2026-2027 College Cost Worksheet
Using rules established by federal law, Lake Land College creates cost estimates to be used for student aid purposes. This is not necessarily the amount you will pay out of pocket. Some expenses, such as tuition and fees, are fixed; other expenses are influenced by personal lifestyle choices. We’ve listed Lake Land College’s estimated costs to help you see how your expenses may differ. All cost figures are averages. Your actual cost of attendance will vary based on your enrollment level, residency status, living arrangements, transportation costs, and lifestyle. This worksheet provides estimated costs so you can plan ahead and determine how much money you may need to attend Lake Land College.
*Tuition and fee figures are approved by the Lake Land College Board of Trustees and are subject to change. The Lake Land College estimate is based on 15 hours per semester for 2 semesters. Fees include textbook rental costs (approximate savings of $1,400 per year). Some courses require an additional fee to cover the cost of lab materials, supplies, equipment, etc. Specific course fee levels are listed with the course description in the college catalog.
| DIRECT LAKE LAND COLLEGE EXPENSES | MY ESTIMATE | LAKE LAND COLLEGE’S ESTIMATE | ||
| FALL | SPRING | SUMMER | ||
| TUITION, FEES, AND BOOK RENTAL* Use the academic program model in your college catalog or on our website to estimate the number of credit hours taken per term × the following: $159.00 – In-District Residents $302.02 – Out-of-District Residents $519.05 – Out-of-State Residents https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/guided-pathways/ https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/tuition-and-fees/ |
$ | $ | $ | |
| SPECIAL PROGRAM COSTS Some programs at Lake Land College require you to buy additional supplies, kits, or tools. The table below lists additional charges that you may incur if you enroll in one of these programs. |
$ | $ | $ | |
| TOTAL DIRECT LAKE LAND COLLEGE EXPENSES | $ | $ | $ | |
| TOTAL FOR YEAR | $ | In-District Residents: $4,770.00 Out-of-District Residents: $9,060.60 Out-of-State Residents: $15,571.50 |
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| 2026-2027 ANTICIPATED SPECIAL PROGRAM COSTS (incurred in the first semester of the first year of the program) |
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| AAS.SRT – Surgical Technology | $213 | AAS.DH – Dental Hygiene | $6,400 |
| NDP.BNA – Basic Nursing Assistant | $368 | AAS.ADN – Associate Degree Nurse | $809 |
| CRT.COS – Cosmetology | $1,895 | CRT.PN – Practical Nursing | $655 |
| AAS.AGPWR – Ag Power Technology | $5,160 | CRT.MT – Massage Therapy | $905 |
| CRT.AGPWR – Ag Power Technology | $5,160 | CRT.ESTH – Esthetics | $700 |
| AAS.JDAT – John Deere Ag Tech | $5,000 | AAS.PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant | $554 |
| AAS.CRT – Court Reporting Technology | $2,800 | CRT.PS – Paramedical Services | $175 |
| OTHER INDIRECT COLLEGE EXPENSES | MY ESTIMATE | LAKE LAND COLLEGE’S ESTIMATE | |||
| FALL | SPRING | SUMMER | DEPENDENT STUDENT | INDEPENDENT STUDENT | |
| LIVING EXPENSES Lake Land College does not maintain on-campus housing for students; however, housing is available adjacent to campus and in nearby communities. |
$ | $ | $ | $4,000 | $7,000 |
| TRANSPORTATION This includes fuel, oil, basic maintenance, insurance, etc. |
$ | $ | $ | $3,106 | $3,106 |
| PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS This includes all other expenses incurred as a college student. |
$ | $ | $ | $1,792 | $1,792 |
| COURSE MATERIALS & SUPPLIES Textbook rental is included in the tuition/fee component. |
$ | $ | $ | $530 | $530 |
| TOTAL INDIRECT COLLEGE EXPENSES | $ | $ | $ | ||
| TOTAL FOR YEAR | $ | $9,428 | $12,428 | ||
| TOTAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT COLLEGE EXPENSES | $ | $ | $ | |
| TOTAL FOR YEAR | $ | |||
Note on residency status:
Students can change their residency status with the College at the Admissions and Records office. They will need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID or driver’s license and a copy of their lease or a piece of postal mail that includes their in-district address to complete the process.
Funding Strategy
| TYPE OF FUNDING | MY ESTIMATE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | SPRING | SUMMER | |
| SCHOLARSHIPS Be sure to check the specifics of your scholarships to see if there are restrictions on what the funds can be used for (i.e., tuition only) and if they will be split among semesters. https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/scholarships/ |
$ | $ | $ |
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| $ | $ | $ | |
| $ | $ | $ | |
| GRANTS This includes the Illinois MAP Grant, federal PELL Grant, veterans benefits and grants, etc. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/veterans/programs-available/ |
$ | $ | $ |
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| $ | $ | $ | |
| $ | $ | $ | |
| FEDERAL WORK STUDY https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/financialaid/federal-work-study/ |
$ | $ | $ |
| PERKINS FUNDING Students may be able to receive direct assistance through the Perkins Program if they are enrolled in an AAS or CRT academic program and a member of a special population. https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/perkins-program/ |
$ | $ | $ |
| STUDENT SAVINGS | $ | $ | $ |
| PARENT SAVINGS & 529 ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS | $ | $ | $ |
| STUDENT EMPLOYMENT | $ | $ | $ |
| STUDENT LOANS https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/financialaid/federal-aid/federal-direct-loans/ |
$ | $ | $ |
| PARENT LOANS | $ | $ | $ |
| LAKE LAND COLLEGE PAYMENT PLAN https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/nelnet-payment-plan/ |
$ | $ | $ |
| OTHER | $ | $ | $ |
| TOTALS | $ | $ | $ |