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Ashworth College program fees

Choose the button for career programs or degree programs to see a schedule of related fees. Fees are subject to change without notice. Call Admissions at 1-800-957-5412 to confirm current fees.

Career Program Fees*

Fee
Standard Shipping/ Handling Fee

Purpose of Fee:
Students are charged for the course material shipping costs per program.

Fee Amount:
$65.00 per program

Trigger:
Student enrolls into a career program

Fee:
Shipping to addresses outside Canada and the United States

Purpose of Fee:
Students are charged for shipping course materials outside Canada and the U.S.

Fee Amount:
$150.00 one-time fee

Trigger:
Student requests shipping courses and lives outside Canada and the U.S.

Fee:
Official Transcript Request Fee

Purpose of Fee:
There will be a fee for any transcripts requested.

Fee Amount: Official Transcripts are $15.00 for either an electronic or paper copy

Trigger:
Student requests a second copy of his/her official transcript

Fee:
Late Fee

Purpose of Fee:
A late fee will be charged for each monthly payment that is not paid within 10 days of its due date.

Fee Amount:
$12.00 per late payment

Trigger:
Student's monthly payment not being made within 10 days of its due date.

Fee:
Dishonored check, draft, or money order

Purpose of Fee:
For any check, draft, or money order that is returned for insufficient funds, student will be charged a $20.00 fee.

Fee Amount:
$20.00 per dishonored check, draft, or money order

Trigger:
Student submits a dishonored check, draft, or money order

Fee:
Admission Fee (Also known as an Application Fee in Georgia.) For Quebec enrollments only.

Purpose of Fee:
Student Fee for processing admission into the school.

Fee Amount:
$75.00

Trigger:
Enrolling into a career program

Fee:
Registration Fee

Purpose of Fee:
Registration fee

Fee Amount:
The lesser of (a) 20% or (b) $200.

Trigger:
Student enrolls into a career program

Fee:
Six Month Extension Fee

Purpose of Fee:
Students who do not complete their program of study within the prescribed time limit must request a six month extension.

Fee Amount:
$125.00

Trigger:
Student requests 6 month extension

Fee:
VA Educational Program Registration Fee

Purpose of Fee:
Registration fee for VA Educational Program students

Fee Amount:
The lesser of (a) 20% of Tuition or (b) $200.

Trigger:
Student enrolls into a career program and is a VA Educational Program student

Fee:
Readmission Fee (For Quebec enrollments only)

Purpose of Fee:
Students whose accounts have been canceled (but have not been academically dismissed) are eligible for reinstatement or readmission; a fee will apply.

Fee Amount:
$25.00

Trigger:
Student requests to be readmitted

Fee:
Additional/ Replacement Diploma Fee

Purpose of Fee:
Fee for each additional/ replacement diploma requested.

Fee Amount:
$25.00

Trigger:
Student requests an additional or replacement diploma

Fee:
PCDI Canada Technology Fee

Purpose of Fee:
Fee for providing technology support services in Canada.

Fee Amount:
$24.00

Trigger:
Enrolling into a career or high school program for residents of Canada

Fee Purpose of Fee Fee Amount Trigger
Standard Shipping/ Handling Fee Students are charged for the course material shipping costs per program. $65.00 per program. Student enrolls into a career program.
Shipping to addresses outside Canada and the United States Students are charged for shipping course materials outside Canada and the U.S. $150.00 one-time fee. Student requests shipping courses and lives outside Canada and the U.S.
Official Transcript Request Fee There will be a fee for any transcripts requested. Official Transcripts are $15.00 for either an electronic or paper copy Student requests a second copy of his/her official transcript.
Late Fee A late fee will be charged for each monthly payment that is not paid within 10 days of its due date. $12.00 per late payment. Student's monthly payment not being made within 10 days of its due date.
Dishonored check, draft, or money order For any check, draft, or money order that is returned for insufficient funds, student will be charged a $20.00 fee. $20.00 per dishonored check, draft, or money order. Student submits a dishonored check, draft, or money order.
Admission Fee (Also known as an Application Fee in Georgia.) For Quebec enrollments only. Student Fee for processing admission into the school. $75.00 Enrolling into a career program.
Registration Fee Registration fee The lesser of (a) 20% or (b) $200. Student enrolls into a career program.
Six Month Extension Fee Students who do not complete their program of study within the prescribed time limit must request a six month extension. $125.00 Student requests 6 month extension.
VA Educational Program Registration Fee Registration fee for VA Educational Program students. The lesser of (a) 20% of Tuition or (b) $200. Student enrolls into a career program and is a VA Educational Program student.
Readmission Fee (For Quebec enrollments only) Students whose accounts have been canceled (but have not been academically dismissed) are eligible for reinstatement or readmission; a fee will apply. $25.00 Student requests to be readmitted.
Additional/ Replacement Diploma Fee Fee for each additional/ replacement diploma requested. $25.00 Student requests an additional or replacement diploma.
PCDI Canada Technology Fee Fee for providing technology support services in Canada. $24.00 Enrolling into a career or high school program for residents of Canada.
Collection agency fee A collection fee is added when account is placed with an outside collection agency Amount is 20% of liability, or 20% of balance on canceled account When account is past due 120 days it is placed with an outside collection agency

Degree Program Fees*

Fee Purpose of Fee Fee Amount Trigger
Standard Shipping/ Handling Fee Students are charged for the course material shipping costs per semester. $65.00 per semester. Student enrolls into a degree or certificate program or into a new semester.
Shipping to addresses outside Canada and the United States Students are charged for shipping course materials outside of Canada and the U.S. $150.00 one-time fee per semester. Student enrolls into a degree or certificate program.
Official Transcript Request Fee There will be a fee for any transcripts requested. Official Transcripts are $15.00 for either an electronic or paper copy Student requests a second copy of his/her official transcript.
Portfolio Assessment Fee Students are charged a fee to evaluate portfolios that are submitted. $50.00 Student is charged portfolio assessment fee after the portfolio has been evaluated.
Program Change Fee A student may switch from one Ashworth College degree program into another (at the same level) at any time by paying a program transfer fee. $50.00 per program change. Student requests to be switched from one Ashworth College degree or certificate program into a different one.
Late Fee A late fee will be charged for each monthly payment that is not paid within 10 days of its due date. $12.00 per late payment. Student does not pay monthly payment within 10 days of its due date.
Dishonored check, draft, or money order For any check, draft, or money order that is returned for insufficient funds, student will be charged a $20.00fee. $20.00 per dishonored check, draft, or money order. Student pays via a dishonored check, draft, or money order.
Admission Fee (Also known as an Application Fee in Georgia.) For Quebec enrollments only. Student Fee for processing admission into the school. $75.00 Student enrolling into a degree or certificate program.
Registration Fee Registration fee The lesser of (a) 20% of the Tuition or (b) $200 and is applicable to the first semester only. Student enrolls into a degree program or a certificate program.
VA Educational Program Registration Fee Registration fee for VA Educational Program students. The lesser of (a) 20% of the Tuition or (b) $200 and is applicable to the first semester only. Student enrolls into a degree program is a VA Educational Program student.
Erroneous Course Materials Sent If a student fails to notify Ashworth of plans to apply for credit by exam and is sent courses that are later accepted for credit, the student will be charged a fee for each set of course materials sent in error. $50.00 per course sent in error.

Student fails to notify Ashworth of plans to apply for credit by exam and is sent courses that are later accepted for credit.

Credit by Exam Fee Exam fee applied during a request for Life/work credit by exam. $100.00 per exam. Student submits request form and proctor nomination form for credit by exam.
Proctored Exam Fee A proctored exam fee will be charged when students take the proctored exams offline at the end of each semester.There is no charge for taking exams online. $20.00 Student takes the proctored exam at the end of each semester.
Readmission Fee (For Quebec enrollments only) Students whose accounts have been canceled (but have not been academically dismissed) are eligible for reinstatement or readmission and will be charged a fee to do so. $25.00 Student requests to be readmitted.
Six Month Extension Fee Students who do not complete their program of study within the prescribed time limit must request a six month extension. $125.00 Student requests 6 month extension.
Additional/ Replacement Diploma Fee Fee for each additional/ replacement diploma requested. $25.00 Student requests an additional/replacement diploma.
Collection agency fee A collection fee is added when account is placed with an outside collection agency Amount is 20% of liability, or 20% of balance on canceled account When account is past due 120 days it is placed with an outside collection agency

Ashworth College refund policy

We work hard to create a satisfying learning experience for all students of Ashworth College. However, if you enroll and decide our school is not for you, simply cancel your enrollment within the first 5 days. We offer a no-questions-asked refund policy.

Should you cancel after the first 5 days, you may receive a refund or you may owe additional tuition. Any refund or monies owed is outlined in the Tuition Protection Agreement found on the back of your Enrollment Agreement and is determined by:

  • The number of lessons completed
  • Amount of tuition already paid
  • Length of enrollment

What is the Ashworth College Cancellation Policy?

If, at any point during your studies, you decide our program is not for you, you may withdraw from school by contacting Student Services at 1-800-224-7234. You may also withdraw in writing. See below to determine if you will be eligible for a refund upon cancellation.

If you withdraw

Amount you owe

Within 5 calendar days of enrollment/signing of Enrollment Agreement $0.00 (100% Refund)
After 5 Calendar days:  
If the student has not submitted any lessons Non-Refundable Fees + Registration
If the student is a resident of the U.S. state of Georgia, and has submitted at least one lesson, up to and including 5% of the lessons Non-Refundable Fees + Registration Fees + 5% of Tuition
If the student is a resident of the U.S. state of Georgia, and has submitted more than 5% of the lessons, up to and including 10% of the lessons, or, for non-Georgia residents, has submitted at least one lesson, up to and including 10% of the lessons Non-Refundable Fees + Registration Fees + 10% of Tuition
If the student has submitted more than 10% of the lessons, up to and including 25% of the lessons Non-Refundable Fees + Registration Fees + 25% of Tuition
If the student has submitted more than 25% of the lessons, up to and including 50% of the lessons Non-Refundable Fees + Registration Fees + 50% of Tuition
If the student has submitted more than 50% of the lessons Non-Refundable Fees + Registration Fees + 100% of Tuition

Registration Fee is the lesser of (a) 20% of Tuition and (b) $200.00. Any amount owed is due within 30 days of cancellation. No refunds made after six (6) months for career programs and nine (9) months for degree programs.

Refund calculation examples

The refund calculations below are for example only. Your refund amount will vary based on program, number of lessons completed, amount of tuition already paid, payment plan selected at enrollment, and length of enrollment.

Program Price
Tuition $1,184.00
Registration Fee $200.00
Admissions Fee $75.00
Shipping & Handling $40.00
Total Course Price $1,499.00
Percent of Program Complete
No. of Lessons in Program 288
No. of Lessons Taken 62
Percent Complete 22%
Cancel Terms Percentage 25%
Refund Calculation
Tuition x 25% $296.00
Registration Fee $200.00
Admissions Fee $75.00
Shipping & Handling $40
Special Services ––
Total Due $611.00
Amount Paid $1,184.00
Refund $573.00
Program Price
Tuition $874.00
Registration Fee $134.00
Admissions Fee $50.00
Shipping & Handling $40.00
Total Course Price $998.00
Percent of Program Complete
No. of Lessons in Program 21
No. of Lessons Taken 6
Percent Complete 29%
Cancel Terms Percentage 50%
Refund Calculation
Tuition x 50% $437.00
Registration Fee $134.00
Admissions Fee $50.00
Shipping & Handling $40.00
Special Services ––
Total Due $611.00
Amount Paid $998.00
Refund $337.00
Program Price
Tuition $1,089.00
Registration Fee $200.00
Admissions Fee $75.00
Shipping & Handling $40.00
Total Course Price $1,404.00
Percent of Program Complete
No. of Lessons in Program 40
No. of Lessons Taken 9
Percent Complete 23%
Cancel Terms Percentage 25%
Refund Calculation
Tuition x 25% $272.25
Registration Fee $200.00
Admissions Fee $75.00
Shipping & Handling $40.00
Special Services ––
Total Due $587.25
Amount Paid $1,404.00
Refund $816.75

If you have questions about the Ashworth College refund policy, contact an Admissions Advisor at 1-800-957-5412.

Tuition savings plans & funding options

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Monthly Pay Total Tuition Price Alumni Tuition Discount Applied
If Monthly Pay LESS THAN $799 $100 Alumni Discount
If Monthly Pay BETWEEN $800 - $1199 $200 Alumni Discount
If Monthly Pay GREATER THAN $1200 $300 Alumni Discount

Alumni Discount valid on phone enrollments only and may not apply to all programs. Our tuition discount is available to our qualified graduates only. Qualifed graduate is defined by student account in graduate status and all financial obligations have been met.

Special savings for families

Two heads are better than one when it comes to study time, accountability, and working through new concepts. To encourage teamwork, we’re offering special savings just for families. When two or more students in the same household enroll at Ashworth College, each one receives a $100 tuition credit.* Contact Admissions at 1-800-957-5412 to enroll and claim your Family Savings.

*When two or more family members enroll and remain students for 30 days or more, they will receive a $100 tuition credit applied to their account. Each student may only receive a maximum of $100 per year.

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Affordable, flexible options

We believe you should be able to invest in your future without the burden of hefty federal student loans. That's why affordable tuition is a key feature of each and every Ashworth College program.

When you enroll, you get to choose a down payment you can afford and a payment option that fits your budget. If you have concerns or questions, all you have to do is call us at 1-800-957-5412. Our Admissions Advisors are happy to help you learn how to pay for college without resorting to loans.

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Tuition FAQs

This depends on the type of program. The tuition published for a career program covers the cost of the entire course. The tuition published for a degree program covers the cost of one semester only.

It's easy to calculate the total cost of a degree.

  • Associate Degree – multiply the semester cost by four
  • Bachelor's Degree – multiply the semester cost by eight
  • Master's Degree – multiply the semester cost by three

Tuition may vary over time. Check the website or call Admissions at 1-800-957-5412 to confirm the current tuition cost.

Student loans aren't necessary when you study online with Ashworth College. You can enroll with just a small down payment and your choice of payment option to fit your budget. Every program is available with a zero percent interest tuition payment plan. You can also choose to pay your tuition in full.

Other than a small administrative cost and shipping fees for course materials, what you need is included in your tuition. There is additional shipping & handling to send materials to students outside of the U.S. and Canada.

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