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IVCC scholarships help majority of graduates avoid debt · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: IVCC Scholarships Help Majority of Graduates Avoid Debt Written by
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  Speaker 1: Shaw Local News Network This article is being read by
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  Speaker 1: an automated voice brought to you by Everlit. Illinois Valley
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  Speaker 1: Community College awarded more than $ 400, 000 in scholarships in 2026,
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  Speaker 1: enabling 95% of graduates to finish school debt-free, President Dr.
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  Speaker 1: Tracy Morris told the Board of Trustees on Tuesday. The
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  Speaker 1: college has seen significant growth in financial aid over the
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  Speaker 1: last three years. Since 2024, the foundation has seen a
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  Speaker 1: 63% increase in scholarship applicants, a 45% increase in scholarship awards,
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  Speaker 1: and a 22% increase in total dollars awarded, Morris said.
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  Speaker 1: In 2026, scholarships were awarded to 60% of students who applied.
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  Speaker 1: Morris also reported mixed enrollment trends as the fall semester begins.
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  Speaker 1: Online dual credit, dual credit, and online web enrollment increased,
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  Speaker 1: while headcount and traditional credit hour enrollment both declined slightly
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  Speaker 1: compared to fall 2025. In other action, the board adopted
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  Speaker 1: the FY2027 budget following a public hearing. Set a public
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  Speaker 1: hearing for 4.30 p.m. September 15th to review the college's
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  Speaker 1: intent to sell up to $ 3. 6 million in working cash
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  Speaker 1: fund bonds to increase the working cash fund for capital projects.
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  Speaker 1: Authorized extending a contract for academic and event scheduling and
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  Speaker 1: curriculum software. Approved purchasing audio visual technology to upgrade a
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  Speaker 1: conference room and classroom used for career education and large meetings.
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  Speaker 1: Appointed Emma Kameen as a welding laboratory instructor.