Financial Aid
What is financial aid?
Financial aid comes from government and private sources, such as the CLC Foundation. It’s awarded as work opportunities and loans you must repay, as well as scholarships and grants gifted to you with no obligation to repay.
You can use your financial funds to pay for most college expenses, including:
- tuition and fees
- room and board
- books and supplies
- personal expenses (e.g., food and housing)
- transportation
Your aid package is based on need or other factors like academic achievement, athletic ability, artistic talent or ethnic background. Students of all ages qualify for financial aid. CLC’s Financial Aid Office can assist you with the online application.
CLC’s Federal School Code for FAFSA is 007694
Aim for debt-free at CLC
- 32% of students received federal Pell grants, reducing or eliminating their educational costs with support for learning resources and living expenses
- Nearly $1 million in CLC Foundation student scholarships was distributed with 1,100 financial awards made
- $33,000 saved in tuition and fees on average when students enrolled at CLC for two years before transferring to an Illinois public university to complete a bachelor's degree
Source: CLC Community Impact Report 2025
Financial aid questions?
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (847) 543-2062
Email: finaid@clcillinois.edu
Apply for aid
FAFSA
What to expect when you apply for federal financial aid.
Alternative Application
Gain access to Illinois financial aid for special circumstances.
Scholarships
Search through available scholarships to find the right ones for you.
Military and veteran benefits
Demystify how to obtain and use your benefits.
Free application workshops
In-person workshops
Registration not required, walk-ins are welcome.
Virtual workshops
To schedule a virtual appointment, email fa.facoach@clcillinois.edu with preferred dates and times.
Documents needed to complete the FAFSA or Illinois Alternative Application
Related information
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Registration open for
Fall 2025 flexible start classes
You can still register for fall semester. Choose from hundreds of classes starting now through October.
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Talk to your College and Career Navigator (CCN) for personalized guidance or contact the Welcome and One Stop Center for questions and registration help.