New to College

We're excited for you to join us!

Opening door that says Welcome to Lincoln Land Community College

You're new to college if you have never attended a college or university. Even if you were enrolled in a dual-credit program in high school and then graduated, you are still considered a new student when you enroll as a college student at 69·çÁ÷.

At 69·çÁ÷, you can attend full or part time, in-person or online. Discover more at 69·çÁ÷ — more value, more options, more support and more success.

The checklist below will help you in starting your educational journey with us.

The first step in earning a degree or certificate from 69·çÁ÷ is to complete the application.

Once you've applied to 69·çÁ÷, what are your next steps? We have outlined the steps below that are needed to be fully registered and ready to start attending classes.

After submitting your application, watch for your 69·çÁ÷ Welcome email for confirmation that you can now activate your account. Note: You will receive your welcome email within one to three business days (days the college is open).

We will send you important notifications via your 69·çÁ÷ email, so you’ll want to be sure to check it regularly. 

Get info on submitting high school transcripts or your high school equivalency exam (such as GED®). If available, also submit SAT/ACT scores.

Completing the can open up access to grants, loans and work-study programs for those who qualify. Use 69·çÁ÷ code 007170.

69·çÁ÷ Financial Aid offers free, personalized financial aid assistance and help in completing the FAFSA. Email Financial.Aid@llcc.edu or call 217-786-2237 to schedule a one-on-one Zoom meeting with a financial aid advisor.

View information on 69·çÁ÷ Foundation scholarships (application period: Nov. 15-Feb. 15) at llccfoundation.org/scholarships.

Also, 69·çÁ÷ Veteran Services at 69·çÁ÷ is available to help those who qualify through the process of using their VA Education Benefits. 

We encourage you to participate in New Student Orientation. It helps set you up for success in your educational journey and is available online or in-person. 

To attend an in-person session, call, text or visit the 69·çÁ÷ location in:

You will be connected to your student success advisor, who is your guide and go-to person at 69·çÁ÷. Your advisor will help you choose classes, assist with your schedule and determine what you need to graduate.

View information on drop-in hours and scheduling an appointment with your student success advisor.

At 69·çÁ÷, your experience matters. Whether you've gained knowledge through work, military service, certifications or previous classes, you may be eligible to receive college credit for it. Save time and money by exploring our Credit for Prior Learning opportunities.

Explore available classes and view scheduling information on . Once you have completed previous steps, you can register by signing in to LoggerCentral. Students are encouraged to contact their student success advisor to discuss course options.

For assistance, students may call the Springfield campus (217-786-2292), text 217-387-8585, 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).

Get information on paying tuition and fees, including forms of payment and payment plans.

Books and supplies are available from the 69·çÁ÷ Bookstore. Visit the bookstore online or in-person.

Once you've completed these steps, you are ready to attend your first class! If you have an online class, you will log in to .