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We recognize students often need financial assistance to pursue post-secondary education. Various options are available at Lewis and Clark Community College for students who need financial assistance while attending classes. The L&C Financial Aid Office is the best place to start to obtain information regarding scholarships, federal, state and institutional aid. The Financial Aid Office staff is available to assist you in completing application forms and in understanding financial aid programs.

Start the application process early to ensure the Financial Aid Office will have time to perform all the financial aid functions required to assist you in paying for your education. Estimated award letters and letters requesting additional documentation or forms will be mailed to students who list Lewis and Clark Community College’s federal school code on the 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are also instructed on how to accept their financial aid awards on-line and view how their aid will be applied to institutional charges on-line.

Students who have questions or need more individualized assistance can contact the Financial Aid Office at (618) 468-2223. The Financial Aid Office is located on the Godfrey Campus in Baldwin 2450.

Federal and State Student Aid Programs

Federal student aid includes the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study (FWS), the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal student loans. There is an additional federal grant available to students who complete a rigorous program of study while in high school and more funding opportunities for students at four year institutions who intend to study education, physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering or a critical foreign language. Please see the Financial Aid Office for more information regarding these grants. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s (ISAC) state student aid includes the Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant and the Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive for Access (IIA) Grant. Please see the College’s website (www.lc.edu) for links to more state aid resources. Each student who reports Illinois as his/her state of legal residence automatically applies for the MAP and IIA grants when completing the FAFSA annually. The FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible after January 1 prior to the academic year that starts on or after July 1. ISAC will calculate MAP awards only for those Illinois residents who list a MAP eligible school as one of their school choices on the FAFSA. Lewis and Clark students should list the College’s federal school code (010020) on the federal student aid application. For priority consideration for state and some federal aid, students are encouraged to apply for financial aid as soon as possible after 1/1/2010. Awards will be made until funds are depleted.

• Federal Pell Grant - A grant program designed to provide financial aid to students with need to attend post-secondary educational institutions. Need is determined by the evaluation of your financial aid application. Even if you are ineligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant, you may be eligible for other programs such as the ISAC Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant, Federal Work-Study, or one of the loan programs. Award amounts depend on enrollment status and funding.
• Federal Work-Study - This is an employment program funded by L&C and federal funds. Students who request Federal Work Study and qualify for this program on the basis of financial need may seek employment opportunities by contacting the Financial Aid Office. Students are paid minimum wage, and the average work load usually cannot exceed 20 hours per week. Please Note: Employment opportunities can also be obtained by accessing L&C’s Web site and selecting Community Employment under Community Programs & Services.
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - A grant which provides students with financial need a supplement to attend institutions of post-secondary education. Funds are limited and are awarded to students with the most need as determined by the FAFSA. Priority is given to students receiving the Federal Pell Grant and who apply for financial aid by the Financial Aid Office’s priority deadline of June 30, 2010.
• Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program (ISAC MAP) Grant - A state grant that provides payment of tuition and mandatory fees only. ISAC MAP is based on need. You must meet ISAC’s Illinois residency criteria. ISAC determines annual award amounts.
• Illinois Student Assistant Commission (ISAC) Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive Access (IIA) Grant - This is a state grant provided to freshman students (less than 28 credit hours attempted) who have a zero (0) Expected Family Contribution (EFC), meet Illinois residency criteria, and are enrolled at least half-time (six credit hours). This is a one-time, $500.00 award for freshman students and is disbursed in two installments of $250.00.

Lewis and Clark Community College participates in the Federal Family Educational Loan Program (FFELP), a Title IV student aid program, which offers loans that are funded by private lenders, guaranteed by guaranty agencies, and reinsured by the federal government.

• Federal Stafford Loan - A low-interest federally subsidized loan based on financial need in which the federal government pays the interest during in-school status, grace periods, and authorized deferments. You can apply by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan - A low interest non-need based loan in which the interest is not paid by the federal government during in-school, grace, or deferment periods. Interest begins accumulating when the loan is disbursed. The interest will be added to the principle balance of the loan, or students may opt to make monthly interest payments thereby reducing the interest on the loan prior to repayment.

For the Federal Stafford and Unsubsidized Stafford loans, the total maximum award is $3500 per academic year for freshmen students and $4500 per academic year for sophomores. Students enrolled in remedial courses may receive a lower annual award.

• Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS Loan) - are available to help pay for a Dependent student’s educational expenses. These loans are not based on financial need but cannot exceed the student’s Cost of attendance minus other awarded aid. Repayment usually begins 60 days after loan funds have been disbursed. Contact your bank or the Financial Aid Office for additional information.

To receive a Stafford Loan or to benefit from a PLUS Loan, a student must meet the general eligibility criteria for all Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs as stated in this current Catalog (referenced from the Code of Federal Regulations regarding Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs, 34 CFR Section 668.32). Students cannot be on financial aid or academic suspension and receive a federal student loan. Students must maintain at least half-time enrollment status for student loan eligibility.

Per federal regulations, student loans will be prorated for those in their last term of study (34 CFR Section 682.204). All student loan borrowers must participate in loan entrance and exit counseling sessions to review loan terms, obligations, and options for student loan repayment and deferment of loan payments.

A student’s indication that he/she is interested in student loans on the FAFSA does not guarantee automatic certification of a student loan by the Financial Aid Office. Please schedule an appointment with a financial aid advisor for further information.

The Code of Federal Regulations, in reference to the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program {34 CFR Section 682.602(e) (1)}, provides that a school may refuse to certify a FFEL Stafford or PLUS loan application or may reduce the borrower’s determination of need for the loan if the reason for that action is documented and provided to the student in writing, provided the determination is made on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

To apply for federal and state financial student aid programs, students must complete the 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA worksheets for online application submission are available in the Financial Aid Office, at all L&C Community Education Centers, your high-school guidance counselors’ offices, and public libraries. To submit your application using FAFSA on the Web, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. You are encouraged to apply for a PIN to electronically sign your application at www.pin.ed.gov before beginning the on-line process. You must apply for financial aid using the FAFSA each school year. You can apply as early as January 1 for the next full academic school year (which begins with the fall semester and ends with the summer term).

What Happens After You Apply

When you complete your financial aid application through FAFSA on the Web, the Central Processing System (CPS) for the United States Department of Education will process your FAFSA within two weeks. Lewis and Clark will receive the results of your FAFSA electronically. If there is no additional information required, the Financial Aid Office will calculate an estimated award package, and you will receive an award letter in the mail. You must accept your awards online on Lewis and Clark’s Web site. In lieu of an award letter, you may receive a request for more information or documentation. Once the required documentation is received, verified, and your file is complete, the office will calculate an estimated award package for you. The Financial Aid Office will begin processing award packages for the 2010-2011 school year in the Spring of 2010.

Some students are randomly selected for verification upon CPS processing of their financial aid applications. The Financial Aid Office will request certain financial documents from you if you are selected for verification. If you are unable to locate a copy of your U.S. income tax return(s), you may call the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-1040 and request a transcript of your taxes and W2s. You can contact your caseworker at the Department of Human Services for verification of public aid received and the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs for disability or pension verification, etc.

How Financial Aid Eligibility is Determined

The Department of Education calculates an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the information you reported on the FAFSA using a formula established by law. The EFC is not the amount of money that your family must provide. Rather, you should think of the EFC as an index the College will use to determine how much financial aid (grants, loans or work-study) you could receive. Your EFC is determined from your base year income (your income for 2009 for the 2010-2011 school year), the number of people in the family, the number of people in college, and your current assets in some cases. You and your family are expected to make a maximum effort to assist with your college expenses. Financial assistance should be viewed as a supplement to you and/or your family’s effort to finance your education.

Within guidelines by the Department of Education, we may be able to make adjustments to the data elements that determine your EFC or to your Cost of Attendance (COA) to better reflect your true need. Additional paperwork, time, and documents are required for these processes.

Your EFC number, which is calculated from the information you report on the FAFSA, is used to determine your eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant, the ISAC MAP Grant, the ISAC Silas Purnell IIA Grant, Federal Work Study, and some student loan programs. You do not have to be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant in order to receive an ISAC MAP Grant. If you are not eligible for a Pell Grant, you still need to submit your FAFSA in order for eligibility to be determined for the ISAC MAP Grant.

If you indicate on your FAFSA that you wish to be considered for the Federal Work Study Program or L&C determines that you are eligible for an FSEOG, the Financial Aid Office will indicate these awards on your estimated financial aid award letter. Your award letter will specify for which programs you are eligible and the amount you can expect to receive from the program(s). Your financial aid is awarded using the following formula:

In order to be eligible to receive any federal and ISAC state student assistance, you must be enrolled as a regular student. For all federal and ISAC state aid programs, a regular student is one who:

• Has the ability to benefit from higher education by having a certificate of graduation from a secondary school (High School Diploma) or General Education Development (GED) certificate or is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance (17 for the state of Illinois), or who is not enrolled in high school and has passed the Department of Education approved ability-to-benefit test administered through Lewis and Clark’s Assessment Center. See the Financial Aid Office for more details.
• Is enrolled as a degree-seeking student in an eligible program
• Is enrolled in courses that apply toward his/her program
• If required, is registered with Selective Service (males between the ages of 18 and 25)
• Is a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Has not applied for and is not receiving financial aid at two colleges at the same time; unless a distance learning course is involved, the course is needed for degree completion, and a consortium agreement is approved by both colleges. Student must see the Director of Financial Aid for more information.
• Has a valid Social Security number
• Is not debarred or suspended from any federal programs
• Does not owe a federal student aid refund
• Is not in default of a federal student loan

Any student receiving federal or ISAC state financial aid is also responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with the preceding and following information. All information is subject to change and all changes will be publicized by L&C. This information is correct at the time of this printing and complies with all applicable consumer information reporting requirements.

How Your Cost of Attendance is Determined

The following figures may not necessarily reflect your cost of attending L&C, but do show how much financial aid you may be able to receive for the 2009-2010 academic year. All students incur the same average direct educational expenses. Your indirect expenses are based on your own circumstances, and can vary from student to student. Budget figures are allowances derived from average and expected costs. Your costs may be higher or lower. In some circumstances, the Financial Aid Office may be able to make adjustments to your budget. Budgets are based on an average full-time attendance of 14 semester hours in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Budgets may be prorated down for students enrolled less than full-time and for summer terms. Also, budgets can be increased if a student is attending the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters during the academic year.

What is Required After Accepting Your Financial Aid

Once you have accepted your aid, you are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress standards. If you do not maintain satisfactory academic progress standards, you may be denied financial aid in the future. You are expected to attend class regularly. If you have registered and later decide not to attend classes in a particular semester, you must officially withdraw from those classes. For more information, please see the sections on the College’s withdrawal and tuition refund policies in this Catalog.

Financial Aid Good Standing

If you are receiving aid from the following federal and state programs, you must meet satisfactory academic progress standards to remain in good standing for the:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Work-Study (FWS)
• Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Parental Loan for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS)
• Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program (ISAC MAP) and Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive for Access (ISAC IIA) Grants

In accordance with United States Department of Education regulations (as dictated by Public Law 94-482 as amended) and Illinois Student Assistance Commission regulations, a student receiving federal or state funded financial assistance must be “making measurable progress toward the completion of his/her course of study” in order to continue receiving financial assistance. The requirement that a financial aid recipient must maintain satisfactory progress should not be confused with the good standing requirements as described in the Lewis and Clark Community College Academic Standards Policy. A conceptual difference exists between the two. Good standing or academic probation (warning) means you are allowed by the institution to continue in enrollment according to the academic standards as described in the most recent
Catalog. In addition, financial aid satisfactory progress, as well as academic progress, must be maintained to continue receiving federal and most state financial student assistance.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for Financial Aid

The financial aid satisfactory academic progress standards for federal student aid, ISAC MAP grant, and ISAC IIA grant recipients conform to federal and state regulations. The standards compliment the academic standards for all L&C students, encourage the timely completion of academic programs, and promote academic achievement. The standards will look at a student’s cumulative progress; not just how the student performed in the term for which financial aid is received.

In order to remain in financial aid good standing, a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, a cumulative credit hour completion rate of 67 percent or higher, AND must not exceed the maximum timeframe of his/her program of study at Lewis and Clark. The financial aid completion rate is not the same as academic hours attempted or earned and should not be confused as such.

Grades A, B, C, D, and S are passing grades and are considered course completions. Grades X, I, PR, W and F are not passing grades and are considered non-completions. Blank grades (due to late grade reports) are also calculated as not passing. When a blank grade or an incomplete is reported, students need to notify the Financial Aid Office when the actual grades are entered on their records. If warranted, the student’s status can be upgraded.

The cumulative completion rate is calculated by dividing the total credit hours earned by the total credit hours attempted. A student who is receiving financial aid and who fails to maintain a cumulative 2.00 or higher GPA and/or a cumulative completion rate of 67 percent or higher will be placed on financial aid probation. Financial aid probation should be considered a warning to students who need to improve academic performance in order to graduate in the required timeframe with the required GPA. While on financial aid probation, a student may continue to receive financial aid.

Financial Aid Good Standing: Maintaining a cumulative 2.00 GPA or higher, a cumulative completion rate of 67 percent or higher and not exceeding the maximum timeframe for program completion. Financial Aid Probation: Students who do not maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher or a cumulative completion rate of 67 percent or higher will go on probation. While on probation, a student may continue to receive financial aid.

To End Probation Status: If a student brings his/her cumulative GPA to 2.00 or higher and cumulative completion rate to 67 percent or higher while on probation, he/she will be placed back on Financial Aid Good Standing.

Financial Aid Suspension: A student will continue to receive financial aid during his/her first semester on financial aid probation. At the end of that semester, the cumulative GPA must be 2.0 or higher and the cumulative completion rate must be 67 percent or higher in order to avoid financial aid suspension

Financial Aid Suspension and the Maximum Timeframe: Per federal and state financial aid regulation, a student must be able to complete an eligible program within a maximum timeframe. The maximum timeframe consists of 150 percent of the total number of credit hours needed for completion of a program. This regulation includes all federal and veterans programs and ISAC MAP and IIA state grant programs. All credit hours attempted are considered when calculating this financial aid suspension status: hours attempted at Lewis and Clark, hours transferred from other colleges, hours withdrawn, and hours repeated. A student’s suspension status applies whether or not financial aid was received for any of the attempted credit hours. Credits granted for GED courses and continuing education courses are not counted toward the maximum timeframe

While on suspension, a student cannot receive any type of federal or state financial aid. If a student has been suspended from financial aid and wishes to have his/her financial aid reinstated, he/she can seek the following options:

1. Bring the cumulative GPA to 2.0 or higher and the cumulative completion rate to 67 percent or higher without the use of financial aid.
2. Appeal to the Financial Aid Committee explaining the circumstances which interfered with successful completion of his/her studies.

If a student appeals his/her financial aid suspension status to the Financial Aid Committee and the appeal is approved, the student will be reinstated for financial aid and placed on financial aid probation. Once a student has been reinstated for financial aid through the appeal process, if the student successfully maintains a 100 percent semester completion rate AND at least a 2.0 semester GPA, the student will remain on financial aid probation, though the cumulative GPA may still be below 2.0 and/or the cumulative completion rate may still be below 67 percent. If a student does not continue to make progress by successfully maintaining a 100 percent semester completion rate AND at least a 2.0 semester GPA after his/her appeal has been approved, the student will again be placed on financial aid suspension.

Financial Aid Appeals

Students have a right to appeal their financial aid suspension status to the Financial Aid Committee:

Appeal to the Financial Aid Committee with documented, mitigating circumstances or family hardships, explaining why you are not meeting the standards. Explain your circumstances in a letter addressed to the Financial Aid Committee in care of the Financial Aid Office. Your letter can be typed or handwritten and should be no longer than one page. The Financial Aid Committee will assess your appeal based on the documentation you provide. You will be notified in writing of the Committee’s decision.

A student may still be eligible for other forms of assistance such as private scholarships or grants, the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and the Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services (DHS DRS).

Treatment of Federal Student Aid When a Student Completely Withdraws

The law specifies how Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) must determine the amount of Federal Student Aid (FSA) assistance that you earn if you withdraw from school. The FSA programs administered by L&C that are covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs), Academic Competitiveness Grants, Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans.

When a student withdraws during a payment period or period of enrollment, the amount of FSA program assistance that he/she has earned up to that point is determined by a specific formula. If you received (or L&C or your parent received on your behalf) less assistance than the amount that you earned, you may be able to receive those additional funds. If you received more assistance than you earned, the excess funds must be returned by L&C and/or you.

The amount of assistance that a student has earned is determined on a pro rata basis. For example, if you completed 30 percent of your payment period or period of enrollment, you earn 30% of the assistance you were originally scheduled to receive. Once you have completed more than 60% of the payment period or period of enrollment, you earn all the assistance that you were scheduled to receive for that period.

If you did not receive all of the funds that you earned, you may be due a post-withdrawal disbursement. Lewis and Clark may automatically use all or a portion of your post-withdrawal disbursement for tuition and fees. If any part of the disbursement consists of loan funds, we will request your permission to use that part of the funds to pay tuition and fees.

If a student receives (or L&C or your parent receives on your behalf) excess FSA program funds that must be returned, L&C must return a portion of the excess. If L&C is not required to return all of the excess funds, you must return the remaining amount. Any loan funds that you must return, you (or your parent for a PLUS Loan) repay in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. That is, you make scheduled payments to the holder of the loan over a period of time.

Any amount of unearned grant funds that you must return is called an overpayment. You must make arrangements with L&C or the Department of Education to return the unearned grant funds.

The requirements for FSA program funds when you withdraw are separate from any refund policy that your school may have. Therefore, you may still owe funds to L&C to cover unpaid institutional charges. L&C will hold you responsible for any FSA program funds that the school was required to return.

If you have questions about your FSA program funds, you can call Lewis and Clark Community College’s Financial Aid Office at 618-468-2223 or the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4- FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). TTY users may call 1-800-730-8913. Information is also available on Student Aid on the Web at www.studentaid.ed.gov.

Student Loan Defaults

If you are currently in default on a Stafford student loan, you are not eligible for federal or certain ISAC student financial aid. However, you may be eligible for assistance from other agencies. If you have defaulted on a student loan you can regain Title IV (federal) and state student aid eligibility by establishing satisfactory repayment. This is usually three months of consistent, consecutive payments if a loan is consolidated and six months if it is not. Payments vary depending on the defaulted amount. You must to contact the loan holder to make arrangements to repay your loan. To regain financial aid eligibility you must submit documentation from the loan holder, guarantee agency, or Department of Education to the Financial Aid Office once satisfactory repayment has been established. You must continue your payment agreement in order to retain eligibility for student aid.

Disbursement of Federal/State Funds

Financial Aid credit balances will be disbursed after the College’s refund period for students who have complete financial aid files, but no later than the sixth week of a semester. All tuition and fees must be paid before any remaining financial aid is disbursed to the student. Student aid awards based on late starting classes will not be disbursed until those class refund periods have ended. A credit balance may be comprised of the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, the Academic Competitiveness Grant, Federal Loans, the Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive for Access Grant, and/or scholarships. Students may charge books and supplies to their student accounts if they have available funds.

What To Do With Your Financial Aid Refund

By signing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you have certified that you will use federal and/or state student financial aid only to pay the cost of attending an institution of higher education. You are expected to use the financial aid funds you receive for the costs of attending L&C as listed in the “Cost of Attendance” budget.

Student Rights

You have the right to know and should understand the following:

Available financial programs. This information is found in the L&C Catalog, the current Student Guide printed by the U.S. Department of Education and Illinois Student Assistance Commission publications. Current publications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Many are also available on the Web. See the Financial Aid section of the College’s web site for addresses.

Cost of Attendance - Cost of Attendance (COA) budgets are found in the current L&C Catalog. Certain academic programs require additional tools and/or supplies that are not purchased through L&C or the Bookstore. Contact the appropriate program coordinator for a program syllabus that will list required tools and/or supplies, estimated costs, and possible sources of procurement. If you are in an academic program that requires additional tools and/or supplies, your COA budget may be adjusted to reflect these costs.

Determination of satisfactory academic progress. Information about how L&C determines if you are making satisfactory academic progress and what happens if you are not is printed in the current L&C Catalog. Satisfactory progress is monitored every term.

Explanation of programs in the student aid package. Information about all financial aid programs can be found in the current L&C Catalog, the Student Guide printed by the U.S. Department of Education, ISAC brochures, and on the Web.

Financial Aid Deadlines. This information is found on application forms, the current L&C Catalog, and in the Financial Aid Office. A student who fails to complete the verification process and/or submit all required paperwork and/or documents by the end of a term for which aid is sought cannot receive that aid, unless the student is continuing into another term within the same academic year.

Financial aid distribution process. Information about how financial aid is distributed, how decisions regarding financial aid are made, and the basis for those decisions is available in the current L&C Catalog, the Financial Aid Office, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

Financial aid repayment. You must be aware of what portion of a student aid received must be repaid (student loans), what portion is grant aid, and what portion must be earned (work-study). If the aid is a loan, you should know the rate of interest and total amount borrowed. For repayment procedures, deferment criteria, the length of time for repayment, and when repayment is to begin, please contact your lender. Further information is available from the Financial Aid Office, the U.S. Department of Education or the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

Financial need determination process. Information about how financial aid is determined including costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, personal and miscellaneous expenses, etc., is found in the current L&C Catalog, is available in the Financial Aid Office, can be found in federal and state publications, and is available on the Web.

Job Placement Rates. Prospective, new, and continuing students have the right to review the data used to calculate job placement rates, if they are advertised by L&C, and to be informed of state licensing requirements for those jobs. The College also provides data to the Illinois Community College Board’s yearly Occupational Follow-up Study. Data is available for review upon request.

L&C’s accrediting and licensing organizations. This information is printed in the current L&C Catalog, and materials are available for inspection. Contact the College Administration if you wish to review these documents.

L&C’s faculty, services, and facilities. Information about L&C’s instructional, laboratory, and other physical facilities, faculty, special facilities and services for the handicapped, and the drug abuse referral program can be found in the current L&C Catalog or obtained through the appropriate offices on campus.

L&C graduation rates and licensure rates for all students and athletes, athletic program revenue and costs, on campus crime rates, and drug and alcohol abuse consequences and prevention programs.

Refer to the L&C Student Handbook and Emergency Guide distributed to all students each year, the current L&C Catalog, and other L&C literature and brochures on these topics.

L&C’s refund policy. The general L&C refund policy is printed in the current L&C Catalog. The refund policy that affects all Title IV student aid recipients is also printed in this catalog. A “Return of Title IV Funds” calculation must be performed for all Title IV recipients who totally withdraw before completing 60 percent of the semester of enrollment for which he/she was awarded. Refunds are made to the financial aid program(s) and only apply when a student withdraws from all of his/her classes.

Other program rights and responsibilities, especially the loan programs. This information is printed in aforementioned sources as well as in and with any additional paperwork that must be read or completed by the aid recipient.

Portion of financial need met. Information about how much of your financial need is met as determined by L&C is included in the Student Aid Report and the Financial Aid Award Package. Please be aware that need is based on Cost of Attendance (COA) budgets that use allowances and averages; your true need may not be reflected on your Package. Adjustments to Expected Family Contributions (EFC) and COA budgets may be possible; see the Financial Aid Office if you have unusual circumstances.

Resources considered in the calculation of need. Information about what resources are considered in the calculation of financial aid need such as assets, parental contributions, other financial aid, etc., can be found in the current Student Guide printed by the U.S. Department of Education. Calculation worksheets that show in detail how aid is determined are also available from the Department of Education, the Financial Aid Office, or the Web.

Student confidentiality. Student information is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as amended and will not be released without written consent of the student unless it is needed by another school or agency to determine aid eligibility. Please see this Catalog for more information.

Student Responsibilities

You are responsible for knowing and understanding the following:

Awareness of the College’s refund policies. This information is found in the current L&C Catalog and is available from the Financial Aid Office.

Communicating changes in enrollment status, name or address. You are to inform the Financial Aid Office and the Admissions and Records Office of changes in enrollment status, name, or address. If you have a loan, you must also inform your lender.

Completing applications. You must complete all application forms accurately and submit them on time to the proper agency or office.

Maintaining satisfactory progress. You must maintain financial aid and satisfactory academic progress in order to receive financial aid.

Meeting application deadlines. You must be aware of and comply with the deadlines for application and reapplication for aid. You must reapply for aid every academic school year.

Performing assigned work. You must perform the work that is agreed upon when accepting a Federal Work-Study job.

Providing correct information. Incorrect reporting of information on financial aid application forms is a violation of law and may be considered a criminal offense which could result in indictment under the U. S. Criminal Code, state prosecution, and L&C disciplinary action. Read the application directions carefully and ask questions if you do not understand what you have read.

Reading and understanding all signed agreements, documents, and affidavits. You are responsible for reading and understanding all forms you sign, for keeping copies of each, and for fulfilling the obligations of each.

Repaying all student loans. Counseling on debt management is required for each student borrowing a federally guaranteed student loan. You must repay your loan even if you do not graduate or do not get a job in the field for which you studied.

Returning all required documentation. You must return or provide all documentation, verification, corrections, and/or new information requested by either the Financial Aid Office or the agency to which application was made if you wish to receive student financial aid.

Note: Additional information about the topics addressed above appears elsewhere in the current L&C Catalog, is available in L&C Financial Aid Office or in official government publications. Be advised that the information in this section is subject to change. This information is provided for your benefit and does not constitute any type of contract with you or obligation to you by Lewis and Clark Community College, the federal government, the state government, private donors, or other agencies. As law and regulations change, L&C will inform students and the public through various media on what those changes are and how they will be implemented at L&C. Law and regulation changes tend to nullify previous policies and procedures; therefore, student use of previously published guidelines, such as found in the catalog under which a student matriculates and uses for academic program completion, cannot be used as a defense for not meeting current financial aid standards, deadlines, and procedures if those guidelines have been superseded.

If You Need Further Information

You can contact the Financial Aid Office for more information concerning your eligibility and how to apply for aid, finish reading this section of the current L&C Catalog, review the current U.S. Department of Education Student Guide, review current ISAC literature, or call, or visit:

U.S. Department of Education:

(800) 433-3243 (www.ed.gov) TDD number is (800) 730-8913

• for help in completing a financial aid application
• for explanations of how student aid eligibility is determined, eligibility requirements, and how aid is awarded
• to request student aid publications be sent to you

TDD number is (800) 730-8913

Federal Student Aid Processing Center:

(800) 433-3243

• to check on the status of your student aid application
• to order duplicate Student Aid Report (SAR)

Illinois Student Assistance Commission:

(800) 899-4722 (www.collegezone.com)

• to check the status of Illinois Veterans grants, National Guard grants or other ISAC scholarships
• to check the status of a current or past guaranteed student loan
• to request ISAC applications or literature

Veterans Education Benefits

Lewis and Clark Community College is approved by the State of Illinois Approving Agency for veterans’ educational benefits and certifies veterans’ benefits for associate degree programs and some non-degree programs. Contact the L&C Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs Office, Baldwin Hall, Room 2450, for further information. All veterans educational benefit recipients must:

• Submit completed application for admission to L&C to the Admissions and Records Office, Baldwin Hall, Room 1450, Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey, IL 62035-2466.
• Submit transcripts. Submit an official academic transcript of any previous college work or schooling. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions and Records Office from the previous school attended.
• Complete the application for VA educational benefits online at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp or submit the application to the VA Regional Processing Office. Applications are also available in the Financial Aid Office and at http://www.gibill.va.gov.

Veterans Educational Programs

The following are outlines of VA education programs offered at L&C:

Chapter 30 - The Montgomery G.I. Bill provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible veterans who entered active duty for the first time after June 30, 1985; received a high school diploma or equivalent (or, in some cases, 12 hours of college credit) before the end of you first obligated period of service; received an honorable discharge; continuously served for 3 years, OR 2 years if that is what you first enlisted for, OR 2 years if you have an obligation to serve four years in the Selected Reserve AND entered Selected Reserve within a year of leaving active duty.

Chapter 31 - The Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation program is for those with a service-connected disability that creates an employment handicap. Chapter 31 recipients need approval from their VA counselor each semester in order to receive benefits.

Chapter 33 - The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. Veterans must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. You may be able to transfer benefits to your spouse or dependent children.

Chapter 35 - This program is for survivors and dependents of veterans, who died on active duty, died of a service-connected disability, missing in action or captured in the line of duty by a hostile force, or are totally disabled. Application must be made directly to the Veterans’ Administration Regional Office (VARO).

Chapter 1606 - The Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected Reserve is an education program that provides up to 36 months of education benefits to members of the Selected Reserve. This includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Reserves, as well as the Army National Guard.

Illinois Veterans Grant - For details about this program, see the Financial Aid section of this catalog on Grants and Scholarships.

Chapter 1607 - Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) is an education program that provides up to 36 months of education benefits to members of the Selected Reserves, Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and National Guard, who are called or ordered to active service in response to a war or national emergency, as declared by the President or Congress.

Illinois National Guard Grant - For details about this program, see the Financial Aid section of this catalog on Grants and Scholarships.

MIA-POW Scholarship - For details about this program, see the Financial Aid section of this catalog on Grants and Scholarships.

Tutorial Assistance - For tutorial assistance, contact the Veteran Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office. L&C offers free tutoring in many academic fields through the Student Support Services Office on campus.

Veterans Administration Work-Study Program - V.A. Work-Study jobs are available both on and off campus for veterans receiving education benefits and are enrolled at least three-quarter time (9 or more credit hours). Contact the Veterans’ Certifying Official in the Financial Aid Office for additional information.

Veterans Rate of Attendance

Once a veteran has chosen his/her educational goal, satisfactory progress is expected toward that goal. We are required by law to report all changes of a veteran’s status to the Veterans Administration, whether it is withdrawing from a class, adding a class, unsatisfactory academic progress, academic suspension, or withdrawal from all classes. (Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress standards for good standing, probation, and suspension are also applicable to students receiving Veterans Educational Benefits. See the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress section in the current L&C Catalog.)

General studies and community education courses that are not required for a degree are not eligible for VA benefits, nor will courses taken outside your major be used to determine enrollment status for federal educational benefits. However, the Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG) may pay tuition if grades for these courses are assigned and academic standing computed by L&C.

All veterans must report to the L&C Veterans’ Affairs Office before withdrawing from classes or adding classes in order to learn how this will affect their V.A. monthly benefits. Changes in enrollment status will change monthly VA benefit amounts. If the reason for change is documented and submitted to the Veterans Affairs Regional Office, and determined to be mitigating, benefits will be reduced effective with the enrollment change. If enrollment change is reported by L&C and reasons are not documented by the student or if documented and found not to be mitigating by the VARO, benefits will be reduced retroactive to the end of the last term certified for benefits if the student is continuing or the beginning of the term in question if the student is new; thus, there’s an over award of benefits.

Important Veterans Terms to Know

Please review the following terms and concepts to help you secure and maintain your VA eligibility for educational benefits:

Advance Pay - You can apply for advance pay 30-60 days before a semester begins so money may be available to help pay for books, but tuition should be paid first. You cannot apply for advance pay if you are a continuing student.

Break Pay - If you are a continuing student, you will generally be paid for the break periods between terms unless you inform the VARO otherwise.

Change of Program - If you change your major, it must be reported to the Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VARO). However, if you change to a similar major and there is no substantial loss of credit, the VARO will not consider this a program change. The VARO allows one program change. Second and subsequent program changes must have counselor documentation in order to obtain VARO approval.

Enrollment Status - During Fall and Spring semesters, 6-8 credit hours are considered half time, 9-11 credit hours are considered three-quarter time, and 12 or more credit hours are considered full time. During eight-week sessions and Summer terms, enrollment status is based on the number of 50-minute class sessions per week and follows the above criteria for credit hours. During accelerated terms (Summer and eight-week sessions), two lab hours count as only one class session.

Financial Aid - It is possible to receive both veterans’ educational benefits and federal or state financial aid. All veterans are urged to apply for financial aid. If you have recently been discharged, be sure to inquire about an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) adjustment to determine eligibility.

Monthly Benefits - These vary by program and enrollment status and can be obtained online at http://www.gibill.va.gov.

Previous College Credit - College credit received from previous educational institutions attended must be evaluated for your L&C program. It is best to have previous coursework evaluated upon initial submission of paperwork to the VARO, though a one-semester grace period is allowed. Students must register early and see an academic advisor to have this evaluation done in a timely fashion.

Previous Military Experience - College credit may be granted for some military experience and/or training to students who have completed at least one semester hour of L&C credit. L&C will award, upon request, three semester credit hours in Health and two semester credit hours in Physical Education (free of charge) to veterans who served at least one year on active duty and received an honorable discharge. To award credit for other military service and training, students need to supply L&C with appropriate documentation, such as; DD-214s, official military transcripts, training certificates with course description, etc.

After L&C receives all necessary documentation, an evaluation is made using the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) procedures and the ACE Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experience in the Armed Services manual. Once potential credit is evaluated for a specific L&C academic program, the appropriate academic program coordinator determines L&C course equivalents upon interviewing the student. Students pay a fee and credit is entered on the student’s L&C academic transcript. Because this process can be complicated and time consuming, please start the process early. Before previous experience can be evaluated, the veteran must have completed at least one L&C course and must be a currently registered L&C student with a declared academic program.

Remedial Courses - Generally, most veterans can receive benefits for remedial courses if they are required before enrolling in college level courses; however, these courses cannot be taken online.

Repeat Courses - Repeat courses may or may not be approved for benefits depending on the previous grade obtained and program requirements.

Summer Sessions - Because of course structures and offerings, it is best to take electives and general education courses during the Summer if you wish to receive benefits.

Important Veterans’ Addresses and Telephone Numbers

If you have any questions about your eligibility for veterans’ educational benefits, which have been defined by law, contact our Veterans’ Specialist in the Financial Aid Office or one of the following offices:

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships are available at Lewis and Clark Community College through the Financial Aid Office, the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation, and other public and private organizations.

Scholarships Administered Through Lewis and Clark’s Financial Aid Office

For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office, Baldwin 2450 (618) 468-2223.

Alton Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals Scholarship - This is a $400 scholarship ($200 per semester). Applicants must be enrolled in the OTEC program, be at least 18 years of age and reside in the L&C district. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or high school or previous college transcripts. Students must be enrolled at least half time (six hours or more) each semester. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

L&C Board of Trustees Career Scholarship - This scholarship waives tuition and fees for the fall and spring semesters immediately following graduation from high school. Applicants must be enrolled in a Lewis and Clark career program (Accounting, Automotive Technology, Child Development, Computer Graphics, Computer Information Systems, Computer Network and System Technology, Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting/Hygiene, Drafting/CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, Exercise Science, Fire Science, Management, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Office Assistant, Paralegal, Process Operations Technology, Radio Broadcasting, Therapeutic Message and Web Design) and meet the necessary program prerequisites. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA, or score above 19 on the ACT exam. Recipients must be enrolled full time (12 credit hours or more) each semester. Applicants must be recommended by a high school counselor, teacher, or principal. The number of recipients will be determined by funds allocated to the scholarship fund. Recipients cannot receive any other tuition waivers or scholarships such as ISAC MAP that pay tuition and fees only. This scholarship is not renewable for a second year. Contact your high school counselor or the Financial Aid Office for application. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

L&C Board of Trustees Transfer Scholarship - This scholarship waives tuition and fees for the fall and spring semesters immediately following graduation from high school. Applicants must be in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class or have a grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0, or score above 22 on the ACT exam. Recipients must be enrolled full time (12 hours or more) each semester and intend to transfer to a four year institution. Applicants must be recommended by a high school counselor, teacher, or principal. The number of recipients will be determined by funds allocated to the scholarship fund. Recipients cannot receive any other tuition waivers or scholarships such as ISAC MAP that pay tuition and fees only. This scholarship is not renewable for a second year. Contact your high school counselor or the Financial Aid Office for an application. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

L&C Minority Student Scholarship - This scholarship waives tuition and fees for two semesters (fall and spring). Recipients must be at least half-time student (six credit hours or more), and cannot receive any other tuition waivers or scholarships such as ISAC MAP that pay tuition and fees only. This scholarship requires a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For information, contact the Financial Aid Office or Minority Affairs Office. This scholarship is not automatically renewed each academic year. Students need to reapply. Applications are  available in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

L&C Talent Scholarship - This scholarship waives all tuition and fees for two semesters; fall and spring. Recipient must be at least half-time (six or more hours) and cannot receive any other tuition waivers or scholarships such as ISAC MAP that pay tuition and fees only. This scholarship is awarded for participation in a leadership role in a student organization, extracurricular activity, volunteer work, or for demonstration of promise in such areas, but not limited to, art, drama, music, speech, etc. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or over on a 4.0 scale from high school or college, or be in the top 25 percent of your high school class, or have an ACT score greater than 17. The applicant must have a written recommendation from a L&C faculty member or staff person. Applicants are encouraged to contact the person in the area of your talent: art, music, athletics, community service, etc. This scholarship is not automatically renewed each academic year. Students need to reapply. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

L&C Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship - This academic scholarship waives all tuition and fees for high school Valedictorians or Salutatorians in the L&C District. The scholarship is for the fall and spring semesters immediately following graduation from high school. The Valedictorian or Salutatorian must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 if a 5.0 GPA scale is used. The recipients must be enrolled at least half-time (six or more hours) each semester. The recipient cannot receive any other tuition waivers or scholarships such as ISAC MAP that pay tuition and fees only. This scholarship is renewable for a second year providing a 2.5 GPA has been maintained during the freshman year at L&C. Contact your high school counselor or the Financial Aid Office for an application. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

Madison County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship - Applicants must show need and merit and be enrolled in a health related field other than dental. This scholarship ranges from $300 - $500 per academic year, depending on funding. This scholarship will first be applied to unpaid balances in the following order: tuition and fees, books and supplies. Any unused amounts will be disbursed to student. This scholarship is not automatically renewed each academic year. Students need to reapply. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

Monticello Scholarship for Deserving Women - This is a merit-based scholarship for women. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time (six or more hours) each semester and maintain a grade point average of3.0 or better. This scholarship will be applied in the following order based on unpaid balances: tuition and fees for up to 12 credit hours, books and supplies. Although this scholarship is not automatically renewed each academic year, preference is given to previous recipients maintaining outstanding academic achievement at 3.0 or above. Students need to apply each year. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

Scholarships Administered through the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation

For more information, contact the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation Office, Erickson 209 (618) 468-2020. The foundation scholarship applications will be available in February. Additional scholarships may be available. Contact the foundation office for further information.

Alton Godfrey Lions Club Scholarship – This is a $500 scholarship ($250 per semester). Written documentation of disability of hearing impairment, visual impairment or diabetes is required. For more information, contact the L&C Foundation office. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Alton Nurses’ Club Scholarship - This scholarship was established in memory of Vee Smith by the Alton Nurses’ Club for third semester L&C Nursing program students to pay tuition and fees or textbooks and supplies. Award amount is $500 per academic year ($250 per semester) and applicant may enroll full- or part-time. Contact the Nursing Coordinator or the L&C Foundation Office for further information. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Brad, Kyra, Kris and Karey Lakin Scholarship for Students at Roxana and East Alton/Wood River High Schools - This award is $1,000 per student for the academic year ($500 per semester). Seniors graduating from either Roxana High School or East Alton/Wood River High School may apply. Applicants may enroll full-time or part-time, have a C average or higher and be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. This award pays for tuition and fees. The number of awards may vary each year. For application contact your high school counselor or the L&C Foundation Office. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Charles & Carmen Puckett Memorial Scholarship – This award of $100 is for the Fall semester for textbooks. The applicant must be enrolled full time or part time in the second semester of an LCCC Allied Health program and have completed 30 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications will be reviewed by Professor Emeritus Paula Holloway for selection and are due in the Foundation no later than March 15, 2010.

The Darrell & Lynn (Varner) Yearwood Scholarship – This is a $1,500 scholarship ($750 per semester) to be awarded to a student that is immediately returning from the previous semester to LCCC with 30-60 hours completed at LCCC. The applicant must have a 3.25 GPA, be 30 years of age or older, be a single head of household with children in the home, and be enrolled a minimum of six hours. For more information, contact the L&C Foundation Office. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Dr. Raymond R. Simpson Memorial Men’s Tennis Fund - A scholarship for L&C men’s tennis players established in Dr. Simpson’s name. Award amounts may vary. Contact the L&C Athletic Director for additional information and applications.

Edna Sawyer Memorial Scholarship - A $2,000 per academic year ($1,000 per semester) scholarship for tuition and fees awarded to students with outstanding potential for entry into the teaching profession. The number of awards and amounts may vary each year based on available funds. Applicants must enroll as full-time students. Contact the L&C Foundation Office or high school counselor for details. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

The Edward & Lois Davis Scholarship – This is a $600 scholarship ($300 per semester) available to Alton, Marquette, Roxana, East Alton-Wood River or Jersey Community High School graduates enrolled in an approved academic program and in good standing. For more information, contact the L&C Foundation Office. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Edwin Schriefer Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship for $750 ($375 per semester) is for tuition, fees, books and supplies to a student majoring in Accounting at LCCC with a minimum GPA of 2.5 that has completed 18 semester hours. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Godfrey Women’s Club Scholarship - A scholarships in the amount of $2,000 ($1,000 per semester) awarded each academic year; applicants must be female residents of Godfrey, IL, Zip Code 62035, 18 years of age or older; part-time and full-time awards are available; number and amounts of awards may vary based on funds available. Contact the L&C Foundation Office or a member of the Godfrey Women’s Club for applications. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Golden Eagle Scholars Award - A one year award for L&C District high school seniors who will graduate in the top 11-20 percent of their class; number of awards may vary. This award pays all tuition and fees for fall and spring semesters immediately following graduation from high school. Applicants must enroll as full time students. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

The Joy L. Eisenreich Memorial Scholarship for Dental Assisting – To be eligible for this scholarship the student must be enrolled in the Dental Assisting Program at Lewis and Clark Community College, have completed 18.5 semester hours of dental courses and be enrolled in the second semester of the program. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be committed to work as a team member within the dental profession. Applicants receiving the MAP Grants and/or Pell Grant are eligible to receive this award. Applications are available in the Dental Assisting Division Office. This award, in the amount of $250, is for tuition, fees, books and supplies in the Spring semester. Applications will be due in the Foundation office no later than November 2, 2010.

Illinois Health Improvement Association (IHIA) Scholarship - Applicant must be resident of Illinois and committed to his/her intent to practice in Illinois or in an area of state directly benefiting Illinoisans; e.g., a city near the Illinois border where Illinoisans go for primary health care. (Note: The IHIA specifically excludes St. Louis and Chicago as cities where the student may intend to practice and receive the grant.) Student must be enrolled in health care program that provides direct medical care to individuals, emotionally and intellectually mature, and enrolled for full- or part-time (however, if part-time, there must be a demonstration of resolve in completion of the program under a planned schedule.) The number and amount of awards may vary each year based on funds available. Awards must be used for tuition and fee charges with some allowed for the purchase of books and other resource materials. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

The Jack and Irene Reed Memorial Scholarship for the Visually Impaired - $500 annually ($250 per semester) for tuition and fees or textbooks shall be available to qualified applicants. The number of awards vary, depending on the number of applicants and requests received. Applicant must be legally visually impaired and reside within the L&C district. Written documentation of visual impairment is required. For information, contact L&C’s Student Support Services or the L&C Foundation Office. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Jack Stankoven Math Scholarship – This award is for $100 for tuition and fees, books, calculators or other direct developmental math course expenditures. The applicant must be enrolled in the developmental level math courses (Math 111, 112, 116). Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Judge Phillip J. Kardis Scholarship – This scholarship is for $650 ($325 per semester) for tuition and fees and/ or textbooks will fund all charges not covered by other Federal & State financial aid. The applicant is required to reside with Alton or Godfrey, Illinois and be a graduate of Alton Senior High school with a GPA of at least a “B”. This is a multiple year award for tuition and fees and books until graduation or completion of the program. A profile and progress of the recipient is to be provided to the donor annually. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

The J. Thomas Long Scholarship for Business Students - This award covers tuition and fees for up to 16 hours per semester. Applicant must reside in the Godfrey, Alton or Fosterburg townships and enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 hours) in a business program. Applicant must be a high school senior with a GPA of at least a “B:. This scholarship is renewable for a second year providing a 3.0 or higher GPA has been maintained during the freshman year at L&C. Students may receive the Pell Grant. Students receiving the MAP Grant for full tuition and fees will NOT be eligible for this scholarship. (If partial MAP Grant is received, remaining tuition and fees are eligible.)

L&C Alumni Association Scholarship - This tuition and fee scholarship is $700 ($350 per semester) for two semesters for L&C District 536 students who have completed 28 semester hours, are enrolled as a fulltime (12 credit hours or more) student, and have maintained a 2.5 grade point average. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

L&C Foundation Distinguished Scholars Award - Three separate scholarships based on academic achievement: 1. For L&C District high school seniors graduating in the top 10 percent of their class, this award pays all tuition and fees for the fall and spring semesters immediately following high school graduation. Applicants must enroll full-time. The award is renewable for a second year providing a 2.5 or better GPA is maintained during the first year; 2. For sophomores who have completed 28 college credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, this award pays all the tuition and fees for fall and spring semesters. Students must enroll full-time. Applicants may be transfer, reentering or readmitting students; 3. For L&C District GED students who have completed the General Education Development Test with a score of 3000 or higher. This award pays all tuition and fees for both part-time and full-time students and is renewable for a second year providing a 2.5 or better GPA is maintained during the first year. For applications contact your high school counselor or the L&C Foundation Office. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April. (GED deadlines, for this award only, are the third Friday in May and the second Friday in December.)

Marlene Barach Scholarship For Women - A $600 ($300 per semester) award for tuition and fees and/or textbooks and supplies. Applicants must be female, 25 years of age or older, and reside in the L&C district. Applicants may be first time or returning students. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Mildred L. Thompson Scholarship for Nursing Students - This scholarship is for $500 annually ($250 per semester) for third semester L&C Nursing Program students to be used for tuition or fees or textbook and supplies specifically related to the nursing program. Applicant may be enrolled full-time or part-time but must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Contact the Nursing Coordinator or the L&C Foundation Office for further information. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Monticello Foundation Scholarship for Deserving Women - This scholarship is for $1,400 annually ($700 per semester) for tuition, fees and/or textbooks and supplies. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time (six or more hours) each semester and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Myrtle & Virgil Jacoby Scholarship - This scholarship is available for tuition and fees and/or textbooks; number of awards and amounts vary. Full-time and part-time students may apply and verification of physical disability must be submitted. For information, contact L&C’s Student Support Services or the L&C Foundation Office. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Scholarship – This scholarship in the amount of $350 ($175 per semester) is for tuition, fees, books and supplies associated with the OTA program. The applicant must be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours) in the OTA program at LCCC and be in the second, third or fourth semester of the program. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Outstanding Anatomy & Physiology I Student Scholarship – This scholarship in the amount of $300 for tuition or books was established to recognize one outstanding Anatomy & Physiology I student from the fall semester and one from the spring semester and will be awarded at the end of each semester, based upon completion of that semester. Recipients enrolled in the ADN, OTA, DH, Therapeutic Massage or Exercise Science programs at L&C are required to earn a grade of A in the course, with outstanding attendance, and an ability to apply facts to practical situations in the opinion of their instructor. The student must submit a letter or recommendation form and/or be nominated by their A&P I instructor in order to receive the award. For more information contact your A & P I instructor.

Piasa Foundation Music Scholarship – This scholarship in the amount of $2,000 ($1,000 per semester) is for tuition and fees and/or books and supplies related to the program. Applicant must audition in the spring semester to receive the award in the academic year to follow and must be a music major at LCCC, enrolled as a full time (minimum of 12 hours) student, and must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the major music area and a 2.5 GPA overall. This scholarship is renewable for a second year provided all required criteria are met. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Post Baccalaureate Associate Degree Career Scholarship – A scholarship for full tuition and fees for requirements of the chosen program will be available to a student providing proof of a Bachelors Degree that is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Degree in a Lewis & Clark Occupational Program. The applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours or more). The applicant may not receive any other waivers or scholarships that pay tuition and fees only, and is eligible to reapply for this scholarship for each academic year. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Postlewait-Brunjes Scholarships of the Alton Area BPW - Two scholarships in the amount of $550 for tuition and fees and/or textbooks ($275 per semester) awarded each academic year; one to a graduating female high-school senior and the other to a female who is 25 years of age or older and returning to school. Applicant may be full- or part-time. Previous recipients may reapply if they have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. For information contact your high school counselor or the L&C Foundation Office. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

The Roberts Motors, INC. Endowed Scholarship - This scholarship is for $1500 ($750 per semester) for tuition and fees and/or textbooks and supplies associated with the recipient’s program curricula. Applicants must be a resident of the Lewis and Clark Community College district and be a graduating high school senior with a B or equivalent grade point average, may enroll as a full-time or part-time student, and may be eligible for the MAP and/or Federal Pell Grants. Contact the L&C Foundation Office for applications. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Robert R. & Verna F. Werts Memorial Scholarship – This is a $600 scholarship ($300 per semester) to be awarded to a traditional age high school student with a C or better GPA and pursuing a career program major. Applicants must live in L&C District No. 536. For more information, contact the L&C Foundation Office. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than April 9, 2009. The Theresa D. Finkes Nursing Scholarship – This scholarship was established for third semester L&C nursing program students that are graduates of Greene or Jersey County high schools in the amount of $500 ($250 per semester) and is available through the L&C Foundation. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

The Virginia Cramblet, R.N., Memorial for Nursing Students - A $1,250 per academic year ($625 per semester) scholarship for tuition and fees and/or textbooks and supplies available through the College bookstore that are required for the classes assigned, awarded to students who are enrolled in the nursing program at Lewis and Clark that have completed a minimum of one semester of the program, having met all of the requirements for that semester as associated with the nursing program. The applicant may enroll as a full- or part-time student. Contact the L&C Foundation Office or the Nursing Coordinator for further information. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Wanita E. & Wilbur Trimpe Scholarship - This scholarship is for $1,500 ($750 per semester) for tuition and fees and is renewable for a second academic year if a 2.0 GPA is maintained at L&C. Applicant must be a resident in the Bethalto Community Unit School District and graduating from Civic Memorial High School. Applicant must have a “C” average [2.0 out of 4.0 grade point average (GPA)] and enroll as a fulltime student. Contact your high school counselor or the L&C Foundation Office for an application, which is due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April..

Zonta Club of Alton-Wood River Scholarship - This scholarship is for $1000 ($500 per semester) for tuition and fees or textbooks and supplies required for scheduled classes. Applicant must be a female residing within the L&C district who is a nontraditional or re-admitting student. Applicant may enroll as a full-time or part-time student; previous recipients with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher may reapply for this award. Applications will be due in the Foundation Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in April.

Other Scholarships Administered by Lewis and Clark Community College

Please see Scholarship descriptions for contact information.

L&C Athletic Scholarship - This is a scholarship to assist in the recruitment of student athletes that pays tuition and fees (and sometimes books also) which is given to athletes who are recommended by the Athletic Director. For more information contact the L&C Athletic Department.

Monticello Women’s Athletic Scholarship - This scholarship is for female athletes who are recommended by the Athletic Director. The number of awards and amounts may vary depending on funding. This scholarship will first be applied to unpaid balances in the following order: tuition and fees, books and supplies. For more information contact the L&C Athletic Department.

L&C Board of Trustees Scholarship – Phi Theta Kappa –This scholarship waives tuition and fees for two semesters following induction in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Eta Psi Chapter. Applicants must be eligible for or already inducted into PTK. Applicants must be recommended by the PTK College Faculty Advisor. The recipient cannot receive any other tuition waivers or scholarships such as ISAC MAP that pay tuition and fees only. This scholarship is not renewable for a second year. Contact the Phi Theta Kappa faculty advisor or the Financial Aid Office for an application. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

L&C Faculty Association Academic Excellence Scholarship - A $500 scholarship ($250 fall semester and $250 spring semester). This scholarship is intended to encourage excellence and enterprise among students with a grade point average of 3.5 or over. Applicants must have completed 24 or more credit hours of L&C coursework. Student must be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours or more) each semester. This scholarship will first be applied to unpaid balances in the following order: Tuition and fees, books and supplies. Any unused amounts will be carried forward to the student’s next semester. This scholarship is not automatically renewed each academic year. Students need to reapply. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

L&C Faculty Association Education Career Scholarship - A $1,000.00 per academic year scholarship assigned to the four-year institution of the recipient. This scholarship is designed to support the continuing or returning baccalaureate degree candidate declaring a career in education, and requires a GPA of 3.0 or over. Applicants must have completed 24 or more credit hours of L&C coursework. A Letter of Recommendation from a L&C Faculty member or someone in the education field is also required. The Faculty Association will send a check to the baccalaureate institution the recipient will be attending. L&C is not responsible for ensuring this check is received by the other institution’s deadline(s) for tuition, fees, room, board, book, and supplies. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

L&C Olin Minority Scholarship - This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who are members of an ethnic minority group and plan to study in the academic areas of business, engineering, or technology. Applicants must have a 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA, be in the top 40 percent of their graduating high school class, or have an ACT score greater than 17. The award is not based on financial need. Funding and scholarship amounts vary each year. Application deadline is the last Friday in March for the upcoming year. Renewal applicants must have completed at least 18 credit hours and be in L&C academic good standing. Students must maintain full-time enrollment. Please contact the Financial Aid Office, Minority Affairs Office, or Student Activities Office for further details.

Other Grants/Scholarships Administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the State of Illinois and/or Illinois Counties

Please see Grant/Scholarship descriptions for contact information.

Illinois National Guard Grant - A scholarship for applicants who have served at least one year in the Illinois National Guard. This grant pays for tuition and activity fees only. Student must be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours or more) each semester. If eligible apply to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Applications are also available through the National Guard and in the L&C Financial Aid Office. Students cannot use ISAC MAP if eligible for the National Guard Scholarship. The deadline dates for submitting applications and school changes for the 2010-2011 school terms are as follows:

A new application is required to establish your eligibility each academic year.

Illinois Veterans’ Grant (IVG) - Limited to veterans who were Illinois residents at the time of entry in the military service, who returned to Illinois as permanent residents within six months following discharge from the military service, who were honorably discharged, and whose DD-214 separation paper indicates one year or more of continuous active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. Effective September 15, 2004, any member of the Illinois National Guard or a Reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces who meets the eligibility requirements is considered a qualified applicant for the IVG Program, along with Illinois veterans or members of the U. S. Armed Forces. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further information. This grant pays tuition and some fees. Usage for the grant is computed on a point system with a 120 unit maximum. One hundred twenty (120) units are equivalent to four academic years of full-time enrollment. IVG does not cover course fees, lab fees, or late fees. Apply for IVG through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

MIA-POW Scholarship - Available through the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs to any spouse, natural child, legally adopted child, or any child in legal custody of an Illinois resident prior to or during the time the U.S. Department of Defense has declared such serviceman or service woman to be a prisoner of war, a person missing in action, a person killed in service, a person who died as a result of a service-connected disability or a serviceman or service woman who has been declared by the U.S. Department of Defense or the U.S. Veterans’ Administration to be permanently disabled with 100 percent disability. Contact the State Veterans’ Administration Field Office. Recipients may have other financial aid including Federal Pell Grant.

Illinois Department of Public Health Nursing Education Scholarship - Applicant must be permanent or legal resident of state of Illinois for one year prior to application, enrolled in or accepted for admission to a nursing program in Illinois, and in need of financial assistance. Scholarship recipient has obligations in the form of service after graduation: Recipients are expected to complete a nursing program, become licensed and begin full- or part-time employment as a practical or professional nurse in Illinois for a period of time equal to the educational time supported by the scholarship. Those who do not fulfill this obligation must repay full scholarship amount, plus interest. This scholarship award is for tuition and fees along with a living stipend up to $2,000 but no more than $4,000. Applications are available in the L&C Financial Aid Office. Application deadline is May 31, 2010.

Madison County Economic Development Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship for the academic year ($500 for Fall and $500 for Spring) to the applicant(s) who demonstrate financial need (as defined by the Madison County Economic Development), who have lived the majority of their life in Madison County, and meet academic standard. This scholarship will first be applied to unpaid balances in the following order: Tuition and fees, books and supplies. Any unused amounts will be disbursed to the student. L&C Financial Aid Committee recommends the top applicants and the Madison County Board selects the recipient(s). This scholarship is not automatically renewed each academic year. Students need to reapply. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadline is the last Friday in April.

Reserve Officer Training Commission (ROTC) Scholarship - Three annual awards are available to students who transfer from Lewis and Clark Community College to a senior state university or college. Contact the ROTC office at the school to which you are transferring. For full consideration, the L&C Financial Aid Office must receive a nomination from your college or university.

Note: A recipient of a scholarship or award that pays for tuition and fees only cannot receive a tuition reimbursement if a second scholarship or award is also received that pays tuition and fees only. For example, the recipient may not receive a tuition reimbursement from the ISAC MAP award if an L&C award has been granted. If a MAP grant is awarded, tuition will be charged to MAP and the scholarship or award will be reimbursed. There are some exceptions. Students may also receive Federal Pell Grants if they are receiving a L&C, a L&C Foundation, or a private donor scholarship because Pell Grants can be used for other educational expenses. Scholarship recipients may also be eligible for FWS and student loans. L&C tuition waivers cannot be used to pay tuition at another college for cooperative or concurrent enrollment programs.

Are There Other Scholarships Available?

L&C posts and distributes new scholarship information around campus as it is received. Information is also forwarded to WLCA and The Bridge, as well as local newspapers. Students should also research scholarships offered by foundations, religious organizations, fraternities or sororities, town or city clubs, and professional organizations. The Internet is also a great resource to obtain other free scholarship information. Please see the Financial Aid section of the College’s Web site for more details.

Other Student Employment Opportunities

Institutional Student Employment - This is an employment program which is not based on financial need and which requires a student to be enrolled in at least one credit hour in the term for which work is performed. Contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.

Veterans’ Administration Work-Study - See Veterans’ Programs section of the L&C Catalog for more information. You must be receiving VA educational benefits and enrolled on a three-quarter or full-time basis. Contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.

Other Resources

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

The WIA grant is for underemployed, unemployed, under-skilled and unskilled students. WIA entities also certify Dislocated Worker status for Title IV and ISAC aid applicants. Contact WIA at:

Illinois WorkNet Center, 612 W. St. Louis Avenue, East Alton, IL 62024, 618-258-7171
Madison County Employment & Training, 101 E. Edwardsville Road Suite 1302, Wood River, IL 62095, 618-296-4445
The Job Center/Carlinville, 116 S. Plum, P. O. Box 260, Carlinville, IL 62626, 217-854-9753
The Job Center Calhoun/Jersey/Greene, 301 W. Exchange, Jerseyville, IL 62052, 618-498-1778

Employers

Many local employers will also provide educational assistance to employees or their dependents through grants, scholarships, tuition reimbursements, etc. Contact your employer for details. Please be advised that if you live out of L&C’s district, but work 35 hours per week at an employer within the district, you may be eligible for the lower in district tuition rate. Contact the Enrollment Center for forms and procedures.

Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)

The EOC will help adult students research and apply for college admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and helps re-establish aid eligibility for those students with defaulted loans. These services are not available to those who are eligible for the L&C Talent Search Program. EOC locations are:

• 651 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002 (618) 465-5124
• 110 North High, Suite 1, Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 235-1776
• 601 James Thompson Boulevard, Building B, 2nd Floor, Suite 2079, East St. Louis, IL 62201, (618) 482-6987

Consumer Credit Counseling

If you are having trouble managing your finances, whether from attending college or for other reasons in general, you may contact Consumer Credit Counseling. There is no charge for their services, and they can help you manage your debt or budget your expenses. The local telephone number is (618) 463-1660.

Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

The DORS program may assist qualified individuals with the cost of education. If you have a disabling condition and want to develop employability skills, contact one of the DORS offices:

• 606 W. St. Louis Avenue, East Alton, IL 62024 (618) 258-9996