How much does it cost to attend Parkland?
Tuition costs at Parkland are based on a student’s residency status. Go to our
College Costs page for help in estimating your costs.
My student has been identified as ‘out-of-district’, but he lives in Champaign. Why isn’t he a resident?
Residency is based on a number of factors. Please refer to our
Residency Information for guidance. If you have further questions after reviewing this information, you may call Admissions at 217/351-2482 to discuss your particular circumstances.
Where will my student live at Parkland?
Parkland College does not provide student housing. However, there are housing options available. Click for
Housing Search Note: Parkland College is not affiliated with any residence halls or apartments and does not promote any particular housing option, and payment arrangements for housing are handled solely by students and/or their families.
My student would like to receive financial aid to pay for all or part of his classes at Parkland. What should I do?
Our
Financial Aid page at will have answers to many of your questions concerning the financial aid filing process. Note: Financial Aid also includes loans, so if your student would like to have a Direct Loan, the FAFSA forms must still be completed.
Must the entire tuition be paid at one time?
No, a payment plan is also available for tuition to Parkland; see our
Payment Options to learn the various payment options available. Pay particular attention to the dates, since down payment amounts will vary depending on when you start a plan.
What does FERPA mean?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the student’s rights. Under the law, we aren’t allowed to release any financial aid or schedule information to anyone other than students. We can only release information to students in person. We can only give information to the student, or someone the student authorizes, in person and not over the telephone or by e-mail. The student or his authorized representative must have a picture I.D. with them before we can give out any information.
Please keep in mind that due to FERPA regulations, we cannot share a student’s schedule, tuition, or financial aid information on the telephone. Your student has access to all this information online, so please ask your student to share this information so that you can stay informed.
My child has a learning disability. How can he/she go to college and be successful?
Parkland College’s
Office of Disability Services has a wide range of services available for those with documented disabilities.
In addition to services provided by the
Office of Disability Services, all students are encouraged to use the services of our
Center for Academic Success for tutoring and learning assistance.
My child is undecided on what he wants to study in college. Can the college help?
Yes! The
Career Center at Parkland College offers several services to help a student choose and explore career options. Please visit the
Career Center in A175 or call them at 217/351-2536.
My insurance company is asking for a verification of enrollment to show that my student is a full-time student. How do I get that document?
Verifications of enrollment are not available until the first week that classes begin. Your student can bring his insurance forms to the front desk of Admissions in A165 and the verification will be mailed to the address provided. If you have questions about your particular circumstance, please call Admissions at 217/351-2482.
Is there a parking fee at Parkland?
No, all parking at Parkland is free, and we don’t require any registration or stickers.
Where can my student get a job?
There are a number of campus jobs at Parkland, and your student can apply for those at the
Career Center. Visit the Career Center for more information.