Students are responsible for all financial obligations to Chief Dull Knife College (CDKC), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, meal plans, and library charges. Students with outstanding balances will not receive official transcripts or be allowed to participate in commencement activities.
Payment Options
CDKC offers several payment options for students who cannot pay their tuition and fees upfront:
Deferred Payments
Students may arrange a payment plan through the Business Office. However, deferred payment does not apply to books and supplies.
Payroll Deductions
Students employed by the college may arrange for payroll deduction to cover tuition and fees.
Current Tuition + Fees
CDKC’s tuition is based on the number of credits a student enrolls in each semester. Below is a breakdown of tuition and fees:
| Credits | Tuition | Activity Fee | Building Fee | Computer Fee | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $70 | $10 | $10 | $90 | |
| 2 | $140 | $15 | $10 | $165 | |
| 3 | $210 | $20 | $10 | $240 | |
| 4 | $280 | $25 | $10 | $315 | |
| 5 | $350 | $30 | $10 | $390 | |
| 6 | $420 | $35 | $25 | $480 | |
| 7 | $490 | $25 | $40 | $25 | $580 |
| 8 | $560 | $25 | $45 | $25 | $655 |
| 9 | $630 | $25 | $50 | $25 | $730 |
| 10 | $700 | $25 | $55 | $25 | $805 |
| 11 | $770 | $25 | $60 | $25 | $880 |
| 12 | $840 | $25 | $65 | $50 | $980 |
| 13 | $910 | $25 | $70 | $50 | $1055 |
| 14-18 | $980 | $25 | $75 | $50 | $1130 |
| 19 | $1,050 | $25 | $80 | $50 | $1205 |
| 20 | $1,120 | $25 | $85 | $50 | $1280 |
Explanation of fees
- Activity Fee: Any student taking 7 or more credits will pay a $25.00 Activity Fee per semester. No charge for Dual Enrollment.
- Auditing Fee: Auditing fees are the same as those which apply to courses taken for credit.
- Miscellaneous Fees: Certain courses require the use of special facilities, non-reusable materials, special equipment or materials, which require a general fee. These courses will have an additional fee that will be specified on each semester’s course schedule.
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Tuition Waivers
CDKC Board & Employees
Tuition waivers for up to two classes per semester are available for CDKC Board members and employees who are employed 1/2 time or greater on the date of registration. Spouses and children of these individuals are similarly eligible for tuition waivers.
Seniors
Any student, 60 years of age or older will have tuition/fees waived.
Refund Policies
Students who officially withdraw from CDKC may be eligible for a tuition refund based on the following schedule:
| Before the first session of any class | 100% |
| During the first week of the semester | 80% |
| During the second week of the semester | 60% |
| During the third week of the semester | 40% |
| After the third week of the semester | No refund |
Important notes
Refunds are only issued for official withdrawals from CDKC, not for reducing credit hours after the first week. Fees are non-refundable. Students receiving financial aid under contractual agreements must still meet their financial obligations.