Tuition and Fees
TUITION (Per semester hour, effective Summer 2009)
Resident Category
Cost
Residents of District 535*
$86.00
District residents over age 60
$43.00
Employees of approved in-district companies
$86.00
Illinois residents, out-of-district
$272.00
Out-of-state residents or visa holders (except refugee, parolee or asylum)

$329.00

*Distance learning students are charge in-district rates.

Proof of district residency is required by Thursday, June 18, for summer session and by noon on Saturday, August 29, for fall semester.
Employees of in-district companies who live out of District 535 must meet certain criteria to qualify for the Business Service Agreement tuition rate. Please contact the Office of Registration and Records at 847.635.1700.

Chargebacks and Joint Agreements. Oakton students who are seeking a degree/certificate not available at the College may be eligible for a chargeback or joint agreement to attend another community college in Illinois that offers that curriculum. Specific rules apply. Application is required 30 days prior to the start of a term. For additional information, contact the Office of Registration & Records, Des Plaines campus, (847) 635-1700, or the Skokie campus, 847.635.1400.

FEES
Application $25, one-time charge; non-refundable;
waived for district residents over age 60
Course Required by certain courses, as indicated in the class schedule
Returned check $25 per check
Student activities $2.60 per semester hour, except for district residents over age 60
Transcript $3 per transcript
Registration $15 (Non-refundable after 100% refund period)
Audit $10 per credit hour
PAYMENT (Tuition and fees are due according to the following schedule.)

Spring 2009 Semester
If you register on or after Fri., January 9, payment is due the next business day.

Summer 2009 Semester
If you register Mon., March 30 through Wed., April 22, payment is due by Tue., May 5.
If you register Thu., April 23 through Wed., May 6, payment is due by Wed., May 20.
If you register Thu., May 7 through Wed., May 20, payment is due by Wed., May 27.
If you register Thu., May 21 through Wed., May 27, payment is due by Tue., June 2.
If you register on or after Thu., May 28, payment is due the next business day.

Fall 2009 Semester
If you register Mon., April 13 through Sun., July 26, payment is due by Tue., August 4.
If you register Mon., July 27 through Wed., August 5, payment is due by Tue., August 11.
If you register Thu., August 6 through Tue., August 18, payment is due by Wed., August 19.
If you register on or after Wed., August 19, payment is due the next business day.

Credit Card Payment: Oakton accepts bank credit cards (Mastercard, VISA, Discover) in person or through Web Registration payments.

Deferred Tuition Payment Plan: To help students meet their educational expenses, Oakton Community College offers a deferred tuition plan administered by FACTS Tuition Management. This is not a loan; there is no credit check, no interest or finance charges and no debt. The cost for this convenient budget plan is a nonrefundable fee of $25 per semester.

Tuition and fees will be budgeted in the following ways:

  • Automated bank payment (ACH) Funds are automatically transferred from either your checking or savings account.
  • Credit Card option: Payment is made by credit card

For more details or to enroll in our deferred payment plan, register online through e-cashier at www.oakton.edu./FACTS.

Non-Payment: Students who do not pay tuition and fees by the deadline may be dropped from all of their courses.

Personal checks submitted for any fees will have your student I.D. number written on them. If you prefer not to have your I.D. number on your check, please submit your payment by cashier’s check, money order or when appropriate (other than “mail-in” or “drop-off” registrations) cash. College staff will write student I.D. numbers on checks where a student has not done so already.

If you have questions about your bill, call the Cashier’s Office at 847-635-1639.


REFUNDS

Students who withdraw from any or all of their classes may be eligible for a refund according to the Refund Schedule below.

Refunds for Administrative Withdrawal: If Oakton cancels a course, students enrolled in it at that time will receive a full refund for the class.

Refund Schedule
Refunds are given only when a student officially withdraws from a class by the refund date. Refund dates are based on the starting date of the semester. If the class begins later than the first week of the semester, refund dates are based on the starting date of the class. Refund checks are mailed after classes begin. If you paid by credit card, your credit card will be credited with your refund.


Spring 2009
100% refund
50% refund
no refund
Withdraw
deadline
16-week classes
11/17 - 1/25
1/26 - 2/1
2/2 - 2/15
2/16 - 3/15
15-week classes
11/17 - Sun.
of 1st week
Sun. of 2nd week
Sun. of 4th week
Sun. of 8th week
14- to 13-week classes
11/17 - Sun.
of 1st week
Sun. of 2nd week
Wed. of 4th week
Sun. of 7th week
12- to 11-week classes
11/17 - Sun.
of 1st week
Wed. of 2nd week
Sun. of 3rd week
Sun. of 6th week
10- to 9-week classes
starting Mon. - Wed.
11/17 - Thu.
of 1st week
Tue. of 2nd week
Wed. of 3rd week
Sun. of 5th week
10- to 9-week classes
starting Thu. - Sun.
11/17 - Mon.
of 2nd week
Sat. of 2nd week
Thu. of 3rd week
Sun. of 5th week
8- to 7-week classes
starting Mon. - Wed.
11/17 - Wed.
of 1st week
Sun. of 1st week
Sun. of 2nd week
Sun. of 4th week
8- to 7-week classes
starting Thu. - Sun.
11/17 - Sun.
of 1st week
Wed. of 2nd week
Sun. of 2nd week
Sun. of 4th week
5- to 6-week classes
Day 1
Day 3
Wed. of 2nd week
Sun. of 3rd week
4-week classes
Day 1
Day 2
Sun. of 1st week
Sun. of 2nd week
3-week classes
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Wed. of 2nd week
2-week classes
Day 1
None
None
Sun. of 1st week
1-week classes
Prior to start of class


Summer 2009
100% refund
50% refund
no refund
8-week classes
starting Mon. - Wed.
3/30 - 6/10
6/11 - 6/14
After 6/14
8-week classes
starting Thu. - Sun.
3/30 - 6/14
6/15 - 6/17
After 6/17
7-week classes
starting Mon. - Wed.
3/30 - 6/17
6/18 - 6/21
After 6/21
7-week classes
starting Thu. - Sun.
3/30 - 6/21
6/22 - 6/24
After 6/24
5- to 6-week classes
Day 1
Day 3
After Day 3
3- to 4-week classes
Day 1
Day 2
After Day 2
2-week classes
Day 1
None
After Day 1
1-week classes Prior to start of classes


Fall 2009
100% refund
50% refund
no refund
Withdraw
deadline
16-week classes
4/13 - 8/30
8/31 - 9/6
9/7 - 9/20
9/21 - 10/18
15-week classes
4/13 - Sun.
of 1st week
Sun. of 2nd week
Sun. of 4th week
Sun. of 8th week
14- to 13-week classes
4/13 - Sun.
of 1st week
Sun. of 2nd week
Wed. of 4th week
Sun. of 7th week
12- to 11-week classes
4/13 - Sun.
of 1st week
Wed. of 2nd week
Sun. of 3rd week
Sun. of 6th week
10- to 9-week classes
starting Mon. - Wed.
4/13 - Thu.
of 1st week
Tue. of 2nd week
Wed. of 3rd week
Sun. of 5th week
10- to 9-week classes
starting Thu. - Sun.
4/13 - Mon.
of 2nd week
Sat. of 2nd week
Thu. of 3rd week
Sun. of 5th week
8- to 7-week classes
starting Mon. - Wed.
4/13 - Wed.
of 1st week
Sun. of 1st week
Sun. of 2nd week
Sun. of 4th week
8- to 7-week classes
starting Thu. - Sun.
4/13 - Sun.
of 1st week
Wed. of 2nd week
Sun. of 2nd week
Sun. of 4th week
5- to 6-week classes
Day 1
Day 3
Wed. of 2nd week
Sun. of 3rd week
4-week classes
Day 1
Day 2
Sun. of 1st week
Sun. of 2nd week
3-week classes
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Wed. of 2nd week
2-week classes
Day 1
None
None
Sun. of 1st week
1-week classes
Prior to start of class

 

CASHIER (Room 1246, Des Plaines)

Monday - Thursday

8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday* 8:30 - 5 p.m.
Saturday* 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.


*The College is closed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during the summer.


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