Special Populations

Special Populations, as defined by Perkins V, includes adults or traditional students with disabilities, low income, preparing for nontraditional fields, single parents, out of workforce, English Learners, homeless, youth in or aged out of foster care, and youth with parent in the military. View the definitions of these categories by visiting the pages linked above or clicking on In this section above.

The Special Populations Transition Specialist is here to help you along your educational journey by helping diminish obstacles and connecting you to resources as needed.

Visit Eagles Peak!

Whether you need to grab a quick snack to get through the day or get a bag of groceries, sign in at Eagles Peak to choose from an array of canned foods, shelf-stable foods, cereals, snacks, and non-perishable goods. View location, hours, and details at https://www.ivcc.edu/foodinsecurity.

Explore resources

The most successful students are those that ask for help. We are here to support you. Get familiar with resources and services early in the semester, so you can get the help you need quickly. 

• Academic support
  
  • Tutoring and Writing Center
         Don't wait to ask for help!
  • Academic Coaching
         Get tips on time management, organization, and more!
  • Center for Accessibility and Neurodiversity
         Individuals with disabilities and/or medical/mental health conditions who attend or plan to attend IVCC may need reasonable accommodations, modifications, and/or auxiliary aids in order to have equal access to programs and services offered.
• Mental health support
• Student technology accounts
• IVCC Resources
  • College Resources Guide
    This guide helps students know who to contact on campus depending on what resource or service they need.
• Illinois Valley Community Resources
• Food insecurity
       Resources for those experiencing food insecurity, such as local food pantries, assistance in applying for SNAP, etc. 
• View the Resources directory to browse local, state, and federal resources for basic, financial, and other needs

Schedule a custom tour and appointment

Would a custom tour help lessen concerns that you might have whether you are a new, returning, current, or prospective student? Do you have non-academic questions? Schedule an in-person appointment via phone call/text Hannah Bowermaster at 815-224-0575 or hannah_bowermaster@ivcc.edu.

Resources