Parents and Families
Be the guiding force
You’re an important part of the student journey. You have questions.
That’s why we offer extensive resources and support to help you guide your loved ones’ education. From youth camp to college to career prep, we're here for you.
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A College & Career Navigator (CCN) will answer all of your questions about CLC.
This includes the admission process, financial aid, academic programs, choosing classes, transferring credits and student resources.
Students thrive here
- 1 in 5 students who graduated from a local high school in 2023 attended CLC the year after graduation.
- More than 3,100 graduates earned 3,700+ awarded credentials last year, a record high.
- 78% of graduates of the Class of 2023 were employed within one year of graduating
- 69 apprenticeships were offered with 19 employers
Source: CLC Community Impact Report 2024
Students are diverse
- CLC reflects the diversity in our community and serves students from across the county (42% Latinx, 37% White, 7% Black, 7% Asian, 7% Other).
- A designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
- 1 of 5 top institutions awarding associate degrees to Latinx students in Illinois, according to Excelencia in Education.
Source: CLC Community Impact Report 2024
Parents of future college students
Being affordable, local and easy to transfer makes CLC a great choice for college.
Great value
Financial aid
Earn a debt-free degree or certificate with financial aid and scholarships. Internship and apprenticeship opportunities available.
Many program options
Find the right program with 9 areas of study and more than 170 degree and certificate options.
Easy to transfer
Start at CLC and save more than $30,000, then seamlessly transfer to a 4-year school to complete your bachelor's degree.
Career readiness
Earn while you learn and gain job-ready skills with student jobs, internships and apprenticeships. Career Services Specialists help with resume-writing, interview prep and job search strategies.
Vibrant student life
There are plenty of ways to get the full college experience through student clubs, activities, sports and the arts.
Visit us
Explore state-of-the-art facilities at our Grayslake, Lakeshore or Southlake campuses. Or drop by the Advanced Technology Center in Gurnee or Prairie Restaurant at Brae Loch.
Parents of current CLC students
College is a journey. We support you and your student each step of the way.
Payment and deadlines
Academic help
Technology. Tutoring. Textbooks. Access and disability resources. Your Academic Success Advisor (ASA) will help your student achieve academic success.
Well-being support
Low-cost massage, dental hygiene, fitness training, wellness coaching, and free psychological counseling help your student attain physical and mental well-being.
Career readiness
Get ready for what's next. Career Services Specialists help with resume-writing, interview prep, job search strategies and more.
Can I access my student's academic and payment records?
Parents of high school students
Engage, inspire and challenge your high school student with dual credit courses, STEM programs, enrichment classes and summer camps.
Parents of younger students
Foster the love of learning from an early age
Engage your young student's curiosity. Our fun summer camps and stellar STEM (Science, Math, Engineering and Technology) workshops are taught by experienced educators.