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Program Cost

Scott Community College offers one of the lowest tuition rates in Iowa, and more than half of our students receive some form of financial aid.

For Iowa residents, tuition for the entire diploma program (40 credit hours) is approximately $5,000. Out-of-state student tuition is approximately $7,500 for the program.

Click here for list of required textbooks (.pdf)

Uniforms: Students are required to purchase three solid color uniforms, one pair of clinic shoes and one pair protective eyewear.

Financial Aid / Scholarships

Many types of Financial Aid are available for Dental Assisting students. State and federal grant and loan assistance is available through our financial aid office. In addition, the Scott Community College Foundation provides a wide assortment of scholarships for deserving students. Financial aid forms for fall semester are due to the financial aid office April 1st.

In addition to these programs, Dental Assisting students can apply for the following scholarships and loans:

American Dental Association Endowment Fund
Scholarships up to $1,000 for full-time students who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement (2.8 GPA or above). Applications accepted February 15 through August 15. For more information contact the Dental Assisting Program Coordinator Grantor: ADA Endowment, 211 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

Juliette Southard Scholarship
Grantor: American Dental Assisting Association. Call 800-733-2322 for more information.