Tuition and Financial Aid

Students at Normandale Community College, which is one of the most affordable colleges in Minnesota

What's the best way to pay for college?

You can get your degree or earn that certificate without mountains of student debt. We are committed to helping you find financial aid and resources that help you pay for your Normandale tuition.

We are one of the most affordable colleges in Minnesota. Our expert coaches will help you find the best way to pay for college tuition. They’ll guide you through the financial aid process to find scholarships, grants, work-study jobs and low-interest federal loans to help you pay for your education.

Do the FAFSA!

For U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other eligible non-citizens, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the one-stop form to apply for more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds. Check out this video for info about the FAFSA and the resources available to help fill out this important application. Normandale’s FAFSA Code: 007954

MN Dream Act

This aid application process is for students who are MN residents but do not meet the citizenship requirements to complete the FAFSA. Applying can qualify you for State financial aid programs and the Normandale Scholarship program.

Apply for the MN Dream Act at Minnesota Office of Higher Education. (available in English or Spanish)

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APPLY FOR NORMANDALE TUITION AID

Follow our step-by-step guide or meet with a student service coach who will show you how to fill out the FAFSA or MN Dream Act applications.

Get Started

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Official Forms

Need to submit a form or document? Official forms can be found here.

Find Your Forms

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After You Apply for Aid

Your award letter will tell you what type and amount of funds you're eligible for at your enrollment level.

Accept Your Award

Scholarships

All it takes is one easy form to apply for up to $3,000 in scholarships through the Normandale Community College Foundation.

Apply for Scholarships

TUITION RATES

Academic Year 2025
Historical Data (Academic Years 2008-2024)

FEE SCHEDULE

Academic Year 2025
Historical Data (Academic Years 2011-2024)

For more information please email Student Services or call 952-358-8100.

Normandale is one of the most affordable colleges in Minnesota. The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office estimates costs to attend Normandale for the academic year in order to determine your financial need and award aid. The estimates are based on assumption of full-time (12 or more credits) attendance in fall and spring terms (9 months).

Your actual direct costs will be billed from Normandale or the bookstore dependent on your enrollment and book purchases.

Indirect costs are estimated based on College Board averages but may help you in planning for your individual situation.

2024-2025 Budget items

Direct and Indirect Costs for the 2024-25 Academic Year
Direct Costs	Fall	Spring	Annual
Tuition and Fees (based on 15 credits per term for 2 term academic year)	$3,160	$3,160	$6,320
Books and Supplies	$500	$500	$1,000
Total Direct Costs	$3,660	$3,660	$7,320
Estimated Indirect Costs	Fall	Spring	Annual
Housing	$3,444	$3,443	$6,887
Food	$1,476	$1,476	$2,952
Transportation(to/from campus, fuel, insurance, vehicle maintenance, etc.)	$1,021	$1,021	$2,042
Personal Expenses (includes costs of utilities, toiletries, internet, loan fees, certifications, etc)	$3,321	$3,321	$6,642
Loan Fees (est. based on 23-24 avg loan amounts)	$ 20	$ 21	$ 41
Total Est. Indirect Costs	$9,282	$9,282	$18,564

2025-2026 Budget items

Direct and Indirect Costs for the 2025-26 Academic Year
Direct Costs	Fall	Spring	Annual
Tuition and Fees (based on 15 credits per term for 2 term academic year)	$3,283	$3,283	$6,566
Books and Supplies	$500	$500	$1,000
Total Direct Costs	$3,783	$3,783	$7,566
Estimated Indirect Costs	Fall	Spring	Annual
Housing	$3,573	$3,573	$7,146
Food	$1,532	$1,531	$3.063
Transportation(to/from campus, fuel, insurance, vehicle maintenance, etc.)	$1,040	$1,040	$2,080
Personal Expenses (includes costs of utilities, toiletries, internet, loan fees, certifications, etc)	$3,308	$3,309	$6,617
Total Est. Indirect Costs	$9,453	$9,453	$18,906

The Net Price Calculator uses information from aid awarded to students in prior years to estimate what grants you may receive to help with your direct costs.

On average, students who are full time can expect to pay tuition, fees and books of about $7,000. If your Estimated Total Grant Aid is greater than tuition, fees and books, you can receive financial aid funds to help with your living expenses while you are in school.

The “Other Expenses” are estimated indirect costs of living that you will have whether or not you attend college, such as housing, transportation costs, and personal miscellaneous expenses.

Estimate Your Costs With Our Net Price Calculator