Financial Calculator Test

Estimate Your Costs Per Semester/Academic Year

Use this financial calculator to estimate your costs at NDSCS. Estimates are based on 2025-2026 rates (August – July).

Tuition – Per Semester

Where are you a permanent resident of?

If you do not qualify for a ND Resident tuition rate, but are living on the Wahpeton campus and have a 160, 225 or 300 meal plan, you will receive a tuition waiver to reduce your tuition costs to the equivalent of a ND Resident rate.

How many credits do you plan to take this semester?

Per Credit Fees – Per Semester

Enter the total number of credits for each of the locations you will have a class at (you may select more than one location). Wahpeton and Fargo per credit fees max at 12 credits each.

How many credits will you take at NDSCS-Wahpeton?

Fees Include: Student Fee $24.23, ConnectND $5.50, Tech $12.66, NDSA $0.04 = $42.43 per credit.

How many credits will you take at NDSCS-Fargo?

Fees Include: Student Fee $9.28, ConnectND $5.50, Tech $12.66, NDSA $0.04 = $27.48 per credit.

How many credits will you take at NDSCS-Online?

Fees Include: Student Fee $2.00, ConnectND $5.50, Tech $12.66, NDSA $0.04, Online Access $38.00 = $58.20 per credit.

Instructional Fees – Per Semester

Fees are based on the prefixes of the credits you are enrolled in. Enter the number of credits (not classes) for each prefix for the semester you are estimating. NOTE: If you do not have a class schedule, select the prefix of “Unknown” and enter credits of “0.”

Textbooks – Per Semester

Visit www. NDSCSBookstore.com to find the book costs for each of your classes; if the costs are not yet available, use an average cost of $500 per semester.

How much will your textbooks cost?

Housing and Dining – Per Semester

Wahpeton campus only.

Where do you plan to live while attending classes?

Cost listed is per semester. If you do not qualify for a ND Resident tuition rate, but are living on the Wahpeton campus and have a 160, 225 or 300 meal plan, you will receive a tuition waiver to reduce your tuition costs to the equivalent of a ND Resident rate.

Which meal plan will you choose?

Cost listed is per semester. Unused meals do not carry over to the next semester. A meal plan is required when living in residence halls. If you do not qualify for a ND Resident tuition rate, but are living on the Wahpeton campus and have a 160, 225 or 300 meal plan, you will receive a tuition waiver to reduce your tuition costs to the equivalent of a ND Resident rate.

Additional Program Costs

Some programs require additional materials, such as tools/equipment, laptops, uniforms, etc. Select your program in each of the following categories to determine if additional materials are required. Most materials can be purchased through NDSCS. (Sales tax has been included in the calculations.)

Tools and Equipment – One Time Only

If you already own the required tools/equipment for your program, then select “I already have my own” from the list.
If you have not decided on a program of study, select “Undecided” from the list.

Laptop – One Time Only

If you already own the required laptop for your program, then select “I already have my own” from the list.
If you have not decided on a program of study, select “Undecided” from the list.

Other Program Costs

If you have not decided on a program of study, select “Undecided” from the list.

Your Estimated Costs

Tuition

$0.00

Per Semester

On-Campus Tuition Waiver

$0.00

Per Semester

Per Credit Fees

$0.00

Per Semester

Instructional Fees

$480.00

Per Semester

Tools Agriculture (1st Year)

$0.00

One-Time Cost

Laptop Agriculture (1st Year)

$0.00

One-Time Cost

Additional Program Costs Agriculture (1st Year)

$0.00

Housing

$0.00

Per Semester

Dining

$0.00

Per Semester

Books

$0.00

Per Semester

Per Semester

$0.00

Per Semester

Academic Year Not applicable if completing this estimate for a Spring or Summer semester.

$0.00

As a combination of Fall & Spring costs (Summer costs are not included.)

Disclaimers

  • These results are estimates, based on the selections made. Other costs not included in this estimate may be incurred. The annual estimate is calculated by doubling the amount of the Semester Estimate, except for the semester costs for Tools, Laptop, or Additional Program Fees, as most are one-time costs.
  • Tuition is charged per credit, at a rate based on a student’s permanent residency status (ND Resident, MN Reciprocity, U.S. Resident, International).
  • Per-credit fees are based on class location and help to support costs such as technology, health services, student activities and retention.
  • This estimate does not reflect the amount of financial aid a student will be given. Students will receive an email from Financial Aid referencing their eligibility amount.
  • Students who have completed their FAFSA may need to apply for additional aid (alternative loans or scholarships) to cover their remaining estimated costs.

THINGS TO

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Attending college is an investment in your future, and that’s why NDSCS keeps tuition and other college expenses as affordable as possible. The information below can assist you with estimating your costs and finding ways to pay for college.

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