Adult Degree Completion Tuition and Aid

Here you will find tuition and fees, as well as options and opportunities to pay for your Adult Degree Completion (ADC) program. 

Tuition and Fees

Half-Time Track

Example cost of attendance for attending one year (fall and spring) with a half-time course load (six units per semester):

Direct Expenses (Paid to the University)

Housing Status Off-Campus With Parent(s)
Tuition* $6,000 $6,000
Fees (Campus Comprehensive, ASDU Activities, Technology) $520 $520
Direct Expense Subtotal $6,520 $6,520

Indirect Expenses (Potential expenses paid to third parties)

Housing Status Off-Campus With Parent(s)
Housing/Food Allowance $8,892 $4,680
Books and Supplies $576 $576
Transportation $468 $512
Personal Expenses $1,962 $1,674
Estimated Loan Fees $120 $120
Indirect Expense Subtotal $12,018 $7,562
Total (direct and indirect expenses) $18,538 $14,082

Full-Time Track

Example cost of attendance for attending one year (fall and spring) with a full-time course load (12-18 units per semester):

Direct Expenses (Paid to the University)

Housing Status Off-Campus With Parent(s)
Tuition* $12,000 $12,000
Fees (Campus Comprehensive, ASDU Activities, Technology) $520 $520
Direct Expense Subtotal $12,520 $12,520

Indirect Expenses (Potential expenses paid to third parties)

Housing Status Off-Campus With Parent(s)
Housing/Food Allowance $17,786 $9,360
Books and Supplies $1,152 $1,152
Transportation $936 $1,026
Personal Expenses $3,924 $3,348
Estimated Loan Fees $120 $120
Indirect Expense Subtotal $23,918 $15,006
Total (direct and indirect expenses) $36,438 $27,526

2022-23 Additional Details

Tuition for the Adult Degree Completion program is $500 per unit. If a student enrolls in between 12 - 18 units in a semester then tuition converts to a flat fee of $12,000. If a student exceeds 18 units in a semester, an additional $500 per unit over 18 units will be assessed.
 

All Adult Degree Completion undergraduate students are assessed the following fees for each semester attended:

  • $420 non-refundable Campus Comprehensive Fee
  • $100 Technology Fee 
     

2021-2022 Tuition and Fees

2021-22 Tuition and Fees

Half-Time Track

Example cost of attendance for attending one year (fall and spring) with a half-time course load (six units per semester):

Housing Status Off-Campus With Parent(s)
Direct Expenses (Paid to the University)
Tuition* $9,000 $9,000
Fees (Campus Comprehensive, ASDU Activities, Technology) $520 $520
Direct Expense Sub-total $9,520 $9,520
Indirect Expenses (Potential expenses paid to third parties)
Housing/Food Allowance $17,254 $9,082
Books and Supplies $1,126 $1,126
Transportation $918 $1,000
Personal Expenses $3,844 $3,276
Estimated Loan Fees $120 $120
Indirect Expense Sub-total $23,262 $14,604
Total $32,782 $24,124

Full-Time Track

Example cost of attendance for attending one year (fall and spring) with a full-time course load (12-18 units per semester):

Housing Status Off-Campus Living with Parent(s)
Direct Expenses (Paid to the University)
Tuition* $18,000 $18,000
Fees (Campus Comprehensive, ASDU Activities, Technology) $520 $520
Direct Expense Sub-total $18,520 $18,520
Indirect Expenses (Potential expenses paid to third parties)
Housing/Food Allowance $17,254 $9,082
Books and Supplies $1,126 $1,126
Transportation $918 $1,000
Personal Expenses $3,844 $3,276
Estimated Loan Fees $120 $120
Indirect Expense Sub-total $23,262 $14,604
Total $41,782 $33,124

Tuition for the Adult Degree Completion program is $750 per unit. If a student enrolls in between 12 - 18 units in a semester then tuition converts to a flat fee of $9,000. If a student exceeds 18 units in a semester, an additional $750 per unit over 18 units will be assessed.

All Adult Degree Completion undergraduate students are assessed the following fees for each semester attended:

  • $210 non-refundable Campus Comprehensive Fee
  • $50 Technology Fee 

2020-2021 Tuition and Fees

Full-Time Track

Example cost of attendance for attending one year (fall and spring) with a full-time course load (12-18 units per semester):

Housing Status Off-Campus Living with Parent(s)
Direct Expenses (Paid to the University)
Tuition* $17,750 $17,750
Fees (Campus Comprehensive, ASDU Activities, Technology) $520 $520
Direct Expense Sub-total $18,270 $18,270
Indirect Expenses (Potential expenses paid to third parties)
Room and Board $15,943 $8,780
Books and Supplies $1,080 $1,080
Transportation $858 $938
Personal Expenses $3,784 $3,225
Estimated Loan Fees $120 $120
Indirect Expense Sub-total $21,785 $14,144
Total $40,055 $32,413

Half-Time Track

Example cost of attendance for attending one year (fall and spring) with a half-time course load (six units per semester):

Housing Status Off-Campus With Parent(s)
Direct Expenses (Paid to the University)
Tuition* $9,000 $9,000
Fees (Campus Comprehensive, ASDU Activities, Technology) $520 $520
Direct Expense Sub-total $9,520 $9,520
Indirect Expenses (Potential expenses paid to third parties)
Housing/Food Allowance $15,943 $8,780
Books and Supplies $540 $540
Transportation $858 $938
Personal Expenses $3,784 $3,225
Estimated Loan Fees $120 $120
Indirect Expense Sub-total $21,245 $13,604
Total $30,765 $23,124

Financial Aid: Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Work-Study

Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not have to be repaid and that can help to directly reduce your tuition expenses. Eligibility is usually based on academic merit, financial need and/or talent in specific areas.

How to Apply

To be considered for a scholarship or grant, submit a FAFSA or California Dream Act, a Dominican Financial Aid Application, and any other documents that may be requested. 

To learn how to apply for Re-entry scholarships, please see below.

Types of Scholarships

Adult Degree Completion (ADC) Scholarship

Adult Degree Completion Program Scholarships are available based on financial need and level of enrollment. 

  • Awarded based on level of enrollment and the EFC calculated by FAFSA
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 units/semester) to be eligible

Crankstart Re-entry Scholarship

The Crankstart Foundation assists students who have had an interruption of five or more years in obtaining their first baccalaureate degree. 

  • Who is it for? Undergraduate students.
  • Criteria: Experienced a cumulative gap in the pursuit of a first Bachelor's degree of five or more years.
  • Amount: Up to $5,000 that must be applied towards tuition and fees and/or up to $1,000 that may be used at the student’s discretion.
  • How to apply: Submit a 2023-24 Re-Entry scholarship application (online form), the 2022-23 FAFSA, the 2023-24 Dominican Financial Aid Application, and maintain at least half-time enrollment (6 units per semester).
  • Essay: Applicants must submit a typed essay (one page, maximum) explaining why they experienced an interruption and why resuming their undergraduate education is important to them. Please highlight any challenges and/or hardships endured as well as any academic qualifications, achievements, and your commitment towards obtaining the degree.

Osher Re-entry Scholarship

The Bernard Osher Foundation assists students who have had an interruption of five or more years in obtaining their first baccalaureate degree. 

  • Who is it for? Undergraduate students.
  • Criteria: Experienced a cumulative gap in the pursuit of a first Bachelor's degree of five or more years.
  • Amount: Up to $5,000 that must be applied towards tuition and fees.
  • How to apply: Submit a 2022-23 Re-Entry scholarship application PDF or online form.
  • Essay: Applicants must submit a typed essay (one page maximum) explaining why they experienced an interruption and why resuming their undergraduate education is important to them. Please highlight any challenges and/or hardships endured as well as any academic qualifications, achievements, and your commitment towards obtaining the degree.

AAUW Marin Ann Ruane Lubamersky Scholarship

The AAUW Marin Ann Ruane Lubamersky Scholarship assists female students who have had an interruption of five or more years in obtaining their first baccalaureate degree.  

  • Who is it for? Female, re-entry undergraduate students who live in Marin and have financial need; student must show academic excellence and be pursuing an undergraduate degree
  • Criteria: Experienced a cumulative gap in the pursuit of a first Bachelor's degree of five or more years.
  • Amount: Up to $6,000 scholarship that must be applied towards tuition and fees.
  • How to apply: Submit a 2022-23 Re-Entry scholarship application (PDF or online form), 2022-23 FAFSA, 2022-23 Dominican Financial Aid Application, and maintain at least half-time enrollment (6 units per semester).
  • Essay: Applicants must submit a typed essay (one page, maximum) explaining why they experienced an interruption and why resuming their undergraduate education is important to them. Please highlight any challenges and/or hardships endured as well as any academic qualifications, achievements, and your commitment towards obtaining the degree.

Adult Degree students and their families have access to federal loans to help meet their cost of attending Dominican.

How to Apply

In order to become eligible, submit a FAFSA and federal loans will be included in your financial aid award. 

Learn about what types of loans are available on the Undergraduate and Adult Degree Completion Loans page.

Work-Study is an optional form of self-help aid that allows students to apply for on-campus employment (or off-campus work with one of our community service partners) to earn extra money toward their college expenses. 

How to Apply

To be considered for Federal Work-Study, submit a FAFSA and contact the Office of Financial Aid. To learn about other opportunities, visit our Work-Study page.

Billing and Payment

A payment plan is available to all students. Once you are registered, visit Student Billing to learn how to establish a payment plan. 

For questions about your billing statement and/or the charges that appear on it, please contact the Business Services Office. For information on the University’s Tuition Refund policy, please visit Business Services Policies.

  • The balance on your student account is due by the published due date, regardless of the status of your financial aid. If a balance is paid and then financial aid is applied, any credit balance will be refunded to the student.
  • All students receiving financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans, and/or work-study) must submit the Dominican Financial Aid Application.
  • Students interested in borrowing loans or finding a work-study position must also submit the FAFSA.
  • Anticipated Financial Aid will show on your billing statement once all required items are received and processed by the Office of Financial Aid.

  • To see what specific documents are needed to finalize your financial aid, please visit the Dominican’s Financial Aid Portal.

  • The number of anticipated units of enrollment reported on the Dominican Financial Aid Application must match the number of units in which the student enrolls in order for anticipated aid to be reflected on the account statement. If they don't match, the student will need to notify the Office of Financial Aid to resolve.

  • If your financial aid is not finalized before the dates below, it may not show on your first student account statement for the term.

Fall Semester May 1
Spring Semester November 1
Summer Semester April 1
  • Students who withdraw from the University after enrolling in courses for a term are subject to the Tuition Refund Policy