Tuition
Click on the links for tuition information for all City Colleges as approved by the Board of Trustees. Contact the Business Office at your college for more information.
Tuition and fees are payable at the time of registration. Other charges are payable when incurred.
Tuition Payment Options
Current Students (Log in to My.CCC.edu)
Residency
Enrollment of students is classified for the purpose of determining fees and tuition. Upon verifying documents, students’ status will be determined as in-district, out-of-district, out-of-state students or international students. Preferred documents which can be used for residency verification include:
- Driver’s license
- Voter Registration Card
- Copy of lease
- Utility or telephone bill
- State of Illinois identification card
- Mexican Consular ID
Dependent Registrants may present the following:
- State of Illinois identification card
- Utility or telephone bill
- Copy of lease in parents’ name(s) at student’s address
In-District Students
To qualify as an in-district student, you must reside within the City of Chicago for at least 30 days immediately prior to the date established by the District for classes to begin for the term.
Out-of-District Students
Students who reside in Illinois but outside Chicago for at least 30 days prior to the date established by the District for classes to begin are considered out-of-district students. Students may be required to furnish legal evidence proving residence.
Out-of-district students, who want to obtain a degree or certificate offered by one of the City Colleges of Chicago, but not their own district community college, should refer to the tuition charge-back policy.
Out-of-district students working 35 or more hours per week in the City of Chicago may qualify for in-district tuition by showing proof of full-time employment. Verification on company letterhead must be submitted for each enrollment. A pay stub, employee ID, or company letterhead with a Chicago address is deemed acceptable.
Out-of-State Students
Who legally reside outside the State of Illinois are considered out-of-state students.
International Students
Holding F-1, non-immigrant student visas are considered international students, regardless of residency.
Adult Education Students
Students who reside outside of the State of Illinois may not enroll in adult education classes.
Students who are admitted to the City Colleges of Chicago by student (I-20) or other visa types are ineligible for adult education classes.
All Adult Education classes and instructional materials are free.
Distance Learning
For courses offered via Internet or Teleweb, the current in-district tuition rate will apply, subject to Illinois Community College Board regulations. This tuition rate does not apply to International Students.
Miscellaneous Fees
Fees assessed to students that are determined by each college.
Required Fees
The following are required fees associated with course registration. Please note that financial aid does not pay for out-of-district and out-of-state fees. Required fees include, but are not limited to:
- Registration fees
- Activity fees
- Partial payment fees
- CDL licensing fees
- Lab fees
Waivers
Senior Citizens: |
Free tuition only during late registration, if seats are available for the first six credit hours. No waiver is allowed when student registers for seven or more credit hours. All fees must be paid by the student at registration. The $25.00 registration fee is not waived for any student. |
Public Aid recipients: |
Certain Public Aid recipients may be eligible for a Waiver of Tuition up to five credit hours. To qualify for the waiver, student must be determined ineligible for financial Aid. Public Aid recipients enrolling for six or more credit hours must pay all applicable tuition and fees for all courses at registration. The $25.00 registration fee is not waived for any student. |
Tuition Charge back
Chicago residents who wish to enroll in a program not available at any of the City Colleges of Chicago may apply for tuition assistance to attend another public community college in Illinois where the desired program is offered. Applications may be obtained and additional questions answered by calling the Charge back info line at 312-553-2764 at least 30 days prior to the beginning date of the semester or term of enrollment at the college the student plans to attend.
Non-Chicago residents who plan to enroll in a college program that is not available at a community college in their district should apply for tuition assistance to their local community college board office or to their high school district.
Financial Obligation
Students are expected to pay when enrolling. Acceptable methods of payment payment includes cash, check, credit/debit cards (Visa or MasterCard) or enrollment in F.A.C.T.S eCashier. Failure to make appropriate payment arrangements within two business days of enrollment will result in the initiation of drop processing of all enrolled classes.
Students who have a delinquent account with the district will have a delinquency service indicator placed against all records. Students with delinquency service indicators for any career program/plan will not be allowed to register, receive transcripts, receive degrees or certificates until their outstanding balances have been resolved and the service indicator has been released. Refunds will not be made to students who have any outstanding obligations to the district.
Drop Policy
Students may drop courses during the first seven days from the start date of class for main session, or equitable time period for special sessions, without incurring a penalty for tuition. Applicable registration and activity fees will still be charged. After the first seven days of the start of class for main session, or equitable time period for special sessions, no refunds will be allowed.
Refunds–Credit Courses
Refunds for student initiated withdrawals (WTH) are available at 100 percent of tuition and applicable fees only if processed during the first seven days from the start of class for main session, or equitable time period for special sessions without incurring a penalty. This does not include registration and activity fees. No refund will be allowed if a student withdraws after the first seven days of class.
Refunds – Continuing Education
Refunds for student initiated withdrawals (WTH) are available at 100 percent of tuition and fees if processed before the first day of class, less applicable course withdrawal charges and non-refundable registration charges. No refunds are issued once classes have begun.
No-Show Withdrawals (NSW)
If a student does not show up for class, and does not officially withdraw them from class. They will be marked NSW (No Show) at the beginning of the semester. No refund will be issued, and the student will be held responsible for the full price of the course and all applicable fees. The entire refund policy of the Board of Trustees of the City Colleges of Chicago can be found in the student policy manual available in the student development office, room 2302a.
Refunds-No-Show Withdrawal (NSW)/No Show 1 Day (NS1)
No refunds of tuition and/or fees will be issued for classes with no-show withdrawals (NSW or NS1’s). Students will be held accountable for the payment of tuition and fees of NSW/NS1 courses. Federal financial aid cannot be used to cover the cost of NSW/NS1 classes. Students who do not attend any of the first three class sessions will be withdrawn from the class by the instructor and issued an NSW. Students only attending one of the first three class sessions will be withdrawn and issued an NS1.
Administrative Withdrawal (ADW)
Students who have been continuously absent the three-week period just prior to midterm will be withdrawn from class and issued a grade of ADW by the instructor. No refund will be issued.
Non-Refundable Fees
The following fees associated with course registration are non-refundable. They include, but are not limited to:
- Registration fees
- Partial payment fees
- Activity fees (activity fees may be refunded if courses are dropped before the term begins)
Refunds—Continuing Education/Special Classes
- 100 percent refund withdraw before the first day of class
- No refund once class starts
