Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

What is the cost of studying for a year at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?

For a full-time student, tuition is only one part of the annual cost of attending Delaware Tech. The published annual in-state tuition figure is $4,575; a student's bill will also depend on applicable fees, credit load, residency, and program-specific expenses. These figures should be read as reported costs, not as a personalized price quote.

• Reported annual in-state tuition: $4,575.
• Reported median annual tuition and fees: $4,925; this is a separate measure, not an amount to add to the tuition figure above.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $2,000.
• Reported room-and-board allowance: $16,860; this is a living-cost estimate, not a charge for a Terry residence hall.

Part-time students are billed by credit. The reported in-state per-credit tuition is $153, compared with $381 for out-of-state students; the reported out-of-state full-time tuition figure is $5,718. Students should use the current tuition schedule and their residency classification for an actual term-by-term estimate, especially if they plan to change credit loads.

Living expenses, transportation, and personal costs can substantially exceed a tuition-only quote. In the 2024-25 figures, the average net price for students from families with annual income up to $48,000 was $10,973. Net price reflects costs after grant aid for a defined group; it is not a guaranteed bill or an award offer.

Eligible students may use federal grants, state assistance, scholarships, or federal loans toward costs. Delaware's SEED scholarship is worth investigating for residents who meet its current eligibility and enrollment rules. Students generally begin federal aid consideration with the FAFSA and should check separate state or scholarship deadlines. Reported aid figures show that 85% of students received financial aid and 14% had student loans; neither percentage indicates the amount a particular applicant will receive. Aid counseling can help distinguish grants, which generally need not be repaid, from loans and earned wages.

What are the work-study opportunities at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?

Federal Work-Study may provide eligible Delaware Tech students with paid part-time employment, but an aid offer and an available job are not the same thing. Eligibility is generally determined through the FAFSA and financial need, while hiring depends on open positions and an employer's selection process.

Students should ask financial aid how to identify approved work-study jobs, whether positions are on campus or with eligible off-campus employers, and how earnings are paid. Ordinary part-time jobs do not require a Federal Work-Study award. Internships and clinical experiences serve a different purpose: they may be tied to academic requirements and should not be assumed to pay wages.

For broader career planning, students can seek guidance on choosing a major, preparing a résumé, interviewing, and finding employer or internship opportunities through the college's advising and career resources. The availability and timing of a particular service or hiring event should be checked for Terry rather than assumed from a collegewide description.