TUITION & FEES
Indian River State College is among the most affordable colleges in the nation.
Indian River State College isn’t just a great place to learn and take your next steps toward your career goals. The River is also one of the most affordable colleges in the nation. Lower tuition costs make it easier to finish your education and keep your career moving forward.
And if you need some help paying for college, we can work with you to get you the financial aid you need to close the gap. Many of our students—42 percent—receive grants or scholarships that don’t need to be paid back. And even better, 91 percent of our students graduate with no college debt. Check out our Financial Assistance page for all the details on financial aid.
These estimates are for Florida residents attending full time.
| Fall | Spring | Total | |
| Associate Degree, Full Time | $1,380 | $1,380 | $2,760 |
| Bachelor’s Degree, Full Time | $1,552 | $1,552 | $3,104 |
To see a full, estimated cost of attendance that includes expenses like books, housing, food and transportation, see our Cost of Attendance Estimates page. It also includes more detail on how costs are calculated.
Not a Florida resident? See our Out-of-State Cost Estimates.
Florida Residency Requirements
Our in-state tuition and fees are available to Florida residents only. Find out how to qualify for in-state tuition.
Out-of-State Tuition Waivers
An out-of-state tuition waiver can dramatically reduce your costs if you are an eligible veteran, Florida high school graduate or international student
Learn More about Financial Aid
Our Financial Aid TV website has more information about every type of financial aid.
Money-Back Guarantee
If you complete any of our eligible workforce education programs and meet all program requirements and you’re not employed within six months after graduation, we will refund your tuition.
Paying Your Tuition and Fees
You can pay for classes online through your The River Portal account or in person at any Indian River State College campus. We accept checks, 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
We offer a no-interest monthly tuition installment plan through the 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.
Textbook Affordability
Our syllabus library provides lists of required and recommended textbooks and instructional materials for all our courses, in compliance with Florida state law (Fla. Stat. Section 1004.085). For all recommended materials prior to 2023, please see below.
Materials Prior to 2023
Florida Prepaid College Program
If you have participated in the Florida Prepaid College Program, you can use those funds to cover the cost of your Indian River State College education. We electronically download the Florida Prepaid Matriculation file every Tuesday and Thursday evening to add and update student plans into our database.
You must complete these steps each semester you wish to use your Florida Prepaid plan at Indian River State College:
- Log into your WorkDay Student account
- Type “Create Request” in the search bar at the top
- Click Create Request Task in the search results
- In the Request Type box, type FPP or Florida Prepaid and click OK
- In the Describe the Request box, type the academic period (i.e. spring 2025)
- Select the term you wish to use your Florida Prepaid plan
- Select Yes or No to accepted Florida Prepaid tuition coverage
- Click Submit
Make sure your Social Security number at Indian River State College matches the Social Security number at the Florida Prepaid College Board. Florida Prepaid will pay for associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, and career training programs. Fees such as lab, technology, and distance learning are not covered by Florida Prepaid and must be paid by the registration deadline.
Within 48 hours, the amount provided towards your tuition will be available. To pay any balance that may be due, click on Make a Payment in the Finance Tab in Workday.
For questions concerning your Florida Prepaid account, contact the Accounts Receivable Department at 772-462-7184.
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.
More About Florida Prepaid
Get all the details on how the Florida Prepaid College Program works.
