Skip to content
MyBTC Apply
Paying for College > Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

As part of our commitment to keeping quality education affordable, Blackhawk Technical College’s tuition and fees are among the lowest in the state. After your acceptance into the College, we expect you to meet with our Financial Aid Office to discuss the costs of attending. Below are details and policies regarding tuition, fees, and alternative ways to cover your college costs.

/Portals/0/adam/Hero/VT8xs8roR02is00fgdSWag/Image/2024-09-TuitionFees583x.jpg

2024-25 Estimated Tuition & Fees

Standard Tuition 

All programs are subject to a uniform fee per credit established by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board and state legislature. The rate is subject to change. Certain courses and programs are exempt from program fees. 

  • Wisconsin: $149.50/credit
  • Out-of-State: $224.25/credit
Net Price Calculator Cost of Attendance
Student at Dry Erase Board

Fees

Activity Fee: $10.47/credit

Transportation Fee: $20 per semester

Technology Fee: $15 per semester

This fee, which is charged each semester, is necessary to ensure that we can continue to provide you with the latest technological resources and support to enhance your learning experience. 

Program-Specific Fees: Varies

Some programs have supplemental expenses (i.e. tools and uniforms, special exams) or fees to cover background checks. All courses are subject to a material fee per credit established by the state. These fees vary by both the program you are in and the different costs of material used in each course. Certain unique courses and programs are exempt from material fees. Find your program to view program-specific fees.

Payment Options

Paying Out-of-Pocket

Registration and Records accepts credit/debit information over the phone or in person. Checks are accepted in person as well. 

Payment Plus

Payment plans help you afford education with regular payments. A $20 non-refundable fee applies for each plan. Due dates vary and can be set for automatic withdrawal.

Financial Aid

Financial aid will first cover tuition and fees. Any excess can be used for books and supplies from the bookstore starting five business days before the semester begins until the tenth business day. 

Payment Plan Options by Semester

To set up a payment plan, visit Registration and Records (at Beloit-Janesville Campus) or call (608) 757-7660 during business hours.

2-Payment Plan

$200 down

Enrollment ends May 1

Remaining balance due:

  • 50% by May 3
  • 50% by June 3

Single Payment Plan

$200 down

Enrollment ends June 1

Remaining balance due:

  • June 3

Registration after June 1 requires full payment at the point of registration or confirmation of accepted financial aid.

4-Pay Plan

No Money Down

Enrollment Ends June 1

Remaining Balance Due:

  • 25% by July 3
  • 25% by Aug. 3
  • 25% by Sept. 3
  • 25% by Oct. 3

3-Pay Plan

$200 Down

Enrollment Ends July 1

Remaining Balance Due:

  • 33.33% by Aug. 3
  • 33.33% by Sept. 3
  • 33.34% by Oct. 3

2-Pay Plan

$200 Down

Enrollment Ends Aug. 1

Remaining Balance Due:

  • 50% by Sept. 3
  • 50% by Oct. 3

Single Payment Plan

$200 Down

Enrollment Ends Sept. 1

Remaining Balance Due:

  • Oct. 3

Registration after Sept. 1 requires full payment at the point of registration or confirmation of accepted financial aid.

4-Pay Plan

No Money Down

Enrollment Ends Dec. 1

Remaining Balance Due:

  • 25% by Dec. 3
  • 25% by Jan. 3
  • 25% by Feb. 3
  • 25% by March 3

3-Pay Plan

$200 Down

Enrollment Ends Dec. 15

Remaining Balance Due:

  • 33.33% by Jan. 3
  • 33.33% by Feb. 3
  • 33.34% by March 3

2-Pay Plan

$200 Down

Enrollment Ends Jan. 1

Remaining Balance Due:

  • 50% by Feb. 3
  • 50% by March 3

Single Payment Plan

$200 Down

Enrollment Ends Feb. 1

Remaining Balance Due:

  • March 3

Registration after Feb. 1 requires full payment at the point of registration or confirmation of accepted financial aid.

Sponsoring Agencies

Blackhawk will work with agencies that intend to pay your expenses. The sponsoring agency must submit a written agreement to Registration and Records indicating which expenses will be paid on your behalf. After enrolling, Blackhawk will bill the sponsoring agency for your approved expenses. If you have any questions regarding sponsoring agencies, please contact Registration and Records at (608) 757-7660 or registration@blackhawk.edu. 

Tuition Refunds

Blackhawk processes refunds according to the Wisconsin Technical College System Refund Policy for program, material and activity fees.

You must formally request refunds by notifying Registration and Records of your intent to drop a class(es) or completely withdraw from all classes.

Requests for refunds must be received during the same term of enrollment. In the event of extenuating circumstances, you should meet with the Registrar and be prepared to provide documentation/evidence supporting your request.

Please be aware that these requests are time-sensitive, and delays may impact the refund amount you qualify for.

It is your responsibility to attend classes on a regular basis. If you fail to attend any portion of the scheduled first two weeks of full-semester classes (or first week of accelerated/eight-week classes), your instructor will initiate the process to drop you from the class due to non-attendance. In the event that you are dropped due to non-attendance, you will receive an 80% refund. 

If you are dropped due to non-attendance, you are not allowed to attend the class until you: 1) re-register for the class and 2) pay all appropriate fees.

Please note: a non-attendance drop may impact your financial aid.

If you drop one class and add another during the first week of the semester, you will receive 100% credit for the tuition and fees paid (provided this amount is applied toward the added class). If the fees for the class dropped exceed the fees for the class added, refunds will be made according to the guidelines listed below:

  • 100% refunded if the college cancels the class
  • 100% refunded if the student drops the class before the first scheduled day of class (not the same day)
  • 80% refunded if the student drops the class and less than 11% of the class's total potential hours of instruction have been completed
  • 60% refunded if the student drops the class and only 11-20% of the class's total potential hours of instruction have been completed
  • 0% refunded if the student drops the class when more than 20% of the class's total potential hours of instruction have been completed

All student refunds are made in compliance with the Wisconsin Technical College System refund policy. Students who dispute refund decisions or feel they have extenuating circumstances for an exception may appeal in writing by submitting a completed Tuition Refund and/or Retroactive Withdrawal Appeal Form. Completed forms may be submitted to Registration and Records. Exceptions are reviewed and processed at the end of each month.

Tuition Refund and/or Retroactive Withdrawal Appeal Form

Tax Information

Form 1098-T

The Tuition Statement (Form 1098-T) is issued for each student enrolled and for whom a reportable transaction is made. For example, view the Sample 1098-T (PDF).

A hard copy will be post-marked and mailed by January 31. Also, electronic copies will be available to eligible students by January 31 in MyBTC on the My Finances card. 

You may not receive a 1098-T form if:

  • Blackhawk does not have your correct address
  • Blackhawk does not have your valid SSN or TIN on file
  • Your enrollment only included Adult Continuing Education, Development/Remedial or Pre-College courses
  • Your qualified tuition and related expenses were entirely waived or paid completely with scholarships, grants or paid fully by a third party
  • You did not pay, or get billed for, qualified tuition and related expenses during that same calendar year.

After checking all of the above, if you still believe you had reportable transactions and are due a 1098-T form, please contact us at accounting@blackhawk.edu or (608) 757-7759.

It’s possible that a hard copy may have been mailed to your prior address. If you have not received your hard copy at either your prior or newly-updated address by February 18, and you are unable to access your 1098-T via the MyBTC portal, please send an email to accounting@blackhawk.edu to request a new copy.

Prior year 1098-T forms are available to students in MyBTC through the My Finances card.

The following links and contact number may be helpful for further information regarding the 1098-T forms and tax credits:

Educational Agreements

Educational agreements allow students from collaborating colleges to attend approved programs at participating schools without having to worry about residency issues and out-of-district fees. Do you live in either Stephenson or Winnebago County in Illinois and want to attend Blackhawk?  If so, you may be eligible to take advantage of an educational agreement. If an educational agreement does not apply to you, you may request a non-resident tuition waiver if you feel that you are unable to pay the out-of-state rate. Complete this form and submit it for review to see if you qualify.

Application Process:

  1. Please read the Terms before proceeding to make sure you qualify.
  2. If not already currently in the system at Blackhawk Technical College, you will want to fill out an enrollment application first with Admissions here. You will receive a welcome letter with a student ID # for BTC - this is not to say that you need to take classes at BTC, just that you are up to date in our system to keep track of educational agreement.
  3. Apply to a participating college.
  4. Provide your letter of acceptance and a valid Wisconsin ID reflecting residence in Rock or Green County to the Blackhawk Technical College representative (listed below)
  5. Fill out and submit the Educational Agreement application here.
  6. If approved, your letter of approval will be sent to the college you plan to attend. You will pay the in-district tuition rates charged by that institution.
  7. You will receive a copy of your Educational Agreement via the email you provide on this application. Please allow 4-6 business days for processing.
  8. Register for classes at your other college!

Please check with the participating college regarding authorization letter due dates. Your letter must be updated on an annual basis.

  1. Apply to Blackhawk Technical College
  2. Obtain a current reciprocal letter from your residential college (your residential college may have additional requirements)
  3. Provide the reciprocal letter to Blackhawk Technical College
Reciprocal authorization letters from either RVC or HCC should be submitted by:
  • October 1 for Fall Term
  • March 1 for Spring Term

Your letter must be updated on an annual basis.

Programs Blackhawk District residents can take at RVC:

Programs RVC District residents can take at Blackhawk:

For more information, email rvc-records@rockvalleycollege.edu or call (815) 921-4299.

Programs Blackhawk District residents can take at HCC:

Programs HCC District residents can take at Blackhawk:

For more information, email jeremy.brandt@highland.edu or call (815) 599-3500.

  • All agreements are valid for one year - fall to summer semesters
  • All students MUST initiate the renewal agreement for subsequent years.
  • Proof of acceptance into RVC or HCC is needed prior to receiving authorization. You must show the Blackhawk representative the original RVC or HCC acceptance letter. A copy of your acceptance letter will be kept for verification.
  • If you enroll in courses that are not within your academic plan, your residency status may be changed to reflect out-of-state fees for ALL COURSES YOU ARE ENROLLED IN FOR THAT TERM. This change can occur at any time. If approval documentation is received AFTER classes start, the approval will not be applied to that semester.
  • Upon completion of the degree or certificate requirements, this agreement is no longer valid.
  • Family Education Rights and Privacy Act: The student understands and grants permission for RVC or HCC to send information pertaining to the students’ course schedule and registration each semester.
  • Individual reciprocal approval documentation needs to be presented to the respective college either prior to the affected semester or prior to classes starting. 
  • Courses being transferred must be of equal value.