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MISSION

The SVCC Impact Program will harness the collective power of Sauk Valley partners and communities to create an effective, supportive, sustainable path for students to pursue a college education and achieve career success through lifelong learning, public service and economic advancement.

WHAT IS THE EARNED TUITION PROGRAM?

SVCC’s earned-tuition program provides eligible students, who graduate within the Sauk district, the opportunity to earn tuition and fees for up to three years at SVCC, or until they earn their certificate or degree— whichever comes first.

HOW DO STUDENTS QUALIFY?

• Register for the program by September 1 of their freshman year 
• Progress with the rest of their class (graduate on time or early)
• Participate in 100 hours of community service before high school graduation (25 hours per year)
• Graduate from a high school or home school program located within the SVCC district
• Apply for at least one other local/state/national scholarship
• Complete the FAFSA—if ineligible to apply for FAFSA—complete the FAFSA forecaster

WHAT EXPENSES ARE COVERED?

• Tuition
• Mandatory fees assessed by SVCC; the waived fees do not include any books, materials, or supplies, including electronic equitable access books and materials
• Books are covered for program-eligible students who are also Sauk Scholars. Impact Scholars, students in both the Impact Program and Sauk Scholars, must opt into the Sauk Ready textbook program.
• Tuition and fee pricing is applied at tiered rates for students who commit after the freshman year, September 1 date

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REMAINING IN THE PROGRAM?

• Maintain good academic standing—2.0 GPA per semester
• Be enrolled in a certificate, degree or transfer program
• Complete 25 hours of community service per year
• Apply for at least one other Local / State / National Scholarship
• Complete the FAFSA (if ineligible to apply for FAFSA, complete the FAFSA forecaster)

WHEN CAN STUDENTS START SIGNING UP?

High school students who will graduate from an SVCC in-district high school or home school program in 2026 or after are eligible to sign up for the Impact Program. The enrollment period begins on April 1 of a student's 8th grade year and continues until September 1 of their freshman year of high school.

• Students who sign up by September 1 of their freshman year of high school are eligible for 100% earned tuition and fees.
• Students who sign up by September 1 of their sophomore year of high school are eligible for 75% earned tuition and fees.
• Students who sign up by September 1 of their junior year of high school are eligible for 50% earned tuition and fees.
• If a student has been dismissed from the Impact Program, they are not eligible to sign up again in a future year.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information regarding SVCC's Impact Program, please email impact@svcc.edu.