The community colleges in Illinois are comprised of approximately 80% financial aid (2026).
The community colleges financial aid in Illinois are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Financial Aid Range: 79%
100%
Avg. Financial Aid: 91%
Community College Financial Aid Statistics in Illinois (2026)
College
Financial Aid
Location
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Financial Aid: 100.00%
701 Portland Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7218
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 100.00%
3711 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60609
(201) 288-6300
Chicago, IL 60609
(201) 288-6300
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Graham Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Financial Aid: 100.00%
210 W Walnut St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4086
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4086
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
MDT College of Health Sciences
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 100.00%
25 East Washington, #200
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 300-0980
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 300-0980
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Generations College ![Generations College Photo]( "Generations College Photo")
Private not-for-profit
Financial Aid: 100.00%
29 E. Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 922-1884
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 922-1884
Rank: #1 - 61. - 6.
Lincoln College
Public
Financial Aid: 100.00%
300 Keokuk St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3155
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3155
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lincoln Trail College
Public
Financial Aid: 99.00%
11220 State Hwy 1
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 393-2982
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 393-2982
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wabash Valley College
Public
Financial Aid: 99.00%
2200 College Drive
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 393-2982
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 393-2982
Rank: #99.
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 97.00%
6000 East State Street, 4th Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 316-4800
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 316-4800
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Frontier Community College
Public
Financial Aid: 96.00%
2 Frontier Drive
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 393-2982
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 393-2982
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Financial Aid: 96.00%
233 East Chestnut Street
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2982
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2982
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 95.00%
1130 South Alpine Road Suite 100
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 965-8616
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 965-8616
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Carl Sandburg College ![Carl Sandburg College Photo]( "Carl Sandburg College Photo")
Public
Financial Aid: 95.00%
2400 Tom L. Wilson Boulevard
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-2518
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-2518
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 94.00%
8317 W North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-4700
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-4700
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 94.00%
2611 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
(877) 201-2555
Lisle, IL 60532
(877) 201-2555
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Shawnee Community College
Public
Financial Aid: 93.00%
8364 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-3200
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-3200
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Financial Aid: 93.00%
3575 College Road
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-5400
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-5400
Rank: #1818.
East-West University
Private not-for-profit
Financial Aid: 92.00%
816 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 939-0111
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 939-0111
Rank: #1919.
Rend Lake College ![Rend Lake College Photo - Rend Lake College is a nationally ranked community college, located on the eastern shore of scenic Rend Lake in Southern Illinois. RLC has an open enrollment policy. What does that mean? It means no waiting and watching the mailbox for that letter to arrive because YOU ARE ACCEPTED!]( "Rend Lake College Photo - Rend Lake College is a nationally ranked community college, located on the eastern shore of scenic Rend Lake in Southern Illinois. RLC has an open enrollment policy. What does that mean? It means no waiting and watching the mailbox for that letter to arrive because YOU ARE ACCEPTED!")
Public
Financial Aid: 91.00%
468 N Ken Gray Pkwy
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
St. Augustine College
Private not-for-profit
Financial Aid: 89.00%
1345 W. Argyle St.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-8756
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-8756
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Spoon River College ![Spoon River College Photo - Spoon River College is a two-year public community college in Illinois with campuses in Canton and Macomb, and attendance centers in Havana and Rushville.]( "Spoon River College Photo - Spoon River College is a two-year public community college in Illinois with campuses in Canton and Macomb, and attendance centers in Havana and Rushville.")
Public
Financial Aid: 89.00%
23235 North County 22
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4645
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4645
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Fox College ![Fox College Photo]( "Fox College Photo")
Public
Financial Aid: 89.00%
18020 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-4500
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-4500
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Financial Aid: 89.00%
1900 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 850-7000
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 850-7000
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
John Wood Community College ![John Wood Community College Photo - Student Administrative Center- Main offices for admissions, financial aid, registrar and information. Blazer Bistro, bookstore, mobile device lounge, classrooms and faculty offices.]( "John Wood Community College Photo - Student Administrative Center- Main offices for admissions, financial aid, registrar and information. Blazer Bistro, bookstore, mobile device lounge, classrooms and faculty offices.")
Public
Financial Aid: 86.00%
1301 S 48th Street
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-6500
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-6500
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Financial Aid: 86.00%
2000 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-3222
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-3222
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Richland Community College
Public
Financial Aid: 86.00%
One College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7200
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7200
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Financial Aid: 85.00%
4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 777-7900
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 777-7900
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lake Land College
Public
Financial Aid: 85.00%
5001 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5253
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5253
Rank: #2929.
Financial Aid: 83.00%
6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5000
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 602-5000
Rank: #3030.
John A Logan College
Public
Financial Aid: 82.00%
700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2828
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2828
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Financial Aid: 80.00%
1145 W Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4000
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4000
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Financial Aid: 80.00%
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6100
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6100
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Black Hawk College
Public
Financial Aid: 80.00%
6600-34th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 796-5000
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 796-5000
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Waubonsee Community College
Public
Financial Aid: 79.00%
Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-7900
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-7900
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Financial Aid: 79.00%
30 E Lake St
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 553-5600
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 553-5600
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois average for percent of students receiving financial aid in community college?
The Illinois average for percent of students receiving financial aid in community college is 80% for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college financial aid in Illinois?
The schools with the highest average community college financial aid in Illinois include Morrison Institute of Technology, Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago and Graham Hospital School of Nursing.
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