Perimeter fencing for the new Health Sciences Building is now being installed, and Parking Lot F is closed. Learn more about construction projects on campus at the link below.
Tuition and fee costs for legal residents of North Carolina and out-of-state students can be found in the Tuition and Fees section of the website.
Tuition for Credit Courses
All tuition and fees are due and payable during the registration period. Students registering via Self- Service may pay by credit card or personal check (electronic transfer) or agree to a Nelnet Payment Plan during the registration transaction. Students may also pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express). Payments may be made in person at the Orange
County Campus or at the Cashier's Window in the White Building (Building 1) entrance foyer. Students will not receive a bill and are responsible for paying by the established deadlines. Partial payments or credits are not accepted. No refund of a check made payable to Durham Tech will be given to a student except at the written request of the person making the remittance, and the written request must be mailed directly to Durham Tech Student Accounts at 1637 E. Lawson Street, Durham, NC, 27703.
Tuition for Continuing Education Courses
Registration fees are listed in the Continuing Education course schedule under each course description. Additional fees and payment options are outlined on the Continuing Education Registration webpage.
Tuition for Two Community Colleges
If a student who qualifies for Federal Student Aid enrolls at Durham Tech and another college in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) during the same term, the total amount of tuition and fees may be paid to the student’s home college, at the discretion of the home college. The home college is the college at which the student initially enrolls for the academic term. Federal regulations only allow students to receive Federal Student Aid at one institution at a time. Students will be responsible for paying any up-front charges at their host school. This arrangement will be made by an exchange of communication between the colleges involved.
Tuition Fee Basis
North Carolina General Statute 115D establishes the NCCCS’s tuition and fees. Tuition charges are for credit hours enrolled. Credit hours are calculated as follows: one lecture hour, two or three laboratory hours, three clinical hours, or 10 work experience hours equal one credit hour. The tuition rate per credit hour applies to all regularly enrolled students. Tuition is subject to change by the North Carolina General Assembly.
Students are charged tuition based on the number of credit hours taken per term up to a maximum amount for students enrolled for 16 or more credit hours per term. Students are not charged for additional credit hours over 16 per term.
Tuition for Continuing Education courses that are not self-supporting is based on the following formula: 0-24 contact hours = $70; 25-50 contact hours = $125; and 51+ contact hours = $180.
Tuition for Self-Support Courses
Tuition may vary for courses offered as "self-support," which means it is based on the number of students enrolled in each class. Students must pay for all hours taken in self-support courses. Students aged 65 and older and Durham Tech employees must also pay for self-support courses.
Auditing a Course as a Senior Citizen
Senior citizens (age 65 years or older on the first day of the course) may audit courses with the following guidelines as outlined in 1E SBCCC 1000.2:C:
- Tuition for all courses, except self-supporting courses, will be waived. Students will be responsible for local fees associated with the course.
- Auditing a course depends on the space available in the course. The auditing student cannot displace students enrolling or registering in the course to receive a grade, academic credit, continuing education unit, or certificate of completion.
- Students must complete the audit registration within the schedule adjustment period during a term. Schedule adjustment is generally the first two days of a term.
- Self-supporting courses are not eligible.
Email registration@durhamtech.edu to obtain an Audit Request form.
Student Fees
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
Curriculum Student Administrative Fees
All students enrolled in a curriculum (credit-bearing) program, with the exception of Career and College Promise (CCP) are charged a student administrative fee to support student clubs and activities, computer and technology use, college parking and security, student ID cards, and accident insurance that provides coverage while they are participating in college classes and functions.
| Fee | Semester/Term | 5 Hours or Fewer | 6-8 Hours or Fewer | 9-11 Hours or Fewer | 12 Hours or More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Use and Technology Fee | Fall, Spring, and Summer | $16 | $18 | $20 | $22 |
| Student Activity Fee | Fall and Spring | $20 | $23 | $26 | $29 |
| Student Activity Fee | Summer | $12 | $14 | $16 | $18 |
| College Access, Parking, and Security Fee | Fall and Spring | $18 | $22 | $26 | $30 |
| College Access, Parking, and Security Fee | Summer | $12.50 | $16 | $20 | $24 |
Graduation fees for diplomas, covers, caps and gowns are included in the student activity fee. Adult High School students do not pay a parking fee or a student ID fee.
Additional Curriculum Student Fees
Students in certain programs may incur additional expenses, such as the cost of lab coats, miscellaneous supplies, and professional liability insurance. Students enrolling in Nursing and other Health and Wellness programs that require clinical or patient care instruction are required to pay a fee for malpractice and health insurance. For more information, contact the appropriate program director.
View a list of curriculum course supply and miscellaneous fees in the Tuition and Fees section of the website.
Continuing Education Student Fees
Continuing Education course costs include fees for College access, parking, and security; computer use and technology; and accident insurance (FEECE), totaling to $11.25. Students enrolled in classes for which tuition is waived are not required to pay the FEECE fee.
Some Continuing Education courses have additional fees for supplies and materials, exams and certifications, malpractice insurance, CPR cards, and/or graduation. A complete list of Continuing Education course fees is available in the Tuition and Fees section of the website.
Miscellaneous Fees
Transcript Fee
A fee is charged for each official copy of a student’s transcript. There is no charge for unofficial copies. Students can access and print an unofficial copy via Self-Service or request a copy stamped “issued to student” from Admissions, Registration, and Records. More information about transcripts can be found on the Order Transcripts webpage.
Books and Supplies
Students may purchase textbooks, supplies, instruments, and other course materials from the campus bookstore. The cost of books and supplies varies with each program. View more information on the Bookstore section of the website for store hours and information about ordering textbooks online.
Student Insurance
Durham Tech students may be eligible to purchase Community College Student Insurance (CCSI). Learn more about requirements, benefits, enrollment, and costs on the CCSI website. Durham Tech does not offer a student health insurance plan.
Insurance for Study Abroad
The cost of insurance for students participating in Study/Travel Abroad is included in the study abroad program fees.
Course Cancellations and Refunds Procedure
Tuition refunds for curriculum and Continuing Education classes are subject to specific requirements. View the Course Cancellation and Refunds procedure. For curriculum deadlines visit the Drop, Withdrawal, and Refund Deadlines webpage.