The below costs are based on projected costs for tuition, fees, books and supplies. All costs are subject to change with each semester. Please note that these totals do not reflect travel or living expenses. Please refer to the and registration for changes each semester.
Tuition costs for fall 2024, spring 2025, summer 2025
| Description | Rate |
|---|---|
| All District 526 residents under age 65, standard, in-district tuition rate | $140 per credit hour |
| Out-of-district residents within Illinois without chargeback authorization | $280 per credit hour |
| OTA sections – variable tuition rate (applied per credit hour in addition to standard tuition rates above) | $140 per credit hour |
| Activity fee | $2 per credit hour |
| Classroom support/technology fee | $10.50 per credit hour |
| Infrastructure fee | $3.50 per credit hour |
| Additional charge for online courses | $20 per credit hour |
Estimated costs
Tuition and fees
District 526 resident
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) courses:
- Tuition: 41 credit hours x $280 = $11,480
- Fees: 41 credit hours x $16 = $656
General education courses:
- Tuition: 20 credit hours x $140 = $2,800
- Fees: 20 x $16.00 = $320
Total tuition and fees: $17,670.95
Out-of-district residents within Illinois without chargeback
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) courses:
- Tuition: 41 credit hours x $420= $17,220
- Fees: 41 credit hours x $16 = $656
General education courses:
- Tuition: 20 credit hours x $280 = $5,600
- Fees: 20 x $16 = $320
Total tuition and fees: $26,210.95
Other program expenses (estimated)
- Textbooks: $2,414.95
- Uniform shirt and badge: Shirt price varies, starting at $24.99; Badge is $12
- Physical examination and immunizations: Varies
- Drug screen: $36
- Background check: $30
- Fingerprinting: $50
- CPR certification: $47
- Loan service fee: Variable, if applicable
Expenses incurred after OTA graduation
- NBCOT exam fee: $540
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- State of Illinois occupational therapy assistant license fee: $25
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