Renee Kost attended Ivy Tech State College from 2002 to 2013 where she completed courses in accounting, nursing, science, math, and general education. She took introductory courses in accounting, nursing fundamentals, microcomputers, physical science, anatomy and physiology, as well as nutrition and CNA preparation. Renee also studied intermediate algebra, American history, psychology, sociology, communication, humanities, and microeconomics during her time at Ivy Tech State College.