Tuition rates are based on residency. To qualify for in-district tuition in District 528, you must reside in the district for at least 30 days before the semester begins.
- In-district Public High Schools
- Alden Hebron
- Cary Grove
- Crystal Lake Central
- Crystal Lake South
- Harvard
- Huntley
- Johnsburg
- Marengo
- McHenry East
- McHenry West
- Prairie Ridge
- Richmond Burton
- Woodstock
- Woodstock North
- In-district Private High Schools
- Faith Lutheran
- Marian Central
In-district residency is based on the student's home address.
- In-district Municipal Boundaries
- Alden
- Bull Valley
- Cary
- Crystal Lake
- Harvard
- Hebron
- Huntley
- Johnsburg
- Lakewood
- Marengo
- McHenry
- Oakwood Hills
- Prairie Grove
- Richmond
- Ringwood
- Solon Mills
- Spring Grove
- Trout Valley
- Union
- Wonder Lake
- Woodstock
In addition to the above, some addresses within the following municipalities may also be included in District 528:
- Algonquin
- Barrington
- Fox River Grove
Lake and Kane County residents are out-of-district with some exceptions in Cary and Huntley.
- Proof of Residency Requirements
Proof of Residency is required for:
- Current/former students changing from out-of-district and out-of-state to in-district.
The following is acceptable documentation which must include the student's name and current address:
- Illinois Drivers License
- Illinois State I.D.
- Apartment/house lease
- Mortgage
- Utility Bill
- Gas
- Water
- Electric
- Garbage collection
- Phone (mobile or landline)
- Voter Registration Card
- Library card only from the following libraries: Alden, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Hebron, Johnsburg, Marengo, McHenry, Oakwood Hills, Richmond, River East Library, Ringwood, Solon Mills, Spring Grove, Union, Wonder Lake, and Woodstock
- An in-district high school transcript proving attendance at the high school the semester immediately prior to entering MCC
Please note: students who move from outside the district and who obtain residence in the district for reasons other than attending MCC are exempt from the 30-day requirement if they demonstrate through documentation a verifiable interest in establishing permanent residency. This documentation must be approved by the Director of Registration and Records.
Submit your proof of residency documentation:
- In-person at the Registration Office, A258
- By fax at (815) 455-3766 (include a phone number where we can reach you)
- By mail to McHenry County College, Registration, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 (include a phone number where we can reach you)
- You may email your proof of residency to mymcc@mchenry.edu however, email is not secure so it is at your discretion to do so.
- Residing In District Deadline Dates
You must be a resident (residing in district) of District 528 for at least 30 days immediately prior to the start date of the semester to be considered a District 528 resident for tuition purposes.
Residing In District Deadline Dates Session Deadline Spring 2025 December 21, 2024 Summer 2025 May 16, 2025 Fall 2025 July 18, 2025 - Definition: District Resident
You are considered a resident of the college district if you are:
- 18 years of age or older and reside in District 528 or
- less than 18 years of age and reside with a parent or legal guardian in District 528 or
- an emancipated minor and reside in District 528
- Definition: Resident of Illinois, Out of District
A person who resides in Illinois, but is not a resident of Community College District 528 as defined above, is considered an out-of-district resident.
- Definition: Out-of-State Resident
A person who resides in another state is considered an out-of-state resident and will be assessed the appropriate tuition.
Out-of-district and out-of-state students who are employed within McHenry County College District 528 a minimum of 35 hours per week also qualify for the in-district tuition rate. Students must supply the Registration office with a letter on company letterhead stationery, signed and dated by the owner/manager, stating the student works 35 or more hours per week.