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.
• Personal checks are accepted only for the exact amount of fees.
• Students assume the responsibility to drop classes before the end of the drop period for each term and subsession, otherwise payment will be expected, regardless of attendance. Please review the Academic Calendar for these important dates for each term and subsession.
• Students accept responsibility for meeting the prerequisite course requirements for every class they are enrolled for. It is student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course if they withdraw or fail a prerequisite class. If the student decides to remain in the class without meeting the prerequisite, the student will do so at their own discretion and liability.
• 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.

EXCESS HOURS ADVISORY STATEMENT

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. Section 1009.286, as amended Florida Statutes, establishes an “excess hour” surcharge of 100% for a student seeking a baccalaureate degree at a state university. It is critical that students, including those entering Florida colleges, are aware of the potential for additional course fees.

“Excess hours” are defined as hours that go beyond 115% of the hours required for a baccalaureate degree program. For example, if the length of the program is 120 credit hours, the student may be subject to an excess hour surcharge for any credits attempted beyond 138 credit hours (120 x 115%).

All students whose educational plan may include earning a bachelor’s degree should make every effort to enroll in and successfully complete those courses that are required for their intended major on their first attempt. Florida college students intending to transfer to a state university should identify a major or “transfer program” early and be advised of admission requirements for that program, including the approved common prerequisites. Course withdrawals and/or repeats, as well as enrollment in courses non-essential to the intended major, may contribute to a potential excess hours surcharge.

This law was passed by the Legislature to encourage each student to complete the baccalaureate degree in the most efficient way possible.

Tuition and Fee Schedule 2011-2012

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 - $102.48 per credit hour
   Non-residents - $386.52 per credit hour
   Access Fee - $30 per semester
   Distance Learning Course Fees - $25 per credit hour
   Lab Fees (vary by course) - $2- $300
3. Fees for Vocational Credit Courses
   Florida Residents - $83.92 per credit hour
   Non-residents - $335.67 per credit hour
   Access Fee - $30 per semester
   Distance Learning Course Fees - $25 per credit hour
   Lab Fees (vary by course) - $2 - $300
4. Baccalaureate Fees
   Florida Residents - $113.64 per credit hour
   Non-residents - $573.53 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 and Vocational Preparatory, including GED Preparation
   Florida Residents - $30 per semester Non-residents - $120 per semester
8. Assessment/Testing Fees
   Credit by Exam (APLE) - $35/test
   Portfolio (APLE) - $60/course
   CLEP - $102/test
   CPT Retest - $10/test
   TEAS - $50/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 (effective Fall 2010 processing cycle)
    There is a one-time graduation fee charged for each academic tier:
    

    High School	$10
    Certificate	$10
    Associate	$25
    Bachelor	$25

    • There is no additional charge for multiple degree at the same tier.
    • 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