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 attendance.
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.
Kishwaukee College's Benefits Nagivator can help students find the benefits they qualify for, including housing and citizenship matters. To get started on finding assistance, please fill out the H.U.B. (Housing, Undocumented and Benefits Navigation) Referral Form.
Kishwaukee College will host three upcoming information sessions for high school students interested in the Early College Program or Engineering, Math & Science Academy (EMSA). The information sessions are open to current high school sophomores and juniors along with their parents/guardians.
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