Admissions and Records

Residency Requirements

In-District Residency Requirements

An in-district student at John A. Logan College, District No. 530, is defined for tuition purposes as someone who can prove residency within the district’s legal boundaries. Students must submit proof of residency within the first 14 days for courses lasting 9 to 16 weeks, and within the first 7 days for courses lasting 4 to 8 weeks. For courses shorter than 4 weeks, residency must be established by the first day of the course. If a student is enrolled in multiple courses with varying lengths, the College will determine residency based on the course that starts first.

If documentation is submitted after the specified deadlines, any residency changes will apply to the following semester.

To appeal a residency status after the deadline, students may complete the Residency Appeal form available on the John A. Logan College website. A decision will be sent to the student’s Volmail account within 7–14 business days.

Students must have resided within the district for at least 30 days before the first day of class. Students under the guardianship of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, or those recently emancipated with a placement change to a new community college district, are exempt from the 30-day requirement if they provide proof of residency.

To determine if you may meet requirements for in-district tuition, please see our District Map.

Acceptable Forms of Residency Documentation:

• Illinois driver’s license or state identification card
• Voter’s registration card
• Proof of mortgage or current rental/lease agreement
• Real estate tax statement for property in District #530
• A bank or credit card statement*
• Utility bill (electric, gas, water, telephone, cable)*
• Insurance card or billing statement (auto, home, etc.)
• Paystub*
• Shelter residency documentation
• Installment loan documentation (car/boat/motorcycle, etc.)*
• Medical claim or statement of benefits* (from private insurance company or public government agency)
• A final transcript from an in-district high school with a graduation date within the past three years

*Residency documentation must be dated within the last 90 days of submission

How Do I Submit My Residency Documentation?

Choose one of the following methods:

• Fill out the Application for Change of Residency form
• Email residency documentation to admissions@jalc.edu
• Bring your residency documentation in-person to Admissions and Records in Office C201

Special Considerations for In-District Residency

• Out-of-District students who are employed at least 35 hours per week by an employer or organization within District #530 may qualify for in-district tuition rates. Students must provide the required employment verification letter each semester to Admissions and Records or attach to the Application for Change of Residency form
• Out-of-District students who attend JALC under the terms of a Career/Joint Agreement between John A. Logan College and another community college district will be charged in-district tuition. Students must provide written agreement from the home community college district and submit to the Provost Office at provost@jalc.edu. If you have questions, please call Carolyn Skouby at 618-985-2828, Ext. 8635
• Students who are or were a Veteran in the military, naval, or air service will receive in-district tuition regardless of residing outside of the district. Veterans’ status will be confirmed with the Coordinator or Veteran’s Services & Financial Aid prior to awarding in-district tuition.   

Contact Admissions and Records:
In-Person: C201
Phone: 618-985-2828 Ext. 8298
Email: admissions@jalc.edu