Admissions

According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, students have the right to:

• Inspect and review their educational records.
• Request the amendment of their educational records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights
• Restrict disclosure of information to other individuals or entities.
• File a complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office if the College fails to comply with the requirements of the Act.

Under FERPA, Illinois Central College can only release the following directory information for students:

• Student’s full name
• Enrollment status (full or part-time)
• Dates of attendance
• Graduation date(s)
• Degree(s) or certificate(s) earned
• Honors received and officially recognized and sports

If a student wants additional information released to any individual and/or organization, they must submit a signed Release of Information with a government issued photo ID that contains a signature to the Enrollment Services office either on East Peoria or Peoria campus.

If the student is unable to appear on campus, they can upload a photo of the ID along with the release by clicking on the Upload Here button near the top of the Students Records page. Choose Secure Upload, click on Enrollment Services and then complete the pop-up form using your ICC email. Choose Regular Upload to attach the release and ID.

FERPA Release or Restriction of Information

If a student does not want any information released, including directory information, they should submit a completed FERPA Restriction Form with a government issued photo ID that contains a signature to the Enrollment Services office either on East Peoria or Peoria campus.

If the student is unable to appear on campus, upload a photo of the ID along with the release by clicking on the Upload Here button near the top of Students Records page. Choose Secure Upload, click on Enrollment Services and then complete the pop-up form using your ICC email. Choose Regular Upload to attach the release and ID.

Students who request a FERPA Restriction are required to complete all academic actions, in person, with a photo ID, or through their MyICC account. This includes asking questions pertaining to the student’s academic and financial records, adding and dropping classes, requesting password resets, etc.

Online Student FERPA Requests

Out-of-district, out-of-state, and out-of-country students who are enrolled in all online classes should complete the form and upload it with a copy of a government-issued photo ID that includes a signature. Upload the proper form by clicking on the Upload Here button near the top of Students Records page. Choose Secure Upload, click on Enrollment Services and then complete the pop-up form using your ICC email. Choose Regular Upload to attach the release and ID.

If you recently moved to the ICC college district, or live in a split district, such as El Paso or Farmington please review the following Residency Requirement information and fill out the Residency Questionnaire.

Student Housing Residents

If you are a resident of Student Housing, you will not be classified as In-District student; however, you will only be required to pay the In-District tuition rates. THe adjustment is made after classes start at the beginning of the semester.

ICC is unable to generate a valid 1098-T for you if we do not have your social security number or taxpayer identification number (TIN) on file. Please complete the W-9s form and submit it to:

If you are considered a nonresident noncitizen for US tax purposes on an F, J, or B visa, you are not eligible for these tax benefits. You do not need to fill out this form.