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Facts for Parents
Why is Parkland College a great choice for your family? We offer you:
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Excellent education at an affordable price. At $62 per credit hour (in-district),
Parkland students pay less than half the cost of a public university and
a fraction of the cost of private schools, with no compromise in educational
quality or academic standards. Compare the average annual tuition for Illinois
schools:
Public Universities — $6,565
Community Colleges — $2,138
Private Institutions — $19,744
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Competitive transfer credits to four-year institutions. Parkland students
who transfer to four-year colleges and universities perform well and often
better than the students who began as freshmen in those institutions. Parkland
students work with an academic advisor to ensure that all their credits
transfer.
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Financial assistance when you need it. The Office of Financial Aid can
help you locate additional money sources to help pay for tuition, including
loans, scholarships, and part-time student work, and can provide information
on tax benefits.
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A head start on college for eager high schoolers. Through the Parkland
Dual Credit program, your high school student (16 years and older) can
earn credit toward their diploma and a college degree at the same time.
…Classes for the whole family. Parents can keep their skills sharp and
explore new interests by taking classes at Parkland, too! Our community education
departments offer noncredit workshops and programs for everyone: seniors, working
adults, even K-12 students.
* Source: Illinois Student Assistance Commission |