The Department of Education establishes eligibility. Applications are available in January for the following academic year. Students awarded FWS may seek employment situations at the Belleville, Granit City or Red Bud campus. A borrower is required to be enrolled in at least six eligible credit hours, meet satisfactory academic progress requirements and be in good standing. First-time borrowers on finacial aid probation and all students on financial aid suspension will not be allowed to borrow until they return to good standing.
Educational loans are available to students through approved lenders.
These grants pay up to 100 percent of tuition costs for eligible students. Grants are awarded on the basis of need as determined by federal and state need analysis. Three Illinois ROTC scholarships per year are available to qualified Southwestern Illinois College students transferring to eligible four-year institutions. Private Scholarship Programs Local industries, service and civic groups, and individuals offer scholarships to Southwestern Illinois College students. The donor designates specific criteria.