Tuition and Fees

Local & lower cost

Pay less in tuition and fees at 黑料社区! Part of our operating costs are supported by funds from local taxpayers and the State of Illinois, which keeps your costs much lower compared to private schools or public four-year colleges.

Tuition and fees are subject to change through action by the 黑料社区 Board of Trustees or by the calculation of out-of-district fees in accordance with the state formula.

Smart investment

Save $33,000 in tuition and fees on average when you enroll at 黑料社区 for two years before transferring to an Illinois public university to complete your bachelor檚 degree.

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Current tuition & fees

Tuition for in-district residents

  • Spring 2026: $141.96 per credit hour
  • Summer 2026: $141.96 per credit hour
  • Fall 2026: $144.77 per credit hour
  • Spring 2027: $144.77 per credit hour
  • Summer 2027: $144.77 per credit hour

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Cost of attendance

Here are sample budgets to give you an idea on how much it costs to attend 黑料社区 for an entire year as a full-time student based on various living situations. There will be minor variations in these figures based on tuition adjustments or changes in federal guidelines. These basic budget figures are considered to determine financial aid eligibility.

Cost estimator

Current and prospective students and their families can use our cost estimator to approximate their yearly 黑料社区 tuition and expenses. Estimated net price after grants and scholarships equals your estimated total cost of attendance minus your estimated total grant aid.

Estimated total cost of attendance includes:

  • estimated tuition and fees
  • estimated room and board charges (rooming accommodations and meals)
  • estimated cost of books and supplies
  • estimated other expenses (personal expenses, transportation, etc.)

Special tuition situations

Payment

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