Out of District Notice: If you have recently graduated from a high school outside of District 505 (see district map), you have nonresidency status, and will therefore pay “out-of-district” tuition to attend Parkland College; moving to the Parkland area does not ensure automatic “in-district” status. If you wish to change your residency status and apply to Parkland as a district resident, you must prove that you reside in District 505 for other than educational purposes, and if you are under 21 years of age, you must provide proof of independence from parents or guardians. Please see our
Steps to Becoming an In-District Resident. Submit evidence of your residency to the Office of Admissions and Records well
before registering for your classes.
Any student who
takes exception to the nonresidency ruling should pay the applicable fee and then file an Application for Change of Residence Classification, claiming a refund of the portion in excess of the resident rate. Appeals must be made within 30 calendar days (15 days for summer terms) from the date instruction begins for the term for which the rate is assessed. Requests for current semester consideration filed after the 30-day period will not be accepted. All appeals must be accompanied by supporting documentation. A refund will be provided only if a change of residence classification is granted.
More information on residence classification is available from the Office of Admissions and Records (Room A167). Call 217/351-2482.
Joint Educational Agreements
Parkland College has
Joint Educational Agreements with several Illinois community colleges that allow Parkland district residents to enroll in a degree and/or certificate program in an occupational area not available at Parkland at the cooperating college's in-district tuition rate.