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 fees in excess of $200 (not including admissions or testing fees). You may also apply for other forms of Financial Aid.
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.
First Year Students
The Academic Services 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.
Academic Services Fees
Associate and Bachelor's Degree
Connecticut Resident
$1055
Nonresident
$1390
Students Continuing Beyond One Year
Academic Services 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.
Academic Services Renewal (annually)
Connecticut Resident: $490
Nonresident: $715
The graduation fee covers faculty evaluation and validation of your academic record. Degrees are awarded six times per year.
Graduation fee = $205
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 per semester*
$45
Video and online course tuition
Connecticut resident per credit
$195
Nonresident per credit
$265
*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)
$45
Connecticut Resident per credit
$195
Nonresident per credit
$265
*The certificate application fee is waived for enrolled students.
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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