Kish College partners with ReUp Education to support returning learners
Kishwaukee College has partnered with ReUp Education to support students who are reenrolling in college to complete a degree or certificate program.
Read MoreStudents enrolling at Kishwaukee College are classified as in-district, out-of-district, out-of-state, or international students for tuition and fee purposes, in accordance with Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) policies. Tuition for credit courses is determined by residency classification, following guidelines set by the college’s Board of Trustees.
All documents submitted to Kishwaukee College for admission or transfer evaluation purposes become the property of the College. These documents, or copies of the documents, will not be released to students, nor will they be forwarded to other educational institutions or agencies. Students needing copies of transcripts from other institutions should contact those institutions directly.
To be classified as a resident of the State of Illinois or of the community college district, a student shall have occupied a dwelling within the State or district for at least 30 days immediately before the date established by the district for classes to begin.
Students are considered residents of the district if their legal residence is within
the boundaries of District #523 for at least 30 days immediately prior to the start
of the term for which they wish to register. However, students who have moved from
an out- of-district or out-of-state residence to an in-district residence for reasons
other than attending Kishwaukee College are exempt from the 30-day requirement. District
#523 boundaries include the high school districts of DeKalb, Genoa-Kingston, Hiawatha
at Kirkland, Indian Creek (formerly Shabbona and Waterman), Rochelle, and Sycamore.
Also included are individuals residing in the eastern half of the Oregon Community
School District #220, and the residents of that portion of Lee Center Community District
#271, lying east of the West Brooklyn spur (Paw Paw High School attendance center).
The Student Services Office will make the final determination of residency status.
Supporting documents for any changes to residency must be received by the mid-term
of the semester to which the change is applicable.
Students who are not residents of Kishwaukee College District 523 but who are employed full-time (35 hours per week) in the district are eligible for in-district tuition and fees. To qualify, a letter must be on file in the Student Services Office each semester prior to the student’s registration.The letter must be written on company stationery and must be signed by either the supervisor or the director of human resources.
Legal Guardianship of the Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesStudents who are currently under the legal guardianship of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services or have been recently emancipated from the Department and had a placement change into a new community college district shall be exempt from the 30-day requirement if they demonstrate proof of current in-district residency. Documentation of current residency may be submitted to the district from the student, a caseworker or other personnel of the Department, or the student’s attorney or guardian ad litem.
Special State ProvisionsStudents shall be classified as in-district residents of the State without meeting the general 30-day residency provision if they are:
Students whose legal residence is outside District #523, but in-state, will be classified as out-of-district residents. Out-of-district residents are considered for admission on the same basis as in-district residents, except for admission to the health science programs, for which preference is given to students who are legal residents of District #523. Out-of-district residents whose course or program enrollments do not qualify under CAREER Agreement, variable tuition eligibility, in-district employment waiver, or other waivers will be charged the out-of-district tuition rate.
Individuals who reside in the Oregon Community School District #220 will be charged
in-district tuition for enrollment in courses or programs under an agreement with Highland, Rock Valley, and Sauk Valley Community Colleges;
and the authorization form is not necessary.
Students shall not be classified as residents of the district where attending even though they may have met the general 30-day residency provision if they are:
Kishwaukee College has CAREER Agreements (Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources) with all community colleges in Illinois. These agreements allow Kishwaukee College district residents to attend other colleges for all programs not offered by Kishwaukee College. This agreement allows students to pay the attending college’s in-district tuition rate. Residents of other districts may enroll in all programs at Kishwaukee College that are not offered by their home district. Any program within the Illinois community colleges that is not offered at Kishwaukee College is eligible for CAREER agreement.
According to the law, students may attend any recognized public community college in any other district for in-district tuition. In addition, a student may choose to complete any required general education coursework and may take approved courses at the sending college or at the receiving college.
Kishwaukee College in-district tuition is charged and an authorization from their home college must be signed by an authorized official from that college listing the program being approved to be taken at Kishwaukee College.
The authorization should be presented to the Kishwaukee College Student Services Office at the time of registration. Students should check with their home districts to determine if a program offered at Kishwaukee College is part of a CAREER Agreement.
Individuals who reside in the Oregon Community School District #220 will be charged in-district tuition for enrollment in courses or programs under a CAREER agreement with Highland, Rock Valley, and Sauk Valley Community Colleges.college.
Kishwaukee College has partnered with ReUp Education to support students who are reenrolling in college to complete a degree or certificate program.
Read MoreKishwaukee College will offer six Fast-Track career programs during the Fall 2025 semester. Kish Fast-Track programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 8-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build upon skills with additional training.
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