Financial Aid Services

Support that keeps you focused on learning

At Stellar Career College, our Financial Aid Services help students pursue their goals without financial barriers, with personalized guidance and continuous support throughout your educational journey.

We’re committed to helping students fund their education through fair, transparent processes. Our team provides expert assistance with completing the FAFSA (Pell Grant) application, offering loan options, and guiding students through the verification process when applicable — so you can stay focused on learning while we handle the administrative and financial details.

Funding programs you may qualify for

Whether you’re a first-generation student or a working professional returning to college, our mission is to help you concentrate on your education rather than financial stress. You may qualify for:

• Federal Pell Grants
• Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding
• Direct Student Loans — subsidized and unsubsidized
• Interest-free payment plans

Guidance from our financial aid advisors

Our experienced financial aid advisors assist students throughout the process — from completing the FAFSA (Pell Grant) application to loan counseling and verification — so you can study confidently, knowing our institutional support ensures accuracy and timeliness at every step.

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant

The WIOA Grant offers vital financial assistance to individuals who are unemployed, laid off, or fall below the federal poverty line. This federal program aims to improve workforce readiness, reduce dependency, and empower youth, foster-care members, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Beyond strengthening communities, the WIOA Grant encourages long-term employment. Eligible students receive financial support for education and training programs aligned with labor-market demands, gaining valuable skills that enhance job readiness and financial independence.

Stellar Career College’s WIOA approval

Stellar Career College is officially approved under the WIOA Act to deliver accredited, high-quality training programs. Local Workforce Innovation Boards have recognized our offerings as WIOA-eligible, ensuring our students are prepared for today’s most in-demand professions across Illinois and beyond.

Our approved programs

• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS)
• Dialysis Technologist with Phlebotomy Technician
• Echocardiography / Noninvasive Cardiovascular
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist
• Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Technician
• Radiologic Technologist
• Surgical Technologist

Each of these programs equips students with technical expertise while fostering confidence and career advancement.

Proudly supporting those who serve

We take pride in supporting military students, veterans, and their families. Stellar Career College provides flexible academic options — including online and hybrid classes — to ensure accessibility wherever duty calls.

Our military students enjoy

• The flexibility to study wherever the military takes you, with online or hybrid classes
• A staff dedicated to helping military students and veterans start using their education benefits
• The ability to earn credit for military experience and training
• Scholarships and tuition assistance that cover up to 30% of tuition fees

Financing your education & benefits

Our Financial Aid Services team works closely with military learners to help them maximize benefits, transfer credits, and apply for tuition programs such as:

Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Ch. 35)

Monthly educational benefits for dependents and survivors of veterans who are 100% disabled, died of a service-connected cause, or were POW or MIA.

John David Fry Scholarship (Post-9/11 GI Bill®)

Tuition, living stipend, and book allowance for children of those who died in the line of duty after Sept. 10, 2001.

Montgomery GI Bill® (Ch. 30)

Monthly educational benefit entitlement for active duty, reservists, and veterans.

Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33)

Tuition, fees, and living stipends based on length of service after Sept. 10, 2001.

Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP – Ch. 1607)

Benefits for reservists activated after Sept. 11, 2001.

Reserve GI Bill® (Ch. 1606)

Monthly benefit entitlement for reservists.

Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits (TEB)

Educational benefits transferred to spouses or children by eligible service members.

Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch. 31)

Tuition and fee benefits for veterans with specific disability ratings.

Eligibility

Any veteran with at least 90 days of active duty after September 11, 2001, and an honorable discharge, qualifies for Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits. Veterans discharged earlier due to service-related disabilities may still qualify. Our Financial Aid Services ensure that every military learner, veteran, and dependent receives the institutional support they deserve.

For further details, visit the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.