First Time Student
You’re ready to write your success story – and we’re excited to welcome you.
As a First-time student you’ve set your sights on your dreams, and you are ready to tackle your future. We are here to help any student who has not previously attended college after high school or obtaining a GED, achieve the goal of earning a degree or certificate.
After you apply there are still a few steps you’ll need to take to get ready for classes. Our Admissions Checklist has all the steps you need to get fully registered and ready for your first day of classes.
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Choose your path from 150+ programs of study.
Student Life
Student life is how you get connected at ICC. There are variety of clubs, activities, and recreational groups available to help you meet new people and grow.
Scholarships
The ICC Educational Foundation has hundreds of scholarships available – and one might have your name on it. To apply, fill out one easy application.
Financial Aid
Learn more about the financial aid process, explore payment plans options or register for an event.
Meet With Admissions
Admissions representatives can answer questions about campus life and guide you through the process of applying. We also host events and invite you to visit us and see for yourself we’re your Smart Choice. Explore careers and majors, meet faculty and tour the campus.
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Built for More: Luke’s Apprenticeship Journey at ICC
Built for More: Luke’s Apprenticeship Journey at ICC
If you’re making the decision to go into the electrical field or the trades, ICC is a good start. It gives you the tools and the peace of mind to be able to handle the field. Luke, ICC apprenticeship student Luke did not come to ICC for a traditional college experience. He came because he saw an opportunity to grow….
Katherine’s Nursing Apprenticeship Journey
Katherine’s Nursing Apprenticeship Journey
Katherine came to Illinois Central College with a clear goal and a strong sense of purpose. She had always wanted to become a nurse, and ICC’s Nursing program stood out for its reputation, affordability, and the support she had heard about from others in the community. What she found here exceeded every expectation. All of my professors have been amazing….
Discovering Possibility Through Design: Sasha’s Journey at ICC
Discovering Possibility Through Design: Sasha’s Journey at ICC
Sasha arrived at ICC with a plan and an open mind. After being homeschooled during her freshman year of high school, she moved from South Carolina to Illinois and later graduated from a private high school. From the beginning, her goal was clear. She planned to attend ICC for two years and build a strong foundation before transferring to continue…
Elizabeth’s Journey into Nursing
Elizabeth’s Journey into Nursing
When Elizabeth graduated from a four-year university in 2020 with a degree in user experience design, she expected to begin her career in the creative tech world. But as the pandemic reshaped the job market, many of those opportunities disappeared. Rather than stand still, Elizabeth pivoted. In 2021, she became a nationally certified pharmacy technician and spent the next three…
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