Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Tuition
| Type | Tuition per credit hour |
|---|---|
| District residents 1 | $136.25 |
| District residents age 60 and older | $68.12 |
| Full-time employees of approved district companies 1 | $136.25 |
| Illinois residents out-of-district (see below; also see Career/Joint Agreements) | $367.00 |
| Illinois residents age 60 and older out-of-district | $367.00 |
| Out-of-state residents | $439.00 |
| International students - visa holders (except students who are refugees, parolees or given asylum in the United States) | $439.00 |
| Online courses (includes hybrid) | $136.25 |
Fees
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fees | |
New Student (one-time, nonrefundable; no fee for district residents age 60 and older) |
$25 |
International Student (one-time, nonrefundable) |
$50 |
Limited Enrollment Program Student (nonrefundable) |
$25 per application |
| Audit fee | $10 per credit hour |
| Construction fee | $2 per credit hour |
| Course fee (see class schedule) | Varies |
May include Direct Digital Access (DDA) fee 2 |
|
| Late proof of district residency or Business Educational Service Contract fee (see class schedule) | $27 |
| Online course fee | $50 per course |
| Payment plan fee (nonrefundable) | $25 |
| Registration fee (refunded if student withdraws from all courses during first week of the term; no fee for district residents age 60 and older) | $15 per semester |
| Re-registration fee (charged each time a student is dropped for non-payment and re-registers in the same term/session) | $25 |
| Returned check fee | $25 per check |
| Student activity fee (16-week course – refundable at 100 percent first week, 50 percent second week, no refund after second week; less than 16-week course – see class schedule; no fee for district residents age 60 and older) | $3 per credit hour |
| Transcript fee | $10 |
| Transcript fee rush (processed by next business day) | $20 |
IRS Form 1098-T Tuition Information Statement
Oakton students who paid tuition and fees for a degree program and supplied their correct Social Security Number (SSN)/Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will receive a completed IRS 1098-T Form from Oakton by January 31 annually, which may be used to claim the IRS education tax credit. This form will include payment information, as well as any scholarships and/or grants awarded. The IRS will receive the same information for its records. In accordance with IRS reporting requirements, the college will not issue a 1098-T form for noncredit classes or nonresident alien students, unless requested. Students are not required to submit a SSN/TIN to attend and/or enroll in classes at Oakton College. SSNs and TINs are not used to identify students in the Oakton student records system.
Career/Joint Agreements
Career/Joint Agreements allow Oakton district residents to attend and pay district resident tuition rates at an Illinois community college outside their home district if they are pursuing an applied science degree or certificate not offered at Oakton. This is made possible by Oakton College's membership in the Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources (CAREER).
Oakton district residents submitting a Career/Joint Agreement should follow these steps to see if they are eligible:
- Apply for admission to Oakton and pay the one-time application fee;
- Submit the Career/Joint Agreement application form, located online at www.oakton.edu and at the Enrollment Center, room 1860 (Des Plaines) and room A100 (Skokie), along with proof of district residence at least 30 days prior to the start of the term;
- Provide a copy of the certificate/degree requirements for the program of interest;
- Provide an acceptance letter into the degree/certificate program, if enrolled in a limited enrollment program;
- Provide a degree audit or unofficial college transcript, if a renewal applicant; and
- Provide determination that the program of instruction is not offered by Oakton College.
Residents of other community college districts who wish to attend Oakton College under a Career/Joint Agreement should contact the registrar/admission offices at their home community college.
For more information on Career/Joint Agreement programs, contact Enrollment Services at 847-635-1700 or visit www.oakton.edu/admissions/career-joint-agreements.php.
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To be eligible for district resident tuition a student must:
(a) Live in Oakton's district. Submit proof of district residency to the Enrollment Center by the date published in the class schedule. Proof is demonstrated by one of the following documents: a valid Illinois driver’s license or pre-printed renewal application; an Illinois state ID card; or a district high school transcript issued and with a graduation date within the last two years from the first day of the semester; OR two documents from the following list:
- Bank or mortgage statements
- Utility bills: gas, electric, water, telephone, cable/internet
- Insurance bills: auto, renters, homeowners, health care
- Student loan bill
- Automobile loan bill
- Vehicle registration card
- Social Security benefit statement
- Pay stubs (including unemployment pay stubs)
- Property tax document
- Jury duty notice
- Government or education documents
All document(s) must be issued in the student's name to the permanent address provided on the admission application and be dated within the last 12 months from the first day of the semester. To be considered a district or Illinois resident, a student must have occupied a residence within Oakton's district or state for at least 30 days immediately prior to the date classes begin. Attending classes for 30 days is not sufficient to meet the residency requirement. A student who moves into Oakton's district or state for reasons other than attending the community college shall be exempt from the 30-day requirement if he or she demonstrates through documentation a verifiable interest in establishing permanent residency.
(b) Work in Oakton's district. A student who lives outside Oakton’s district but works full time for an approved district company may be eligible for district resident tuition through Oakton’s Business Educational Service Contract Program. Tuition and fee payments are the student’s responsibility unless otherwise agreed to, in writing, by the employer. To be eligible, these criteria must be met:
- The company is located within Oakton’s district.
- A Business Educational Service Contract is completed, signed and submitted by the designated deadline for each semester. Please consult the schedule, website or Business Educational Service Contract for specific contract deadlines. This form is available at www.oakton.edu and at the Enrollment Centers, room 1860 at the Des Plaines campus and room A100 at the Skokie campus.
- The company must be fully operational and the employee must be employed and paid by the first day of the semester for which this tuition benefit is sought.
- The student must be a full-time employee (an average of 35 hours/week, demonstrated through submission of a recent pay stub).
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Direct Digital Access (DDA) eliminates the need for a standard textbook. This electronic delivery model enables students to access course materials online which is more affordable and allows the cost to be charged to the student’s account. The college suggests students learn more about the DDA from the course professor/faculty member. Students have the right to opt out of the DDA fee and instead purchase a textbook in the Oakton Bookstore. If choosing to opt out, the fee will be refunded.