A comprehensive program of student financial aid is available at Kishwaukee College. Most financial aid programs are not automatically renewed and must be applied for each academic year. Students are encouraged to apply early! Due to limited federal and state budgets for 2007-2008 award amounts and deadlines may change throughout the year. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.edu.gov.
To speak with a financial aid/veterans coordinator, call 825-2086, ext. 224. Check out these websites for more financial aid information:
A listing of other financial aid sources follows:
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Monetary Award (MAP)(State)
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
- Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive for Access Program (IIA) (State)
- Illinois Veteran Grant (IVG)(State)
- Illinois National Guard/Naval Militia Scholarship (State)
- Federal Stafford Loan Program
- Kishwaukee College Academic Achievement Award (Local)
- Kishwaukee College Achievement Award (Local)
- Kishwaukee College Athletic Achievement Award (Local)
- Kishwaukee College Foundation Award (Local)
- Emergency Loan Fund in honor of former faculty member Stan Hagen (Local)
- Adult Center Emergency Loan (Local)
- Benefits for Veterans (Montgomery GI Bill/VEAP/Selected Reserve)(Federal)
- Vocational Rehabilitation for Veterans (Federal)
- Survivors & Dependents of Veterans (Federal)
Financial aid application forms for the 2008-2009 school year are available at the Financial Aid Office beginning January 2, 2008. Financial aid for the 2007-2008 school year is limited. Application deadlines may have passed. Some programs may have run out of funds. Apply now!
Federal and state financial aid eligibility has been linked to registration for selective service. Male students born after 1960 are required to register with Selective Service before financial aid awards can be disbursed.
Kishwaukee College Foundation
Complete one easy application to apply for a Kishwaukee College Foundation scholarship. There are over 35 scholarships established by individuals and businesses from the community. Criteria for Foundation scholarships vary and may not always be based on financial need. Scholarships range from specific majors like Nursing, Horticulture, English, Criminal Justice, Automotive and Jewelry Design to academic achievement, and community involvement. Visit our website listed below to download your application today.
To apply please visit: http://kishfoundation.com/scholarships.html or call: 815-825-2086, ext. 266.
Outside Financial Aid Resources
- A.G. Communications Scholarship
- Adult Student Connections
- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC/TANF)
- Altrusa Club
- Asian Heritage Scholarship
- Boesche Scholarship
- Chris & Katherine Boulos Foundation
- Burchell Scholarship
- DeKalb Business and Professional Women's Club
- DeKalb County Farm Bureau
- DeKalb County Voiture 40/8 Nurses Training
- DeKalb Elks Club
- DeKalb Fire Fighters Local
- DeKalb Rotary Club
- Dutton Foundation GED Scholarship
- Hispanic BECA Scholarship
- Illinois Dept. of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
- Illinois Health Improvement Assn.
- Illinois MIA/POW Dependents Tuition Scholarship
- Stephen P. Irving GED Scholarship
- Kirkland Lions Club
- Kishwaukee Community Hospital Auxiliary
- Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)
- Outstanding Kishwaukee GED Graduate Scholarship
- Tom & Nancy Roberts Theatre Scholarship
- Rochelle Hospital Scholarship
- Rochelle Jaycees
- Rochelle Lions Club
- A.O. Smith Welding Scholarship
- Vernon & Dorothy Smith Scholarship
- Sycamore PhysiciansÕ Nursing Fund
- Waterman Lions Club
- Workforce Investment Act (WIA) formerly JTPA