"You have to learn to dream big. Education exposes you to what the world has to offer, to the possibilities open to you."Ìý ~Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Supreme Court Justice and first Hispanic to serve on the Supreme Court
Academic and Career Resources
The goal of the RISE Scholars program
is to support low-income and first generation college studentsÌýthrough comprehensive and
collaborative academic and social supports. This program is for
incoming СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøstudents.
TRiO Student Support ServicesÌýat СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøCollege promotes equal opportunity to succeed by providing high-quality and responsive support services for first-generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities.
СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøCollege'sÌýSupport forÌýWorkforce Training (SWFT)Ìýprogram helps in-district residents move into high-demand careers with family-sustaining wages within a year or less. SWFT was founded with the support of the Illinois Workforce Equity Initiative grant. We strive to close the career gap by assisting underserved residents in advancing their academic and professional careers.
Whether you are a student choosing a college major or you are a dislocated worker, career changer, or retiree, we haveÌýcareer resources and servicesÌýdesigned to assist you.Ìý
Scholarships
- СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøScholarshipsÌý
СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøoffers a wide variety of merit-based and need-basedÌýscholarships. Search the list ofÌýÌýwhich accept applications each fall and spring.
Undocumented Students
СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍøCollege is committed to serving students and assisting them to reach their educational goals, regardless of citizenship status.ÌýNo federal or state law prohibits the admission of undocumented immigrants toÌýUSÌýcolleges, public or private.ÌýFederal or state laws do not require students to prove citizenship in order to enter US institutions of higher education. Undocumented students who are not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid may apply for Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants using theÌý.Ìý
Engagement and Mental Health Resources
Student Life maintains a list ofÌýstudent organizationsÌýthat are currently active, as well as ones that have existed in the past but have become inactive. If you do not find one that meets your interests, contact Student Life for information on starting a new one.