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Can You Afford Lincoln Trail College?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Lincoln Trail College’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $15,443 & $25,274

Worried about paying the full cost of $25,274 to attend Lincoln Trail College? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Illinois, the college offers a discount of 16.8% off tuition and fees. Also, 98.7% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $5,394. Students from low-income families receive an average of $7,805 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Illinois (no aid)

Tuition and fees$10,056
+ Room and board$6,872
+ Other expenses$6,320
Total cost$23,248
Affordability Score (62 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Illinois (with average aid)

Total cost$23,248
- Grants and scholarships$5,394
Net price$17,854
Affordability Score (53 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Illinois

Total cost$23,248
- Grants and scholarships$7,805
Net price$15,443
Affordability Score (53 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$12,082
+ Room and board$6,872
+ Other expenses$6,320
Total cost$25,274
Affordability Score (68 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$25,274
- Grants and scholarships$5,394
Net price$19,880
Affordability Score (64 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$25,274
- Grants and scholarships$7,805
Net price$17,469
Affordability Score (65 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Lincoln Trail College.

Projected Costs Between $61,772 and $204,062 For a Four Year Degree. Between $30,886 and $91,213 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Lincoln Trail College in 2020 - 2021 was $23,248. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 12.4% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $29,350 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $41,634, for a bachelor degree candidate ($32,978 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $141,015 over the course of four years ($62,328 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $147,768 based on a yearly growth rate of 11.2%. The expected two-year cost is $66,050.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Lincoln Trail College

Cost With Interest for Residents of Illinois

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*11.4%12.4%
Freshman year$15,443$22,161$29,350
Senior year$15,443$24,689$32,978
Total 2-year net price$30,886$46,850$62,328
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$11,766$17,848$23,745
Total monthly payment$355$539$717
Total amount paid$42,652$64,698$86,072
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*11.4%12.4%
Freshman year$15,443$22,161$29,350
Senior year$15,443$30,645$41,634
Total 4-year net price$61,772$105,001$141,015
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$23,533$40,002$53,722
Total monthly payment$711$1,208$1,623
Total amount paid$85,305$145,003$194,737

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*10.1%11.2%
Freshman year$17,469$24,103$31,269
Senior year$17,469$26,540$34,781
Total 2-year net price$34,938$50,643$66,050
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,310$19,293$25,163
Total monthly payment$402$583$760
Total amount paid$48,248$69,936$91,213
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*10.1%11.2%
Freshman year$17,469$24,103$31,269
Senior year$17,469$32,177$43,031
Total 4-year net price$69,876$112,043$147,768
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$26,620$42,684$56,294
Total monthly payment$804$1,289$1,701
Total amount paid$96,496$154,727$204,062

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Lincoln Trail College.

Further Questions to Consider

  • Do you know your deadlines?

    Meeting application deadlines for both the college and the FAFSA is crucial to getting financial aid.

  • When can you expect to begin receiving bills from the college?
  • Is there an option to make payments in monthly installments?

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