Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees at Anoka-Ramsey

Tuition and fee rates are set by the Minnesota State system Board of Trustees and are subject to change without notice. The 1993 Omnibus Higher Education Finance Bill requires colleges to inform students of the amount of the State of Minnesota’s appropriation for higher education. Tuition from students at community colleges pays for approximately one-half of the cost of education at public community colleges. The amount may change based upon decisions made by the Minnesota State system Board of Trustees.

Tuition and fee information is linked here for credit courses offered at Anoka-Ramsey Cambridge Campus and Coon Rapids Campus.

Payment Options

Anoka-Ramsey has multiple options for students to pay their tuition and fees. Visit the Pay Your Tuition page to learn more about your options. 

One Time Fee Charges / Special Course Charges

The per credit total does not include one-time fee charges or special course charges. One-time fees or special charges may include, but are not limited to:

• Placement (Accuplacer) retest fee: $10
• Individualized Educational Program - Competency-Based/Credit for Prior Learning (per credit): $75
• Transcript fee (per issuance; official): $7.50
  • Can be requested by mail or in person at either campus’s Business Office
  • Can be requested electronically at parchment.com
• Non-sufficient funds (NSF) check fee: $25
• Student ID replacement card: $5

In addition, there may be special course fees assessed for art, music, nursing, personality/interest inventory, physical education, or seminars. The latest course fees may be found here.

Registration Cancellation / Drop for Non-Payment

The college reserves the right to drop students for non-payment of tuition; however, students should not rely on the drop for non-payment process to cancel course registration. Students are responsible for dropping courses if they register and later change their plans for attendance.

Students are responsible for paying their full tuition/fees by the established payment deadlines unless one or more of the following is true:

• you have applied for financial aid, and Anoka-Ramsey has received your FAFSA results from the Department of Education; or,
• you are enrolled in the Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program; or,
• you are a veteran who has been certified to receive education benefits; or,
• you have submitted an approved third-party billing authorization or an official tuition waiver to the Business Office; or,
• you have been awarded a scholarship from either of Anoka-Ramsey’s Foundations; or,
• you have been approved for a payment plan and have submitted the required down payment of tuition

Don’t lose classes for non-payment. Your registration may be canceled if payment requirements have not been met by the published due date. Use our Important Dates & Deadlines Calendar to track these tuition due dates.

Refunds for Drops/Withdraws

Definitions:

• Drop - Students are allowed to drop any course through the fifth business day of the term (courses starting after the first week of the term have an adjusted schedule). Students who drop a course through the fifth business day of the term receive a full refund of tuition and general fees. Dropped courses do not appear on a transcript and do not impact academic standing.
• Withdrawal - Students are allowed to withdraw from a course through approximately 80% of the term (courses that are shorter than the full term have an adjusted schedule). No refunds are authorized for partial withdrawals. Withdrawal courses appear on a transcript as a “W” and have a direct impact on academic standing.
• Business Day - Business days are Monday-Friday, excluding posted holidays.

Refund Schedule

Refunds at Anoka-Ramsey are determined according to the following refund schedule. Please note that after the 5th business day of the term, refunds are only granted within the timeframes listed below if students withdraw from ALL courses. Refunds after the 5th business day of the term are not given for partial schedule withdraws.

Refund Period Exceptions

• For courses that start after the fifth business day of the term and that meet at least three times, a student must drop the course no later than the first business day after the first class session to receive a full refund of tuition and fees.
• For courses that start after the fifth business day of the term and that meet less than three times, a student must drop the course two business days before the start of the first class session to receive a full refund.
• If injury or illness requiring extensive hospital and/or convalescent care prohibits a student’s return to classes within the term, a full refund of general tuition and fees may be approved. In case of death, tuition will be refunded. Official documentation regarding the medical condition or emergency situation is required.
• If a student is called for active duty in the armed forces of the United States, a full refund of general tuition and fees may be approved. A copy of the official call-up letter to active duty is required.

Financial Aid at Anoka-Ramsey

Applying for Financial Aid

Every student attending Anoka-Ramsey is encouraged to apply for financial assistance. Financial aid comes in the form of grants, work-study, and loans. To receive financial assistance, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application for financial aid should be made well in advance of the time funds are needed. Please keep in mind that you must reapply for financial aid each year and you cannot receive aid from more than one school for the same period of enrollment.

Verification of Application for Financial Aid

Anoka-Ramsey Community College will verify all student applications selected by the FAFSA processor. Verification documents will be requested of the student upon receipt of the FAFSA. Documents must be received and verification performed before any disbursement of financial aid will be made. If there are errors, the Financial Aid Office will update your application, recalculate your aid eligibility, and send a current award letter to you. The deadline for the submission of verification documents is 120 days after the last date of enrollment (or date published by the Department of Education, whichever is earlier). Documents submitted later than either of those two deadlines will not be processed.

Changes to Schedule After Pell Census

Your class schedule must be firm and you should not make any changes after the 5th day of the semester or you risk aid reductions. It is expected that you will attend your registered courses. If you drop a class and add another class that is the same number of credits after the 5th day of the semester, your aid will be negatively affected, as this class add will not be recognized. If you have a special exception to add late prior to the 10th business day of the course, you will remain eligible for the Pell Grant.

Using Financial Aid for Book Charges

It is wise to purchase books before the term starts and begin to get familiar with the course content. This means purchasing books “out of pocket,” and use any balance of your financial aid to pay yourself back. When this is not possible, and for those students with enough processed financial aid, Anoka-Ramsey supports a book charge process:

• Please plan your purchases carefully. Use the charge process only in an emergency and only once in a term.
• Your processed financial aid must exceed your tuition and fee charges.
• Book charges are allowed one week prior to the term and the first week of the term (excluding holidays).
• Student loans must be accepted from the award letter prior to book charging.
• Students will be responsible for all book charges regardless of financial aid received.

Enrollment Definitions for Financial Aid Purposes

Return of Financial Aid Title IV Funds Policy

Federal Student Aid funds are awarded to a student based on the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which assistance is awarded. Thus, if a student stops attending class(es) during a semester, their financial aid can be affected resulting in potential repayment of funds. Additionally, a withdraw from a course(s) during the semester may also affect the student’s financial aid due to this policy. Click here to read the full policy on the Return of Title IV Funds to better understand how active attendance and engagement in courses is critically linked to financial aid. 

Other Financial Aid Policies

Financial aid is a highly detailed and individual process for students. In addition to the information provided above, please review the additional financial aid policies linked here that structure and regulate the financial aid process.

Consumer Information is posted for public access and can be found here. This information includes (but is not limited to) information about academic programs, our accreditation status, campus crime reports, our drug and alcohol prevention plan (for students and employees), and student outcomes.

Scholarship Opportunities

Workforce Development Scholarships: Made possible through Minnesota State legislation, a limited number of $2,500 scholarships are available to students seeking a certificate, diploma, or degree in a critical need industry. Visit the Workforce Development Scholarship webpage to view the included academic programs of study and eligibility requirements for application. Awards will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis for eligible students as funding allows.

Childcare Assistance Grant: Limited funds are available under the Post-Secondary Childcare Grant Program. For an application and additional information, visit the Anoka-Ramsey Forms page and click on the Childcare Grant Application for the current year.

College Foundation Scholarships: The foundations of both campuses award over $200,000 in scholarships to students each year. Each type of scholarship varies in its criteria. Financial need may or may not be a consideration. More than 200 scholarships are awarded to recognize academic success, leadership skills or potential for success, major field of study, and many other criteria. Scholarships are awarded multiple times during the academic year and vary based on campus location. Visit the Scholarships webpage for Anoka-Ramsey to view and apply for the college’s foundation scholarships. Select the scholarship application specific to the campus you attend.

Community-Based Scholarships: Community agencies, businesses, and other organizations sponsor many scholarships. Click here or contact the Financial Aid Office for additional information.

PSEO students are ineligible to receive scholarship dollars while enrolled in the PSEO program.