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Need ways to pay forÌýcollege?ÌýExplore numerous resources that help you pay for your schooling, below.ÌýСÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege is here to help youÌýnavigate your financial options so youÌýreach your educational goals.

Before Applying

Get information aboutÌýfederal and state financial aid ±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾²õÌý´Ç²Ô . You may be eligible for grants, work-study, and loans.

Disabilities: Funding Support

The provides employment training and placement services to individuals with disabilities to help them train for careers of their interests, skills, abilities, and informed choice. Vocational counseling andÌýguidance services may also include financial support to achieve academic goals.ÌýFor more information on this program, contact our local office at 217/278-3500 or visit their website at .Ìý

Financial Aid Application

• Students AND parents of dependent students:Ìý.
• Fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid .
• Make it easy! Use the Data Retrieval in the FAFSA to transfer your tax information.
  • If Data Retrieval does not work for youÌýand you are selected for verification, we will need a copy of your .Ìý
• If you are a male between the ages 18–26, .
• See more steps onÌýourÌýHow to Apply page.

GradReady: Manage Your Money

is a personal finance website created specifically to help busy students like you learn how to manage money. СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøprovides this service to students for FREE! You can makeÌýan online account by clicking the banner below.Ìý

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HOUSE Liaison

At СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege, we understand that life can be challenging and, at times, you may need additional support. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping connect you with the resources you need to succeed during your time here and beyond.

If you are struggling with housing or food insecurities, our Housing and Opportunities that are Useful for Students' Excellence (HOUSE) liaison is available to help provide you with information and resources.

HOUSE Liaison Contact:
Dawn Kamphaus
Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services
Phone: 217/351-2222
Email:Ìýdkamphaus@parkland.edu

СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøScience Scholars

СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøScience Scholars is designed to support 10 low-income students to pursue their degree in a science field. More information about this program can be accessed here, at parkland.edu/parklandsciencescholars.

СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøWebsites

• Check the status of documents, view your award letter, and accept or reject your awardsÌýon through .
• Print forms to complete your financial aid application process on our Printable Forms Page.

Scholarships

• Money for college you don't have to repay! View the variousÌýscholarship types on our scholarships page.
• Apply for СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøFoundation ScholarshipsÌýon theÌýScholarship SearchÌýpage.
• A national scholarship search is available at .

SNAP Benefits

Each state has its own application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, orÌýSNAP. The Illinois application is available throughÌýthe . Information about the program and eligibility requirements in Illinois can be accessed .

Student Loan Processes

• Complete your ,Ìý, and sign your .
• Complete your .
• Make payment arrangements.

Student Veterans

• Apply for your federal GI Bill® benefits at the .
• Learn more about СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege's services for veterans at the СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøVeterans Center.

Support for Workforce Training (SWFT)

Through the SWFT scholarship program, СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege students can obtain short-term certifications in various career pathways at no financial cost to them, leading to jobs inÌýin-demand fields with life-supporting wages. Visit parkland.edu/swft to see if you qualify for SWFT training.

TRiO/Student Support Services

A federal grant-funded program,ÌýTRiO promotes equal opportunity to succeed by providing high-quality and responsive academicÌýsupport services toÌýfirst-generation-college andÌýlow-income students as well asÌýstudents with disabilities.ÌýVisit parkland.edu/trio to see if you qualify.Ìý