Tuition and Fees

Most courses also have individual fees that vary by course. These fees are displayed when viewing the details of a course on our online schedule or via Self Service.

Certain courses require expendable materials that are used. A lab fee is charged to partially cover this extra expense. The specific fees are listed in the detailed course information found when browsing classes on our online schedule.

Students 62-64 years of age who are residents of Rock Valley College District 511 qualify for a reduced tuition rate of $25 per credit hour. Students age 65 and over who are district residents may attend credit classes tuition free. All other fees will be assessed at a full rate for students in both age categories. The tuition reduction is not applicable for enrollment in non-credit seminars, classes, or programs.

*In order for a student to receive this discount they must inform the Records and Registration office of their senior citizen status prior to enrolling in the course.

The Registration and Payment dates calendar for each semester lists the last day for refunds for 16-week courses. Tuition refunds are issued based upon the official drop date. To receive a full refund students must drop by completing the appropriate steps with the Records and Registration office on the second floor of the student center no later than the final refund date. The college reserves the right to make the final decision on all refunds.

Rock Valley College has determined students may receive a tuition refund upon dropping credit courses based on the following guidelines. In each case if the student drops courses by the specified date, all tuition and fees are refunded. There is no prorated schedule for tuition and fee refunds.

Tuition refund requests should be made to the Records & Registration office during normal business hours. Refunds will be made according to the following schedule:

16-week course (fall-spring)- 100% refund: Before or during first nine business days of semester. No refund given after the ninth business day.

4-15 week course- 100% refund: On or before fourth business day from start of class. No refund given after fourth business day.

Less than 4 week course- 100% refund: On or before third business day from start of class. No refund given after third business day.

• The college reserves the right to make the final decision on all refunds.
• It is the student's responsibility to know the refund dates for their courses.
• Non-attendance does not constitute a drop in a course nor qualify students for a refund.
• Failure to drop a course properly may result in a failing grade.
• No refunds will be granted when a student is dismissed or suspended from the college for disciplinary reasons.
• It is the student's responsibility to drop themselves from a course.
• Saturdays are scheduled course days and are used in the calculation of business days.

Appeals

No tuition refund will be granted following the refund date. If extenuating circumstances exist (i.e., military activation, death of immediate family member, or a serious medical condition) a student may submit a Tuition Appeal Form with supporting documentation to the Records & Registration office. An appeal does not automatically result in a refund. Appeals must be made no later than the term in which the course occurred.