Law Enforcement Academy Program Costs & Dates

As a cadet you have the option to attend the Law Enforcement Academy for college credit or for continuing education.

If you choose the credit route, and you complete the program successfully, you will receive up to 24 hours of college credit. These hours will be applied to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice.

Credit Tuition Costs

• Tarrant County resident: $1,826 total
  • Initial payment: $1,776 tuition
  • Billed later: $50 CE fee
• Out-of-county: $3,314
• Out-of-state: $7,610

All tuition and fees subject to change without notice. Check Residency requirements for more details.

Continuing Education Cost

• Continuing Education, certification only: $1,826 total
  • Initial payment: $1,776 tuition
  • Billed later: $50 CE fee

Days & Times

• Monday through Friday
• 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• 22 weeks
• 768 hours

The Basic Peace Officer course is offered only during the daytime.

Academy Dates

Registering cadets from your agency?

You must use our online portal registration process to secure spots in the upcoming academy class: TCC Law Enforcement Academy Calendar / Home.

For help, call Coordinator James Gresham at 817-515-7370.

Classes & Dates

2025–2026

• Class 226: Currently active
  March 10–August 6, 2025
• Class 227: Currently active
  May 12–October 8, 2025
• Class 228: Waitlist
  July 14–December 17, 2025
• Class 229: Open for registration (department cadets only)
  October 13, 2025–April 1, 2026

Contact

Updated June 16, 2025