Grant Application

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Thank you for your interest in LLCC!

The first step in applying for a grant program such as ATOMAT, PATH, or WEI, is to complete this application. The application will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Grants received by Lincoln Land Community College are used to increase enrollment and retention in various programs. Grant support can be used for institutional costs (tuition, fees, books) or indirect costs (transportation, childcare, etc.). Resources are limited, not guaranteed and are contingent upon funding availability.


Spring 2026 applications for PATH are closed. All new spring 2026 applications for WEI will be waitlisted. Students will be contacted directly if funding is available.

We look forward to helping you achieve your goals!
Your Information

Your legal name is listed on your birth certificate, state-issued ID, etc.

Your legal name is listed on your birth certificate, state-issued ID, etc.

Your legal name is listed on your birth certificate, state-issued ID, etc.


Your preferred first name is the name that you would like us to call you.


Please enter the date in this format mm/dd/yyyy. You will get an error when you submit this form if you do not include the "/" between numbers.

In order to take advantage of our online admission process, you must provide a valid Social Security Number (SSN). Once received, you will be issued an unique LLCC ID number that will be used to identify you in our system. If you do not wish to provide a SSN or do not have an SSN, you may complete the Admission Worksheet in person at any of our locations. Failure to provide an accurate SSN may have implications to your taxes and your financial aid.

Select No if it has been more than a year since you last applied to LLCC, or if you applied but never started.




Your Address

Ex: 123 Apple Rd

Include the type of number and the number. Examples: Apt. 42 or P.O. Box 17 or Ste. 405




Please enter your 5-digit zip code

Your Contact Information
The information you provide here will be used for setting up your LLCC Account. Please ensure that your phone number and email address are correct and active.



You will receive important Admissions emails to this address. Please use an email account that you will have access to, i.e., do not use a high school email address.

You will receive important Admissions emails to this address. Please use an email account that you will have access to, i.e., do not use a high school email address.


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Your Emergency Contact Information


Your Citizenship Information


Not required, but please put your SSN here if you have a SSN.



https://www.llcc.edu/international-student

Please bring your permanent resident card or visa to LLCC Registration for documentation and to update your tuition rate. https://www.llcc.edu/new-returning-transfer/student-services/registration
Aliens in transit are not permitted to attend college in the U.S.
Visitors may engage in study that is avocational or recreational (non-credit) in nature.
If you are requesting to transfer your F visa to LLCC, please leave this form and visit (https://www.llcc.edu/international-student/f-1-visa-international-students) for instructions.  If you are applying to take a class to transfer to the institution that issued your I-20, you will need to have that institution send an email acknowledging that you are in good standing with your current DSO to LLCC registration.
Undocumented students are welcome at LLCC. Please visit LLCC Registration on our main campus or any Outreach Center for information on how to obtain in-district tuition. https://www.llcc.edu/our-locations
LLCC is not an approved institution for students with an M visa.
Crewman are not permitted to attend college in the U.S.
Your High School Information

If you are still in high school, select No.




Select "Out Country" if you attended high school outside of the United States








Your Demographic Information




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A parent is an individual that has a child or is pregnant.



A homeless individual is a person who does not have a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence.  This includes individuals living in shelters, hotels, motels, campgrounds, cars, parks and other public spaces.
An out-of-workforce individual is generally a person who previously provided unpaid services to the family (e.g., a stay-at-home mom or dad), is no longer supported by the spouse, is unemployed or underemployed, and is having trouble finding or upgrading employment.
An individual who is 21 years of age or younger, whose parent is a full-time member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.
A youth who is in, or have aged out of foster care system is defined as an individual 21 or younger for whom the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services currently has, or previously had legal temporary or permanent custody.

Grant Program Eligibility

Grant programs at LLCC have different goals and objectives. Each grant program has it's own unique eligibility requirements and programs it funds. Some students may be eligible for one or more grant program based on several factors.

PATH - Learn more the goals, objectives, and eligibility requirements at llcc.edu/path 

WEI - Learn more the goals, objectives, and eligibility requirements at llcc.edu/wei
Start Date

LLCC classes take place during three "semesters" or "terms". LLCC offers classes that start both at the beginning and halfway through a semester. 

- Fall Term - August through December
- Spring Term - January through May
- Summer Term - June through July

You can find exact dates here.
Location

Students seeking F1 Visas should select "LLCC- Springfield"
LLCC–Springfield (main campus, LRS Aviation Center, Medical District)

LLCC–Beardstown Outreach Center: llcc.edu/beardstown

LLCC–Jacksonville Outreach Center: llcc.edu/jacksonville

LLCC–Litchfield Outreach Center: llcc.edu/litchfield

LLCC–Taylorville Outreach Center: llcc.edu/taylorville

If you plan to take online classes, please select the location closest to you. 
Area of Interest

The programs listed here do not represent all available LLCC programs. However, these programs are approved for various grant funding.

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You may qualify for the following grant programs:
WEI
The Workforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI), funded through an Illinois Community College Board grant, aims to bridge workforce gaps and equip participants with the skills needed to secure well-paying, full-time careers. Our trades and health care certificate programs can be completed in one year or less and focus on high-demand industries with strong employment opportunities.

What we provide
WEI provides resources for short-term education/training programs designed to help participants gain employment in high-wage and in-demand occupations. Students receive supports, which may include compensation to help cover basic costs while receiving the training.
PATH
The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) program, funded through an Illinois Community College Board grant, aims to serve, create, support and expand the opportunities for individuals in nursing and select health care pathways to obtain certificates and degrees, allowing them to enter and/or advance their careers in the health care industry.

What we provide
PATH provides resources for short-term and long-term education/training programs designed to help participants gain employment in high-wage and in-demand occupations within the health care field. Students receive supports, which may include compensation to help cover basic costs while receiving the training.
ATOMAT
The Accelerated Training Opportunities in Manufacturing and Technology (ATOMAT) program, is focused on providing high-quality, hands-on training in manufacturing and technology fields, preparing students for in-demand careers with skills and knowledge that are both up-to-date and industry-recognized.

What we provide
ATOMAT grants provide resources for short-term and long-term education/training programs designed to help participants gain employment in high-wage and in-demand occupations within the technology field. Students receive supports, which may include compensation to help cover basic costs while receiving the training.
Grant Questionnaire



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Accommodations including extra time taking test, minimal distraction space, etc.



Statement of Content

Removing barriers to success

The goal of the grant program is to remove barriers to student success. Please answer the following with a 3-5 sentence statement.