Top Notch &
Affordable Education
Low Tuition. Big Opportunities.
Eastern Arizona College has one of the lowest tuition costs in the state, with most of our students leaving with little to no debt. We believe in helping you focus on your education – not how you’ll pay for it!
Tuition Cost for One Semester
2025 – 2026
Cost depends on schedule, textbooks, housing, meals. Estimates shown for 12 credit hours, the least amount needed to be considered a full-time student.
| One Semester | 12 Credits | Per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| In-State | ||
| 100 - 200 Level Courses | $1,176.00 | $98.00 |
| 300 - 400 Level Courses | $1,764.00 | $147.00 |
| Out-of-State | ||
| 100 - 200 Level Courses | $4,776.00 | $398.00 |
| 300 - 400 Level Courses | $5,364.00 | $447.00 |
| Texas / WUE | ||
| 100 - 200 Level Courses | $1,764.00 | $147.00 |
| 300 - 400 Level Courses | $2,646.00 | $220.50 |
| Dual Enrollment In-State High Schools | ||
| No Cap | $840.00 | $70.00 |
Housing at EA
Why not live on campus and get a full college experience for as little as $220 a month? Don’t forget to add a meal plan!
Online Bookstore
Be prepared for class and order your textbooks online! Textbooks can be shipped to your home or to the EA Campus Store.
Classes will be automatically canceled if tuition and fees are not paid by these dates:
March 23
Registration Begins for Fall 2026
July 20
Tuition and Fees Due
October 7
Registration Begins for Spring 2027
December 14
Tuition and Fees Due
October 7
Registration Begins for Summer 2027
May 10
Tuition and Fees Due
Single Transaction
Payment should be made at the time of registration. Tuition and fees can be paid:
Online: MyEAC
Phone: (928) 428-8221
In-person: Visit the cashier in the Fiscal Control Office located in the Student Services Building on the Thatcher campus.
Mail: Mail a check or money order payable to Eastern Arizona College to:
Cashier
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, Arizona 85552-0769
Over Time – Payment Plans
Spread tuition, dorm, and meal plan expenses over several months. We offer full-service payment plans through our partner, Transact.
Note, automation is not available. Payments must be made manually each month.
Set Up a Payment Plan: Log in to your MyEAC and set up a payment plan under the Billing and Payments tab.
For assistance, call EA’s Business Administration Division
Phone: (928) 428-8221
With Financial Aid and Scholarships
Log in to your MyEAC and monitor your fiscal awards under the Financial Aid tab and apply them to your active program of study.
EAC accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card. Debit/Credit card payments will be assessed a 2.75% non-refundable fee by the card processor. To avoid these fees, choose the ACH (E-check) payment option available online through MyEAC.
Financial Aid
Federal Grants
Filling out the current academic year FAFSA®, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, allows you to discover if you are eligible to receive Pell Grant funding or other federal grants.
This funding allows you the independence to pay your college expenses and does not require repayment. Visit our application procedures to see if you qualify today!
Scholarships
Eastern Arizona College offers generous scholarships in academics, athletics and the performing arts programs offered on our campus.
Please visit our Admissions and Scholarship information page for dates on application priority consideration. We also encourage you to apply for scholarships offered by our local community organizations and other outside sources.
Net Price Calculator
Take a 10-minute survey to receive a personalized estimate of your college costs. Use your estimate to plan ahead with confidence.
Become a Work Study
Offset costs by earning money while in school, either through need-based Federal or Institutional Work Study programs open to all students.
EA is affordable and offers such good programs to help you succeed.
Eva, from Queen Creek, AZ Studying General Studies
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