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Tuition & Fees

The student budget for the upcoming year used to estimate Cost of Attendance is as follows for a full-time, in-district student during the nine-month school year. Room, board, transportation and miscellaneous expenses vary greatly with each student’s individual situation. However, for financial aid purposes, these costs are estimated as follows:

 

2024-2025 Tuition rate - $110 per credit hour.

2024-2025 Universal Fee* - $40 per credit hour. 

View other fees by course here.

Total cost per credit hour - $150

*Universal Fee includes costs associated with textbooks, technology costs which directly support academic functions, and other general costs associated with academic services of the College.

  In-District Out-of-District Out-of-State Out-of-Country
Tuition Rate/Credit Hour $110 $220 $220 $220

Universal Technology/

Facilities Fee

 $40 $40 $40 $40

The student budget for the upcoming year used to estimate Cost of Attendance is as follows for a full-time, in-district student during the nine-month school year. Room, board, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses vary greatly with each student’s individual situation. However, for financial aid purposes, these costs are estimated as follows:

 

Estimated Cost: 2024-2025

  

Dependent Student

  

Independent Student

Tuition & Fees
(Based on 2 semesters of 15 credit hours)

$4,500*

$4,500*

Supplies

$400

$400

Total Direct Costs

$4,900

$4,900
     

Living Expenses

$5,840

$11,678

Transportation

$2,842

$2,842

Personal Expenses

$4,730**

$4,730**

First Prof. Credential/Licensing Fee

 Varies** Varies**

Total Costs

$18,312

$24,150

 

* Based on in-district tuition rate. Some students may also incur additional fees that are attached to specific courses/programs.
** Only for students enrolled at least half time
Professional Credentialing Fees
Program Fee Type Amount
ADN

Application Fee, Exam Fee

 $107, $200
LPN Exam Fee $200
Medical Assisting Exam Fee $125
EMT Initial Licensure Fee, Exam Fee

$45, $104
Paramedic Initial Licensure Fee, Exam Fee $60, $160
Radiology Tech Illinois License, Exam Fee $120, $225
Cosmetology Licensing Fee, Exam Fee $45, $195
Cosmetology Teacher Exam Fee $107
Barber Application Fee, Exam Fee $45, $156
Barber Teacher Exam Fee $50
Esthetician Exam Fee $170

 

Key Information for Applying

Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1385
Email: rlcfa@rlc.edu
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Financial Aid
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Financial Aid

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