First Institute of Travel, Inc.
790 McHenry Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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https://firstinstitute.edu| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 815.459.3500 |
| Other sites |
First Institute 1139 S Milwaukee Ave Libertyville, IL 60048 First Institute 405 N Eola Road, Ste. C Aurora, IL 60502 |
| Contact person name | Michael Reynolds |
| Contact person title | Chief Operating Officer |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 815.459.3500 x308 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting and Massage Therapy |
| Date founded | 1982 |
| School accreditation | Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) |
| Specialized licensure | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) for Massage Therapy Licensing |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider |
Medical Assisting Dental Assisting Massage Therapy |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 40,493 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 2.2 miles |
| Public transportation to campus | PACE and METRA |
| Student parking on campus | Student Parking is available at no cost to the student |
| Campus size | 15,000 sq ft |
| County | McHenry |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Nick Eigenschenk 815.459.3500 x305 mailto:neigenschenk@firstinstitute.edu |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 15 |
| Number of full time, female students | 200 |
| Total number of full time students | 215 |
| Number of part time, male students | 0 |
| Number of part time, female students | 0 |
| Total number of part-time students | 0 |
| Total number of male students | 15 |
| Total number of female students | 200 |
| Total number of students | 215 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 35% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | Less than 1% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 2 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 37% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Dental Assisting Program: $17,925 (includes tuition, fees, books, and supplies) Massage Therapy Program: $16,740 (includes tuition, fees, books, and supplies) Medical Assisting Program Day Classes: $17,925 (Includes tuition, fees, books, and supplies) |
| Class time (e.g., day, evening) | Yes |
| Tuition refund policy |
See First Institute Catalog on the website https://www.firstinstitute.edu |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information | See First Institute Catalog on the website https://www.firstinstitute.edu |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Darrell Russell |
| Financial aid contact title | Financial Aid Administrator |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 815.459.3500 x302 |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA |
| Other requirements | None |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | continuous |
| Letters about aid sent to applicants | continuous |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2022-2023 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 90% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | $6,400 |
| Grant from federal government | $7,000 |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Loan | 78% |
| Grant from federal government | 74% |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 78% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $10,024 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Other veteran's benefits information | Approval for VA for Massage Therapy Program Only |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Nick Eigenschenk |
| Admissions contact title | Sr. Admissions Advisor |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 815.459.3500 x305 |
| Number of male applicants | 9 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 9 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 9 |
| Number of female applicants | 241 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 241 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 200 |
| Total number of applicants | 250 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 250 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 209 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | fall, winter, spring, summer |
| Application deadline | continuous |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Application fee waived | N/A |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school GPA (minimum) | n/a |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | N/A |
| Other application materials | N/A |
| Other application requirements information | N/A |
| Required exams | N/A |
| Recommended exams | N/A |
| Other information about exams | Wonderlic SLE |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | N/A |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | N/A |
| Percentage in top 25% | N/A |
| Percentage in top 10% | N/A |
| Letters of recommendation | N/A |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website |
https://www.firstinstitute.edu |
| To get a catalog | Katie Postelnick |
| Academic calendar | Continuous |
| Grading system | letter grades, 4 point scale, and pass/fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | 20 |
| Student faculty ratio |
Medical Assisting 25:1 Massage Therapy 18:1 Dental Assisting 18:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 20 |
| Laboratory | 10 |
| Discussion | N/A |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Other attendance options | N/A |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Other computing info | N/A |
| Information about other special programs | N/A |
| Feature | Note |
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| Housing contact person | N/A |
| Housing contact title | N/A |
| Housing contact e-mail | N/A |
| Housing phone | N/A |
| Housing office website | N/A |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Other information about academic services | N/A |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Other services other | Certification/Licensure Preparation |
| Accessibility contact person | |
| Accessibility contact title | Director of Compliance |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 815.459.3500 x314 |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 2 in 2023 |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Learning aids | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Accessibility services other | N/A |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Other groups who receive additional services | N/A |
| Other campus security | N/A |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Tricia Maxim |
| Career contact title | Director of Career Services |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 815.459.3500 x303 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 74% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | N/A |