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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:

 

2025-2026 Tuition rate - $110 per credit hour.

2025-2026 Instructional Support Fee* - $42 per credit hour. 

View other fees by course .

Total cost per credit hour - $150

*Instructional Support 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 Instructional Support Fee

 

$42 $42 $42 $42

 

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

$6,118

$12,236

Transportation

$2,970

$2,970

Personal Expenses

$5,004**

$5,004**

First Prof. Credential / 

Licensing Fee

Varies** Varies**

Total Costs

$19,052

$25,170

 

* 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 $165
EMT Initial Licensure Fee, Exam Fee

$45, $104

Paramedic Initial Licensure Fee, Exam Fee $60, $175
Radiology Tech Illinois License, Exam Fee $120, $225
Cosmetology Licensing Fee, Exam Fee $50, $107
Cosmetology Teacher Exam Fee $107
Barber Application Fee, Exam Fee $45, $156
Barber Teacher Exam Fee $50
Esthetician Exam Fee $179

 

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