The average total cost is $200 for North Dakota residents and $210 for non residents. This
includes tuition, the Study Guide, a textbook, and the handling fee. Courses that include lab
kits, art kits, or CD-ROMs may be more.
Tuition is $95 per one-semester course for residents and $103 per one-semester course
for nonresidents. Tuition covers the teaching services provided by ND CDE resident teachers.
The handling fee is $23.00 and covers return lesson postage as well as online services such as
the granting of online Study Guide access.
The Study Guide includes lesson explanations and written work for the student to complete. A
Study Guide is required for each print-based or online one-semester course.
Supervisors are local professionals in the education field who oversee students. Their
primary responsibility is to administer examinations. Yes, each student is required to
have a local supervisor.
Independent study and distance learning allows students to work at their own pace. Some
students will work regularly and may finish quickly; others may take longer to complete a
course. Students have one year from the date of enrollment to complete a one-semester course. A
one-year extension is allowed for a $30 fee.
Within three business days you will receive a username and password via e-mail which you
will use to gain access to the online Study Guide material and lesson worksheets.
The administrator’s signature indicates that the enrollment and supervisor are approved by the
local school.
Yes. Although ND CDE is a public distance education high school, our staff works closely
with many students who are home-educated. The independent study model of instruction
lends itself well to home education since it is selfpaced and individualized.
A school administrator’s signature is not required for home-educated students. ND CDE
does require home-educated students to be in compliance with home-education statutes in
their state of residence.
A site license permits access to the ND CDE online courses on the Internet. Schools may
purchase a site license and use these courses for individualized instruction, alternative programs,
or home education. A site license does not include teaching services.
The print-based Study Guide is in paper form. The online Study Guide is accessible and
available on the Internet. Although the content is similar, the online Study Guide is often enhanced
with audio, video, and links to other relevant web sites.
