Student FAQ

Former Students

Transcript Request Information

Student FAQ

Student Loan Information

Transfer / Teach Out

U.S. Department of Education Resources

For questions concerning Student Affairs and Student Services, please contact [email protected]

Illinois Attorney General Helpline - 1-800-455-2456

Where are my 2022 graduation/commencement pictures?

To access your 2022 graduation photos, visit https://www.gradimages.com, and enter your last name, school attended, and the year of the ceremony. Their database will provide a link to your graduation pictures or a list of names to select from if there are others with the same last name.

What happens to the credits I have taken at Lincoln College?

All credits earned at Lincoln College are valid after closure. The Higher Learning Commission regionally accredited Lincoln College, and credits are considered for transfer by any other regionally accredited institution.

What happens to my academic records after closure?

Academic records will be preserved and accessible after Lincoln College closes. Records will be transferred to the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Will my Lincoln College degree still be considered valid after the College closes?

Yes. The Higher Learning Commission regionally accredited Lincoln College, and employers and other colleges/universities will recognize your degree as a valid degree with full regional accreditation.

I am an incoming student. How do I receive a refund for my enrollment and housing deposits?

All refunds and credits have been processed. If you have additional questions about your student account, please email [email protected].

How will I be able to obtain an official transcript?

Lincoln College is still fulfilling transcript requests. We have not yet identified the date when the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) will become the official custodian of transcripts. It will likely transition in September of 2022.

Ordering is available 24 hours a day through the online form: https://secure.studentclearinghouse.org/tsorder/schoolwelcome?ficecode=00170900

Delivery options are available to:

Send a PDF copy electronically (Only available through National Student Clearinghouse; please ensure that you are entering email address information appropriate to your intended recipient.)
First Class mailing via USPS
Order updates will be emailed to you. You can also track your order online.
Fees may vary between $7.50 and $9.25 depending on delivery options selected

Since Lincoln College is closing, do I have to pay any balance owed on my account at the College?

Yes, if you were enrolled in the spring semester 2022, you still owe tuition, fees, room, and board. You are responsible for paying for the services at Lincoln College. Contact the Business Office for payment processing at 217-735-5050 and dial 3.

What will happen to my student health files?

As of May 27, 2022, student health and personal counseling records are in Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s Department of Health Information Management custody at 217-605-5570. Please contact LMH if you need access to your health or counseling records.

How can a potential employer verify my education?

They can verify your education at this time by sending the request to [email protected]. They should receive a response within 48 hours.

How can I obtain syllabi from my Lincoln College courses?

Syllabi for courses taken at Lincoln College may be requested by emailing [email protected]. Please try to be as specific as possible regarding the syllabi requested (semester and year taken, course number and name, instructor, etc.) as these details will assist in locating the appropriate records.

I have federal student loans, and my school is closing. What happens next?

There are many issues involving student loans if a student's school closes before they complete their degree. First, it is important to know about all of your student loans, including your loan debt, which schools the loans were borrowed from, and who your current loan servicer is (the agency that is responsible for collecting payments on your loans).

You can find all your federal student loan information by accessing the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) at https://nslds.ed.gov/npas/index.htm

You can access the site using your Federal Student Aid (FSA) User ID and qualifying personal identification information.

Who is my loan servicer? How do I find that out?

When you log into NSLDS, you will see a list of every federal loan you have received. Each loan will be assigned to a loan servicer. Usually, they try to keep all of your loans with one servicer. If you click on the "servicer" link, the website will bring up the contact information for that servicer.

Where can I find more information on the terms of my loans and repayment options?

Go to the federal student loans website by visiting https://studentaid.gov/. At this site, you can complete "loan exit counseling" and view "repayment calculators."

Since Lincoln College is closing, do I have to repay the loans I borrowed while attending the College?

There are many different criteria including if you transfer credits to another school to complete your degree, and if you were enrolled at the closed school within 120 days of its closure. The following link to the federal student aid site has information for students. It answers many different questions a student may have:

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/closed-school

How do I discharge my student loans since Lincoln College is closing?

Loan discharge is the removal of your obligation to repay your loan under certain circumstances. There are certain eligibility requirements to qualify for a closed school loan discharge; you must apply.

For more information, visit the Illinois State Board of Education website at https://www.isbe.net/.

How will I receive my mail?

Mail and packages that have been received, will be forwarded to your address we have on file. If your address changes, email your new contact information to [email protected].

As a student, how will I receive my tax information (W2, 1098-T)?

Tax information will be mailed to students per the address on record by January 31, 2023. If your address changes, email your new contact information to [email protected].

As a student, when will I receive my 1098-T?

The 1098-T will be mailed to students per the address on record by January 31, 2023. If your address changes, email your new contact information to [email protected].