COST OF ATTENDANCE ESTIMATES

Estimating your full cost to attend The River.

Tuition and fees pay for your education, but you’ll have other expenses while you’re in school.

Use the information on this page to understand what you might pay for tuition, fees, books, room, board, transportation and other expenses. While the costs on this page are only estimates, they are a solid starting point for planning your budget.

Associate Degree Estimated Cost of Attendance

This is an estimate of what it might cost you to attend full-time as an associate degree student for one year.

If you receive financial support from a parent or guardian, use the amount for dependent students. Otherwise, use the amount for independent students.

	Dependent Student	Independent Student
Tuition and fees	$2,760	$2,760
Books and supplies	$1,350	$1,350
Room and board	$4,460	$8,670
Transportation	$3,850	$3,850
Miscellaneous	$1,420	$1,420
Total cost	$13,840	$18,050

These estimates are for Florida residents only. If you are not a Florida resident, see Out-of-State Cost Estimates on this page. Check the Indian River State College Catalog for complete information on tuition and fees.

Bachelor’s Degree Estimated Cost of Attendance

(h2) Bachelor’s Degree Estimated Cost of Attendance

This is an estimate of what it might cost you to attend full-time as a bachelor’s degree student for one year.

If you receive financial support from a parent or guardian, use the amount for dependent students. Otherwise, use the amount for independent students.

	Dependent Student	Independent Student
Tuition and fees	$3,104	$3,104
Books and supplies	$1,350	$1,350
Room and board	$4,460	$8,670
Transportation	$3,850	$3,850
Miscellaneous	$1,420	$1,420
Total cost	$14,184	$18,394

These estimates are for Florida residents only. If you are not a Florida resident, see Out-of-State Cost Estimates, on this page. Check the Indian River State College Catalog for complete information on tuition and fees.

Out-of-State Cost Estimates

This is an estimate of what it might cost you to attend full-time as an out-of-state student for one year. If you receive financial support from a parent or guardian, use the amount for dependent students. Otherwise, use the amount for independent students.

	Associate Degree, Dependent Student	Associate Degree, Independent Student	Bachelor’s Degree, Dependent Student	Bachelor’s Degree, Independent Student
Tuition and fees	$10,212	$10,212	$13,936	$13,936
Books and supplies	$1,350	$1,350	$1,350	$1,350
Room and board	$4,460	$8,670	$4,460	$8,670
Transportation	$3,850	$3,850	$3,850	$3,850
Miscellaneous	$1,420	$1,420	$1,420	$1,420
Total cost	$21,292	$25,502	$25,016	$29,226

These amounts are estimates. Check the Indian River State College Catalog for complete information on tuition and fees.

Students seeking Florida residency for tuition purposes must submit documentation to Indian River State College that proves their residency. Keep in mind that your 12-month college enrollment is not enough to establish Florida residency. Additional information may be found on the Florida Residency Requirements page.

In certain circumstances, out-of-state tuition waivers may be granted. See Out-of-State Tuition Waivers for details.

International Student Tuition

If you are an international student on an F-1 visa, you are not eligible for Florida resident tuition and fees, regardless of how long you have lived in the United States. You will pay out-of-state tuition and fees throughout your entire time as an F-1 visa student.

Fee and Tuition Details

The tuition and fees here and throughout this page should be considered approximate costs.

Cost per Credit for Advanced and Professional Courses*

	Florida Resident	Non-Florida Resident
Lower-level college credit	$103.83/cr	$390.49/cr
Baccalaureate-level college credit	$117.10/cr	$400.00/cr

*Fees are subject to change at any time, pending Board of Trustees approval.

Additional Fees

Additional fees may be required depending on the program you select, such as:

Lab fees
Technology fee for online courses
Tuition charge ($30) for adult education classes, including GED® and ESL
And other items

In accordance with state law, the third time students register for a developmental education class or for a college-credit class, they will be assessed the full instructional cost.

Refer to the fees section of the current Indian River State College Catalog for detailed fee and tuition information, including a complete list of fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change at any point during the catalog year.

Excess Credit Hour Surcharge

If you take more courses than your bachelor’s degree requires, you may be subject to an excess hour surcharge that doubles your tuition.

Florida state law (Fla. Stat. Section 1009.286) defines “excess hours” as credit hours beyond 120 percent of the credit hours required for a bachelor’s degree.

For example, if the length of your program is 120 credit hours, you may be subject to an excess hour surcharge for any credits attempted beyond 144 credit hours (120% × 120). `The surcharge is 100 percent of the tuition rate for each credit hour over 120 percent. So for a 120-credit program, any credits beyond 144 cost twice as much.

Course withdrawals, course repeats and enrollment in courses not a part of your major all count toward the excess credit hour surcharge.

If you’re planning on earning a bachelor’s degree, make every effort to enroll in and successfully complete the courses required for your intended major on your first attempt.

If you’re planning on transferring to a state university, decide on your major or transfer program early. Then make sure your courses at Indian River State College meet the admission requirements for your next program, including prerequisites.To make sure you are only enrolling in the courses needed for your program—and avoid the excess credit hour surcharge—schedule an appointment with your advisor to create an Academic Plan/Guided Pathway.