Costs and Payments

Higher Education at a Lower Cost

You can afford to achieve your educational goals, thanks to:

Low Tuition - read on to calculate your tuition and fees based on the courses you want to take
Financial Aid and Scholarships - lower costs even further with these resources
Flexible Payment Options - including interest-free payment plans, the ability to add bookstore charges to your student account/payment plan, and more

Tuition Rates Per Credit Hour

At Waubonsee, tuition for credit courses is charged based on your residency. How do I know if I am In-District?

Tuition and fees subject to change.
Residency	Fall 2024 (202510)	Spring 2025 (202520)	Summer 2025 (202530)
In-district student	$138.00	$138.00	$138.00
Illinois out-of-district student	$383.24	$327.13	$327.13
Out-of-state student	$428.55	$372.44	$372.44
International student	$428.55	$372.44	$372.44
Online/Sync Online course tuition (for all students)	$138.00	$138.00	$138.00

Simple Tuition Calculator

Keep in mind that most credit courses are 3 credit hours each, which is how courses are calculated in the tool below. An $8 student fee is included in the estimated cost. Refer to the course schedule to determine the credit hours and any additional fees for a specific course.
Helpful Tip: Use 60 credit hours to determine average cost of a degree.

Fees for Credit Courses

Listing of Fees

Certain fees are charged in addition to tuition. Fees do NOT vary based on residency.

Fee	Description	Cost
Student Fee	The student fee is assessed per credit hour to all students. Student fee monies are used to support a variety of educational, scholarship, social, recreational, club and entertainment programs. See the College Catalog for details.	$8 per credit hour
Course Fee	Certain courses require extra costs for supplies, equipment or services. A course fee is charged to partially cover this extra expense. Examples are laboratory breakage, welding supplies, data processing supplies, ceramic materials, towel services, etc. These fees are listed in both the printed and online schedules.	Varies per course. (See course page for more details.)
Payment Plan Fee	The payment plan fee is assessed per semester to all students who choose to pay their balance in installments. This fee is nonrefundable and is automatically added to your account balance each semester if the balance is not paid in full.	$25 per semester
Late Payment Fee	The late payment fee is automatically assessed each time the minimum payment is not posted to your account by the due date.	$20
Insufficient Funds Fee	The insufficient fund fee is automatically assessed each time your check or electronic check is returned from the issuing bank as not paid.	$25
Delinquent Fees	Delinquent fees are applied if you have a remaining unpaid balance at the end of the term. Accounts with remaining balances will be sent to third party collections.	$25
Transcript Fee	Official transcripts can be requested online, in person, or by mail or fax. Unofficial transcripts are available for free in Self-Service.	$5 online request / $10 written request

Other Costs to Consider

Item	Description	Cost
Books	Based on average 12 credit general education semester	$1,584
Uniforms	Only for specific courses	Varies by program
Transportation Budget	Based on average travel distance in district	$2,170
Personal Budget	Estimated food, entertainment and other	$1,830

The above figures are meant to serve as general guidelines to help you plan your educational expenses. To get numbers more specific for your circumstances, please use our Net Price Calculator. You can also learn more by visiting our College Affordability and Transparency Center scorecard.

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An Investment Worth Making

As you calculate the cost of your college education, keep in mind that every dollar you spend is an investment in your future. It can bring you many benefits, including lower unemployment & higher income.

$6,000+

average savings over 4-yr public school

364

scholarships awarded for 2023-24

$8,000/yr

additional earnings with an associate degree vs high school diploma

Cooperative Agreements

Outgoing Agreement Requests

A resident of Waubonsee Community College, District 516, may be eligible to attend another community college at the in-district rate of tuition for a career degree or certificate that is not available at Waubonsee. For more information please visit Cooperative Agreements.

If an agreement was submitted and you are checking the status, please call (630) 466-2349
cooperativeagreement@waubonsee.edu

Incoming Agreement Requests

A resident residing in another Illinois Community College district that does not offer a program of study that is available at Waubonsee Community College should request a Cooperative Agreement at their local community college.

If your agreement has been sent by your local college and you are checking the status, call Student Accounts and Cashier Office at (630) 466-5705.

Tuition and Fees for Noncredit Courses

Costs for noncredit courses offered by the Workforce Education department vary widely and are listed on the Professional Development page.

Adult Education offerings are free to eligible participants.

Senior Citizen Waiver

Senior citizens who are 65 years of age or older by the start of the term may be eligible for a full tuition waiver of in-district tuition for all regularly scheduled credit courses if they are under a specific income level as outlined in the Senior Citizen Courses Act (110 ILCS 990).* To apply for this waiver, senior citizens must complete this Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver 2024/2025 Application and submit it to the Student Accounts and Cashier Office.

Additional Resources

Still have questions about paying for college? Here are a few additional resources to check out.

Cost of Attendance

2024-2025

Contact the Student Accounts and Cashier Office

Sugar Grove Campus
Student Center, Second Floor
(630) 466-5705
studentaccounts@waubonsee.edu