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Vouchers up to $120 for the GED test are available for those who have passed the practice test at Lincoln Land Community College or at Lawrence Education Center and are referred by LLCC or LEC instructors.
Program designed to help students increase grade levels and ultimately obtain their GED diploma. Provides GED classes for students with reading levels at 8th grade and above, and Pre-GED classes for those at reading levels of below 8th grade. Each student will also be offered case management to help them succeed and overcome any barriers that may stop them from furthering their education. This program also provides free scholarships for students who are ready to take a GED test or a practice GED test and can not afford the fees.

Services

Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Provides an array of services for low-income Kane County residents: - GED Assistance: Covers cost of books and/or GED test fees. - Emergency Assistance: One-time assistance (must be a crisis situation- like the temporary loss of a job or an unexpected car repair bill) to cover emergency rental, medical, glasses, transportation, or dental care services. - Childcare subsidy: Assistance with paying weekly co-payment for childcare expenses. - College scholarships. - Online Tutoring Services: Assistance with paying for online tutoring services from certified instructors. - Back to School Assistance: Shopping cards to purchase a new pair of shoes for children at the start of the school year. Only available summer months. - Rent Assistance. - Utility Assistance (Water bill only).

Services

Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Scholarships
Dental Care Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Program designed to help students increase grade levels and ultimately obtain their GED diploma. Provides GED classes for students with reading levels at 8th grade and above, and Pre-GED classes for those at reading levels of below 8th grade. Each student will also be offered case management to help them succeed and overcome any barriers that may stop them from furthering their education. This program also provides free scholarships for students who are ready to take a GED test or a practice GED test and can not afford the fees.

Services

Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Provides the following financial assistance for low-income individuals and families in Macon County: - Emergency financial assistance. - Prescription payment support. - Emergency lodging. Also offers financial support for the following on a case-by-case basis: - Water bills. - State issued IDs and birth certificates. - GED testing fees. - Gas for out-of-town doctor appointments. - Bus cards and tokens. - Diapers and baby formula. - Assistance with work-related items.

Services

Prescription Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Transportation Passes
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Program designed to help students increase grade levels and ultimately obtain their GED diploma. Provides GED classes for students with reading levels at 8th grade and above, and Pre-GED classes for those at reading levels of below 8th grade. Each student will also be offered case management to help them succeed and overcome any barriers that may stop them from furthering their education. This program also provides free scholarships for students who are ready to take a GED test or a practice GED test and can not afford the fees.

Services

Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
For members of the West Humboldt community, R City provides special expense support for individuals impacted by violence or crime. This includes funeral expense support, school expense support, mentoring/counseling, food/housing, and employment assistance.

Services

Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling