| Who is Eligible? | Value & Duration | When & How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Half- and full-time students who demonstrate financial need. | $200-$10,500 based on academic classification and financial need. Undergraduate dependent lifetime limit of $23,000. Undergraduate independent lifetime limit of $57,500. Subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans are available based on financial need. The interest rate for subsidized loans is 0% in school and 4.29% fixed after leaving school. The interest rate for unsubsidized loans is 4.29% fixed both in and out of school. Repayment begins six months after the student leaves school. Loans are made for a semester or academic year. | Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For additional information, visit ISAC's website. Complete the Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Application and satisfactory academic progress statement. Apply by July 1st for priority consideration. The application must be submitted before the last day of the semester to qualify. Application turnaround is usually 4-6 weeks after initial submission. Official academic transcripts from all previous colleges are required. Loan application is available at the Financial Aid Office. Students must also complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note at StudentLoans.gov before receiving student loans. |
| Who is Eligible? | Value & Duration | When & How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. Eligibility is based on the expected family financial contribution, the cost of college attendance, and the amount of funds available. | Varies with the student's financial need and enrollment status. Awards are made for one year and are renewable while there is a financial need for 12 full-time semesters or until receipt of a bachelor's degree — whichever comes first. The 2021-2022 maximum grant at Kishwaukee is $6,495 annually for full-time students. | Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For additional information, visit ISAC's website. Complete the Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Application and satisfactory academic progress statement. Apply by July 1st for priority consideration. The application must be submitted before the last day of the semester to qualify. Application turnaround is usually 4-6 weeks after initial submission. |
| Who is Eligible? | Value & Duration | When & How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate students with financial need who attend at least half-time. | $500 per year. Amounts vary with the student's financial need and fund availability. Awards are made for one year and are renewable while there is financial need or until receipt of a bachelor's degree — whichever comes first. | Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For additional information, visit ISAC's website. Complete the Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Application and satisfactory academic progress statement. Apply by July 1st for priority consideration. The application must be submitted before the last day of the semester to qualify. Application turnaround is usually 4-6 weeks after initial submission. Funds are usually not available for new spring applicants. |
For more information on benefits for Veterans, Military members, and spouses/dependents of Veterans, please visit our Veteran's Services and Programs page.
More information can also be found on the Veteran's Administration website.
| Who is Eligible? | Value & Duration | When & How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate and graduate students who are at least half-time and who demonstrate financial need. | Students apply for on-campus jobs related to their experience, interests, goals and job availability. Minimum wage is paid. | Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For additional information, visit ISAC's website. Complete the Kishwaukee College Financial Aid Application and satisfactory academic progress statement. Apply by July 1st for priority consideration. The application must be submitted before the last day of the semester to qualify. Application turnaround is usually 4-6 weeks after initial submission. Most Federal Work-Study positions are filled within the first two weeks of the semester. Visit the Federal Work-Study webpage for a list of available positions. |
| Who is Eligible? | Value & Duration | When & How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate students who are enrolled for a minimum of three credit hours per term, are Illinois residents, demonstrate financial need, and have not used more than 75 MAP paid credit hours while enrolled at the Freshman or Sophomore level. | Tuition and mandatory fees are renewable for up to 75 MAP paid credit hours for the Freshman or Sophomore level and 135 MAP paid credit hours for the Junior and Senior level with continued financial need. | Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For additional information, visit ISAC's website. |
| Who is Eligible? | Value & Duration | When & How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
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Students enrolled or accepted for enrollment on a full- or part-time (at least 3 credit hours) basis, pursuing an early childhood education major who have worked in the early childhood industry (in either a licensed or license-exempt facility), including family child care and center-based care settings, Preschool for All school-based settings, and Head Start, that serves children from birth to age 5 and includes teachers, assistant teachers, directors, family child care providers and assistants. For complete eligibility requirements, visit ISAC's website. |
The scholarship will cover the applicant's total cost of attendance for an academic year (including summer) after other financial aid is received |
Applicants may access the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship Program interactive application via the Program Applications & Status Checks area of the ISAC Student Portal. The online application has built-in edits to prevent errors, and ISAC sends immediate confirmation to the applicant’s e-mail address that the application has been received. For complete details, visit ISAC's website. |
| Who is Eligible? | Value & Duration | When & How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans who were Illinois residents when entering military service, have served at least one year of active duty and returned to Illinois within six months from the date of honorable discharge. | Tuition and mandatory fees. Usage is determined by a point system with 120 maximum points available. It does not cover GED coursework. | Qualified applicants must notify the Financial Aid office of their eligibility status as soon as possible, but no later than the last scheduled day of classes for the term for which the grant is requested. Applications are available online from ISAC's website. A copy of the veteran's DD214 form is required with the application. Application turnaround is 4-6 weeks. |
| Who is Eligible? | Value & Duration | When & How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Students who have served for at least one year in the Illinois National Guard or Naval Militia and who continue to be a member of the Guard or Militia while enrolled. | Tuition and mandatory fees for eight semesters of either full-time or part-time study. It does not cover GED coursework or non-credit courses. | Applications are available online from ISAC's website. A copy of the veteran's DD214 form is required with the application. Application turnaround is 4-6 weeks. |
Kishwaukee College offers a variety of scholarship opportunities.
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