Cost of College

Tuition and Required Fees

Heartland Community College tuition for credit courses is based on residency in district 540 (PDF). Some courses also carry a course-specific fee. Tuition and required fee rates are as follows*:

Tuition

Tuition rates as of the Summer and Fall 2019 terms:

• In-district tuition - $150 per semester hour
• Out-of-district tuition - $300 per semester hour
• Out-of-state/Out-of-country tuition - $450 per semester hour

Fees

• Program Development and Facilities Enhancement Fee (required for all students) - $1 per semester hour
  • This fee helps fund costs associated with developing and updating academic programs and enhancing facilities including buildings and equipment
• Student Life Fee (required for all students) - $7 per semester hour
  This fee helps fund activities that enhance student life such as:
  • student groups
  • activities and organizations
  • student athletic teams
  • mass transit/bus transportation

• Continuing Education Fees - Set on a per-course basis. Please consult their respective web sites or schedule books for more information.
• Course Specific Fees - Some courses require special materials, supplies or services. Course specific fees are generally charged to classes with a lab or those that require other specialized facilities or equipment.

*Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Student Estimated Expenses (2019-2020 academic year)

Student Living with Parent(s)

Student Living Away from Home

**All expenses are estimates, based on full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester) for both Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters.