Residency Requirements
In-District Residency Requirements
An in-district student at John A. Logan College, District No. 530, for tuition purposes is defined as a person who can establish proof of residency within the legal boundaries of District No. 530. Proof of in-district residency is required for students to receive the in-district tuition rate. Students should submit proof of residency within the first 14 days of a 16-week, 12-week or 10-week course and within the first 7 days of an 8-week, 5-week, or 4-week course. In addition, the student must have occupied a dwelling within the district for at least 30 days before the first day of class to be classified as a resident. If a student submits documentation after the set deadline, the change of residency will take effect for the following semester.
Students who are currently under the legal guardianship of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services or have been recently emancipated from the Department and had a placement change into a new community college district, shall be exempt from the 30-day requirement if they demonstrate proof of current in-district residency.
To determine if you may meet requirements for in-district tuition, please see our District Map.
Acceptable Forms of Residency Documentation:
- Illinois driver’s license or state identification card
- Voter’s registration card
- Proof of mortgage or current rental/lease agreement
- Real estate tax statement for property in District #530
- A bank or credit card statement*
- Utility bill (electric, gas, water, telephone, cable)*
- Insurance card or billing statement (auto, home, etc.)
- Paystub*
- Shelter residency documentation
- Installment loan documentation (car/boat/motorcycle, etc.)*
- Medical claim or statement of benefits* (from private insurance company or public government agency)
- A final transcript from an in-district high school with a graduation date within the past three years
*Residency documentation must be dated within the last 90 days of submission
How Do I Submit My Residency Documentation?
Choose one of the following methods:
Special Considerations for In-District Residency
- Out-of-District students who are employed at least 35 hours per week by an employer or organization within District #530 may qualify for in-district tuition rates. Students must provide the required employment verification letter each semester to Admissions and Records or attach to the Application for Change of Residency form
- Out-of-District students who attend JALC under the terms of a Career/Joint Agreement between John A. Logan College and another community college district will be charged in-district tuition. Students must provide written agreement from the home community college district and submit to Pixie Vaughn at pixievaughn@jalc.edu or mail to 700 Logan College Dr. Carterville, IL 62918
- Students who are or were a Veteran in the military, naval, or air service will receive in-district tuition regardless of residing outside of the district. Veterans’ status will be confirmed with the Coordinator or Veteran’s Services & Financial Aid prior to awarding in-district tuition.
Contact Admissions and Records:
In-Person: C201
Phone: 618-985-2828 Ext. 8298
Email: admissions@jalc.edu
