Educational Costs

It is the general policy of Hawkeye Community College to provide the highest quality instruction at the lowest cost possible. Specific tuition and fee schedules for credit classes may be obtained from the Admissions Office. Non-credit continuing education fee schedules and specific class costs are available at the Registration center, or by calling 319-296-2460.

Books and Supplies

The cost for books and supplies varies widely depending on the student's course of study. For example, full-time students enrolled in arts and science programs can expect books to average approximately $400 per term. Applied science and technology program costs vary widely due to the cost of tools or uniforms. Students should consult with the departmental office or college bookstore for costs.

Materials and/or Laboratory Fees

Materials fees are mandatory and support a variety of materials and supplies used in educational programs. All students are assessed materials or lab fees on a semester-credit basis.

Tuition

Tuition is assessed based on residency and class load. Non-resident tuition is assessed at two times the resident rate, and international tuition is assessed at two times the resident rate. A current tuition schedule is available from the Admissions Office or by emailing us.

Tuition Refund Policy

A. Credit
A student may receive a percentage refund of tuition within the first 14 calendar days of each semester after class begins through official withdrawal. (See Official Withdrawal Policy, Series Number 525.) A full
refund will be awarded if withdrawal is completed prior to the first class meeting. Tuition refund applies only to a reduction in credit hours or total withdrawal, as follows:
8 Week Semesters:
1st through 3rd calendar day—100% maximum
4th through 6th calendar day—50% maximum
Beginning with the 7th calendar day of each semester there is no refund of tuition. Courses less than eight weeks in length will follow a prorated refund schedule. A student may appeal a refund decision by submitting a request in writing to the Director of Business Services. Partial refunds will not be made for Student Activity, Student Services, or computer-user fees. A full refund of tuition will be authorized for those students called to active duty by the U.S. Armed Services.

B. Non-Credit
A Community and Continuing Education student enrolled in a non-credit course will be granted a full refund of tuition if a written request for withdrawal is completed prior to the first session of class. A 50% refund will be granted if a written withdrawal is completed prior to the second session of class. NO refunds will be made after the second session of class, after classes meeting one time only, or for courses with tuition under $15.00.