Tuition and Payment Information

Tuition is generally due within 10 business days or less. Please refer to your Schedule and Fee Statement for the payment deadline dates after each registration activity. If fees are not paid by the due date, your registration will be canceled and your classes dropped. After classes begin, additional late registration fees or reinstatement fees may apply and payment of all charges will be due at the time of registration.  If you are canceled one time for non-payment, and subsequently re-register, your bill will be due in one business day.

You may pay your tuition and fees by cash, check, money order, debit card, VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express. Online payment processing is available through the MyDaytonaState portal. Payments may also be made in person at any campus or by mail. Please DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL.

YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT:

Daytona State's tuition and fees are based upon your status as a legal permanent Florida resident. Daytona State follows the state's guidelines regarding residency for tuition purposes. See Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes. Students who have not completed the residency process completely, or those whose residency cannot be determined, will be charged the non-resident rate until a final determination is made.

Fees to audit a course are the same as the cost of a credit course.

Many courses require lab fees, distance learning fees, and/or insurance fees in addition to per credit tuition charges.

Full-cost charges (equivalent to non-resident tuition charges) will be assessed to students who repeat a course(s) for the third time. See Full Cost of Instruction, Maximum Attempts, Grade Forgiveness and Withdrawals for more information.

You should bring sufficient funds to meet immediate needs. Personal checks are accepted only for the exact amount of fees.

Since many of our graduates will eventually transfer to a state university, students should be aware of a new provision affecting the tuition charges at the universities.  Effective fall 2009, a student who attempts greater than 120 percent of the credits needed for a baccalaureate degree will be charged a 50 percent surcharge for each subsequent credit.  The 12 percent limit will include all credit hours earned at another institution and accepted for transfer by the state university.  This law was passed by the Legislature to encourage each student to complete the baccalaureate degree in the most efficient way possible.

If you need financial assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office before you register.

All unpaid obligations, regardless of whether they are past due or current, result in a hold being placed on student records, diplomas, transcripts and registration activity until the obligation is paid in full.

Tuition and Fee Schedule 2009-2010 (Tuition and fees are subject to change based on legislative action and/or at the discretion of the District Board of Trustees.)

1. Application Fee

There is no charge to apply for admission to Daytona State College, except for international students who are assessed a $50 non-refundable application fee. The College does charge a one-time, non-refundable $20 assessment fee to all students, including international students, at the time of initial enrollment.

2. College Credit and College Preparatory Credit Courses

Florida Residents - $87.88 per credit hour
Non-residents - $331.40 per credit hour
Access Fee - $30 per semester
Distance Learning Course Fees - $25 per credit hour
Lab Fees (vary by course) - $3 - $280

3. Fees for Vocational Credit Courses

Florida Residents - $72.21 per credit hour
Non-residents - $288.80 per credit hour
Access Fee - $30 per semester
Distance Learning Course Fees - $25 per credit hour
Lab Fees (vary by course) - $3 - $280

4. Baccalaureate Fees

Florida Residents - $97.45 per credit hour
Non-residents - $589.38 per credit hour
Access Fee - $30 per semester
Distance Learning Course Fees - $25 per credit hour

5. Apprenticeship Courses

Apprenticeship students are exempt from registration, matriculation and laboratory fees for instruction.

6. Fees for Continuing Workforce Education

Fees for these courses, designed to upgrade the skills of workers currently or formerly employed in a specific occupation, must cover the full cost of instruction.

7. Fees for Adult Education Courses

Daytona State High School Courses - *No Charge
GED Preparation - No Charge
Basic Adult Education Courses - No Charge

*A fee is charged to students who already have earned a high school diploma or equivalent and who wish to enhance their skills. The fee is based on a $35.33 per credit hour equivalent for Florida residents and $142.12 per credit hour for non-residents.

8. Assessment/Testing Fees

Credit by Exam (APLE) - $35/test
Portfolio (APLE) - $60/course
CLEP - $97/test
CPT Retest - $10/test
TEAS - $40/test
CAT CLAST (Non-Daytona State Student) - $30/test
Non-Daytona State Student Test Fee - $30/test
CJ-BAT - $40/test
GED (Full Battery) - $70/test
GED (Per Section) - $14/test

9. Veterans Deferment of Fees

Veterans eligible for VA education benefits are granted a deferment once per academic year. The deferment may be for up to 60 days, but will always be due before the end of the semester. Consult the Veterans Specialist in Bldg. 100, Rm. 208 on the Daytona Beach Campus.

10. Recreation & Leisure, Self-Supporting Courses, Seminars, Workshops, Conferences

Fees will be determined separately for each activity and will be stated in the individual activity announcement. The activity may be canceled because of insufficient enrollment.

11. Graduation Fees

Primary Degree (Non-Refundable) - $25
Each Additional Degree - $10
Duplicate Diploma - $10
College Credit and PSAV Certificates - $10 for the initial certificate. There is no charge for additional certificates earned by the student.
High School Diploma - $10

In addition, all students who participate in either the college or high school graduation ceremony must pay the cost for their academic regalia (cap and gown).

Please be aware of the graduation application dates and deadlines. The fee will entitle the graduate to a diploma, if qualified, and to participate in the commencement ceremonies. Daytona State reserves the right to certify each student as a completer once he or she has completed all requirements for the degree or certificate, regardless of whether they have completed an application for graduation. Students who do not complete the graduation application process will not receive a diploma or have the degree certificate statement on their official transcript.

12. Other Fees

Returned Check (per Florida Statute) Minimum - $25
Late Registration Fee - $25 per course
Reinstatement Fee - $50 per course
Official Transcript Fee - $5 per transcript
First Parking Permit - No Charge
Additional Parking Permits - $10 each
*Parking Fines - $5, $7.50, $10

*Unpaid fines will result in a hold on student records, diplomas, transcripts and future registrations. Repeat offenders may be towed at the owner's expense.

13. Collection Costs

If obligations are not paid in full upon notification by the College, these debts may be referred to an outside collection agency and to appropriate credit bureaus. Resulting collection costs will be added to the original debt and the student must pay these costs, as well as attorney's fees if applicable. Furthermore, all unpaid obligations will result in a hold on student records, diplomas, transcripts and future registration activity.