Over 13.6 million U.S. citizens continue their education beyond high school by attending a college, university, trade, or proprietary institution. The U.S. enrolls twice as many people in postsecondary education and training as the Soviet Union , ten times as many as France , and fifteen times the total in England .

Federal grants and loans are made possible by American taxpayers. The commitment runs full circle from citizens to government to schools to students. When all participants honor their commitment, the system works for everyone.

Financial aid opens the door to higher education for many who could not otherwise afford it. This commitment involves abiding by the terms of a grant or loan and making repayment when it is required. In honoring your commitment, you also honor working Americans, education and your own personal integrity.

Financial aid is available in the following ways:

• Scholarships and Grants
  Pell Grant
  Monetary Award Program
  Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program
  Police Officer/Fire Officer Dependent’s Grant Program
  Correctional Officer’s Survivor’s Grant Program

• Armed Forces Programs
  U.S. Air Force
  U.S. Army
  U.S. Navy/Marines
  U.S. Coast Guard
  U.S. Merchant Marines

• Loan Programs
  Plus Loans
  Illinois Opportunity Loan Program
  Supplemental Loans for Students
  Stafford Loan
  Perkins Loan
  Nursing Student Loan Program
  Federal Nursing Loan
  UniLoan

• Illinois State Scholar Program
• Illinois Merit Recognition Scholarship Program
• Work-study