Foundation's Returning Adult Scholarship

This application is for Fall 2025.

PURPOSE: The Foundation’s Returning Adult Scholarship supports returning adults in need of financial assistance to attend College of DuPage. This scholarship is funded by College of DuPage Foundation.

Applicants must have the following criteria:

  • Must be residents of District 502 (College of DuPage’s district)
  • Must be returning adult learners (first-time or continuing) over 25-years of age
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from College of DuPage or their most recent educational institution
  • Be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester
  • Be enrolled in a certificate, degree or transfer program
  • File the FAFSA for the applicable academic year.
  • Applicants must have been denied a Federal Pell Grant and Illinois MAP Grant for the applicable academic year to qualify.

Award: $1,750

Award
$1,750
Deadline
04/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Applicant must submit an essay, describing how this scholarship will impact his/her educational aspirations and future career goals.
  2. Submit unofficial COD transcript.
  3. This scholarship requires the FAFSA for 2025-2026 to be completed. Have you completed the FAFSA for 2025-2026 on studentaid.gov?