Parents & Family

You’re playing an important role in helping your student prepare and plan for college, which is an exciting milestone. It’s also a time of transition as students are finding their places in the world. We invite you to learn more about 69·çÁ÷'s many educational programs, student services and cost savings through our website. We're here to help your family open and walk through doors of opportunity.

We invite you and your student to visit our Springfield campus or one of our Outreach Centers either in person or remotely. It can be useful in helping you determine if 69·çÁ÷ is right for your student.

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Knowing the steps to take begins with your student identifying their educational journey and program of interest.

Keeping college affordable. It’s what we do! Before even adding in financial aid including scholarships (), 69·çÁ÷ stacks up as THE choice for higher ed at a lower cost.

Cost Savings: Private University-$47,240; Public University-$16,264; Community College-$4,943; Based on average undergraduate tuition and fees in Illinois for 30 semester hours in FY 2026. https://www.iccb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Cost_FY26.pdf

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If your student is interested in receiving financial aid, file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at . Use the 69·çÁ÷ school code 007170. Typically, on Oct. 1 each year, the FAFSA becomes available for the next (summer-fall-spring) school year. Have questions? Visit 69·çÁ÷ Financial Aid or contact us at financial.aid@llcc.edu or 217-786-2237.

The scholarship application is available online annually Nov. 15-Feb. 15 for the following academic year. For example, Nov. 15, 2026-Feb. 15, 2027 is the application period for the 2027-2028 academic year (fall 2027, spring 2028 and summer 2028).

Only one application form is needed to apply for all scholarships. Students submitting a complete application are considered for all available scholarships for which they are eligible. Visit  for more information.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Once a student turns 18 or enters a postsecondary institution at any age, these rights transfer from the parents to the student. Forms to withhold or allow specific release of information may be obtained from 69·çÁ÷ Records. Note: This form must be filled out by the student in front of an 69·çÁ÷ employee or staff member.

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Once new students have applied, submitted transcripts and met with their student success advisor, they can register by phone or online by . Students are encouraged to contact their success advisor to discuss course options.

Students may call the Springfield campus (217-786-2292), text 217-786-2292, or call an 69·çÁ÷ Outreach Center in Jacksonville (217-243-6699), Beardstown (217-323-4103), Taylorville (217-786-2754) or Litchfield (217-786-3401). 

Once enrolled, students will be provided important dates, and email will be the primary way the college communicates this and other key information. Students are strongly encouraged to check their 69·çÁ÷ email regularly.

Many high school students are interested in getting an early start on their college education. 69·çÁ÷ has partnered with several area high schools to offer this opportunity through concurrent enrollment programs. Options include:

  • College Now (taught by 69·çÁ÷ faculty at the college)
  • Dual Credit (taught by approved high school teachers at the high school)

To see what options might be available at your school, your student can check with their high school guidance counselors, or email Lynn Gerton in 69·çÁ÷ Concurrent Enrollment or call 217-786-2582.

Student wellbeing is important at 69·çÁ÷. We know students have a lot going on in life from academics, to work, to family and personal relationships. Among the resources available for student wellbeing, the college partners with Talkspace, an online therapy resource, to provide students additional support. Student care coordinators are also available to assist students navigating mental health challenges and/or overwhelming stress.

In addition, the goal of 69·çÁ÷’s Police Department is to ensure a safe environment for our students, staff, faculty and visitors. We encourage all new students to become familiar with the location of the police department (upper floor of Sangamon Hall, South), as well as how to contact them if needed: 217-786-2278 (non-emergency) or 911 (emergency). The 69·çÁ÷PD has also sponsored such events as Coffee With a Cop, Cookout With a Cop and the Cardboard Boat Regatta.

For further information regarding security and safety on campus, we encourage all community members to read the recent 69·çÁ÷ Annual Security Report and consider how the information it contains can help you and the 69·çÁ÷ community prevent and protect against crime. Hard copies are available at the 69·çÁ÷ Police Department.