Tuition Change for Spring 2025

Sept. 19, 2024

Beginning with the Spring 2025 semester, tuition at Dallas College will increase for all credit students, including a $20 per credit hour increase for Dallas County residents. The change takes effect when Spring registration opens in October, and later for classes starting Dec. 13, 2024 (Wintermester).

*Average course load is 6-9 credit hours. For international residents, 12 credit hours is considered full-time.  

The adjustment addresses inflation. Base tuition has not changed in 10 years. Dallas College strives to remain one of the most affordable options for a college education. 

Dallas College’s Value to Students:

• Textbooks and course-required supplies are included with tuition, saving students up to $835 per academic year.
• Dallas College does not charge fees for free student resources such as DART passes, parking, tutoring, wellness services, mental health counseling, emergency aid and food, child care and emergency housing assistance. 
• The Department of Education has recently increased Pell Grant awards. While everyone’s financial need and financial aid are unique, students can expect Pell Grants to cover the tuition increase without any additional out-of-pocket expenses. 

How We Can Help:

• If you haven’t applied for federal or state financial aid, you still have time. Contact Financial Aid or attend a help session for assistance.
• The Dallas College Foundation offers 300 scholarships annually. Spring applications are now open.
• On-campus student jobs pay $22.06 per hour, and international students are eligible for some positions. Contact Career Services for information. 
• Our Basic Needs team can connect you with food, emergency housing, child care, transportation and other assistance on and off campus. Fill out the referral form to connect with a student care coordinator or attend a Resource Fair at your campus. 
• Your success coach is a partner and guide during your time at Dallas College. Contact your success coach for help navigating our services.

Coming Soon

Look for details regarding in-person and virtual information sessions. Meetings will be hosted by the Student Government Associations and will be a chance for you to get your questions answered about the tuition changes.

Dallas College and its employees are dedicated to your success. Higher education is an investment in your future, and we know you work hard and make sacrifices to be here. We’re here to help. Please reach out to one of the departments listed above if you need assistance.

Dallas College is committed to ensuring accessibility of its digital technology and is actively working to increase the accessibility of this webpage and electronic documents. Should you experience any difficulty in accessing information on this webpage, or need an accessible version, please contact Elizabeth Langton at ElizabethLangton@DallasCollege.edu.

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