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Financial Aid

Distance Calculus courses are taken at Roger Williams University as a non-degree-seeking, non-matriculating student through University College. That status governs which financial aid options apply to you and which do not.

Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)

Distance Calculus courses are not eligible for federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell, federal loans, etc.). Federal aid programs require degree-seeking enrollment, and Distance Calculus students are non-matriculating at RWU. This is consistent with how almost all extension-school and certificate-style programs at U.S. universities operate.

Home-Institution Financial Aid

Some students' home colleges or universities allow existing financial aid packages to apply toward approved transfer courses taken outside the home institution. Whether that's possible for you depends entirely on your home school's financial aid policy. Check with the financial aid office at your home institution and ask specifically about transfer-course aid eligibility.

Military Tuition Discount

Active-duty and honorably-discharged U.S. Military students pay a reduced tuition rate of $250 per credit hour (vs. the regular $433/credit hour). Submission of an active Military ID or DD-214 form is required at enrollment. See the Military Students page for details.

Employer Reimbursement

Many employers offer tuition reimbursement as part of professional development benefits. Distance Calculus provides all the documentation employers typically require: course syllabus, official RWU registration, regional accreditation verification, official academic transcript, and itemized tuition receipts. Most employer reimbursement programs require regional accreditation, which Roger Williams University holds via NECHE - see Accreditation.

Payment Plans

If you need to spread tuition payments out, contact us at info@distancecalculus.com to discuss arrangements.

Current Tuition Rates

See Costs & Tuition for the full breakdown of tuition, semester enrollment fees, software costs, and e-textbook costs.

Questions: info@distancecalculus.com or call 1.401.443.9824.

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Distance Calculus - Student Reviews

Abdul J.★★★★★
Posted: Jun 21, 2020
Courses Completed: Applied Calculus
This was the best class! So much more interesting doing the computer math than a boring lecture class. Diane was so responsive and helpful. I recommend this course.
Transferred Credits To: Villanova University
Paul Simmons★★★★★
Posted: Apr 6, 2020
Courses Completed: Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations
I took Multivariable and Diff Eq during the summer. The DiffEq course was awesome - very useful for my physics and engineering course. I was unsure about Mathematica at first, but I got the hang of it quickly. Thank you Distance Calculus!
Transferred Credits To: University of Oregon
Cristian Mojica★★★★★
Posted: Jan 8, 2021
Courses Completed: Probability Theory
A fantastic course! I was able to complete it in about half a year (with a few gaps) alongside other coursework I was completing. There are no deadlines except the one-year mark after registering, so you work at your own rate and schedule.

Probability Theory is required for me to apply to Master's programs in Statistics, so I was glad when I found Distance Calculus. While the course was slightly less difficult than I originally expected, there were parts that definitely slowed me down and made me think. (Also, although calculus is not everywhere in the course, it is everywhere in normal and exponential variables and beyond, so make sure to review derivatives and integrals (single and double)!) I used Mathematica for my software, and it helped speed along calculations and proved to be the perfect stage and tool for this material. I think visual learners will absolutely revel in how the material is presented in this course. (I know I did!) As there is plenty of writing and calculation to do, you have many opportunities to develop and strengthen your voice as a mathematician. The modern format of 80% electronic notebook work and 20% handwritten work is an excellent mixture for studying probability theory and grasping its core ideas. Dr. Curtis is clear in his answers to any questions and concerns you may have and is highly responsive to email and chat, and to responses you leave in your notebooks. He truly wants to help you and to see you succeed, and he is always on your side.

I highly recommend Probability Theory with Distance Calculus!
Email: comojica@ucdavis.edu
M M.★★★★★
Posted: Feb 8, 2026
Courses Completed: Precalculus, Calculus I
The courses were excellent. Very flexible and engaging and the platform offers a lot of upper-level courses. Dr. Curtis is an outstanding professor and very responsive. I would take again.
Transferred Credits To: None yet
Tanja B.★★★★★
Posted: Jan 28, 2026
Courses Completed: Calculus I
After two failed attempts at my university, this course helped me understand Calculus. The live maths tool along with Dr. Curtis were especially helpful, allowing me to visualize concepts and expand my understanding. The explanations were clear, the examples practical, and I could learn at my own pace, which built my confidence. Thank you.
Transferred Credits To: University of Namibia
Henry F.★★★★★
Posted: Dec 18, 2025
Courses Completed: Differential Equations
Transferred Credits To: Saint Joseph High School
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