Kishwaukee College offers a variety of grants for students.
Perkins Grant
Perkins grants serve students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
While Perkins' primary focus is nontraditional students, other ways to qualify include,
but are not limited to, Pell/MAP recipients, single parent/pregnant students, and
unemployed individuals.
PATH Grant
PATH grants serve students enrolled in health science programs, such as pharmacy technician,
basic nursing assisting, phlebotomy technician, sterile processing technician and
more. Ways to qualify for this grant include, but aren't limited to, Pell/MAP recipients,
single parent/pregnant students, and unemployed individuals.
Kishwaukee College students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid are eligible for a number of state grants, including, MAP, PELL, and veteran grants
or more.
Fill out the form below and a member of Kish's support staff will reach out to you
with more information. For additional information, please contact grants@kish.edu
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