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 academic year (Fall 21, Spring 22, Summer 22) OR 2022-2023 academic year. 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 students* now through the Spring 2023 semester.
Ivy+ tuition means you get the same tuition rate 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!
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 students* through the Spring 2023 semester. No more expensive, unexpected, out-of-pocket costs because it’s designed to save you time and money, and eliminate hassle. On average, students were paying $56 per credit hour for textbooks alone!
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, be in good academic standing (or 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 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+ textbooks means all required textbooks are one price. No more questioning the cost of books! Students in the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters will have the cost of all required textbooks covered, for free!
Ivy+ tuition means you get the same tuition rate 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!
In the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters, Ivy Tech will cover the cost of all required textbooks for students. No more expensive, out-of-pocket costs for books. Ivy+ is designed to save you time, money, and hassle. It is estimated students were paying an average of $56 per credit hour for textbooks alone. This is nearly $850 each semester for students taking 15 credit hours.
Also, with Ivy+ tuition, all full-time students are charged one full-time, flat tuition rate. Students are encouraged to take more credits, helping them graduate faster, improving their academic performance, and reducing the overall cost of their education.
Ivy+ textbooks includes the costs of all required digital textbooks. If a required textbook is not offered in digital format, students will receive a physical textbook rental. Even with digital textbooks, students will still have access to low-cost print (or loose-leaf print) options as they do now and at no additional cost to them. 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.
Ivy+ tuition transforms the tuition structure for student success by charging the same tuition rate for Ivy Tech students enrolled in 12 or more credits, or full-time band. Students who are already accelerating in programs like ASAP will greatly benefit from the new full-time band. 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+. Students in apprenticeship and building trades programs 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 will allow students to take any remaining credit hours over the summer to enroll in 30 credit hours for the year. For example: If a student takes 12 credits in the fall, 12 credits in the spring, they will be eligible to take up to 6 credits in the summer.
Summer-Flex will be a last dollar scholarship meaning any financial aid, grants, and scholarships will be applied first. Students will also be required to complete a FAFSA, be in good academic standing (or meet SAP requirements), be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, and and maintain full-time status for both fall and spring semesters.
Full-Time Student (12 or more credits per semester)
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+ textbooks, the price for required textbooks is free for students* through Spring 2023!
To receive the maximum benefits from the Ivy+ tuition model, students will want to plan to take 30 credit hours over the course of an academic year. Our Summer-Flex Scholarship is here to provide additional flexibility and accommodate students who are full-time, but do not take 15 credits in Fall and Spring terms. Students can take any remaining credit hours over the summer to reach 30 credit hours for the year. An example is a student taking 12 credit hours in the Fall and then 12 credit hours in the Spring. The student could take up to six credits hours in the Summer without incurring costs for the Summer term.
If you are an out-of-state student taking 12 or more credits, the full-time, flat rate is $4,388.55.
Part-Time Student (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 coming at no charge for students in the 2021-22 academic year, the price for required textbooks is free!
If you are an out-of-state student taking less than 12 credit hours, the per credit rate is $292.57.
No, Ivy+ will not have any impact on financial aid. If you have financial aid available, it can be used in the bookstore either in-store or on the Barnes & Noble website. If you receive financial aid (e.g., Pell grant, state financial aid, student loans, other grants, scholarships, etc.), those funds will be applied to your tuition and required fees first. Students can still use remaining financial aid for any other materials or supplies at the bookstore at Barnes & Noble pricing.
Remember, Ivy+ textbooks will be covered by Ivy Tech through the Spring 2023 semester!
Register for your classes and the Ivy Tech Bookstores will start preparing your course materials. Sit back and relax while we get everything ready for you!
One month before classes start, you will receive an email to your ivytech.edu email instructing you to select your delivery preference for any physical materials (in-store pickup or shipped directly to you).
Your digital textbooks will be delivered automatically within IvyLearn. No shipping required!
An email notification will be sent to your ivytech.edu email address when your order with physical materials is ready for pickup or when it ships.
Note: Students registering for courses within 30 days of the start of class will be able to confirm their textbooks approximately 24 hours after registering. This provides time for the bookstore to receive your class registration and prepare your course material list in the Ivy+ program. If you login to IvyLearn and do not see your textbooks, please try again within 24 hours of registering.
Absolutely. Ivy+ textbooks is a digital-first model, but if you prefer physical textbooks or low-cost print options, you will still have access to them via textbook rental or optional purchase. Low-cost print (or loose-leaf print) options will be available to students at no additional cost. You have the flexibility to choose the format that’s best for you.
Digital textbooks will be accessible through your IvyLearn dashboard. You will also have access to quick guides, video tutorials, and other resources to provide helpful information and answer any questions you might have about using your digital textbooks in IvyLearn.
Students will access all digital books through IvyLearn. 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.
Yes, you will have the option to purchase and pick up any physical books at your local bookstore or have them shipped to you directly. Students will need to select their delivery preference in the Ivy+ BNC Student Experience Portal. Students may elect to have their print materials available for pick-up at the campus bookstore where the class is being taught or they may choose to have them shipped to their home address at no additional cost to the student.
Yes. With Ivy+ textbooks, physical textbooks are available as rentals, but there is an option to purchase at the end of the term. You will receive an email from Barnes & Noble before the end of the semester with instructions on how to return physical materials or buy them at a discounted rate. Individual book prices will vary by publisher. Other materials, like notebooks and written lab manuals, will not need to be returned.
Students will return any required rentals to any of the Ivy Tech Barnes & Noble Bookstore locations.
Once there, signage will be displayed to guide students to the appropriate drop-off location and give clear directions on the process. If a campus does not have a bookstore, Barnes & Noble will designate a space with drop-off times and details. Students will also receive communication about this process before materials are due to be returned. Materials can also be shipped back to Barnes & Noble using a printing label that will be emailed directly to the student prior to the end of the term.
The deadline to return all rental textbooks is the end of the 8-week term or 16-week semester based on the length of the course. Students will receive email reminders about the rental deadline to their Ivy Tech email address. Rental books may be returned to any of the Ivy Tech Bookstore locations. A UPS return label will also be available in the return reminder email.
If you do not return the rented textbooks to the Ivy Tech Barnes & Noble Bookstore, they will charge you the replacement cost. In addition, a hold may be placed on your Ivy Tech student account until you either return the materials or pay the charge. The hold can prevent registration. Therefore, it is important that you return these materials in a timely manner.
Digital textbooks are the recommended option for materials in a continuous class. If the material is not available in digital format, a print rental will be provided. You can use the same book for two consecutive 8-week classes falling within the same 16-week semester. Books are rented on an 8-week term or 16-week semester basis. If the course material is provided in digital format, there would be no interruption in access for the two consecutive terms. Materials, such as lab manuals and workbooks, that are considered single-use items and cannot be reused by students 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 an action to take. If you have withdrawn from a course and it has physical 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.
Yes. If you have financial aid available, it can be used in the bookstore either in-store or on the Barnes & Noble website. If you receive financial aid (e.g., Pell grant, state financial aid, student loans, other grants, scholarships, etc.), those funds will be applied to your tuition and required fees first. Students can still use remaining financial aid for any other materials or supplies at the bookstore at Barnes & Noble pricing. Remember, Ivy+ textbooks will be covered by Ivy Tech through the Spring 2023 semester!
No, the Ivy+ textbook fee will still be covered by Ivy Tech regardless of the course material type or delivery format. Ivy+ will save all Ivy Tech students money, regardless of which courses they take or which textbooks are required.
If your federal student aid or loans do not cover the cost of your tuition, and/or you just need assistance paying for college, one option is a Tuition Payment Plan.
*excludes dual credit, non-credit and apprenticeship/building trades
