FORT PIERCE, Fla. (July 27, 2026) — Indian River State College has announced proposed updates to select fees following a comprehensive review of instructional and operational costs associated with academic programs and student services.
The proposed fee changes will be considered by the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees during its regularly scheduled meeting on August 25, 2026. The review is part of the College’s ongoing commitment to ensuring fees remain aligned with program requirements, instructional resources, and student learning outcomes while complying with state guidelines governing college fees.
Florida Statute 1009.23(12)(a) grants authority to Florida College System institutional boards of trustees to establish fees within a range allowed by state statute. These fees “shall not exceed the cost of services provided and shall only be charged to persons receiving the service.”
The proposed fees listed below are a result of a thorough review of the costs of every laboratory and course and reflect the costs of consumables, as well as pass-through fees for testing and insurance. All laboratory and course fees are used to purchase items specifically related to that course’s student learning outcomes and course objectives.
The following chart highlights proposed per-course fee changes by term:
Effective term: Spring 2027
| Laboratory Fee–per course charge | ||
| Course | Current | Proposed |
| BCN 1250 Architectural Drafting Principles | $30 | $0 |
| CGS 1060 College Computing | $20 | $0 |
| EGN 1111 Engineering Graphics | $30 | $0 |
| ETD 1320 Introduction to AutoCAD | $30 | $0 |
| ETD 2340 AutoCAD Level 2 | $30 | $0 |
| ETD 2365 CAD – Mechanical | $30 | $0 |
| ETD 2395 CAD-Architectural | $30 | $0 |
| ETD 2551 CAD Civil | $30 | $0 |
| EET 1180C Troubleshooting and Repair Techniques | $20 | $0 |
| ETS 2210 Introduction to Photonics | $20 | $0 |
| ETS 2215 Geometrical Optics | $20 | $0 |
| ETS 2542 Programmable Logic Controllers I | $20 | $0 |
| ETS 2544 Programmable Logic Controllers II | $20 | $0 |
| ETS 2550 SCADA Systems | $20 | $0 |
| ETS 2630 Manufacturing Processes | $20 | $0 |
| ETS 2676 Introduction to Robotics | $20 | $0 |
| FSS 1203C Quantity Food Production I | $1,000 | $650 |
| FSS 1240C Classical Cuisine | $600 | $650 |
| FSS 1246C Baking and Pastries I | $575 | $650 |
| FSS 2204C Quantity Food Production II | $575 | $650 |
| FSS 2206C Quantity Food Production III | $575 | $650 |
| FSS 2248C Pantry & Garde Manger | $575 | $650 |
| FSS 2284C Catering and Banquet Management | $575 | $550 |
| MEA 0200C Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I | $95 | $165 |
| MEA 0201C Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II | $85 | $95 |
| DEH 1802L Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab | $50 | $350 |
| DEH 2804L Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab | $60 | $405 |
| DEH 2806L Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab | $75 | $385 |
| DES 1100L Elements of Dental Materials Lab | $125 | $365 |
| DES 1800L Introduction to Clinical Procedures Lab | $80 | $355 |
| Insurance Fee-per course charge | ||
| HCP 0122C Nursing Assistant – Classroom and Lab | $0 | $13.39 |
| Effective October 1, 2026 | Current | Proposed |
| Associate Degree of Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs Application & Testing Fee to include the purchase and admission assessment exam. | $60 | $110 |
The estimated economic impact on all affected persons cannot be determined. Copies of the proposed fees are posted on the College website at irsc.edu.
Indian River State College complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations or assistance to join the District Board of Trustees’ monthly meeting should call the President’s Office at 772-462-4763 with such need at least (3) business days in advance.
