Pay Tuition and Fees

Once you have registered for your dual enrollment classes, you can pay your tuition and fees online or set up a payment plan.

*If your high school offers a reduced tuition rate, make sure to pay that portion only. Click here to view tuition rates.

Important Dates

Spring 2026 Payment Deadline

February 22, 2026

Spring 2026 Withdraw Deadline

Students must drop or notify the Dual Enrollment Office if they decide to withdraw from a dual class by February 24, 2026.

Tuition rate per district

Please refer to the tuition rates listed below to determine your portion of the payment. When submitting your payment, ensure that you pay only the amount corresponding to your district's designated tuition rate. Visit the Participating High Schools page to calculate your total number of credits.

• Agua Fria: $58/credit + the $15 registration fee
• Buckeye Union: $97/credit + the $15 registration fee
• Tolleson Unified: $50/credit + the $15 registration fee
• West-MEC: $97/credit + the $15 registration fee
   

How to Pay

• Online through your Student Center OR Setup a Payment Plan.
• By Phone: (623) 935-8888, option 2.
  • College Student ID number required. Parents will be required to provide FERPA PIN #; click here if you are not sure of your FERPA PIN ).
     

Need help paying for your Dual Enrollment classes?

The Maricopa Grant Program is offered to eligible Arizona high school students attending Maricopa Community Colleges in the Dual Enrollment Programs. Fall and Spring Tuition Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Notifications regarding your Maricopa Application Status will be emailed to your Maricopa Student Email. The Maricopa Grant will only cover the classes listed on the APPROVED Maricopa Grant Application.

Maricopa Grant Deadline: February 17, 2026.

Appy Now

All applications for tuition assistance must meet the following requirements:

1.  Applicants must have completed the Admission to Estrella Mountain.
2. Students must show financial need by providing one of the following:

   • Option 1: Copy of 2024 federal tax form 1040 (no extensions considered), showing that the Adjusted Gross Income is less than the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services 2025 Poverty Guidelines:

     Persons in Family	Poverty Guideline	200%
     1	$15,650	$31,300
     2	$21,150	$42,300
     3	$26,650	$53,300
     4	$32,150	$64,300
     5	$37,650	$75,300
     6	$43,150	$86,300
     7	$48,650	$97,300
     8	$54,150	$108,300

   • Option 2: Award letter (dated within 12 months of application) of household member’s participation in any of the following benefits programs: Free or Reduced Lunch, Supplemental Social Security, Food Stamps, TANF, WIC or AHCCCS.
   • Option 3: Submit proof of United States Citizenship or eligible non-citizenship status (Click here for a complete list of acceptable identification documents).
3. Complete the online Maricopa Grant Application in order to be considered for this grant.
   • Notifications regarding your Maricopa Application Status will be emailed to your Maricopa Student Email.