All District 526 residents under age 65:

• $72.00 per credit hour summer 2008
• $73.50 per credit hour fall 2008 / spring 2009

All District 526 residents age 65 and over who verify their age with Registration Services:

• Tuition free

Out-of-district residents with chargeback authorization: 

• $72.00 per credit hour summer 2008
• $73.50 per credit hour fall 2008 / spring 2009

Out-of-district residents within Illinois without chargeback authorization:

• Call 217-786-2292 for current rate information 

Out-of-state and foreign residents:

• Call 217-786-2292 for current rate information 

Some courses have a variable tuition rate in excess of the standard in-district tuition rate.  Please see the "Variable Tuition Rates" section for additional information.

All distance education sections (OL, OE and HY) have an additional tution charge of $18 per credit hour above the in-district tuition rate.  Out-of-district and out-of-state tuition rates do not apply to these sections.

Activity Fee:

The activity fee is collected by the college and distributed by the Student Senate.  The activity fee provides opportunities for participation in many cultural events, special events, campus activities, Intramural Recreation Center, The Lamp and student clubs.  Rates are:

• Activity fee: $1 per credit hour
• In-district residents, age 65 or older: No activity fee charge

Classroom support/technology fee:

• $5.50 per credit hour

Infrastructure Fee:

• $3.50 per credit hour

Other Course Fees:

Special course fees related to contractual obligations, off-campus facilities and other circumstances also may be charged.

Service Charges:

• General admission:  No charge
• Transcripts:  No charge
• Graduation fee:  Cap and gown rental
• Proficiency test:  $10 per test
  Proficiency credit in-district tuition per credit hour granted
• External licensing certification:  $10

Penalties

• Late registration fee (after session begins):  $20
• Returned check service fee:  $15
• Library overdue charge:  $10

Fees stated are those in effect at publication date and are subject to board review.