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For several years IECC has been a participant in a state-wide cooperative agreement to maximize Career and Technical Education opportunities for Illinois students. Under the terms of the Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources (CAREER) agreement, students have been allowed to enroll in an eligible CTE certificate or degree program at a participating community college outside of their home district and pay the in-district tuition rate.
In 2024 Illinois’ Public Community College Act was amended to incorporate the terms of the agreement into the Act, ensuring all Illinois Community Colleges’ participation. Students who wish to initiate this process should follow these guidelines:
Out-of-District Students. Students residing outside IECC District 529 who want to enroll in an Associate in Applied Science Degree or a certificate not available from their own community college should contact their local college at least 30 days prior to the semester for which they’d like to enroll.
In-District Students. Students residing inside IECC District 529 who want to enroll in an Associate in Applied Science Degree or certificate not offered at IECC should contact an IECC advisor to begin the process.