Affordable Degree Completion

Since every student comes to us with a unique set of circumstances, the cost of completing a degree varies for each individual. If you or your spouse are a military servicemember, please visit the Military Tuition and Fees page.

To assist you in managing costs, a Payment Plan may be utilized for any combination of fees in excess of $200 (not including admissions or testing fees). You may also apply for other forms of Financial Aid.

Click on the links below to go directly to information on that fee.
Fees For Degree Completion There are three basic fees that every student must pay in order to complete a Charter Oak degree: Application Fee Matriculation Fee(s) Graduation Fee	Fees For Online or Video Courses If you complete online or video courses with Charter Oak, you will pay: Credit-earning Tuition & Fees

Fees below applicable as of July 1, 2007

Application Fee:

The application fee is $75 and includes an evaluation of how your credits may fit into a degree plan.

More information on the application fee can be found in FAQs and How to Apply.

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Matriculation Fee(s):

First Year Students

The Matriculation Fee covers the first year of academic advisement, an official evaluation of your records and maintaining your transcript for the first year. For bachelor's degree students, it also covers counseling and guidance in the development of your plan of study.

Basic Matriculation

Associate Degree
Connecticut Resident	$685
Nonresident	$965
Bachelor’s Degree
Connecticut Resident	$995
Nonresident	$1310

Comprehensive Matriculation & Course Enrollment Plan
(Special Discount Program!)

The Comprehensive Plan covers the first year of matriculation plus 12 credits worth of Charter Oak State College coursework to be taken within one year from the date the fee is paid. The fee reflects a 10% discount in overall cost.  We’re sorry, because of the non-refundable policy this fee is not available to students who are receiving financial aid.

Associate Degree
Connecticut Resident	$2,600
Nonresident	$3,608
Bachelor’s Degree
Connecticut Resident	$2,879
Nonresident	$3,919

* Re-entering students receive a $100 discount off the matriculation fee.

Students Continuing Beyond One Year

Matriculation Renewal

If you do not complete your degree within the first year, you will be billed annually for this fee. It covers continued academic counseling, adding courses to your record, and the student activity and technology fees.

Basic Matriculation Renewal (annually)

• Connecticut Resident $460
• Nonresident $670

Comprehensive Matriculation & Course Enrollment Renewal (annually)

Includes 12 credits of Charter Oak State College coursework to be taken within one year from the date the fee is paid.

• Connecticut Resident $2,398
• Nonresident $3,343

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Graduation Fee:

The graduation fee covers faculty evaluation and validation of your academic record. Degrees are awarded six times per year.

• Graduation fee = $195

NOTE: All above fees are not refundable.

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Optional Tuition & Fees

The following fees are not required of every student; however, depending on your needs, may apply.

Credit-earning Tuition & Fees:

Charter Oak Distance Learning Courses

*Registration fees are non-refundable. Late fee applies only if registering after deadlines.

Charter Oak Certificate Programs

Certificate Application fee (non-refundable)*	$75
Online Certificate Courses
Registration fee (non-refundable)	$40
Connecticut Resident per credit	$177
Nonresident per credit	$247

*The certificate application fee is waived for matriculated students.

Please see the CT Directors' Credential or After School Education Credential program pages for information on their fees.

College-level Testing

Charter Oak Exams	$75
DANTES	$95
CLEP	$90

Please see the Test Administration Schedule page for more information on standardized testing.

Charter Oak Portfolio Assessment

Course IDS102 “Prior Learning Portfolio Development”
Course Registration	$40
Connecticut Resident (3 credit tuition)	$531
Nonresident  (3 credit tuition)	$741
After Course - Per Credit Attempted
Matriculated (enrolled) Student	$85
Nonmatriculation Student	$100

Please visit Portfolio Overview for additional information.

 

NOTE: You may also choose to complete courses at other regionally accredited colleges and universities. In that case, you will pay tuition directly to the institution where the credit is earned.

All College fees are non-refundable. For more information, please review our course policies.

The above information represents the majority of fees, but may not include every program or service offered. Please contact us if you have questions.

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