Des Moines Area Community College
What are Des Moines Area Community College’s Tuition and Fees?
What does it cost to attend Des Moines Area Community College? Below we’ve mapped out the tuition, fees, and room and board that will help you understand how much you will pay for Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve also included financial aid information to help you pay for college. If you’d like to get a personal estimated cost of attendance based on your situation, use our free cost calculator.
What does it cost to attend Des Moines Area Community College?
Net Price Breakdown
The Net Price is the estimated cost after the average aid amount is applied to the total amount.
Average net cost after aid
Published costs and averages can be misleading: they don’t fully account for your family’s finances (for financial aid) or your academic profile (for scholarships).
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Sticker Price Breakdown
The sticker price is the advertised price of the school. You may not have to pay the full sticker price if you get financial aid or scholarships.
Grants
Grants can be given out by the federal government, your state, or the college and are based on your financial need. Grants do not need to be repaid.
% of undergraduates that receive Pell grantsMerit scholarships
Scholarships are awarded based on your your financial need or academic achievements. They do not need to be repaid but you may have to reapply for them each year.
Student loans
Student loans are sums of money given to students to help them pay for college now. You must pay this money back later with interest.
Work-study
Work-study is when you work during the school year, typically an on-campus job. The money you make pays a part of the tuition. It’s a great opportunity, but it’s not free.
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