EmailSummer and Fall 2008 Tuition
Below is tuition information for Summer and Fall 2008 for all City Colleges as approved by our Board of Trustees. Contact the Business Office at your college for more information.
| College Credit Courses: | $72.00 per credit hour, payable in addition to any applicable out-of-district or out-of-state tuition. |
| Pre-Credit Courses: | $20.00 per credit hour, payable in addition to any applicable out-of-district or out-of-state tuition. |
| Continuing Education Tuition: | $72.00 per credit hour, payable in addition to any applicable out-of-district or out-of-state tuition. |
| Vocational Skills Course Tuition (Clock Hours): |
$72.00 per credit hour, payable in addition to any applicable out-of-district or out-of-state tuition. |
| Out-of-District Tuition: | $258.99 per credit hour For Academic Year 2008-09 beginning Summer 2008, the calculated rate is $186.99 per credit hour, payable in addition to the in-district rate of $72.00 for a total of $258.99 per credit hour. |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $306.89 per credit hour For Academic Year 2008-09 beginning Summer 2008, the calculated rate is $234.89 per credit hour, payable in addition to the in-district rate of $72.00 for a total of $306.89 per credit hour or the calculated amount of a specific program allowable by the state statute. |
Residency
Student Enrollments are classified as: in-district, out-of-district, out-of-state.
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 semester.
Out of District/Work in Chicago Out-of-district students working more than 35 hours per week in the City of Chicago may qualify for in-district tuition by showing proof of full-time employment. Verification must occur for each enrollment.
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-State Students
Students who legally reside outside of Illinois are considered out-of-state students.
Online Courses: Center for Distance Learning
For courses offered via Internet or TV College, the current In-District tuition rate will apply, subject to Illinois Community College Board regulations. This tuition rate does not apply to International Students. Students holding F-1 non-immigrant student visas are considered International Students, regardless of residency.
Fees
Center for Distance Learning License Fee (no material): $30.00 per web-based (WW) and teleweb (TW) courses, payable in addition to tuition and any other applicable fees.
Miscellaneous Course Fees: Specific fees related to the costs of individual college-level, continuing education, special interest, and clock hour courses may be assessed in addition to any other listed tuition and fees.
Lab Fees: $20.00 per course for College Credit Lab Courses (excluding Physical Education). For Fall 2008 Term, the fee is $30.00 per course for College Credit Lab Courses (excluding Physical Education)
Activity Fee: Fall and Spring - Full time (12 hrs or more) $150.00 per semester, Part time (less than 12 hrs) $50.00.
Summer 2008: Full Time (6 hrs or more) $50.00 per semester, Part time (less than 6 hrs) $25.00.
Charges
Registration Charges
- $25.00 per semester/term for regular college-level enrollments.
- $25.00 per semester/term for vocational skills course (no program/course).
- $25.00 per semester/term for continuing education courses.
- $25.00 per semester/term for pre-credit courses.
Note: Students concurrently enrolled in credit, continuing education, or pre-credit classes will pay a $25.00 registration charge per semester/term.
- $25.00 for Partial Payment Plan assessed at time of application which requires 50% tuition paid at registration, total payment by midpoint of semester/term.
Transcript Charges
- $0 for first transcript, unless same day service is requested.
- $5.00 for each transcript issued after first [free] transcript including Continuing Education transcripts.
- $10.00 per transcript for same day service.
Other Charges
- $100.00 non-refundable charge for I-20 application processing for regular college-level enrollments. Upon registration, half of the $100.00 charge [$50.00] will be credited toward tuition costs.
- $25.00 per check returned for NSF [non-sufficient funds].
- $5.00 for student I.D. card replacement.
- $20.00 for graduation assessed at the time of application for graduation.
NSW: No Show Withdrawal
Students, who do not attend two of the first three class sessions or the first weekend college class and who do not formally withdraw, will be dropped from class and issued a no-show withdrawal (NSW). No tuition will be refunded.
Tuition Waivers
Full-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago and their dependents may register for classes tuition-free consistent with applicable collective bargaining contract provisions for covered employees. Part-time adult educators may register tuition-free for one course each semester.
Senior citizens may register during late registration for up to six credit hours tuition-free. Seniors are not required to apply for financial aid to receive a waiver for 6 credit hours. Anyone that receives a tuition waiver is required to pay all other fees, just not the registration fee.
All students must pay the non-refundable $25.00 registration charge.
Tuition and Fees Obligation
Students who register for classes have a legal obligation to pay all the tuition and fees. Students are expected to pay at the time of registration, either online by using My.CCC.edu (by clicking Home/Finances/Make a Payment) or in person at the Business Office at your college. Partial payment options are available at some colleges, please ask your Registrar.
Unpaid tuition and fees are subject to the collection procedures of the college, which may include placing holds on future registration, withholding transcripts and possible referral to a collection agency.
Tuition Chargebacks
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 Illinois public community college where the desired program is offered. Contact the Academic Affairs Department at 312.553.2764.
Non-Chicago residents who plan to enroll in a program at City Colleges of Chicago that is not offered by their community college district may apply to their community college or their high school district office for reimbursement for out-of-district tuition charged to non-Chicago residents.
Refunds
Tuition refunds are issued to eligible students based upon the official date of withdrawal. Students must officially inform the college that they are withdrawing from a class or classes by completing a withdrawal form and having it processed both in the Registrar's Office and in the Business Office. Withdrawals submitted in writing are effective according to the postmark date of the envelope. Full refund of tuition and fees is granted if the college cancels a course.
Refund Schedule
