CLC Guide to Paying for College

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2013/14 Financial Aid Information Payment and Scholarship Options

Contents

Paying your CLC tuition 4

Payment options

Other important information

Payment steps

What is Financial Aid 9

How is need determined?

Who funds financial aid?

What do the Feds offer?

Who’s eligible?

What about state aid?

Myths about Financial Aid

How do I apply for Financial Aid? 12

Scholarships 13

Major CLC Foundation award programs

Individual scholarships

Additional scholarship information

Scholarship application checklist

CLC Foundation scholarship application 24 Need more Financial Aid information?

Financial Aid Office (847) 543-2062 Email [email protected]

Veterans Assistance (847) 543-2063 Whether you’re recently out of high school or a working adult who’s returning to college, you may be wondering how to pay for your education—especially in these tough economic times.

Well, there’s great news. The College of Lake County offers many options to help you pay for college. First, there is a range of payment options, including an installment payment plan, to help you manage your payments. And there are many kinds of financial aid that can help you pay for educational expenses— tuition, books, transportation and more. Financial aid comes in many forms (with different screening criteria), so there’s a good chance you’re eligible for an award, even if you think you aren’t. Indeed, one in four College of Lake County (CLC) students received some type of financial aid during the 2011-2012 academic year. Wouldn’t it be great to spend less time worrying about how to pay for college—and more time making progress toward your goals? If your answer is “yes,” this booklet is for you.

3 Paying your CLC tuition

Payment CLC offers lots of options for meeting your tuition and fee responsibilities:

CLC requires students to pay their tuition (or Full payment options demonstrate they are eligible for financial aid) • Online . Go to myCLC on the college’s website and choose by payment due dates that are published in myStudentCenter option. Then select View, Pay or Setup the class schedule for each term. FACTS Plan . CLC accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Students who do not meet their payment due dates Express and Discover credit cards. may be dropped from all their classes. • By eCheck . An eCheck payment can be debited from either your personal checking or savings account.

The tuition payment policy has two equally important goals: • Authorized Payer Account. A student may authorize someone else to pay. There are two steps: If you are • Help students afford college by providing choices in payment the student, log into myStudentCenter to set up the options and authorized payer account. If you are the payer, obtain • Ensure that the college receives tuition payments on a the login and password that were sent to the student timely basis (essential to keeping CLC running). when the authorized payer account was created. You may pay using a Visa, MasterCard, American Express Tuition due dates vary by when you register. Generally, there or Discover card or by eCheck. is one payment due date before the start of the semester and one after classes begin. The college strongly urges • In person. The Grayslake Campus Cashier’s office, students to register early. This allows time for students to room A101, accepts cash, check, money order and credit complete the admission and registration process (testing, card payments. A night depository at the Cashier’s Office advising, financial aid processing, etc.). Even with early is provided for your convenience. registration, tuition is generally not due until a few weeks Cashier Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., before classes begin. Additionally, early registration allows Fridays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lakeshore Campus – Checks are students to make smaller payments over a longer accepted at the Student Services Center. Southlake period of time. Campus – Checks are accepted in the Campus and Student Support Center. It’s to your advantage to register early! • By mail. Checks, money orders and credit card payments may be mailed to College of Lake County, Cashier’s Office , 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, Illinois 60030- 1198. Make check or money order payable to College of Lake County and include student’s name and ID number. • Third-Party Payment. (For example, if your employer is paying your tuition). Arrangements must be completed by your payment due date. Call (847) 543-2222 for information.

4 Installment payment Aternative payment option Set up a FACTS installment payment plan online Request an alternative payment plan. If extenuating each term. The plan allows you to make payments on circumstances make it impossible for you to use one of the tuition, fees and other student charges including child standard payment options, contact the Cashier’s Office on care throughout the semester. Some course fees, such as the Grayslake campus, room A101 or call (847) 543-2231 to those for extended travel, are not eligible for this plan. arrange an alternative payment plan. Set up your plan using a credit card, debit card or bank account for automated bank payments (ACH). Other important information A non-refundable enrollment fee is charged each term Payment deadlines. It is very important that you note ($25 for Spring, $15 for Summer, $25 for Fall). Detailed your tuition payment due date. You may be dropped from all information about the available plans can be found at classes if you have not paid in full, set up a payment plan or www.clcillinois.edu/payment . demonstrated eligibility for financial aid by your published To set up a FACTS plan, log into myStudentCenter and click due date. Because due dates are determined by when you on View, Pay or Setup FACTS Plan. See the FACTS register, you may have different due dates for different Installment Payment Plan schedule published each term classes, if you did not register for your classes at the same in the class schedule and posted online for details and time. Due dates are published in the class schedule each installment information. term as well as posted online at www.clcillinois.edu . Checking your tuition balance. If you are unsure whether Financial Aid you have an outstanding tuition and fee balance, you can Many students use financial aid to meet their CLC payment view your account online. To view your current balance, obligation. However, you must do more than just apply log into myStudentCenter and click on View, Pay or Setup for financial aid to satisfy CLC’s payment requirements. FACTS Plan or call (847) 543-2085 and select the option to You must demonstrate that you are eligible for financial aid speak to a cashier during regular office hours. (meet federal and/or state guidelines for need) before your Billing statements . The college sends billing statements. tuition due date. To find out if you qualify, submit a “Free However, depending on when you register, your tuition and Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) and all fees may be due before you receive a bill. It is your requested supporting documents. If you are a continuing responsibility to meet your payment deadlines to avoid student, you must also meet the Satisfactory Academic being dropped from classes. Progress Standards of the college to receive aid. Financial obligation. Students must officially withdraw Students who have demonstrated eligibility for financial aid by the refund dates listed in the student’s class schedule may also enroll in the FACTS Deferred Payment Plan for to cancel their financial obligation. To locate your refund Financial Aid Students . Doing so will provide a payment deadline(s), log into myStudentCenter and click on the plan for any balance remaining after financial aid has been academic calendar deadlines icon next to the class within applied. Log onto myStudentCenter and click on View, Pay your term schedule under Academics . All unpaid tuition or Setup FACTS Plan . If you are eligible for financial aid, and fees will be subject to the collection procedures of the you will be offered the “Deferred” Plan. college, including placing holds on future registration, withholding transcripts and check-cashing privileges and There is no down payment required. possibly referring the matter to a collection agency.

Apply early for financial aid.

5 Payment steps

You can access the links needed to pay your tuition and fees from the myStudentCenter main page. (You can also get to the links by clicking “Make a Payment” when you are in the “Add” or “Drop” pages. This link will bring you to the myStudentCenter page.)

Click on Account Inquiry . This link is in the Finances area on the myStudentCenter main page. This step is necessary to ensure that your charges are up to date and accurate. After clicking this link, you will see your charges displayed.

Click pay options and responsibilities to view your payment options.

Click make a payment to pay online.

6 Make a payment steps You will be guided through four payment steps:

1. Specify Payment Details. On this page, you will enter your credit card information. Click Next . Step 1

2. Specify Payment Amount. Enter the amount you wish to pay online. Click Next .

Step 2

7 Payment steps – continued

3. Confirm Payment. Review your payment information. If it is correct, click on Submit to process the payment and receive a transaction confirmation number.

Step 3

4. FACTS Payment Plans. You may divide your payment into installments by signing up for the FACTS Payment Plans using the Setup Payment Plan.

Step 4

8 What is Financial Aid?

Financial aid is money awarded to you to help How Is need determined? pay for college. It can come from the federal government, state government, colleges and Simple math is used to determine need. universities or private organizations. Financial Need = Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution Some kinds of financial aid are based entirely on need. Others are awarded on the basis of The “ cost of attendance ” is an estimated cost for attending CLC. It includes direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are academic achievement, athletic ability, artistic items billed directly by CLC to you, such as tuition and talent, ethnic background or some other factor. mandatory fees. Indirect costs are estimates of expenses The awards can be used to cover tuition, fees you may have while attending CLC that you pay to others, and books as well as living expenses, food, such as living expenses, books, transportation and other housing and transportation. educational costs. Note: The “cost of attendance” varies from school to school, because different schools charge different tuition and fees. Age doesn’t matter. The “ expected family contribution ” (also known as EFC) is a Many returning adults, older than age 24, measure of how much the student/family can be expected to can qualify. contribute to the cost of the student’s education for the year. The EFC is calculated according to a formula specified in Grants and scholarships are types of “gift aid” that does the law and is based upon the information provided by the not need to be paid back. student and his or her family during the FAFSA filing process. “Self-help aid,” such as income from work and educational Note: Your “expected family contribution” is always the loans, are available to cover your remaining costs after gift same, regardless of the college or university you wish aid is applied. to attend.

The Financial Aid Office uses your CLC student email and The “expected family contribution” and “cost of attendance” your “To Do” list in myStudentCenter to communicate are both considered in calculating financial need. Therefore, the status of your aid application and to notify you of any your aid eligibility may vary depending on the college or outstanding items. Links to both of these tools are available university you select. on the myCLC student portal online at myclc.clcillinois.edu . For a closer look at a typical college student’s budget, visit www.clcillinois.edu/financialaid.

. Who funds financial aid?

Financial aid comes from many sources—the federal govern - ment, the state, organizations, individuals and private foun - dations. And financial aid isn’t just for students at four-year colleges and universities! CLC participates in the full range of federal and state programs, and through the CLC Foundation, the college also offers many scholarships.

9 What is Financial Aid? – continued

What do the Feds offer? Who’s eligible?

The federal government provides over $150 billion in federal To receive federal financial aid, you must meet grants, loans and work study funds each year. In 2012, CLC several requirements: students received over $17 million of that. Obviously, any program as large as federal financial aid has lots of ins and • First, you must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. outs. However, here’s a quick look at your options: • Have a valid social security number.

• Grants, which do not have to be repaid, are based on • Have a high school diploma or General Education financial need. Grants cover such college costs as tuition, Development certificate, or recognized equivalent. fees, room and board and living expenses. One popular • Enroll in an eligible program as a regular student seeking federal grant is the Pell grant. In the 2011-2012 school year, a degree or certificate. (Note: all academic programs the average amount of a Pell grant was $2,641. requiring less than 16 credit hours are ineligible for • Work Study: CLC participates in the Federal Work-Study financial aid.) (FWS) program. This program funds on- and off-campus • Register (or have registered) with the Selective Service jobs. These awards are also based on financial need. (military draft) if you are a male between the ages More information about FWS and other available of 18 and 25. student employment opportunities can be found at www.clcillinois.edu/studentjobs . • Meet the satisfactory academic progress standards set by the college. • Loans: Loans are a form of aid that must be paid back, with interest. CLC encourages you to explore all other • Certify that you will use federal aid only for educational aid options before borrowing to pay for your education. purposes. If necessary, Federal Direct Loans are available to help • Certify that you are not in default on a federal student meet your needs. More information is available at loan, and that you do not owe money on a federal grant. www.clcillinois.edu/loans . • Certify that you have never been convicted of possessing Do not wait until after graduation to find out the size or selling illegal drugs for an offense that occurred while of your monthly loan payment! Before borrowing, you were receiving federal student aid. use the Department of Education’s calculators at studentaid.gov/repay-loans/understand/plans Read more details at www.clcillinois.edu/financial aid. to estimate the amount of your monthly repayment. • Veterans’ educational benefits: If you are a veteran of the armed forces, there are financial aid programs What about state aid? designed specifically for you. Information about veterans’ educational benefits can be found at CLC also participates in several state financial aid programs , www.clcillinois.edu/military . administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Some state financial aid is awarded on the basis of merit (grade point average), need or course of study. You can find more information about federal financial aid on CLC’s website at www.clcillinois.edu/financialaid. To learn more about state financial aid and how to qualify, Or call 1 (800) 4-FEDAID (1-800-433-3243) or visit www.isac.org. 1 (800) 730-8913 (TTY) for the hearing impaired .

10 Busting a few myths about financial aid

Myth #1: Myth #2: Myth #3: If your family income is higher than Scholarships are only for star Applying for financial aid is complicated average, you won’t be eligible for athletes or straight-A students. and time consuming. financial aid. Fact: Fact: Fact: Although some scholarships are With handy websites and online Many factors affect financial aid awarded to students who have forms, applying is easier—and less decisions, and some awards are excelled in the classroom or in paper-clogged—than ever. Stop by not based on income. Never athletics, many scholarships are the Financial Aid Office. A friendly assume that you won’t qualify. awarded for other reasons. staff member will be happy to help you—and you don’t even have to be a CLC student.

11 How do I apply for Financial Aid?

Remember, don’t ever assume that you won’t qualify. Need-based forms of financial aid consider many factors, among them, family income and assets, college costs and whether you have brothers or sisters also in college. In addition, some forms of financial aid aren’t based on need at all. Until you apply, you won’t know if you are eligible. Federal and state aid application processes start with the FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid, available at www.fafsa.gov. However, some scholarship opportunities are available for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Begin by obtaining a FAFSA PIN, a personal 4. Contact the Financial Aid Office. identification number . A PIN lets you submit and “sign” Talk with the Financial Aid Office to make sure that your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) your file is complete with all the information needed to online. It also allows you to make corrections to your process your financial aid application. This step is very application online. You should receive your PIN by email important. Processing your financial aid application may in about two to three days. Go to www.pin.ed.gov to get be delayed if your file is missing required documentation. your PIN . The Financial Aid Office uses your CLC student email and your “To Do” list in myStudentCenter to communicate 2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid the status of your application and to notify you of any (FAFSA). Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after outstanding items. Links to both of these tools are January 1 to meet school and state aid deadlines. Apply available on the myCLC student portal online at online (the fastest and easiest way) at www.fafsa.gov. myclc.clcillinois.edu. You may be asked to submit Make sure that you have collected the documents you such documentation as income tax returns to verify will need to apply, including income tax returns and W-2 the information on your FAFSA. Requesting this forms. A full list of the documents you will need to apply additional documentation is called “verification.” is available at www.fafsa.gov . It is extremely important that you submit the requested 3. Review your Student Aid Report (SAR). documentation within 30 days of the date postmarked on After you submit your FAFSA, the Department of the notification letter sent to you from the Financial Aid Education will send you a Student Aid Report (SAR). Office. Failure to supply the requested information will The SAR confirms the information you reported on the disqualify you from receiving federal student aid and may FAFSA, and it tells you your Expected Family Contribution disqualify you for other forms of aid. (EFC). The EFC is an index of need that CLC’s Financial Aid Office uses to determine the amount of student After a review of your SAR, the Financial Aid Office will aid for which you qualify. prepare a letter outlining your aid eligibility.

Need more information? Contact us!

Financial Aid Office (847) 543-2062 [email protected] www.clcillinois.edu/financialaid

Veterans Assistance (847) 543-2063

12 Scholarships TM Need more scholarship information?

Financial Aid Office (847) 543-2062 Email [email protected] CLC Foundation scholarships

In addition to offering federal and state financial aid programs, CLC also awards scholarships funded by the CLC Foundation. These scholarships address the needs of many different kinds of students and include eight major award programs and nearly 100 individual scholarships. The Foundation’s major award programs are open to all students, regardless of legal status. The Foundation also offers individual scholarships that have separate requirements based on donor specifications, some of which are open to undocumented and foreign students. During the 2011-2012 academic year, the CLC Foundation awarded scholarships to over 460 students.

Major CLC award programs Fill out scholarship application on page 24.

Aimed at different categories of students, the College of Lake Fall awards: Completed applications must be received County Foundation raises money to fund eight major award by July 31, 2013 for full consideration. programs, offered each fall and spring term. Students may Spring awards: Completed applications must be received receive only one major award. International and foreign by November 27, 2013 for full consideration. students are not eligible to receive any of the major CLC Foundation scholarships.

Applications submitted after the deadlines will only • Academic Achievement —for students who have demonstrated be evaluated as funding allows. exceptional academic ability. Requires a cumulative 3.5 grade point average.

• Career —for students who are pursuing an Associate in Applied Most scholarships require you to submit a FAFSA application. Science or a career certificate of 16 credit hours or more. If you are unable to complete the FAFSA, contact the Financial Aid Office for the 2013-2014 CLC Application for Additional • Diversity —for students who are members of an ethnic minority. Financial Aid Consideration. • English as a Second Language (ESL) —for students who have completed one or more English as a Second Language courses in the Adult Education department at CLC. Amount varies. This scholarship is awarded by the Adult and Community Education faculty to students who have studied ESL. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of one 3-hour credit course.

• GED —for students who have completed one or more GED preparation courses in the Adult Education department at CLC and completed their GED certificate in Lake County. Amount varies. This scholarship is awarded by the Adult and Community Education faculty to students who are GED graduates. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of one 3-hour credit course.

• Honors —for academically gifted students. Students must be accepted by the Honors Program. New students must have a 3.5 GPA. Continuing students should have a cumulative 3.0 GPA. (To obtain an Honors Program application, contact Dr. Nick Schevera, English faculty member, at (847) 543-2959 or by email at [email protected].)

• Returning to Education —for students over age 24 who have renewed their commitment to education after a one-year period of non-enrollment.

• Student Activities —for students who have made a commitment to involvement in student activities at CLC.

15 Individual scholarships To be considered for any CLC Foundation scholarship, fill out the application form on page 24 and return it to the CLC Financial Aid Office . Questions about scholarships can be submitted to [email protected].

Students may receive only two individual scholarships Frances Heagney: $800 award to a sophomore student enrolled in per year. Scholarships are awarded for one semester unless at least 6 credit hours with at least a 2.25 GPA. Must pursue a specifically noted that the same student is awarded for Biological Sciences degree, preference will be given to Veterinary both semesters. Scholarships are to be used for tuition, Medicine students. Lake County residency required. Recipient will fees and books unless otherwise noted. be asked to write a short statement to the scholarship sponsor to introduce himself/herself and to describe current classes and degree that is pursued. Fall or spring award.

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, GED AND ESL Horticulture Career Exploration: Award provides tuition and fees associated with one 3 credit hour horticulture course for students Enrico Mordini Memorial Scholarship: $500 award to a full-time who have never previously registered for a horticulture credit class student with Latin heritage who is a former ESL student now at CLC or any other institution of higher learning. Lake County enrolled in a degree or career certificate program. Fall or residency required. Award to be used for tuition and fees only. spring award. Fall, spring or summer award. Fonté Lakeshore Campus GED: Award is for one non-developmental North Shore Garden Club: Awards are based on available funds for course in fall and one non-developmental course in spring for a students pursuing a degree or certificate in horticulture. At least 6 GED graduate enrolled at CLC’s Lakeshore Campus. Requires a score credit hours enrollment and at least a 3.0 GPA required. Must have of 550 or above on the GED Equivalency Exam and Lake County completed a minimum of 9 credit hours in horticulture. Contact the residency. Scholarship is awarded based on recommendations by Financial Aid Office for an additional application that must be GED faculty at Lakeshore Campus. Scholarship will be awarded/ completed. Fall, spring or summer award. announced at GED graduation in May. Award to be used the following fall and spring. Fall and spring award. Stuart Mekemson Horticulture: $300 for a sophomore horticulture student who has demonstrated ability and made a commitment to Jackie Dungan Memorial: $500 award for a returning adult freshman the field of horticulture. At least a 3.0 GPA required. It is desired who has completed GED, ESL, ABE or skill-enhancement classes. that the recipient makes one presentation at a monthly club Student awarded in the past may reapply up to three times. Must be meeting. Award is to be used for tuition and fees. Fall award. seeking a certificate or degree. Award is based on merit. Fall award.

Mary Charuhas Adult Education Scholarship: Number and amount BUSINESS of awards vary. For students in Adult Education. Award to be used for tuition, fees and for GED fees. Lake County residency required. Fall Bretzlauf Foundation Corporation: Two $500 awards to full-time and spring award. students in a Business Administration, Education or Nursing program. Lake County residency and at least a 3.0 GPA required. Peter Staben Memorial: $300 award for a student or former Fall and spring award. student of English as a Second Language who has demonstrated outstanding writing ability in his/her new language. Spring award. Elliot W. Frank: Two $750 awards for a full-time freshman student pursuing a degree or career certificate in banking or finance. Lake County residency required. Minimum 2.5 GPA required for fall and BIOLOGICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES minimum 3.0 GPA required for spring. Both awards will be given to the same student. Elizabeth Meyer Memorial Scholarship: Two $500 awards in First Bank of Highland Park Scholarship for Opportunity: memory of instructor Elizabeth Meyer. Recipient must be enrolled The award of this scholarship varies based on available funds. This in a Biological and Health Sciences program and have at least a scholarship is designed to assist students who demonstrate financial 2.5 GPA. Fall and spring award. need. Eligible students will be Lake County residents who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and are enrolled in 12 credit hours. Fall and spring award.

16 IAAP (Illinois Association of Administrative Professionals): Donna Crosbie Library Technical Assistant Scholarship: $200 award to assist a student with 15 credit hours enrollment $500 award to honor employee Donna Crosbie. Student must in an AOS degree program. At least a 3.0 GPA and Lake County be pursuing an A.A.S. degree in the Library Technical Assistant residency required. An official copy of transcript from CLC is program. At least a 2.5 GPA required. Fall award. required plus two letters of recommendation and proof of registration for the fall semester. Award to be used for tuition Fonté American Civic Education: One award for the cost of two and fees. Fall award. courses. Recipient must be a full-time high-achieving sophomore student who has already completed a CLC history course and Jim Reinemann Memorial: Two $500 awards for sophomores indicates an interest in pursuing a major in American history/ enrolled in at least 6 credit hours with at least a 2.5 GPA in a Western civilization. At least 3.25 GPA and Lake County residency business program of study. Lake County residency required. required. Award to be used for tuition and fees only. Fall award. Preference is given to foreign-born students who demonstrate financial need. Award to be used for tuition, fees, books and Glass Dictionary: Three $300 awards to students enrolled in at other as needed. Spring award. least 6 credit hours pursuing a liberal arts program. At least a 2.0 GPA required. Recipient to be selected based on written paragraph Lake County League of Savings Association Business/Financial and willingness to assist in Literary Arts Society activities. Award to Management: $500 award for a student enrolled in A.A. or A.A.S. be used for books and other college related expenses. Fall, spring business management program pursuing a career in finance. The or summer award. student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Fall award. Harnish Theatre Scholarship: Two $336 awards for students Michael E. Heagney Memorial: $500 award for a full-time enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Lake County residency required. sophomore in the Hospitality and Culinary Management program. Awards to be used for tuition and fees for a Theatre (THE) course. At least a 2.5 GPA and Lake County residency required. Fall or Spring award. spring award. Hillman Fine Arts: $250 award to a full-time sophomore student North Shore Trust and Savings: Two $1,250 awards for a full-time pursuing a fine arts major. At least 2.75 GPA required. Award to student pursuing a general business or finance degree. Minimum be used for tuition, fees, books and art supplies from the CLC cumulative 2.5 GPA required. Award is to be used for tuition, fees, bookstore. Fall award. books and other educational expenses. Both awards will be given to the same student in fall and in spring. L. James Byrne Sr. Memorial: One $600 award to a full-time student or two $300 awards to half-time students seeking an Richard J. & Annette F. Galla Scholarship Fund: Awards based on associate degree in English. At least a 2.5 GPA and Lake County available funds to students in business and related field programs. residency required. Award is to be used for tuition and fees only. Foreign-born and international students are welcome to apply. Fall award. At least a 2.0 GPA required. The awards will be given the first time in Spring 2014. Lake County Art League: One or two $500 awards awarded to promote excellence in visual arts. Recipient to be selected based on artwork. Deadline to apply for this particular scholarship is COMMUNICATION ARTS, HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS March 1. Spring award.

CLC Dance Scholarship :$250 for students studying dance at CLC. M.R. Schroeder/Lakeland Newspapers Journalism: Full tuition, At least a 2.0 GPA required. Fall, spring or summer. fees and books awarded in the fall semester for a full-time sophomore student pursuing a career in print journalism. Lake CLC Digital Media and Design (DMD) Scholarship: Two $150 County residency and at least a 2.5 GPA required. Fall award. awards for talented students enrolled in the DMD program and/or enrolled in a DMD course. Faculty recommendation required of Peter Meyer Memorial Art: Two $150 awards to students pursuing student’s ability/potential in designing and creating animation, a degree in the arts. Award to be used for tuition, fees, books and websites, graphic design and digital audio/video. At least a 2.0 GPA other related educational expenses. Fall and spring award. and Lake County residency or chargeback agreement required. Award to be used for tuition, fees, books and other expenses as Richard E. and Nedra K. Soller Forensics Scholarship: Number and needed. Fall and spring award. amount of awards vary. For a full-time student participating in the intercollegiate forensics competition. At least 2.0 GPA required. Fall award.

17 Sylvia Kral Scholarship for Journalism: $500 award to a two-year Grainger Tools For Tomorrow ® Scholarship: $2,000 plus a CLC graduate who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to Westward toolkit for a second year student enrolled in a technical continue studies in journalism. Must be sophomore at the time program at the associate level. Applicants must submit a letter of of application. Acceptance to a four-year transfer institution recommendation from a professor, teacher or advisor; a list of clubs, required. Award to be used for tuition and fees only. Fall, spring activities and leadership roles relating to their field of study; and an or summer award. essay of 200-300 words. The essay should address why the student chose to study technical education, how their achievements and/or Technical Writing Scholarship: $500 award for a Technical leadership roles have helped them grow individually and their future Communication or Communication Arts student enrolled in at goals within the technical field. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. least 6 credit hours. Interested students must submit a 500-1,000 word essay about their interest in the field of technical writing. IPLSA Surveying Scholarship: Award is based on available funds At least a 2.5 GPA required. Spring award. for a student taking land surveying courses within the A.A.S. Civil Technology or A.E.S. Pre-Engineering programs with an interest in Thomas Student Empowerment Scholarship: Awards vary a surveying specialization. Requires at least a 3.0 GPA. Fall or depending on available funds. Applications to be selected based spring award. on statement of need. Awards to be used to purchase computer and printer, but they may be also used for tuition, fees and books. Pickus Construction Education: $1,000 award for a full-time Fall, spring and summer award. sophomore student in the Building Construction Technology program or a related area such as engineering, CAD or architecture. At least a 3.0 GPA required. Fall award.

ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND Committed to College Scholarship: Number and amount of awards PHYSICAL SCIENCES vary based on available funds. For students who have a strong desire to stay in school despite financial hardship. Lake County residency Automotive: Two $200 awards to a high school graduates required. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Fall, spring or interested in pursuing a career in Automotive Technology. summer award. Must be a Lake County resident with at least a 2.0 GPA. Written paragraph on why the student is requesting this scholarship is The George Capaul Excellence in Engineering Scholarship: required. Award to be used for tuition, fees, books and tools Two $250 awards for students in A.E.S. degree program who are purchased at CLC’s bookstore. Fall and spring award. enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Priority will be given to those active in Engineering Club. Must be a member of ISPE (proof required). Blue Collar Scholarship from Miller Area Heating: Two $500 Applicant should also submit an essay of 500-700 words about awards for students studying Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning the decision to study engineering. At least a 2.75 GPA required. and Refrigeration Engineering Technology. Must have at least a Scholarship only applies towards STEM (Science, Technology, 2.0 GPA. Requires residency in Lake, McHenry or Kenosha counties. Engineering, Math) courses. Please note: The application deadline Award to be used for tuition, fees, books and other expenses such for spring is October 15. as child care or transportation. Fall and spring award.

Bud Muegge Memorial: $500 award for a male student enrolled in the Auto Collision Repair program. Lake County residency HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS required. Award to be used for tuition, fees, books and other educational expenses. Fall award. Anatomy and Physiology Scholarship: One $200 award in the fall for academic achievement to a student with a 3.2 GPA or higher AND one Douglas M. Beitel: $500 award for a student pursuing a degree in $200 award in the fall for financial need to a student with a 2.5 GPA or Architecture, Building Construction, CAD, Civil Technology, Drafting, higher. Students must have successfully completed the anatomy and Mechanical Design or Computerized Numerical Controls. At least a physiology course at CLC. Lake County residency required. Must be 2.5 GPA required. Fall or spring award. enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Fall award. Fred G. Wacker Jr.: Award is based on available funds for a Bretzlauf Foundation Corporation: Two $500 awards to full-time female student in the Machine Tool Trades field (CNC certificate or students in Business Administration, Education or Nursing program. associate degree). Student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit Lake County residency and at least 3.0 GPA required. Fall and hours and have at least a 2.0 GPA. Preference given to Liquid spring award. Controls Associates’ relatives. Fall or spring award.

18 Cancer Federation Scholarship: Award is based on available funds Lake County Health Improvement Association: $1,000 award for for fall and spring semesters to a student enrolled at least part a student with a desire to have a health-oriented career. Illinois time in a healthcare program. Consideration will also be given to residency required with the intention to practice in the state, but not pre-med candidates. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Award to be used in Chicago. At least 6 credit hour enrollment required. At least a 2.0 for tuition, fees and books. GPA required. Fall or spring award.

Cathleen Brzezinski Nursing Scholarship: Two $500 awards in Marilyn Henderson Memorial: One $3,500 award in the fall fall for students admitted into the Nursing program. Recipients to semester to a female single parent enrolled full time in nursing or be selected based on a written paragraph explaining why he or she biological sciences. Requires Lake County residency; Waukegan deserves this scholarship. Lake County residency and at least a 2.5 resident preferred. At least a 2.0 GPA required. Award to be used GPA required. Award to be used for tuition, fees, books, child care for tuition, fees, books and other educational expenses. Fall award. and transportation. Fall award. MK Education Pharmacy Technician: Awards based on available Dr. Earnestine Huffman-White: Award is based on available funds funds to students currently enrolled in CLC Pharmacy Technician for African American students in their third or fourth semester of course. Financial need based. Recipient to be selected based on the nursing program. Recipient must be a sophomore enrolled in at short essay explaining how the course will help in pursuing a career least 6 credit hours. Lake County residency required and at least in a pharmacy setting. Lake County residence required. To be used a 2.5 GPA required. Fall, spring or summer award. for tuition and fees only. Fall, spring or summer.

Ella G. Studer Nursing Scholarship: Two $500 awards in fall and MK Education – Veterinary Assistant: Awards based on available two $500 awards in spring for students accepted into the Nursing funds to students currently enrolled in CLC Veterinary Assistant program. Lake County residency and at least a 2.0 GPA required. course. Lake County residence required. Students must demonstrate Award to be used for tuition and fees only. Please note: fall financial need. In a short essay, student needs to explain why he/she deadline to apply is October 1 and the spring deadline to apply wants to pursue a career in a veterinary setting. Awards to be used is March 1. for tuition and fees only. Fall, spring or summer award.

Illinois Health Improvement Association: Award is based on Robert and Lucy Holman Nursing Scholarship: Two $500 awards available funds in the fall or spring semesters for a student enrolled in fall and two $500 awards in spring for students who have been in a healthcare program that provides direct medical care to people. admitted into CLC’s Nursing program. Lake County residency and Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Illinois residency and at at least a 2.0 GPA required. Award to be used for tuition and fees least a 2.5 GPA required. Fall, spring or summer award. only. Fall and spring award. Joseph F. Damico Nursing: Nursing: $2,500 ($1,250/semester) for one full-time student OR $1,250 ($625/semester) for one part-time Thomas M. Vogl Memorial Scholarship: Two $200 awards to student awarded in fall, spring or summer for a maximum of two full-time students in the Medical Imaging program. At least a semesters. Student must be admitted to the Nursing program. 2.5 GPA required. Fall and spring award. Student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. At least a 2.5 GPA required. Award to be used for tuition, fees, books and other items such as uniforms, equipment, child care, etc. Fall and SOCIAL SCIENCES spring/or summer award. Both fall and spring/summer awards Ann Muni, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship: $300 award to one full-time are to be given to the same student. sophomore, female student, 30 years of age or older, pursuing a Judith and Marc Baron Medical Imagining Scholarship: Award degree in education. Student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit based on available funds to a full-time sophomore in Medical hours. At least a 3.0 GPA and Lake County residency required. Imaging/RT program pursuing A.A.S. degree. Student has to have Fall or spring award. intent to pursue a baccalaureate degree or be interested in Bretzlauf Foundation Corporation: Two $500 awards to full-time teaching or managing a Medical Imaging or RT Department. students in Business Administration, Education or Nursing program. At least a 3.0 GPA required. Fall award. Lake County residency and at least a 3.0 GPA required. Fall and spring award. Kathy Green Memorial Nursing Scholarship: Two $500 awards for full-time students enrolled in CLC’s Nursing program. At least a 2.75 GPA required. Fall award.

19 Gene Redding Memorial: Two $300 awards in the fall to one Alumni Relative: One $800 award to a full-time student OR one Criminal Justice student and one Nursing student AND two $300 $400 award to a part-time student. Recipient must be a CLC Alumni awards in the spring to one Criminal Justice student and one Association Member or a relative of Alumni Association Member. Nursing student. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. For Applicants must submit an essay that describes their career inten - sophomore students only. At least a 2.5 GPA required. Fall and tions and educational goals. Lake County residency and at least a spring award. 2.5 GPA required. Fall or spring award.

James Polley Memorial: Two $250 awards for full-time students American Student Veteran Scholarship: Two $250 awards for of African American heritage pursuing a career in human rights or student veterans who are involved in the Student Veterans Club human services. At least a 2.7 GPA and Lake County residency at the College of Lake County. Eligible student veterans will be required. Fall and spring award. interviewed by the selection committee about their experiences at the College of Lake County, and how involvement in the Student Keating Scholarship: $1,250 award for a full-time student OR $625 Veteran Club has been beneficial. Fall and spring award. award for a part-time student pursuing a Criminal Justice degree. At least a 2.0 GPA required. Preference will be given to Hispanic Antonia Salazar: Open to all applicants. Awards are based on heritage student. Award to be used for tuition, fees, books and available funds. Award to be used for tuition, fees and/or books, other college related expenses. Fall and spring award. and other educational expenses as needed. Fall, spring and summer award. Please note: The deadline to apply for this Lake County Human Services: $500 award for a student enrolled particular scholarship is in April 2014. The exact date will be in at least 6 credit hours pursuing a career in human services. At posted on the scholarship board when available. least a 3.0 GPA required. Award to be used for tuition and fees only. Fall or spring award. Bill and Sue Morris: $1,000 award for a full-time student who is a resident of Waukegan. Preference given to political science majors. Shawall Temple #165 Prince Hall Shriners Eddie Jack Worship: At least a 2.0 GPA required. Fall award. $500 award for a full-time African American student pursuing a degree in the human services area. At least a 2.5 GPA and B.S.U.’s Holly S. Graham Scholarship: Three $500 awards to Waukegan, North Chicago or Zion residency required. Award African American students being at least a second semester to be used for tuition and fees only. Fall award. freshmen. Please note: The deadline to apply for this particular scholarship is April 15, 2014 and the award can be used in the Waukegan Citizen’s Police Academy Criminal Justice in memory following summer or fall until all $500 has been used. First priority of Miguel Juarez: $500 award for a full-time sophomore student will be given to applicants who are members of BSU. At least a pursuing a career in criminal justice with an emphasis on law 2.0 GPA required. Summer or fall award. enforcement. Lake County residency and at least a 3.0 GPA required. Award to be used for tuition and fees only. Fall award. Determined Academic Moms: $500 award for a 30-plus year old mom with children under 18 living in the household, returning to “OTHER” SCHOLARSHIPS school and in need of financial assistance. Must be seeking a degree in a career program. Lake County residency and at least a AAWCC (CLC Chapter): Award is based on available funds for a 3.0 GPA required. Spring award. female student over age 25 who is pursuing a 30 credit hour or more certificate/degree. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Dorothea A. Hain Scholarship: $500 award for a student of Lake County residency and at least 2.5 GPA required. Award to be Spanish or Latino heritage. Award to be used for tuition and used for tuition, fees, book and child care. Fall award. fees only. Fall award.

Alicia Hernandez Scholarship: $1,000 awarded in May to a student Family Literacy Child Care Scholarship: Award based on available who demonstrates financial need and leadership. The award can funds to be used for child care costs at CLC Grayslake for students be used in the following summer, fall or spring until all $1,000 has involved in Round Lake Area Library Family Literacy ESL program. been used. Student must be a member of the Latino Alliance. Lake Children should be at 2-4 years old. Award to be used for child care County residency required. Please note: The deadline to apply for costs only. Fall, spring or summer award. this particular scholarship is April 30, 2014. Frank Nickels: Two $1,000 awards to a full-time students of African American heritage who recently graduated high school and demonstrate financial need. Minimum 2.0 GPA required. Fall or spring award.

20 Hadley Greyson Scholarship: $250 awards for students enrolled Award to be used for tuition, fees, books, on-site child care and in a CLC-based field or travel course taken for college credit. transportation. Spring award, may be renewed for the following Recipient is asked to keep a journal or log documenting their fall term. The application deadline is November 27, 2013. experience. Student has to be enrolled in 6 credit hours. Lake Latino Coalition of Lake County: $500 award for a full-time County residency and at least a 2.5 GPA required. Award to be freshman with Hispanic/Latino heritage who is pursuing a college used for tuition and fees only. Fall, spring or summer award. degree. Lake County residency and at least a 2.5 GPA required. Infantino-Percak Family Memorial: Two $500 awards for Award to be used for tuition and fees only. Fall or spring award. foreign-born students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Madame de La Fayette: Four $100 or two $200 awards for students Applicants need to submit a teacher recommendation letter who contribute to French culture awareness. The scholarship is not and an essay “What I hope to gain from studying in U.S.” At need based. No FAFSA is required. Award to be used for tuition, fees, least a 2.0 GPA required. Fall or spring award. books or transportation, or as needed. Fall, spring or summer award. International Study Abroad: $500 award for a student to participate in an international field study. Student will be Marge Burns Memorial: One $250 award for a student pursuing a required to write a 500 word essay. Lake County residency CLC degree who participates in a domestic field study trip. Must be and at least a 2.5 GPA required. Award to be used for an enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Lake County residency and at least international field study trip only. Fall or spring award. a 2.5 GPA required. Applicants to be selected based on essay on what they hope to gain from the field study experience. Award to be Irl H. and Marjorie Marshall Scholarship: Two $500 awards for used for tuition, fees or lab fees. Summer award. students who demonstrate community involvement both past and current. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Mundelein Woman’s Club: $250 award for a student who graduated At least a 2.0 GPA required. Fall and spring award. from Mundelein, Carmel or Stevenson High School. Mundelein area residency and at least a 2.5 GPA required. Student must be enrolled John Albert Sedej Scholarship: One $1,000 award to a student in at least 6 credit hours. Fall award. who is hearing- or sight-impaired. Student must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Lake County residency and at least a Patricia Hedstrom Scholarship: Award covers the cost of up to 15 2.5 GPA required. Fall or spring award. credit hours for the fall or spring semester. Three awards available each semester. Students must be Lake County area high school Julian J. Rogan Scholarship: Two $500 awards to independent graduates living in Lake County arriving to CLC with a maximum students attending school full time. Preference will be given to 3.0 GPA. Award to be used for tuition, fees, books and other students with an affiliation with the Rogan Corporation. At least college related expenses. Fall and spring award. a 2.5 GPA required. Award to be used for tuition and fees only. Fall and spring award. Paul Christensen Memorial: Award pays for one 3-credit hour class per year to a half-time student. Applicants must be residents of Lake Kenneth & Virginia (Suzy) Hubbard Memorial Scholarship: County; preference given to residents of North Chicago, Waukegan, $500 award to a student seeking a certificate or degree in a and Zion. Enrollment in an A.A.S. program and at least a 2.0 GPA two-year career program. Applicant needs to submit a paragraph required. Fall, spring or summer award. why she/he has chosen her/his particular vocation. Lake County residency and at least a 2.5 GPA required. Fall award. Penne P. Devery Literacy Scholarship : $500 award to encourage students to successfully complete developmental language Lake County Farm Bureau Walter Krumrey Memorial courses for student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Award to Scholarship: $500 award for a full-time student. Must be a be used for tuition, fees, books, child care and transportation. member of the Lake County Farm Bureau. At least a 3.0 GPA Fall or spring award. required. Award to be used for tuition and fees only. Fall award. Porter’s Veterans Scholarship: One $400 award for a student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours who is a current soldier or who was Lake County Women’s Coalition Scholarship: Up to three awards honorably discharged from any branch of the U.S. Service. Award to for female residents of Lake County who are over 30 years of age, be used for tuition and fees only. Fall, spring or summer award. enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and are pursuing a CLC degree or certificate. At least a 2.5 GPA required. Amount of award varies depending on available funds. Applicants will be interviewed by the Lake County Women’s Coalition scholarship committee.

21 Randolph (Dan) Webster Academic Athletic Scholarship: University Center of Lake County: $1,000 award for a College of Lake $675 award for a full-time sophomore student demonstrating County graduate who is transferring to a participating college or academic and athletic achievement. Lake County residency university at the University Center of Lake County and will be enrolled required. At least a 3.0 GPA required. Award to be used for in 6 credit hours. A copy of the acceptance letter from the college/ books and lab fees. Fall and spring award. university is required. Applicant must be graduating with an associate degree from CLC with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Please contact Rita Eastburg Scholarship: Awards based on available funds. the Financial Aid Office to obtain separate application for this scholar - Open to all applicants. Award can be used for English ship. Deadline to apply is May 2014, and the exact date will be posted composition course. Fall, spring or summer award. on the scholarship board when available. The award will be payable to participating college of university at the University Center of Robert C. Janunas Memorial Scholarship: $250 award to assist Lake County. a physically challenged student with his/her education. At least a 3.0 GPA required. Award to be used for tuition and fees only. VAC Veterans Scholarship: Award is based on available funds for any Fall award. semester for a student who is a disabled military veteran not eligible to receive the Illinois Veteran’s Grant. Enrollment of 6.0 credit hours and Robert W. Rolek Memorial Scholarship: Two $500 awards for Lake County residency required. Fall, spring or summer award. a full-time sophomore students pursuing a career in public administration, parks and recreation, education or public service. Student must demonstrate involvement in extracurricular ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION activities or community service. Recipient must display admirable leadership skills and possess a high level of integrity. Lake National Science Foundation Scholars: This program is for students County residency and at least a 2.8 GPA required. One letter of who plan to major in engineering, electrical engineering technology recommendation required (from community leader, elected or computer science and intend to transfer into a bachelor’s degree official or employer). Fall and spring award. program in one of these fields. Funded by a prestigious National Science Foundation grant, the program admits up to 25 students each year. Sam Schevera Memorial Scholarship: Awards are based on An additional 20 students may also be admitted as “Pre-Engineering/ available funds for full-time transfer students who have completed Computer Science Scholars.” Students admitted to Scholars program at least 6 academic credit hours at CLC and have at least a 3.5 will receive scholarships of up to $10,000. Pre-scholars will receive GPA. Lake County residency required. Fall or spring award. $500 scholarships. Students may be eligible for other federal financial aid as well. Contact Professor Rob Twardock at (847) 543-2903 or Sandria Rodriguez First Generation College Student: Awards [email protected]. Information is at based on available funds for full-time first generation students. www.clcillinois.edu/depts/egrdv/egr/NSF_ScholarInfo.asp. Student must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Award to be used for tuition and fees only. Fall or spring award. Golden Corridor Scholarship and Grant for Early Childhood Education Sister to Sister Scholarship: Award based on available funds to a Students: To be eligible, students must be members of the Golden member of Sister to Sister Association. For a female being at least Corridor Association for the Education of Young Children. (A student second semester freshman student with GPA at least 3.0. Student membership is $37.) For information, contact Professor Diane Wolter must be enrolled in 6 credit hours. Fall award. at (847) 543-2570 or [email protected].

The Hinkley Scholarship: Awards based on available funds. Lake Women’s Center Emergency Fund: The Emergency Fund exists to assist County residency and at least a 2.5 GPA required. Award to be CLC students and their families who are economically disadvantaged. used for tuition and fees only. Fall, spring or summer award. The fund covers financial emergencies with tuition/books, child care, utilities, work/school transportation and basic living necessities. The Steiner Kerman Foundation: One $1,500 or two $750 awards Monies are obtained solely through donations from the community. for full-time student with financial need. Student must describe Call the Women’s Center at (847) 543-2771 for more information about his/her educational goals upon high school graduation and de - applying for or donating funds. scribe career goals and aspirations in five years and describe any financial hardships. At least 2.0 GPA required. Fall award.

22 CLC Foundation scholarship application checklist

I certify that my application is complete and that I have done the following: Completed a 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) If you are unable to complete the FAFSA, contact the Financial Aid Office for the 2013-2014 CLC Application for Additional Financial Aid Consideration.

Attached my completed 2013-2014 CLC Foundation Scholarship Application

Attached my personal statement addressing the following questions: (Statements must be typed.) • How and why did you choose to pursue your education at CLC? • What are your educational and career goals? • Do you participate in any community or school programs, clubs, teams, etc.? • How has or will your experience at CLC affect these goals or activities? • Explain how your field of study and/or interests relates to the scholarship(s) that you have selected.

Declared an aid-eligible major or program of study with Admissions and Records

Submitted all of my academic transcripts to Admissions and Records

I also certify that I understand the following: • The information given on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

• Completed applications received by the following deadlines will receive priority: Fall 2013 Awards: July 31, 2013 Spring 2014 Awards: November 27, 2013. Applications submitted after these deadlines will only be evaluated as funding allows.

• The availability of scholarship funds may be limited.

• Each student may complete a scholarship application once per year, unless otherwise indicated by the Office of Financial Aid.

• Scholarship recipients should meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards each semester.

• Students who have not completed a 2013-2014 FAFSA may have limited eligibility for individual scholarships.

• By submitting this application, I give permission to the Scholarship Coordinator and the Scholarship Advisory Committee to review my educational records or investigate other personal information related to this application. (All information will be kept confidential.)

23 CLC Foundation scholarship application 2013-2014

Student Name (First and Last) ______

CLC Student ID# ______

Address/Street______

City______Zip______County ______

CLC Student Email Address ______

Phone ______

I am new to CLC and I am a(n): Recent high school graduate – High School Name ______

Recent GED graduate

Adult student (over age 24, never attended college)

Transfer student (from another college)

I have enrolled in CLC before, and now I am: Returning after a period of 4 or more years Returning after a period of 2-4 years

Returning after a period of 1-2 years Returning after a period of less than 1 year

I am currently pursuing a: Certificate 2-year Career Program (A.A.S.) degree

Associate Transfer Program (A.A., A.S., A.E.S., A.A.T., A.F.A.) degree

I plan to enroll in 12 or more credit hours 6-8 credit hours

9-11 credit hours less than 6 credit hours

Program Name (ex. Nursing) ______

Program Code (ex. 21 NA): ______

I understand that I will automatically be considered for the Major CLC Foundation Scholarship awards for which I am most eligible.

I meet the criteria and would like to apply for the following individual scholarships for the 2013-2014 school year:

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

I understand that I cannot receive more than two individual CLC Foundation scholarships in the 2013-2014 aid and academic year.

Signature :______Date:______

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