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Tuition and fees at NIC are among the lowest in Idaho and the Inland Northwest. All rates quoted on this page are subject to change without notice. Idaho residents not living in Kootenai, Ada, Bonneville, Canyon, Jerome and Twin Falls Counties must submit a Certificate of Residency to receive county support. The figures quoted on this page do not include books, supplies, personal expenses or transportation.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are on a semester basis and subject to change at any time.
Please visit the Student Finance Home page for payment deadlines and for information on your payment options.
| Credits | Resident | Non-District | WA | WUE | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $141.50 | $215.00 | $246.00 | $287.00 | $364.00 |
| 2 | $283.00 | $430.00 | $492.00 | $574.00 | $728.00 |
| 3 | $424.50 | $645.00 | $738.00 | $861.00 | $1,092.00 |
| 4 | $566.00 | $860.00 | $984.00 | $1,148.00 | $1,456.00 |
| 5 | $707.50 | $1,075.00 | $1,230.00 | $1,435.00 | $1,820.00 |
| 6 | $849.00 | $1,290.00 | $1,476.00 | $1,722.00 | $2,184.00 |
| 7 | $990.50 | $1,505.00 | $1,722.00 | $2,009.00 | $2,548.00 |
| 8 | $1,132.00 | $1,720.00 | $1,968.00 | $2,296.00 | $2,912.00 |
| 9 | $1,273.50 | $1,935.00 | $2,214.00 | $2,583.00 | $3,276.00 |
| 10 | $1,415.00 | $2,150.00 | $2,460.00 | $2,870.00 | $3,640.00 |
| 11 | $1,556.50 | $2,315.00 | $2,706.00 | $3,157.00 | $4,004.00 |
| 12 | $1,698.00 | $2,480.00 | $2,952.00 | $3,444.00 | $4,368.00 |
| 13 | $1,839.50 | $2,645.00 | $3,198.00 | $3,731.00 | $4,732.00 |
| 14 | $1,981.00 | $2,810.00 | $3,444.00 | $4,018.00 | $5,096.00 |
| 15 | $2,122.50 | $2,975.00 | $3,690.00 | $4,305.00 | $5,460.00 |
| 16 | $2,264.00 | $3,140.00 | $3,936.00 | $4,592.00 | $5,824.00 |
| 17 | $2,405.50 | $3,305.00 | $4,182.00 | $4,879.00 | $6,188.00 |
| 18+ | $2,547.00 | $3,470.00 | $4,428.00 | $5,166.00 | $6,552.00 |
Amounts are subject to change at any time.
| Credits | Resident | Non-District | WA | WUE | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $141.50 | $165.00 | $246.00 | $287.00 | $364.00 |
| 2 | $283.00 | $330.00 | $492.00 | $574.00 | $728.00 |
| 3 | $424.50 | $495.00 | $738.00 | $861.00 | $1,092.00 |
| 4 | $566.00 | $660.00 | $984.00 | $1,148.00 | $1,456.00 |
| 5 | $707.50 | $825.00 | $1,230.00 | $1,435.00 | $1,820.00 |
| 6 | $849.00 | $990.00 | $1,476.00 | $1,722.00 | $2,184.00 |
| 7 | $990.50 | $1,155.00 | $1,722.00 | $2,009.00 | $2,548.00 |
| 8 | $1,132.00 | $1,320.00 | $1,968.00 | $2,296.00 | $2,912.00 |
| 9 | $1,273.50 | $1,485.00 | $2,214.00 | $2,583.00 | $3,276.00 |
| 10 | $1,415.00 | $1,650.00 | $2,460.00 | $2,870.00 | $3,640.00 |
| 11 | $1,556.50 | $1,815.00 | $2,706.00 | $3,157.00 | $4,004.00 |
| 12 | $1,698.00 | $1,980.00 | $2,952.00 | $3,444.00 | $4,368.00 |
| 13 | $1,839.50 | $2,145.00 | $3,198.00 | $3,731.00 | $4,732.00 |
| 14 | $1,981.00 | $2,310.00 | $3,444.00 | $4,018.00 | $5,096.00 |
| 15 | $2,122.50 | $2,475.00 | $3,690.00 | $4,305.00 | $5,460.00 |
| 16 | $2,264.00 | $2,640.00 | $3,936.00 | $4,592.00 | $5,824.00 |
| 17 | $2,405.50 | $2,805.00 | $4,182.00 | $4,879.00 | $6,188.00 |
| 18+ | $2,547.00 | $2,970.00 | $4,428.00 | $5,166.00 | $6,552.00 |
Amounts are subject to change at any time.
NIC offers a special rate to non-degree seeking individuals who are 60 years or older. The senior citizen rate for non-degree credit classes is $25 per class plus $5 per credit. Fees for non-credit courses, materials, books or special fees are full price. Degree-seeking seniors will pay full tuition rates for all courses.
General fees are mandatory charges assessed to each student as part of tuition and fees. These fees are charged only up to 12 credits per semester.
- Associated Student Body (ASNIC) - $28
- Athletics - $36
- Commencement - $4
- Health Services - $31
- Instructional Technology - $123
- Learning Assistance - $40
- Student Activities and Recreation - $38
- Student Service Fee (Debt) - $180
Dual Credit Tuition for Idaho High School Students
| Credits | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 1 | $75 |
| 2 | $150 |
| 3 | $225 |
| 4 | $300 |
| 5 | $375 |
| 6 | $450 |
| 7 | $525 |
| 8 | $600 |
| 9 | $675 |
| 10 | $750 |
| 11 | $825 |
| 12 | $900 |
| 13 | $975 |
| 14 | $1,050 |
| 15 | $1,125 |
| 16 | $1,200 |
| 17 | $1,275 |
| 18+ | $1,350 |
| Credits | Non-resident Tuition* |
|---|---|
| 1 | $125 |
| 2 | $250 |
| 3 | $375 |
| 4 | $500 |
| 5 | $625 |
| 6 | $750 |
| 7 | $875 |
| 8 | $1,000 |
| 9 | $1,125 |
| 10 | $1,250 |
| 11 | $1,325 |
| 12 | $1,400 |
| 13 | $1,475 |
| 14 | $1,550 |
| 15 | $1,625 |
| 16 | $1,700 |
| 17 | $1,775 |
| 18+ | $1,850 |
* Only Idaho home-school students who live outside of Kootenai County must submit a Certificate of Residency to qualify for county support for dual credit.
1. Download and complete the Certificate of Residency with your county name on the top.
2. Mail the form to your county clerk's office (listed on the back of the form).
3. County commissioners will mail your approved or declined certificate to North Idaho College.
4. If you qualify, the county will pay $50 per credit with a maximum of $500 per semester and a lifetime accumulative maximum total of $3,000.
Non-Kootenai Counties whose dual credit students must submit a certificate are: Adams, Bannock, Bear Lake, Benewah, Bingham, Blaine, Boise, Bonner, Bonneville, Boundary, Butte, Camas, Cassia, Clark, Clearwater, Custer, Elmore, Franklin, Fremont, Gem, Gooding, Idaho, Jefferson, Latah, Lemhi, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Minidoka, Nez Perce, Oneida, Owyhee, Payette, Power, Shoshone, Teton, Valley and Washington.
Note: Non-Idaho High School students pay full-rate tuition.
Career and Technical Programs
In addition to the tuition and fees outlined above, many of our Career and Technical Programs have additional costs (tools, supplies or additional fees) that will increase the cost of the program.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
For more information regarding Career and Technical Program costs, please contact your Career and Technical Program advisor.