Tuition and Fees

Cost of attendance is based on enrollment status..

Tuition Per Credit Hour

 

Tuition Group Tuition Fees
In-District Residents and Companies $143.50 tuition + $30.50 fee = $174 per credit hour
Out-of-District Residents $358.75 tuition + $30.50 fee = $389.25 per credit hour
Out-of-State/International Students $430.50 tuition + $30.50 fee = $461.00 per credit hour

 

Lake County Discount

 

Tuition Group Tuition Fees
Lake County Discount $173.50 tuition + $30.50 = $204 per credit hour

 

Fees

 

$30.50


$4.00 ($3.50 per credit hour; $.50 Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference)

This fee is allocated to support PSC athletic programs and facilities.


$2.00 per credit hour

This fee is allocated to support our education fund which is for costs directly related to student educational programs.


$.25 per credit hour

This fee is allocated to support extra activities, like student government.

 


There is a $75 per credit hour surcharge for Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Dental Hygiene, and Surgical Technology classes.

 


$9.00 per credit hour

This fee is allocated to support the cost of maintaining buildings, parking lots, and grounds.

 


There is a $20 fee, per course, for Internet courses.

 


There is a $20 fee, if you register after a course begins


$.25 per credit hour

This fee is allocated to support student organizations.




$15.00 per credit hour

This fee is allocated to support the technology systems and upgrades for technology services and equipment.

 


*Some courses require an additional lab fee. Depending on the course, fees range from $5 to $65 per semester. Please refer to the current semester course schedule to view fees for specific courses.

 

Special Tuition Discounts

 

Senior citizens (65 years of age or older) who reside in Illinois Community College District 515 are permitted to enroll in any credit course (on a graded basis only) offered at PSC at no charge for tuition. However, if you wish to audit a course, full tuition payment is required. Payment will be required for any necessary books, laboratory fees, or materials used in classes. You must present proof of age at the Enrollment Services Office. 


If you are employed on a full-time basis by an in-district employer but live outside of our district, you may attend PSC at the lower in-district tuition rates. A signed affidavit from your employer is required. Contact Enrollment Services at (708) 709-3516 for more information.


If you do not qualify for VA benefits and are within 3 years of leaving the military, pay in-district tuition and fees. Click here to view information for VA Benefits.

For more information on the above discounts, contact Enrollment Services at (708) 709-3516. Note: For all tuition discounts, a $10 registration fee applies.

Tuition Cost Comparison

Name of Institution 2021-22 Tuition and Fees
Prairie State College $5,568*
Western Illinois University (Macomb) $12,079**
Governors State University $12,616**
Eastern Illinois University $12,750**
Southern Illinois University Carbondale $15,240**
University of Illinois Chicago $15,538-$19,884**
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $16,866-$21,960**
Columbia College Chicago $28,224-$28,756****
DePaul University $41,361-$42,651*****

 

* Based on 16 credit hours per semester Tuition differentials vary by academic program. Cost does not include room and board, meal plans or cost of living.

** per iacac.org/wp-content/uploads/1-Twelve-Reasons-Booklet-2021-FINAL.pdf

*** per colum.edu/columbia-central/where-tostart/cost-of-attendance/2021-22-undergrad

****

State tuition rates and fees courtesy of The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (in-state information only).

Calculating the Cost to Attend PSC

The cost of attendance (COA) or financial aid budget is an estimate of the annual costs to attend PSC full time for two semesters.

The cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of the annual costs to attend and shows you the possible costs you may experience but does not reflect actual out-of-pocket costs.

BUDGET

Use this budget to estimate your expenses based on a full-time attendance of 12 credit hours during Fall and Spring semesters:

Budget Component Dependent Student Independent Student
Tuition/Fees $4,176 $4,176
Living Expenses (including Food & Housing) $6,318 $7,516
Books/Supplies/Equipment $2,500 $2,500
Transportation $1,630 $1,630
Personal Expenses $4,574 $4,574
* Stafford Loan Fees (if borrowed) $50 $50
Total $19,198 $20,396

 

* Not included in the total estimated cost of attendance

Cost of attendance factors such as child care, cost of attaining professional licensures/certifications, study abroad and disability related expenses can be taken into consideration with the submission of the proper paperwork. Please contact the Financial Aid office for more details.

Out-of-District Full-Time Budget

Budget Component Dependent Student Independent Student
Tuition/Fees $9,342 $9,342
Living Expenses (including Food & Housing) $6,318 $7,516
Books/Supplies/Equipment $2500 $2,500
Transportation $1,630 $1,630
Personal Expenses $4,574 $4,574
* Stafford Loan Fees (if borrowed) $50 $50
Total $26,086 $27,284

 

* Not included in the total estimated cost of attendance

Cost of attendance factors such as child care, cost of attaining professional licensures/certifications, study abroad and disability related expenses can be taken into consideration with the submission of the proper paperwork. Please contact the Financial Aid office for more details.

Please note: The cost of attendance sets a cap on the amount of financial aid (grants and loans) you may receive. In addition, you are not guaranteed to receive enough financial aid to meet your full cost of attendance. To fill in gaps, we recommend you also apply for scholarships, start your scholarship journey by visiting: https://prairiestate.edu/foundation/index.aspx