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Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are payable at the time of registration.  Other charges are payable when incurred.

Residency

Enrollment of students is classified, for the purpose of determining fees and tuition, as in-district, out-of-district, out-of-state students or international students. Preferred documents which can be used for residency verification include:

1. Driver’s License
2. Voter Registration Card
3. Copy of Lease
4. Utility or Telephone Bill
5. State of Illinois Identification Card
6. Mexican Consular ID

Dependent Registrants may present the following:

1. State of Illinois Identification Card
2. Utility or Telephone Bill
3. Copy of Lease in Parents’ Name(s) at Student’s Address

In-District Students

To qualify as in-district, students 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 Chargeback section of this manual.

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

Students who legally reside outside of Illinois are considered out-of-state students.

International Students

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 that are assessed to students are determined by each college.

Required Fees

The following fees associated with course registration are required.  They include, but are not limited to:

• Registration Fees
• Activity Fees
• Partial Payment Fees
• CDL Licensing Fees
• Lab Fees



(Note: Financial Aid does not pay for out-of-district and out-of-state fees)


Tuition Fees

Credit Tuition Fees (per credit hour)

Chicago residents: Credit, Continuing Education and Vocational Tech courses	$72.00 per credit hour
Residents of Illinois living outside of Chicago must pay the Chicago resident tuition plus an out-of district fee of $117.95 per credit hour surcharge.	$189.95 per credit hour
Non-Residents of Illinois must pay the Chicago resident tuition plus an out-of-state fee of $237.76 per credit hour surcharge.	$309.76 per credit hour
Foreign students must pay the Chicago resident tuition plus an out-of-state fee of $237.76 per credit hour surcharge.	$309.76 per credit hour
Pre-Credit Tuition Fees
Chicago resident	$20.00
Residents of Illinois living outside of Chicago must pay the Chicago resident tuition plus an out-of district fee of $117.95 per credit hour surcharge.	$189.95 per credit hour
Non-Residents of Illinois must pay the Chicago resident tuition plus an out-of-state fee of $237.76 per credit hour surcharge.	$309.76 per credit hour
Foreign students must pay the Chicago resident tuition plus an out-of-state fee of $237.76 per credit hour surcharge.	$309.76 per credit hour

Registration Fees

Registration Fee (per semester/ term; credit, pre-credit, continuing education courses; non-refundable)	$25.00
Other Fees
Activity Fee (full-time: 12 or more hours; includes U-Pass, parking, technology and other student activities)	$100.00
Activity Fee (part-time: less than 12 hours, does not include U-Pass)	$50.00
I-20 Students Visa Processing fee (This one-time fee is assessed when students apply for an I- 20. Non-refundable).	$100.00
Laboratory Fee	$20.00
Center for Distance Learning Licensing (CDL)	$30.00
Nursing	$450.00
Paramedic	$500.00
Note: Special fees related to the cost of individual courses may be assessed in addition to tuition and the above listed costs. Tuition and fees are payable at the time of registration.

Graduation Fee	$20.00 assessed when student applies for graduation.
NSF Check Fee:	$25.00 fee will be assessed for any check returned Non- Sufficient/ Collected Funds by a bank. In addition, students will not be allowed to make future payments to the College by check.
Transcripts:	$5.00 Every student is entitled to one free official transcript. Each additional transcript requested costs $5.00. All Express Transcripts (processed within 24 hours) will be assessed an additional $5.00, even if it is the student's first official transcript request.

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.
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.

Note: The $25.00 registration fee is not waived for any student.

 

Tuition Chargeback
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 Chargeback 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 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 one hundred 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 from class, they will be marked NSW (No Show) at the beginning of the semester. No refund will be issued. 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