We’re thrilled to provide Ivy+, our new approach to tuition and books giving students the access they need at an affordable price, before classes start.
Frozen tuition means the cost of tuition has not increased, and will not increase for the 2021-22 and 2022-2023 academic years. The price per credit hour remains at $149.55, the lowest in Indiana.
Ivy+ textbooks means all required textbooks are one price. No more questioning the cost of books! For even more value, required textbooks are free for eligible students* now through the Spring 2023 semester.
Ivy+ tuition means the tuition rate stays the same if you enroll in 12 or more credits per semester. It is the same price if you take 12, 13, 14, or 15 or more credits. Graduate faster and reduce the overall cost of your education!
*Dual credit, non-credit, and building/construction trade apprenticeship students are excluded from the Ivy+ textbook model.
With Ivy+ tuition, full-time, in-state students taking 12 credits and above will be charged a full-time, flat rate of $2,243.25. Thanks to Ivy+, required textbooks will be free for eligible students through the Spring 2023 semester. No more expensive, unexpected, out-of-pocket costs because it’s designed to save time, money, and hassle.
Out-of-State and International Students
With Ivy+ tuition, full-time out-of-state and international students taking 12 credits and above will be charged a full-time, flat rate of $4388.55 with no additional cost for textbooks.
For more information on our international student program click here.
To receive the maximum benefits from the Ivy+ tuition model, students should plan to take 30 credit hours over the course of an academic year. Our Summer-Flex Scholarship* is here to help students who are full-time but do not take 15 credits in the Fall and Spring terms. Students can take any remaining credit hours over the Summer to reach 30 credit hours for the year.
*Summer-Flex is a last-dollar scholarship meaning any financial aid, grants, and scholarships will be applied first. Students will also need a FAFSA on file, meet SAP requirements, be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and maintain full-time status for both Fall and Spring semesters.
Part-time students taking less than 12 credits per semester will be charged the in-state tuition rate of $149.55 per credit hour. With Ivy+, required textbooks will be free for eligible students through the Spring 2023 semester.
If you are an out-of-state student taking less than 12 credit hours, the per credit rate is $292.57.
Ivy+ is designed to save time, money, and hassle. In the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters, Ivy Tech will cover the cost of all required textbooks for eligible students. No more expensive, out-of-pocket costs for books!
With Ivy+ tuition, all full-time students are charged one full-time tuition rate. With one flat tuition rate, you can take more credits and graduate faster, reducing the overall cost of your education.
Ivy+ textbooks includes the costs of all required digital textbooks. If a required textbook is not offered in digital format, you will receive a physical textbook rental. Course materials that are recommended but not required, program fees, course fees, and other consumable fees (e.g., exam fees, proctoring fees, nursing scrubs, welding rods) are not covered.
Even with digital textbooks, you still have access to looseleaf print (also called low-cost print) options no additional cost. Ivy Tech will continue to cover print costs for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters.
With Ivy+ tuition, you pay the same tuition rate when you enroll in 12 or more credits. Students who are already accelerating in programs like ASAP greatly benefit from this new tuition rate. Part-time students taking 12 credits or less will continue to pay a per credit hour tuition rate.
Students who do not pay tuition, such as dual credit or non-credit students, are not eligible for Ivy+ textbooks. Building and construction trade apprenticeship students are also not eligible, as materials for those courses are provided by national training organizations.
The Summer-Flex Scholarship is designed to offer additional flexibility and accommodate students who are full-time but do not take 15 credits in Fall and Spring terms. Summer-Flex allows you to take any remaining credit hours over the Summer to enroll in 30 credit hours for the year. For example: If you take 12 credits in the Fall and 12 credits in the Spring, you are eligible to take up to 6 credits in the Summer at no additional cost.
Summer-Flex is a last dollar scholarship meaning any financial aid, grants, and scholarships will be applied first. You are also required to complete a FAFSA, meet SAP requirements, be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, and maintain full-time status for both fall and spring semesters.
Full-Time Students (12 or more credits per semester)
With Ivy+ tuition, full-time, in-state students taking 12 or more credits are charged a full-time, flat rate of $2,243.25. Thanks to Ivy+ textbooks, required textbooks are free through Spring 2023!
To receive the maximum benefits from the Ivy+ tuition model, you should plan to take 30 credit hours over the course of an academic year. The Summer-Flex Scholarship provides an opportunity to take additional credit hours over the summer at no additional cost.
For out-of-state students taking 12 or more credits, the full-time, flat rate is $4,388.55.
Part-Time Students (Less than 12 credits per semester)
Part-time students taking less than 12 credits per semester will be charged the in-state tuition rate of $149.55 per credit hour. Thanks to Ivy+ textbooks, required textbooks are free through Spring 2023!
For out-of-state students taking less than 12 credit hours, the per credit rate is $292.57.
No, Ivy+ will not affect financial aid. Available financial aid (Pell grant, state financial aid, student loans, other grants, scholarships, etc.) will be applied to tuition costs and required fees first. You can use remaining financial aid for any other materials or supplies at the bookstore, in-store or online, at Barnes & Noble pricing.
Remember, Ivy+ textbooks will be covered by Ivy Tech through the Spring 2023 semester!
Digital textbooks are available through your IvyLearn dashboard. Simply click on an eBook or select digital content in IvyLearn to access it. If an access code is required, a pop-up window will appear to prompt you to enter the code to access. Features such as highlighting, read aloud, and note-taking will vary based on the publisher and digital platform.
Quick guides and video tutorials are also available in IvyLearn, andknowledge base articles in MyIvy provide more information about using digital textbooks.
If a textbook is being offered digitally, you can still opt for a print version at no additional cost. You can order physical books in the Ivy+ BNC Student Experience Portal and either pick them up at your local bookstore or have them shipped directly to you for free.
Print options are typically offered in a looseleaf (low-cost print) format. If a looseleaf print option is unavailable, you can work with your campus bookstore for an alternative print option.
Yes. With Ivy+ textbooks, print textbooks are available as rentals which can either be returned or purchased at the end of a term. You will receive an email from Barnes & Noble before the end of the term with instructions for either option. Purchase prices are discounted and vary by publisher. Other materials, like notebooks and written lab manuals, do not need to be returned.
Approximately 24 hours after making a schedule change, you will receive an email to your ivytech.edu email from the bookstore with instructions and next steps. If you have withdrawn from a course that uses printed materials, you will be directed to return those materials to the bookstore in new condition, with packages being unopened. If adding a class, you will be directed to confirm your new materials for the course and select shipping or in-store pickup.
