Indian River State College is widely recognized for its affordability. The College is identified by the United States Department of Education as the most affordable college in Florida and the third-most affordable college in the country.

Refer to the fees section of the current IRSC Catalog for detailed fee and tuition information. These fees should be considered approximate costs. All fees listed are subject to change at any point during the Catalog year. Many financial aid and scholarship programs are available to eligible students to assist with the financing of their college education at IRSC.

• $103.83* per Advanced and Professional Lower-level college credit, Florida Resident
• $390.49* per Advanced and Professional Lower-level college credit, Non-Florida Resident
• $117.10* per Advanced and Professional Baccalaureate-level college credit, Florida Resident
• $400.00* per Advanced and Professional Baccalaureate-level college credit, Non-Florida Resident (Fee is effective beginning with the 2023 Fall Semester.)

Lab fees are extra. There is a technology fee for online classes.  Additional fees may be required depending on program selected.

Important Notice: As required by state regulations effective July 1, 2011, there is a tuition charge for IRSC Adult Education. This includes GED^® and ESL. The $30 cost will cover all classes during a semester.

In accordance with state law, the third time students register for a developmental-education class or for a college-credit class, they will be assessed the full instructional cost.

*Fees are subject to change, pending Board of Trustees approval.

Florida Resident Tuition

Students seeking Florida residency for tuition purposes are required to submit documentation to IRSC that proves their residency. For prospective students new to Florida, it is important to know that you cannot establish Florida residency just by virtue of 12-month enrollment in a college.

Refer to the Indian River State College Procedure for Florida Resident for Tuition Purposes. Additional information may be found in the Florida Department of Education Guidelines for Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes.

International Student Tuition

F-1 Visa students are not eligible for Florida resident tuition fees regardless of time living in the United States. The non-Florida resident tuition fees apply throughout the entire time as an F-1 Visa student.

Out-of-State Tuition Waivers

Out-of-state tuition waiver programs can dramatically reduce the costs for veterans, eligible Florida high school graduates and eligible international students. For more information on these waivers visit any campus, or contact the Office of Student Records at 772-462-7460.

DACA (Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia)

Un estudiante que cualifica para DACA (Acción Diferida par los llegados en la Infancia) puede solicitar una exención en cual la porción de matrícula fuera de estado es eliminada de su matrícula. Una “Exención de Matricula fuera de Estado” por selectos graduados de escuela secundaria de la Florida se hizo efectivo para ciertos estudiantes elegibles que no califican como residentes de la Florida para los propósitos de matrícula. Para ser elegible para esta exención, el estudiante debe cumplir con los siguientes requisitos:

Florida Linkage Institutes Out-of-State Tuition Exemption

Linkage Institutes were created by the Florida Legislature to assist in the development of stronger economic and social ties between Florida and strategic foreign countries. International students who are citizens of one of the countries or regions eligible for exemption—Brazil, Canada, The Caribbean, People’s Republic of China, Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, France, Israel, Japan, Mexico and West Africa—may be eligible for an out-of-state tuition exemption.

To apply for the out-of-state tuition exemption, a student must contact the Linkage Institute director for his/her country of origin. Each institute sets criteria for the selection of students. A very important condition that students need to meet is that they are required to return home after graduation.

For more information, search “Florida linkage institutes” online and contact the Linkage Institute director for your country of origin.

Excess Credit Hour Surcharge

Section 1009.286, Florida Statutes, establishes an “excess hour” surcharge for students seeking Baccalaureate degrees at state universities. It is critical that students, including those entering Florida College System institutions, are aware of the potential for additional course fees. “Excess hours” are defined as hours that go beyond 120% of the hours required for a Baccalaureate Degree program. For example, if the length of the program is 120 credit hours, the student may be subject to an excess hour surcharge for any credits attempted beyond 144 credit hours (120% x 120).

All students whose educational plan may include earning a Baccalaureate Degree should make every effort to enroll in and successfully complete those courses that are required for their intended major on their first attempt. Florida college students intending to transfer to state universities should identify a major or “transfer program” early and be advised of admission requirements for that program, including the approved common prerequisites. Course withdrawals and/or repeats, as well as enrollment in courses nonessential to the intended major, may contribute to a potential excess hours surcharge.

Students should schedule an appointment with their advisor to create an Academic Plan/Guided Pathway that ensures they enroll only in courses needed for their program, so they can avoid extra costs when transferring to Florida public universities.

IRSC Cashier

Payment for classes may be made online through your MyPioneerPortal account or in person at any IRSC campus. IRSC accepts cash, check, money orders, and all major credit cards.

Cashier Office Hours

Fall and Spring Semesters:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Summer Semester:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., closed Friday

Payment Plans

IRSC offers a no-interest monthly tuition installment plan through Nelnet Corporation/FACTS Tuition Pay Plan. The plan breaks your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments and automatically deducts that payment from your bank account (ACH) or charges a credit or debit card. The FACTS Tuition Pay Plan offers flexible payment options and affordable set-up fees.