Legacy Grant
Generations College is proud to announce that we are offering a LEGACY GRANT, free for all Illinois residents students who qualify. This grant fully subsidizes the remaining tuition balance after Federal and State grant funding. In order to receive this grant you must:
- 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 1,000 SAI or 300% Pell LEU.
- Have a high school diploma/GED.
- Enroll as a full-time undergraduate student (maximum of thirteen (13) credit hours/semester).
- Test out of remedial courses through Accuplacer.
- Provide a one-page essay (500 word minimum) describing how the Legacy Grant will help your family and future. Please click here to view our Admission Essay Plagiarism Policy.
- Be in good standing with the Department of Education.
In order to maintain good standing with the Legacy 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 Legacy 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 “Legacy 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 Legacy Grant.
**Maximum of six (6) transfer credits hours allowed from another regionally accredited college.