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There are 2 categories of tuition waivers at IECC, institutional and discretionary.
Institutional Waivers
These waivers are driven by policy, statutes, and ICCB rules.
Specified Counties
These tuition waivers apply to students identified below. (Refer to Tuition for the waiver amounts.)
- Special Out-of-District Students. Students residing in these Illinois counties, but outside of District 529: Clark, Clay, Cumberland, Hamilton, Jasper, Wayne, and White
- Indiana Students in Designated Counties. Students residing in these Indiana counties: Clay, Davies, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Pike, Posey, Putnam, Spenser, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, Warrick.
Senior Citizens
Tuition is waived for residents of the District who are 60 years or older. Non‐credit course fees are not waived.
IECC Employees
Eligible employees, spouses, and dependents qualify for a tuition waiver. Click here to learn more. This tuition waiver does not apply to work-study students.
Discretionary Waivers
IECC makes discretionary tuition waivers available for the following reasons:
- Recruitment efforts driven by metrics established by SEPC and Enrollment Management.
- Establish new initiatives, such as new academic programs.
- Student hardships where financial aid is not available and/or exhausted.
- Mistakes by the institution.
- Service to the Community
Discretionary tuition waivers may be granted at the recommendation of the Chancellor or their designee. This waiver applies only to tuition. Any fees to be waived must have the approval of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and the Chief Financial Officer and be supported by fundraising or other fund balances.