Costs
The estimated cost of the Paramedic Certification Program is $4,273 for Dallas County residents; $5,803 for Texans not from Dallas County; and $7,707 for out-of-state students.
You qualify as a Dallas-County resident if you’ve lived in Texas a minimum of 12 months before enrolling and have either established residence in Dallas County, are employed by a fire department that’s located in Dallas County, or own and maintain property in Dallas County.
You’re an out-of-state student if you’ve lived in Texas for fewer than 12 months or are a non-U.S. citizen. El Centro does not charge tuition if you’re employed by a fire department.
Fire Science and Peace Officer Tuition Exemption Program
Under certain rules, volunteer firefighters and peace officers may qualify for tuition exemption through El Centro College in the paramedic program. Please visit the above website to learn more about the requirements to qualify for this exemption.
| Due Before the Course Begins | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drug screening/background check | $90 | Payable to Sur-Scan/Group One |
| Immunization | TBD | Payable to physician or clinic as needed |
| Physical exam | TBD | Payable to physician or clinic as needed |
| Due the First Day of First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Other Service Fee | $1,450 | Payable to UT Southwestern |
| El Centro tuition | $624; $1,164; $1,836 | Payable to El Centro College |
| Parking | $115 | Payable to UT Southwestern |
| Textbooks | $245 | Payable to UT Southwestern |
| Malpractice insurance | $98 |
Payable to El Centro College |
| Due the First Day of Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| El Centro tuition | $624; $1,164; $1,836 | Payable to El Centro College |
| Due the First Day of Third Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| El Centro tuition | $520; $970; $1,530 | Payable to El Centro College |
| State registration or licensure fee | $96 or $126 | Payable to the Texas Department of State Health Services |
| Fingerprinting fee | $50 | Payable to TxDPS/FBI ($40) and L-1 Identity Solutions ($10) |
| NREMT site and testing fees | $310 | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians |
| Optional Fee | $25 | FISDAP NREMT Practice Exam |
| TOTAL | $4,273 In-County; $5,803 in Texas but Out-of-County; $7,707 Out-of-State |
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This estimated cost does not include any prerequisite courses which may be required. All fees are subject to change. Please consult the latest edition of the El Centro College catalog for current tuition rates, residency verification requirements, and refund policies. Please contact the UT Southwestern Emergency Medicine Education Program at 214-648-5246 for the latest textbook information.
Since costs may vary, please contact the Emergency Medicine Education Office for exact amounts. Please make your payment by check or money order and provide a copy of the driver’s license of the person who wrote the check. El Centro College is not able to accept out-of-state checks but does accept major credit cards. If you don’t pay your El Centro fees on time, you may be unable to continue to the next semester.
Financial Aid
You can contact the Financial Aid Office at El Centro College at 214-860-2097 for more information.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council offers a number of scholarships and loan programs. Many of these scholarships/loans involve a work commitment of employment at the sponsoring hospital. For more information about these scholarships and loans, please contact the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council at 214-791-0717.