Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy

Costs & Financial Aid

Full-time tuition for ELSA during the 2011–2012 academic year is $14,162 per term. Part-time tuition is based on an hourly rate of $750 per hour. Tuition includes all books and required instructional materials. Meal plans are optional and may be purchased through the College’s dining services.

Grants
ELSA offers a limited number of grants to qualified students. Details on current grant programs are available upon request and included in all ELSA application packets. Grant applications must be submitted to the ELSA Scholarship Committee by July 1, along with the required financial information.

Other Sources of Financial Aid
Certain types of federal financial aid are now available to students: Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and federal work study.  Because these programs address the needs of low income students, not all students will qualify. Students need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year so that eligibility can be determined.

We encourage students and their families to seek out additional sources of funding as well, such as corporations, local businesses, private scholarship opportunities, vocational rehabilitation agencies and churches.

Here are some helpful resources:

• HEATH Resource Center at the National Youth Transitions Center
• Illinois Family Assistance and Home-Based Support Services: (800) 843-6154 or (800) 526-0844 TDD relay
• DO-IT
• Scholarships.com
• Think College