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Financial Aid Services

  • We strive to create a diverse community of passionate individuals

At Stellar Career College, our Financial Aid Services help students pursue academic and professional goals without financial barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse community of motivated individuals who aspire to enhance their skills and build rewarding careers. Furthermore, our financial aid team provides personalized guidance and continuous support, ensuring every learner receives appropriate assistance throughout their educational journey.

In addition, we remain committed to helping students fund their higher education through fair and transparent processes. Therefore, our Financial Aid Services include expert assistance with completing the FAFSA (Pell Grant) application, offering loan, and guiding students through the verification process (if applicable). As a result, students can stay focused on learning while we handle the administrative and financial aspects of their academic journey.

  • Financial Aid Services and Funding Programs You May Qualify For

To make education more accessible, Stellar Career College offers several Financial Aid Services and funding options. Whether you are 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 the following funding programs:

  • 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

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

  • How to Apply for Financial Aid Services

Applying for Financial Aid Services is simple and efficient. To begin, visit studentaid.gov and complete your FAFSA application. Use our school code 037593 when applying.
(Note: Our school may appear as “Computer Tutor Business and Technical Institute.” Please select this option, as it represents our former name.)

For additional guidance, you can also watch this short tutorial video:
🎥 How To Fill Out The FAFSA

WIOA Grant

  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (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.

  • Purpose and Benefits of WIOA

Furthermore, the WIOA Grant not only strengthens communities but also encourages long-term employment opportunities. Through this initiative, eligible students receive financial support for education and training programs that align with labor market demands. As a result, participants gain valuable skills that enhance job readiness and financial independence.

  • Stellar Career College’s WIOA Approval

Stellar Career College Indiana is officially approved under the WIOA Act to deliver accredited and 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
  1. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS)
  2. Dialysis Technologist with Phlebotomy Technician
  3. Echocardiography/Noninvasive Cardiovascular
  4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist
  5. Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Technician
  6. Radiologic Technologist Training Program
  7. Surgical Technologist

Each of these programs not only equips students with technical expertise but also fosters confidence and career advancement.

Military Students

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 and 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 or who 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 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. However, veterans discharged earlier due to service-related disabilities may still qualify.

At Stellar Career College, our Financial Aid Services ensure that every military learner, veteran, and dependent receives the institutional support they deserve. Therefore, we make education attainable for those who have served our nation.

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