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Saving for School

Looking at today's college prices, paying for school can seem impossible. According to CNBC in 2017, it generally costs approximately $10K a year to go to a public school and almost $35K to go to a private school. While there are a lot of options to help you pay, saving in advance is something to consider.

What Kind of Financial Aid is Right for You?

There are several different types of financial aid that can help you pay for school such as Grants, Scholarships, Student Loans, and Work Study programs.

Ways to Pay for School

Over the years, college has gotten much more expensive. While in the 90's it wouldn't be a stretch to pay for college with a part-time job, this simply isn't possible now. It's important to put a lot of thought into how you'll be paying for your post-secondary education. Thankfully, there's a variety of different options you can choose from.

Keep Your Business & Employees Competitive

These programs make employee skill upgrades available to businesses in order to avert layoffs, remain current in new technologies and business practices, or to provide job skills to new hires.

Using the Service Finder for Employers

The Illinois workNet Service Finder is a free resource for Illinois businesses and employers. This is a great resource for you to use so that you may start, grow, or improve the current status of your business and connect with others.

Give Yourself a New Lease on Life

Career advancement and personal fulfillment can be achieved. Locate an Adult Education Provider near you today to receive free assistance.