Tuition
NDCDE sets its course pricing for each biennium following the legislative session. The tuition schedule for 23-25 is as follows (click here to download a handout with this information):
| Enrollment type | Most NDCDE courses** | Middle and high school cybersecurity courses | Dual credit courses | EmpowerU courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND student enrolled by an NDSOS* member with fewer than 3500 students | $229 | $109 | N/A | $399 |
| ND student who is self-enrolled, enrolled by non-NDSOS members, or by NDSOS members with 3500+ students | $259 | $109 (large district NDSOS members) to $119 (non-NDSOS members and self-pay students) | $153.96 per credit (self-pay only; state law prohibits schools from paying for dual credit courses) | $399 |
| Out-of-state student | $349 | $349 | N/A | $399 |
*North Dakota Small Organized Schools: to learn more about becoming a member visit: https://www.ndsos.k12.nd.us/
**Almost all courses are priced using this schedule unless otherwise indicated in our store due to the unique nature of the course. For example, certain CTE courses leading to certification follow different pricing, as do specially discounted courses (cybersecurity) and dual credit courses.
Long-Term Extensions & Retakes
NDCDE charges the original course cost for retakes and long-term extensions. For more information on them, please see our Course Length policy.
Course Material
Except for some dual credit courses, NDCDE students do not need to purchase textbooks to take our courses. Some courses require students to purchase materials and supplies, and each course syllabus provides this information.
Fees
NDCDE assesses fees for diplomas, course extensions, and transcripts (issued by Parchment). Information on these fees is available by clicking on the corresponding links.
Who is Responsible for Paying for NDCDE Courses?
This responsibility varies based on a student's current enrollment status and state of residence.
- North Dakota students enrolled in a public school: Under NDCC 15-19-01, the student's school district of residence is responsible for paying course costs (except dual credit courses). For the district to pay, it must enroll the student in NDCDE courses per our policy. To learn more about this law, see the ND DPI guidance.
- Homeschooled students: The student or parent is responsible for paying tuition. NDCDE assesses tuition at the time of purchase, and prices are based on the student's state of residence.
- Out-of-state students: The student, parent, or the student's enrolled school may pay the cost of NDCDE courses. We encourage parents to consult their school to determine if it covers the cost of online courses through NDCDE. NDCDE charges out-of-state pricing to all non-North Dakota students regardless of who pays, except for military students covered by NDCC 15.1-07-37.
Methods of Payment
Billed invoices for schools and other approved accounts can be paid with check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. Please make payments payable to the ND Center for Distance Education (NDCDE).
PLEASE NOTE
A $25 fee will be charged on any returned check. Never send cash. Individuals purchasing their own courses (e.g. parents, students) must pay for them with a credit card at the time of purchase.
Refunds
All refund requests must be pre-approved by NDCDE within 10 business days of the original course enrollment date. All courses dropped within 24 hours of the original enrollment date will receive a full refund. All courses dropped after 24 hours but within 10 business days of the original enrollment date will be refunded minus a $20 processing fee, with the exception of all courses that included materials shipped to the student. The course materials must be returned to NDCDE within 30 days of the date the course was dropped. If the course materials are not returned, the market cost will be billed and invoiced to the party responsible for payment. Upon receiving all course materials for the dropped courses, the NDCDE invoice will be voided, and the remaining amount will be refunded. If you wish to drop a course, please complete an Enrollment Drop Request form, found here on our website.
PLEASE NOTE
All courses dropped after the first 10 business days will receive no refund.
Shipping
Orders (online courses requiring textbooks and/or kits) are usually filled within three business days of receipt. All orders are shipped using USPS. Please include your street address and/or PO Box number on the enrollment form.