Payment
Students may pay on a per course and credit basis. The amount varies with the number of credit hours the student registers for each term. Tuition is U.S. $275.00 per credit hour. Example: tuition for a 12-week, 3 credit online course is U.S. $825.00. Residency fees are U.S. $275.00 per credit and is included in the total tuition costs for each program. There is a $50 non-refundable admissions application fee and is due with admissions application submission. There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee for each course and is due with tuition payment.

Tuition and fees are payable online at the ACAS web site on a secure server with MasterCard, Visa, Discover card or check.

Payment Deadlines
Tuition and non-refundable registration fees are payable in full before the first day of class.

Registration
Registration begins 6 weeks prior to the first day of class and ends one week after the first day of class.

Diploma Programs Tuition & Fees
Credits/Clock Hours:	27 credits/432 clock hours
Fee per Credit Hour:	U.S. $275.00
Program Tuition:	U.S. $7,425.00
Total Non-Refundable Admissions Application Fee:	U.S. $50.00
Total Non-Refundable Registration Fees:	U.S. $450.00
Total Estimated Book Costs:	U.S. $403.00
Materials: Dog Trainers Pack:	U.S. $75.00
Graduation Fee:	U.S. $50.00
Total Diploma Program Cost:	U.S. $8,453.00

Students typically enroll in one to two courses at a time. Tuition is based on $275 per credit. There is a $50 non-refundable admissions application fee and is due with admissions application submission. There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee for each course and is due with tuition payment.

Students are responsible for purchasing their own books and learning materials. A list is provided. The books are available on amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com either new or used. If purchased new the approximate price is $50.00 - $100.00 per course.

There are two required residencies for this program. Each workshop fee is $275.00 per credit or $850.00 for a 3 credit residency and is included in the total tuition costs for this program.

There is one field study for this program. Each field study fee is $275.00 per credit or $850.00 for a 3 credit field study and is included in the total tuition costs for this program.