Costs
Tuition and General Fees are based on your address on file. Please refer to the charts below. Program is paid per semester.
College Fees:
| TOTAL | $2,817 | $3,372 | $4,242 |
| Paramedic Program First Semester |
In-District: | Out-of-District: (Wise County) |
Out-of-District: |
| Tuition | $1,875 | $2,430 | $3,300 |
| Institutional Enrichment Fee | $375 | $375 | $375 |
| Technology Fee | $225 | $225 | $225 |
| Lab Fee | $72 | $72 | $72 |
| Student Center Fee | $225 | $225 | $225 |
| Course Fee | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Parking Fee | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| TOTAL | $2,583 | $3,101 | $3,393 |
| Paramedic Program Second Semester |
In-District: | Out-of-District: (Wise County) |
Out-of-District: |
| Tuition | $1,750 | $2,268 | $3,080 |
| Institutional Enrichment Fee | $350 | $350 | $350 |
| Technology Fee | $210 | $210 | $210 |
| Lab Fee | $48 | $48 | $48 |
| Student Center Fee | $225 | $225 | $225 |
| TOTAL | $2,253 | $2,697 | $3,393 |
| Paramedic Program Third Semester |
In-District: | Out-of-District: (Wise County) |
Out-of-District: |
| Tuition | $1,500 | $1,944 | $2,640 |
| Institutional Enrichment Fee | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Technology Fee | $180 | $180 | $180 |
| Lab Fee | $48 | $48 | $48 |
| Student Center Fee | $225 | $225 | $225 |
All tuition and fees are subject to change.
Additional Fees:
| Immunizations (If no proof is provided, the cost could be up to...) |
$415 |
| Immunization Tracker, Background, and Drug Screening | $128 |
| Clinical Software | $120 |
| Textbooks (Varies based upon place of purchase) |
$650 |
| Uniforms/Other Expenses (Varies based upon needs) |
$500 |
| NREMT Examination Fee (Per attempt) |
$175 |
| TOTAL Additional fees can vary up to |
$1,988 |
All additional fees are subject to change.
Explanation of fees
If proof of immunizations cannot be located, outdated vaccines need to be updated, or titers need to be drawn; students may incur the cost of such. This can vary from student to student. No exemptions are accepted regardless of medical or religious reasons.
- Covid vaccine – Highly recommended by the clinical sites that Weatherford College is affiliated with. Clinical sites retain the authority to enforce COVID-19 vaccination mandates, which can potentially affect student participation in clinical rotations and graduation requirements. Exemptions and accommodations for the COVID-19 vaccine requirement will not be available if clinical site mandates are implemented.
Students seeking to enroll in the EMT Program will be required to provide proof of vaccines through our designated immunization tracking system. Instructions for completing this process are included in this packet. Please note that immunization records cannot be accepted directly by the Program Director or staff at any time. Upon conditional acceptance into the EMT program, all students will be required to purchase a package code given by the Program Coordinator for Verified Credentials to run a criminal background check and drug screening. Students will be given 10 days to complete such task, or they will be dismissed from the program.
The criminal background check will assess two categories of crimes:
- Students may never have convictions, including a conviction for an attempt, conspiracy,
or solicitation at any time from any state or jurisdiction for an offense listed in
section 250.006(a) or (c) of the Texas Health and Safety Code or in section 301.4535
of the Texas Occupations Code as may be amended or recodified.
Students may not have convictions in the last five (5) full years from any state or jurisdiction for an offense listed in section 250.006(b) of the Texas Health and Safety Code as may be amended or recodified.
In addition, students are subject to further criminal background screening for cause. - Students who have concerns about whether or not they will be accepted based on their background should consider submitting a preauthorization with the Texas State Department of Health Services.
Students who test positive for the following substances, will not be allowed into the program:
- Amphetamines (Must provide a prescription)
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines (Must provide a prescription)
- Cocaine Metabolites
- Marijuana
- Methadone
- Methaqualone
- Opiates (Must provide a prescription)
- Oxycodone (Must provide a prescription)
- Phencyclidine
- Propoxyphene
This list may be amended by the clinical sites.
- Insurance: Students are required to have medical insurance during their time in the program. Short-term insurance plans can be purchased at www.ejsmith.com
- Supplies: Students will be required to purchase a stethoscope, pen light, watch, and safety goggles for use during laboratory sessions and clinical rotations. A laptop that is capable of internet access for use during class, homework, and clinical rotations. (Students accepted into the program can rent one from the college.)
- Uniforms: The EMS Academy uniform must be worn in full each day unless otherwise directed by program faculty. Students are responsible for obtaining the following required items at their own expense.
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:
- Log into Coyote Connect
- Click Student Finance
- Click Payment/Refund Options, and continue to Payment Center
- Click Enroll in Payment Plan
- Select the Term, review, and select an available plan, click Continue
- Click Display Payment Schedule. Payment amounts and due dates will display. Click
- 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.
- Read the Payment Plan Agreement o Click I Agree, then click Continue
- 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
- Dave Jackson Paramedicine Scholarship - For students Enrolled in the paramedic and EMS Programs
- Dr. Trevor Mabery Scholarship
- More information can be found on the Scholarship page.
- Tru Grant WorkForce Applications can be obtained from BGrotts@wc.edu
TCFP Waiver
Waiver covers tuition only, this does not include the student center fee, technology fee, institutional fee, lab fee, or additional fees. Please be aware that only so many students will be accepted under this waiver and cannot be determined until applications close. Upon acceptance students will need to submit a letter each semester to SJohnson@wc.edu from FD Chief providing proof that student is a full-time firefighter and in good standing with the fire department.
Military Loans/Payments
Please contact Tammy Peters at 817-598-6243 upon applying for the program to arrange additional forms that may be required.