Independent Study Fees
These are the current fees for independent study. All amounts are shown in U.S. dollars.
Some supplementary materials must be obtained directly from the Department of Distance Education and Independent Study, i.e. audiotapes, video tapes, etc. All books and materials are subject to change. Please contact our Information Center should you need any additional assistance.
Telephone: 865-974-5134
Toll Free: 1-800-670-8657
| Tuition Rates for Our Independent Study Courses |
| High School Courses |
$150.00 |
| Professional Development Courses (non-credit) |
$150.00 |
| Internet eLearning Institute (IEI) (non-credit) |
$295.00 |
| Undergraduate Courses / 3-semester hours |
$576.00 |
| Undergraduate College Courses / 4-semester hours |
$768.00 |
| *Independent Study courses are not eligible for State of Tennessee fee waivers. |
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| Shipping and Handling Fees |
| Regular Ground Delivery (lower 48 states) |
$10.00 |
| 2nd Day Delivery (lower 48 states) |
$15.00 |
| Overnight Delivery (lower 48 states) |
$30.00 |
| Alaska and Hawaii |
$40.00 |
| Canada or Mexico (international delivery) |
$55.00 |
| Other International Delivery |
$70.00 |
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| Cancellation/Transfer/Extension Fees |
| High School Course Cancellation |
$50.00 |
| High School Course Transfer |
$50.00 |
| High School Course Extension |
$50.00 |
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| Professional Development Course Cancellation |
$50.00 |
| Professional Development Course Transfer |
$50.00 |
| Professional Development Course Extension |
$50.00 |
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| College Course Cancellation |
$100.00 |
| College Course Transfer |
$100.00 |
| College Course Extension |
$150.00 |
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| Internet eLearning Institute Course Cancellations |
| Within seven days of the date of your enrollment. |
No Charge |
| After seven days and no lessons completed. |
$50.00 |
| If one or more lessons have been submitted. |
$100.00 |
| One month after the date of your enrollment. |
No Refund |
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| Examination Fees |
| UT Final Examinations |
No Charge |
UT Repeat Final Examinations
(instructor's permission required) |
$40.00 |
| Proctored Examinations |
$15.00 per hour
$30.00 maximum |
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| Returned Check Fees |
| Returned Check Service Charge |
$30.00 |
Additional Returned Check Service Charge
(if returned check is not redeemed in two weeks) |
$10.00 |
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Contact This Department
Department of Distance Education & Independent Study
Conference Center Building
600 Henley Street, Suite 208
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-5134
Toll Free: 1-800-670-8657
TDD: (865) 974-5078
Fax: (865) 974-4684
Email: disteducation@tennessee.edu
