Community Partnerships Grant
Generations College is proud to announce that we are offering a Community Partnerships GRANT, free for all campus-based students who qualify. This grant fully subsidizes the remaining tuition balance after Federal and State grant funding and provides the recipients with a complimentary laptop and Ventra card (does not include transportation through Pace). In order to receive this grant you must:
- Attend as an on-campus student (minimum of six (6) credits on-campus)
- Be a resident of Illinois verified through FAFSA and provide a valid Illinois photo ID
- Be eligible for Federal Pell grants and Illinois MAP grants
- Not exceeding 3,300 EFC or 300% Pell LEU
- Have a high school diploma/GED
- Have a 2.0 GPA or higher verified through your most recent high school, high school equivalent, or college transcripts
- Enroll as a full-time undergraduate student (maximum of thirteen (13) credit hours/semester)
- Test out of remedial courses through Accuplacer
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a non-profit organization, community, or church leader outlining your commitment to help that organization in the mission.
- Provide a one-page essay describing how the Community Partnerships Grant will help your family and future
- Be in good standing with the Department of Education
In order to maintain good standing with the Community Partnerships Grant during your time at Generations College you must:
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher throughout your studies at Generations College
- If, for whatever reason, you must suspend your studies at Generations College you must come back and complete your degree within 1 year of leaving the college or you will no longer be eligible for the Community Partnerships Grant
- If required, you must participate in the Federal Work-Study Program
Why Pursue Tuition Grants For Students?
Generations College is committed to making college more affordable. Pursuing this grant that provides help for members of our community could jump-start your education and future career.
We value student success, academic excellence, community service, leadership and collaboration, and diversity. Earning a degree can provide upward mobility and should be an option for everyone. Pursuing this grant through Generations College can help alleviate the struggle of paying for your education while managing your personal expenses.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity please fill out the Contact Us form and include the words “Community Partnerships Grant” in the comments.
*There is a limited amount of grant funding available and Generations College reserves the right to determine which students receive the Community Partnerships Grant.
**Maximum of six (6) transfer credits hours allowed from another regionally accredited college.