Costs & Financial Aid
Southeast Technical College offers a number of options for qualified students to finance their education. Through Federal Aid, Scholarships, Grants and Loans, students can work with Southeast Tech’s Financial Aid team to put together a package that will help meet their needs.
What Would You Like to Do?
Apply for Financial Aid
Apply for Financial Aid
Take the first step in applying for financial assistance with the FAFSA - the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
How Do I Apply?
Southeast Tech's Director of Financial Aid explains what students need to do to to ensure a seamless experience in the financial aid award process.
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Tuition & Fee Schedule for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
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Institute Fees
Facility, program and support operating costs.
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$89 Per Credit Hour |
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State Fees
Debt service payments on bonds issued by the Health and Education Facilities Authority
for campus maintenance and repair.
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$44 Per Credit Hour |
| Tuition Fee | $130 Per Credit Hour |
| Total Cost Per Credit | $263 Per Credit Hour |
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Technology Fee*
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$15 Per Credit Hour |
| Graduation Fee** | $25 (flat fee) |
Additional Course Fees
| Automotive Technology | $27.50 Per Credit Hour |
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| Construction Management | $27.50 Per Credit Hour |
| Collision Repair and Refinish Technology | $27.50 Per Credit Hour |
| Dental Assisting | $34.50 Per Credit Hour |
| Diesel | $27.50 Per Credit Hour |
| Electrician | $27.50 Per Credit Hour |
| Horticulture | $27.50 Per Credit Hour |
| HVAC | $27.50 Per Credit Hour |
| Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | $33 Per Credit Hour |
| Law Enforcement | $12 Per Credit Hour |
| LPN/RN Course Fees | $77 Per Credit Hour |
| Mechatronics | $22 Per Credit Hour |
| Medical Assistant | $33 Per Credit Hour |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | $30 Per Credit Hour |
| Paramedic Science | $33 Per Credit Hour |
| Phlebotomy | $33 Per Credit Hour |
| Plumbing | $22 Per Credit Hour |
| Respiratory Therapy | $30 Per Credit Hour |
| Sonography programs | $33 Per Credit Hour |
| Surgical Technology | $36 Per Credit Hour |
| Veterinary Technician | $33 Per Credit Hour |
| Welding | $22 Per Credit Hour |
Total Program Costs
Tuition rates and system-wide fees are determined each year by the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. Southeast Technical College sets its local fees. Students must also plan to purchase books, uniforms and supplies required for their programs. Depending on eligibility, Financial Aid may help cover expenses.