Perkins Program
The Perkins Program provides services to help students enrolled in Workforce Ready programs successfully complete an associate in applied science (AAS) degree or certificate, with the goal to enter the workforce in the chosen field immediately after completion. Students may be able to receive direct assistance through the Perkins Program if they are enrolled in a Workforce Ready Major and are a member of a Special Population.
Services & Benefits
- Focused Tutoring Opportunities
- Tool Loan/Rental
- Assistance with Uniforms & name badges
- Workbooks & Textbooks
- Assistance with Learning Supplies
- Access to additional resources as needed
Eligibility
The Perkins Program student support is intended for students who are academically or economically disadvantaged. This includes students who are a member of a Special Population, such as:
- An individual with disabilities
- An individual from an economically disadvantaged family
- An individual preparing for non-traditional fields for their gender
- An individual who is a single parent (including single, pregnant women)
- An individual who is out-of-workforce
- An English learner
- An individual who is homeless
- An individual who is in (or has recently aged out of) the foster care system
- An individual with a parent who is a member of the armed forces and is on active duty
Apply
To receive assistance from the Perkins Program, students must complete a Perkins Assistance application and must provide additional information including:
- Proof of Pell eligibility or other documentation verifying identification as another Special Population
- Driver’s License or State ID
- Lake Land College student ID
- Current Class Schedule
- Current Booklist
- Current syllabus or required supply list
Contact
Students who feel they may qualify for the Perkins Program should contact the Perkins Specialist. Qualification can usually be determined within a few minutes. To schedule an appointment to apply or for additional information:
- Call 217-234-5032
- Email perkins@lakelandcollege.edu
- Stop by Workforce Development