Basic Firefighter

Costs & Payment

Costs

Tuition and Fees:

Tuition Per Credit Hour

In District Out of District Out of District - Wise County
$125.00 $220.00 $162.00

Fire Academy In-District Tuition Breakdown (2026-2027)

TOTAL $5,450
Tuition (23 Credit Hours) $2,875
Institutional Enrichment Fee $575
Student Center Fee $250
Lab Fee $168
Course Supplies (Bunker Gear Rental) $650
Technology Fee $345
TCFP Testing Fees $180
Training Facility Lease $100
Course Materials $277
Parking Fee $30

Additional Costs (Estimated)

Verified Credential Background $50
Meningitis Shot $100
Tdap Shot $50
Physical Exam with Drug Screen $75
TSI $25

All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Payment

Once registered students are responsible for logging into Coyote Connect and making payments through the student finance portal. It is the student's responsibility to ensure a payment plan is in place before the drop dates outlined on the WC website.

You can enroll in a payment plan. All payment plans have a $25 enrollment fee. Late payments are subject to a $25 late payment fee. During the enrollment period for payment plans, follow the instructions below:

  1. Log into Coyote Connect
  2. Click Student Finance 
  3. Click Payment/Refund Options, and continue to Payment Center
  4. Click Enroll in Payment Plan 
  5. Select the Term, review, and select an available plan, click Continue 
  6. Click Display Payment Schedule. Payment amounts and due dates will display. Click
  7. In the Payment Method list, select the preferred payment method. Options are:
    • New Electronic Check
    • Credit or debit card
    • Previously stored information
    • If scheduled payments are required, the $25 enrollment fee will be charged immediately, and monthly payments will automatically post on the due dates. 
  8. Read the Payment Plan Agreement and Click "I Agree", then click Continue
  9. Read the ACH agreement and click the “I agree to the above terms and conditions” box, then click

Additional charges, adjustments, or payments on the student account that occur after enrollment in a payment plan may result in an adjustment to your plan. If this occurs, an email will be sent explaining the effect on the payment plan amounts.

Effective immediately, students who have had 4 failed payments within one long semester will be restricted from enrolling in a payment plan through the next long semester. The balance must be paid in full. 

Scholarships

CONTACT

David Chilcutt
Fire Academy Coordinator
wcpspinfo@wc.edu
817-598-6347