Tuition and Fees
Affordable Degree Completion
Use our Net Cost Calculator to estimate the total cost of attending Charter Oak State College.
Cost of attendance is based upon Fall 2011 tuition and fees.
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 $500 (not including admissions or testing fees). You may also apply for other forms of Financial Aid.
Fees below applicable as of July 1, 2011
Application
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.
College Fee
College Semester Fee
| Associate and Bachelor's Degree | |
| Connecticut Resident | $165 |
| Nonresident |
$220
|
Effective July 1, 2011, the following college fee will be charged to all new and returning students. The semester based fee must be paid at the time of enrollment and will be automatically billed to your account once you become a student. (3 times/year).
Once you are enrolled in the College, you will be automatically enrolled in the required IDS 101 Cornerstone Course. The associated course fees will be posted to your account for payment within one (1) business day for which you will be responsible.
Graduation
The graduation fee covers faculty evaluation and validation of your academic record. Degrees are awarded six times per year.
- Graduation fee = $205
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
| Connecticut resident College Fee per semester | $165 |
| Nonresident College Fee per semester | $220 |
| Online course tuition | |
| Connecticut resident per credit | $236 |
| Nonresident per credit | $310 |
Charter Oak Certificate Programs
| Certificate Application fee (non-refundable)* | $75 |
| Connecticut resident College Fee per semester | $165 |
| Nonresident College Fee per semester | $220 |
| Online Certificate Courses | |
| Certificate Application fee (non-refundable)* | $75 |
| Connecticut Resident per credit | $236 |
| Nonresident per credit | $310 |
*The certificate application fee is waived for enrolled 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 | $127 |
| CLEP | $130 |
Please see the Test Administration Schedule page for more information on standardized testing.
Charter Oak Portfolio Assessment
| Course IDS102 (Prior Learning Portfolio Development) | |
| Connecticut Resident (3 credit tuition) | $708 |
| Nonresident (3 credit tuition) | $930 |
| After Course - Per Credit Attempted | |
| Enrolled Student | $88 |
| Unenrolled Student | $113 |
Please visit Portfolio Overview for additional information.
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.
NOTE: All above fees are not refundable.
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.