The dental hygiene program strives to keep student costs as low as possible. All costs are estimations and subject to change based on market fluctuations. See
Dallas College Tuition Cost for more information.
Dental hygiene students are required to have a laptop and may purchase a laptop of their choosing.
|
Estimated Expenses Dallas County Resident |
| First Year | Second Year |
| Tuition/Books ($79 credit hour) | $1,817 | $1,343 |
| Instruments (Variable expense based on student need.) | $7,000 | *$500 |
| Supplies (uniforms, loupes) | $1,950 | $150 |
| Other Fees | $220 | $200 |
| National Board Examinations | n/a | $1,600 |
|
Total |
$10,987 |
$3,793 |
|
Estimated Expenses Out-of-Dallas County Resident |
| First Year | Second Year |
| Tuition/Books ($135 credit hour) | $3,105 | $2,295 |
| Instruments *Variable expense based on student need. | $7,000 | *$500 |
| Supplies (uniforms, loupes) | $1,950 | $150 |
| Other Fees | $220 | $200 |
| National Board Examinations | n/a | $1,600 |
|
Total |
$12,275 |
$4,745 |
|
Estimated Expenses Out-of-State/Out-of-Dallas County Resident |
| First Year | Second Year |
| Tuition ($200 credit hour) | $4,600 | $3,400 |
| Instruments *Variable expense based on student need. | $7,000 | *$500 |
| Supplies (uniforms, loupes) | $1,950 | $150 |
| Other Fees | $220 | $200 |
| National Board Examinations | n/a | $1,600 |
|
Total |
$13,770 |
$5,850 |
Financial Assistance
Dallas College offers a variety of financial aid options that can be viewed on the
Financial Aid webpage. Options include grants, scholarships, work-study, direct loans, support services and emergency funds.
Scholarships
Dental hygiene faculty assist enrolled dental hygiene students in applying for various industry
scholarship opportunities. Dallas College dental hygiene students have received scholarships from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association, Dallas Dental Hygienists’ Association and the Institute of Oral Health.
Student Jessica Hipnar was awarded a $500 scholarship from the Institute of Oral Health in February 2023.
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