Great Plains Technology Center

Frederick - Multimedia Assistant

2026-27

Class Meets: Monday - Friday

Class Time: 8:00 am to 3:15 pm

Instructor: M. Fritts

960 hours

This program prepares students to create and edit graphics for video, print and web publishing. Students gain fundamental web authoring skills and design strategies along with digital photography skills. They learn advanced non-linear computer editing techniques as they complete video-based projects for broadcast production. Customer service, marketing, project management and professionalism are stressed. Students gain skills required for Adobe, CIW, WOW, and/or Apple industry certifications.

TUITION .................	$2,976.00
1st Semester ......	$1,488.00
2nd Semester ......	$1,488.00
MULTIMEDIA ASSISTANT FEE ................. Costs are approximate and subject to change. The Multimedia Assistant fee includes additional costs of required materials, such as books and technology, as well as certification tests.	$270.00
Textbooks ......	$70.00
Technology Fee ......	$100.00
Certiport Exam Fee ......	$100.00
MISC. EXPENSES ................. These are additional costs and are not charged against Pell, Post 911, and/or some funding agencies. These are considered out-of-pocket expenses and are approximate costs.	$14.00
USB Flashdrive ......	$7.00
Student Organization Fee ......	$5.00
Replacement Student ID Badge ......	$2.00
TOTAL COST FOR PROGRAM ......	$3,260.00

Tuition and fees or documentation from your funding agency are due by the first day of class each semester. Students who are enrolled in a program for more than 5 scheduled school days will be responsible for the full semester’s tuition and fees, regardless of enrollment or funding status. Out-of-district adult students will pay in-district tuition plus $1000 for an “out-of-district” fee.

FUNDING AGENCIES:

Please contact GPTC before issuing a payment for student's tuition and fees.
Students using Veterans Education benefits under Chapter 33 (Post 9-11) or Chapter 31 (V R&E) must turn in a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility (COE) prior to beginning their program. Students will be allowed to start the class without payment if the COE is on file with the Financial Aid Coordinator. The Financial Aid Coordinator will verify with the Cashier that the student has provided proof of the Education Benefits.

Cost of Attendance: $18,500
Cost based on Consumer Price Index as of December 2023. The standard allowance breaks down the expense categories as follows: Food 19%, Transportation 13%, Commodities 21%, Housing 41%, and Miscellaneous 6%.