If you go to dental assisting school, you may pay anywhere from $2,000-6,000 for tuition. Unfortunately, you cannot currently receive any federal student aid to help pay for your tuition at these schools. Fortunately, you can apply for scholarships and sign up for payment programs where you pay on a schedule instead of upfront.
 

Here are some scholarships for dental assistants that you might qualify for: 

• Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB): Scholarships
• American Dental Assisting Association (ADAA): Awards and Scholarships
• Pacific Dental Services Foundation: Scholarships
• National Dental Association Foundation: Scholarships