Kish welcomes Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and undocumented students and families. DACA or undocumented students may apply to Kish through the standard application process regardless of citizenship status.
Kishwaukee College has an "open door" admission policy and is open to all in-district residents of Community College District 523. All new students, including dual credit and students who have been inactive for two years or more, should complete the Kishwaukee College Application. DACA or undocumented students who apply do not require a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
To apply to Kish, follow these simple steps.
Illinois MAP Grant — Undocumented students can apply for Illinois MAP Grants through the RISE Act.
Scholarships — Apply for a Kish Foundation Scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition and fees.
FAFSA — Students who are citizens but have parents who are undocumented can still apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Kish does not report this information to any agencies.
Payment Plan — Students can set up a payment plan with the Kish Business Office.
The Kishwaukee College Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the Fall 2022 semester. The Foundation awarded $173,137 to 166 Kish students through 286 scholarships.
Read MoreThe Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Office will host a free, in-person workshop demonstrating how to file the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event is open to local students and families and will take place 4-6 pm Thursday, Oct. 13, at Kishwaukee College. Those who cannot attend the event can set up an appointment with a Kish Financial Aid team member to complete the FAFSA.
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