Frequently Asked Questions
We don't accept financial aid. Tuition is and you have two ways to pay it: in full before the program starts, or as a deposit followed by weekly auto-drafted payments. Both options, and what each one costs, are listed on our tuition page. If neither one works for your situation, call us and we'll go through the options available to you.
The time it takes to become a Dental Assistant varies between schools and certificate programs. Our curriculum is 10-weeks long and fully prepares students to start working as a Dental Assistant.
Yes, you can pay by check. Checks must be sent two weeks before your start date, and you must call our admissions team to provide a tracking number. They should be addressed to Zollege Management Inc., 7701 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78752.
This is a hands-on program, much different from traditional education. Our hybrid approach combines online learning with hands-on training that takes place in a dental office rather than a classroom.
Online classes are taught by local healthcare professionals and focus on understanding theory, terminology and dental best practices. The in-person labs focus on practicing the essential, hands-on dental assisting skills. When our students graduate, they feel at home in a dental office.
Dentists expect newly hired dental assistants to know fundamental skills. Our program focuses on helping you master those skills to set you up for success in your new career.
When you graduate from any dental assisting school you receive a certificate of completion. Many students ask if they can expect to make a higher starting salary if they attend a longer program. The starting salary for a Dental Assistant does not have anything to do with how long you spent in school or how much you paid for your schooling.
Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting the dentist, carrying out clinical tasks, and completing administrative work.
Dental assistants may perform many different clinical duties including preparing patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, sterilizing dental instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, administrative and front office tasks, working with patients on billing and payment, taking molds and impressions, performing x-rays, and more.
Dental Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During dental visits, assistants often work alongside the dentist.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 7 percent from 2025 to 2035, faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for dental assistants was $48,070 as of May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
Benefits vary by practice and should be discussed with the hiring practice.
Since Arch is an online-first program, you will need to have reliable internet access as well as a computer that can run video streaming platforms (like Zoom) for online classes, and an internet browser that can access our web-based LMS and other online resources.