Eligibility
You may be able to receive assistance through the Perkins Program if you are enrolled in a Workforce Ready Major (as listed below) and are:
An individual with disabilities
An individual from an economically disadvantaged family
An individual preparing for non-traditional fields for your 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 Perkins, you must first complete a Perkins Assistance application, meet with the Perkins Specialist, and provide additional information, including:
Documentation verifying eligibility
Driver’s license or state ID
Lake Land College Student ID
Current class schedule
Current booklist
Current syllabus or required supply list
Benefits
Perkins student support can assist with:
Uniforms & name badges
Focused tutoring
Access to additional resources as needed
Workbooks & textbooks
Tool loan/rental
Learning supplies
To begin the application process or for additional information concerning student support through the Perkins Program, call 217-234-5032 or email perkins@lakelandcollege.edu . Applications are available at lakelandcollege.edu/perkins-program .
Workforce Ready Majors
Agriculture
Agriculture Business
Agriculture Business & Supply
Agriculture Power Technology
Agriculture Production & Management
Crop Production
Horticulture
John Deere Tech*
Livestock Production
Architectural & Construction
Building Construction Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology Co-op
Computer-Aided Design Technology
Computer-Aided Drafting
Geospatial Technology
Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology
Residential Wiring
Business
Business Management
Accounting
Electronic Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Management
Marketing
Professional Sales
Business Office Professionals
Court Reporting*
Medical Coding & Health Information
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Transcriptionist
Office Assistant
Office Receptionist
Office Manager
Office Support Specialist
Education
Child & Family Services
Early Childhood Care & Education
Nanny Child Care Provider
Paraprofessional Educator
Paraprofessional Education
Health & Public Services
Health Services
Associate Degree in Nursing*
Basic Nurse Assistant
Dental Hygiene*
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Science Management*
Massage Therapy*
Medical Assistant*
Paramedical Services
Physical Therapist Assistant*
Practical Nursing*
Public Services
Cosmetology
Cosmetology Teacher
Criminal Justice Leadership
Esthetics
Human Services
Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Operations
Humanities & Social Science
Broadcast Communication
Broadcast Announcing
Radio Broadcasting
TV Field/Studio Production
Computer Systems
Computer Technician
Desktop Publishing
IT-Computer Applications
IT-Computer Applications Specialist
IT-Computer Game Development
IT-Digital Media Specialist
IT-Graphic Design
IT-Network Administration
IT-Programming
IT-Web Design
Manufacturing
Applied Engineering Technology
Basic Welding
Electronics Engineering Technology
Industrial Maintenance
Manufacturing Skills 1
Mechanical Electrical Technology
Programmable Logic Controllers
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Management
Renewable Energy Technician
Robotic and Automated Manufacturing
Sustainable Energy
Welding Technology
Transportation
Automotive Mechanic
Automotive Technology
Commercial Truck Driver Training
*Special Admission Program
