Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC)

About
Lincoln Land Community College, located in Springfield, Illinois, was founded in 1968. The school has expanded its service area and offerings since its founding, providing branch campuses in various locations. The school has seen significant growth in enrollment over the last few years as many new students have chosen to remain close to home during their first year or two of college. The school is in close proximity to the University of Illinois at Springfield and maintains close ties with that school. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education for service area and constantly reviews facilities, services and programs to ensure they meet the needs of current and future students.

Academics
Lincoln Land Community College offers a variety of programs and options that allow students to pursue the track that best suits their goals. Students wishing to pursue transfer options will complete the first two years of a four year education at LLCC, followed by applying for transfer to a four year college or university to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree. Students applying to public Illinois institutions will find transfer requirements eased through agreements in place between schools. Individuals applying to out of state or private institutions should meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that best meets the requirements of the desired school or schools.

Career training programs allow students to receive an education in a high demand industry or field, providing them with the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs are taught by industry professionals in supervised settings that allow for proper training as well as more traditional classroom environments. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Communications
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Early Childhood Education
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at LLCC may complete the application for admission and pay all fees in order to enroll. Students must be eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma  or equivalent. Additionally, students should supply transcripts and standardized test scores, and may be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation is encouraged, as is meeting with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine need and aid program eligibility when constructing a financial aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year in a timely fashion. Students may be chosen at random to provide additional financial information to be compared to the FAFSA in order to verify its accuracy as part of regulation governing the disbursement of aid funds.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,200. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Tuition estimates per year:
  • State Residents: $2,600-$3,200
  • Out-of-State: $7,900-$9,504
• Charges for part-time students are:
  • State Residents: $110-$130 per credit unit
  • Nonresidents: $330-$400 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	75%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	63%	$4,938
Receiving Student Loans	22%	$6,377

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Lincoln Land Community College may provide services to students including:

• Distance learning
• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Employment search assistance
• Child care

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares Lincoln Land Community College against community colleges in Illinois.

	LLCC	Sangamon County	Illinois
Graduation Rate	25.3%	-	23.9%
Transfer-out Rate	18.7%	-	26.6%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
  • Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1975)
  • Compare all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in Illinois
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
  • Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 1999)
• Radiology Technician Program
  • Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1972)

Other Community Colleges Nearby

The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Lincoln Land Community College.

• Richland Community College in Decatur, IL (40 miles away)
• Spoon River College in Canton, IL (60 miles away)
• Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL (62 miles away)
• Heartland Community College in Normal, IL (64 miles away)
• Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL (68 miles away)