket Complex $2586 per semester
Athletic Complex $2586 per semester
Blue & Gold Complex $2386 per semester
Highland Park Hall $2386 per semester
Refundable Application/Damage Fee $100

Summer

On Campus Apartment – Double Occupancy Bedroom $450 per person per term
Application/Damage Fee $100 per person

Note: On Campus housing is the only housing area open for the summer terms. Utilities, satellite service, Internet service, washers and dryers are included in cost.

6. MEAL PLANS – FALL & SPRING

Housing Student Meal Plan (Mandatory) 13 meals per week per semester $986 per semester
Commuter Meal Plan (Optional) 4 meals per week per semester $415 per semester

7. RETURN CHECK FEE

Any student whose check has been returned by the bank will be assessed $25.00.

8. COLLECTION AGENCY FEE

A collection rate of 33.3% will be added to the amount owed by the student to cover the collection of all past due accounts that have been declared delinquent after one year.