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
Financial aid questions?
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (847) 543-2062
Email: finaid@clcillinois.edu
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Summer Hours
College offices are closed on Fridays and weekends June 3 through July 28, 2024. Please call or email us for questions.
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
Attend a free in-person or virtual workshop to get help filling out your FAFSA and alternative applications!
To receive financial aid and many scholarships, you must fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) every year. Not eligible for FAFSA? You may be able to complete an Alternative Application for Illinois financial aid.
View workshop information en Español (PDF).
In-person workshops
Registration not required.
Grayslake Campus
July 24, 4–6 p.m., room C122
August 6, 3–5 p.m., room C122
August 22, 3–5 p.m., room C122
Lakeshore Campus – Waukegan
July 16, 4–6 p.m., room S208
August 8, 3–5 p.m., room S208
Southlake Campus – Vernon Hills
July 18, 4–6 p.m., room V306
August 7, 3–5 p.m., room V102
Virtual workshops
To schedule a virtual appointment, email fa.facoach@clcillinois.edu with preferred dates and times.