Tuition, Fees, Textbooks, & Payment Options

Dual Credit Offers an amazing opportunity for high school students to earn college credit at an affordable rate! The 4 options above have varied tuition rates and tuirion responsibilities. Please click here to refer to the table for specific, cost information

	Tuition Rate (per credit hour rate)	Course Fee* (Variable fee for additional technology, equipment, and instruction costs)	Technology/Activity Fee (Universal fee per credit hour)	Textbooks**
ILLINOIS, IN-DISRICT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Dual Credit Rate = 50% of regular rate (Courses Online or at DACC)	$75.00 per credit	$55-$100 per course *No fee for online course *See link below for exact cost	$12.50 per credit	Varies per course Student is responsible
Reduced Dual Credit Rate = 25% of regular rate (Courses Online or at DACC)	$37.50 per credit	$55-$100 per course *No fee for online course *See link below for exact cost	$6.25 per credit	Varies per course Student is responsible
Dual Credit Rate AT the High School (Courses taught by High School Instructor during high school day)	$0 per credit	No course fees charged	$0 per credit	High School typically provides, but students are required to buy in some cases. DACC leaves that decision up to high school.
College Express & Project Lead the Way	High School Pays for the Tuition, Fees, & Textbooks
Middle College	High School Pays for the Tuition, Fees, & Textbooks
ILLINOIS, IN-DISTRICT TUITION RATES FOR COMPARISON: *Dual Enrollment/College Credit Only will charge based on student residency. Call Admissions at 217-443-8802 for more information on residency and tuition rates
Regular College Rate	$150.00 per credit -Excludes Rad Tech, Sono, Echo & Tractor Trailer courses	$55-100 per course -Excludes Nursing (RN) Courses	$25.00 per credit	Varies per course Student is responsible

Students may be eligible for the reduced dual credit rate if they are eligible for free and reduced lunches at the high school. The high schools will assist the College in determining who is eligible.

*For a complete list of Course Fees by course, visit our Tuition & Fees webpage. Please note, dual credit students will NOT be charged the regular $65 course fee for an online course.

**For a complete list of textbook costs, visit our website at https://www.bkstr.com/danvilleareaccstore/home/en. 

A few courses have the textbook costs under the course fee. These exceptions can be found at our Tuition & Fees - includED PDF.

Payment is due 10 days before the first day of class. DACC offers a variety of payment options to help students:

1. Pay in full with cash or check by mail or in person at the Cashier in Vermilion Hall.
2. Pay in full with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover (service fees apply)
3. Pay online through the myDACC portal and logging into the student’s Self Service account. Students may view their bill by clicking on the Student Finance option.
4. Payment Plan (Nelnet); available through the Self Service ~ Student Finance option. A $30 fee is required to set-up the plan.
5. Scholarships are available through some high schools. Contact high school for more information.
6. Some scholarships are available through the DACC Foundation. The scholarship application is generally available in the middle of December and due in early March for the upcoming Fall and Spring terms. To access the application or for more information, visit the Foundation webpage

If payment is not received for tuition and fees due, a registration block will be placed on the student’s account. This will stop the student from registering for future terms and from sending transcripts to other colleges.

Please note, students cannot apply for Financial Aid while they are still in high school.