| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 877-829-9595 |
| Request more information | |
| Contact person name | Leon Linton |
| Contact person phone | 847.229.9595 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Vocational, AAS Accounting, AAS Physical Therapy Assistant. |
| Date founded | 1995 |
| Degrees offered | AAS in Accounting, certificate programs |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education; accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) |
| Specialized accreditation | The School of Massage Therapy (separate entity) is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA). |
| Specialized licensure | Illinois Department of Public Health (Basic Nurse Assistant Program), Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (Massage Therapy CE), National Healthcareer Association (Medical Assistant, EKG, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing/Coding, PCT Programs), American Medical Technologists (Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician Programs), National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Massage Therapy Program). |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | All programs at SOLEX College are approved by the Workforce Investment Act. |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford |
| Population of city the school is in | 2,700,000 |
| Distance from campus to city center | none |
| Public transportation to campus | Bus and rail service |
| Student parking on campus | Free parking at Wheeling location. Parking for a fee at Downtown location. |
| County | Cook |
| School visit availability | If you are interested in enrolling or would like further information, please contact us at 847.229.9595 to schedule an appointment. |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Admissions Department 847.229.9595 mailto:info@solex.edu |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 241 |
| Number of full time, female students | 228 |
| Total number of full time students | 469 |
| Number of part time, male students | 2 |
| Number of part time, female students | 7 |
| Total number of part-time students | 9 |
| Total number of male students | 243 |
| Total number of female students | 235 |
| Total number of students | 478 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Asian | 21% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| White | 35% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 0% |
| 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 | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 1 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 60% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
English as a Second Language (Intensive English Program): 1 Month: $720 2 Months: $1,400 3 Months: $2,040 4 Months: $2,640 5 Months: $3,200 6 Months: $3,720 7 Months: $4,200 8 Months: $4,640 9 Months: $4,950 IEP-Summer English Courses in Chicago: 1 Month: $720 2 Months: $1,400 3 Months: $2,040 Healthcare (A.A.S. In Physical Therapist Assistant): 14 Months: $34,700 Medical Assistant Program: 11 Months: $11,666 |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Other tuition rate variation information | Find more information on this website |
| Tuition refund policy |
For the Tuition and Refund policy, please visit our catalog available at: https://www.solex.edu/storage/app/media/catalog%20SOLEX-College-June9-2017.pdf |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Other tuition waiver information | Employees |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Financial Aid Department |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 847.229.9595 |
| Financial aid office website |
http://www.solex.edu/financial-aid/ School Code: 041685 |
| Submit these forms | Contact Financial Aid Administrator at 847.229.9595 |
| Other requirements | Please visit http://www.solex.edu/financial-aid/ for more information. |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2015-2016 |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | Varies by program |
| Grant from state government | $6,600 |
| Grant from federal government | $3,800 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Other need-based scholarship information | Other options include WIA, loans, grants, Federal student aid |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2015-2016 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Admissions Department |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 847.229.9595 |
| Admissions office website | Find more information on this website |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | Classes start every month |
| Application deadline | One week prior to start of class |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Recommended, but not required |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Student Services Department |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre-certification training | Yes |
| Pre-licensing training | Yes |
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog |
Admissions Department 847.229.9595 |
| Academic calendar | Monthly - day, evening and weekend classes |
| Grading system | Letter grades |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 15 |
| Laboratory | 15 |
| Discussion | 15 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | Admissions Department |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 847.229.9595 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Placement testing | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Admissions Department |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 847.229.9595 |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Admissions Department |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 847.229.9595 |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |