Tuition: Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Care & Education

Tuition: Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Care & Education
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Program Fee Overview

Program Fee Part-Time (total cost per credit hour) Full-Time (total cost per semester)
Instructional Fee $513.00 $6,149.00
General Fee $33.00 $398.00
ITIE Fee $15.00 $184.00
Distance Learning Fee $22.00 $257.00
Total Cost per Credit (Resident) $583.00 N/A
Non-Resident Surcharge $15.00 $180.00
Total Cost per Credit (Non-Resident) $598.00 N/A
Total Tuition Cost per Semester (Resident) N/A $6,988.00
Total Tuition Cost per Semester (Non-Resident) N/A $7,168.00
Costs are subject to change at any time. Full-Time total costs are total tuition costs per semester.

Associate Degree Scholarship: All students in the Early Childhood Care & Education Associate program will receive a scholarship in the amount of 24% off instructional fees only.
*Fees in the above chart do not reflect the Associate Degree Scholarship, which is contingent upon meeting certain criteria.

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® OHIO Scholarship: T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® OHIO is a compensation and retention program for current Ohio child care professionals. Assistance is available for the cost of tuition, books, and related education expenses. Scholarships are available for early childhood professionals who plan to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in early childhood/child development, or a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education within Ohio. Visit OCCRRA to apply.

Tuition Guarantee: The Cincinnati Tuition Guarantee is a cohort-based program that sets tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board at a consistent rate for up to four or five years depending on the length of a student’s academic program.
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