Kishwaukee College has a variety of grants available to students, which can provide
support services like mileage, internet reimbursement, textbook loans and more.
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 support services application and a member of Kish's support staff will reach out to you with more information.
For additional information, please contact grants@kish.edu
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.
Matt Duffy, Executive Director of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, was awarded the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award at the Kishwaukee College Foundation Annual Gala on Saturday, Nov. 2. The award honors established alumni who have demonstrated service or outstanding contributions within the Kish community.