Harper College will be closed on Wednesday, February 12 in observance of Lincoln's Day.
The Harper College Board of Trustees in February approved a $3 per credit hour tuition increase to help support the college’s commitment to providing quality, affordable and accessible education.
Effective this fall, in-district tuition for the 2025-26 academic year will increase 1.9% to $141.50 per credit hour. Out-of-district, out-of-state and international student tuition rates will increase by $6 a credit hour.
In addition, the current $20 per course Distance Learning Fee (also known as the online learning fee) will be converted to a $3 per credit hour increase in the Universal Fee. The Distance Learning Fee was established several years ago to support the rollout of online classes. Converting the Distance Learning Fee to an increase in the Universal Fee creates a more equitable fee structure so online students aren’t paying more for technology that benefits all students. This shift is revenue-neutral for the college.
The Fast Track fee will also be eliminated.
The proposal was supported by the college’s Student Government Association, whose members told administrators they recognized Harper’s increase is moderate compared to those at many peer institutions and decreases the likelihood of a larger increase in the future.