Instructional Enhancement Charge (IEC)
All students enrolling in online courses pay in-state tuition rates. For information on
tuition rates visit the Business Services site.
Students will be assessed a $50 per semester hour instructional enhancement charge for
all courses designated Internet (I, IC, and IQ), and Extension site (E). This distance
learning instructional enhancement charge is applicable to all WIU students.
The additional dollars obtained through the charge will be used to enhance distance
learning delivery services and instruction at Western, including required infrastructure,
software platforms, and outsourced course development, and will directly benefit students
taking Internet (designated I, IC, and IQ) and Extension site (E) courses. The resources
will also cover added expenses in offering courses at extension sites, including such costs
as faculty travel, lodging, per diem costs, and room and audio visual equipment charges.