Students with Cooperative Agreements

Richland Community College has Cooperative Educational Program agreements with other Illinois community colleges that allow Richland District residents to enroll in a degree and/or certificate program in a vocational-technical program not available at Richland. These agreements provide a student with the opportunity to attend another Illinois community college for programs not offered at Richland. Students may take all specialized courses at the cooperating college. Related technical and general education courses required in the programs may be taken either at Richland or at the cooperating college. Cooperative Agreement applications must be completed prior to the start of each academic year the student is attending the other community college, regardless of any prior year’s approval. Under the agreements, no Charge-Backs or out-of-district fees are required of students enrolling in the designated programs of study. A Cooperative Agreement form must be completed by Richland and submitted to the college that the student plans to attend. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Academic Services, Room W141, 217.875.7211, Ext. 6224, for further information prior to completion of a form.