Important Notice
NEW! Rio Salado's Student Services Hours: Starting May 22nd
Academic Advisement, Financial Aid, Admissions & Records, and Cashier's
Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(Every 3rd Friday – 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Saturday – 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The $15.00 registration fee is due on the date you register for classes. If you pay your fees online using
self-serve, please ensure that the $15.00 registration fee is checked to pay along with your tuition. You may be dropped from your courses for non-payment of the registration fee.
You now have the choice to receive your refunds to an existing bank account via direct deposit, or to a personalized Visa® prepaid debit card issued by Citi® through the MSRP! This great new program is intended to give students faster and more convenient access to their financial aid and refunds.
- Click here for more information on fastest and easiest way to get your financial aid and refunds.
Students pay tuition according to their residency status. Questions regarding residency can be answered in the Admissions and Records office, (480) 517-8540.
Tuition is charged per academic credit hour, according to a student's residency classification. Fees may vary, and will be assessed at the time of registration.

Rates: July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
| Maricopa County Resident |
$71 per credit hour |
Out-of-County Unclassified
Students enrolling in less than 7 semester credit hours District-wide. |
$96 per credit hour |
Out-of-County
Students enrolling in 7 or more semester credit hours District-wide. |
$312 per credit hour |
Out-of-State
Students enrolling in 7 or more semester credit hours District-wide. |
$312 per credit hour |
Out-of-State Unclassified
Students, including F-1 students, enrolling in less than 7 semester credit hours District-wide. |
$96 per credit hour |
Distance Learning
Courses offered outside of Arizona, including distance learning, to non-resident out-of-state students. |
$215 per credit hour |
| Audit Fees |
$25 |
Registration Processing Fee
Per semester, per college.. |
$15 |
Course Fees
Some courses may have additional costs. The College reserves the right to add and adjust course fees, as deemed appropriate. |
Vary |
| Returned Check Fee |
$15 per check |
| Transcripts - Official |
$5 |
| Transcripts - Unofficial |
Free |
*PLEASE NOTE: Tuition and fees are subject to change, and are due ten days prior to the start of your class.
Contact Us
Cashier's Office
Phone
(480) 517-8334 or
(480) 517-8330
Fax
(480) 517-8359
Online
Email
In-Person
Tower @ Rio, 1st floor
2323 W. 14th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
Office Hours
Mon - Thur: 8am - 7pm
Fri: 8am - 5pm
Every 3rd Friday: 8am - 1pm
Sat: 8am - 2pm
Sunday: Closed