Calumet College of Saint Joseph ceased its operations in the State of Illinois as an independent institution of higher education, effective, January 19, 2021. Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s main campus located in Whiting, Indiana remains open.
The College was institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). For accreditation questions, please contact HLC at info@hlcommission.org.
To request a transcript, please call the Registrar’s office at 219-473-4212 or visit our website at www.ccsj.edu.
GI Bill students may contact the VA’s Education Call Center at 1-888-442-4551 (Mon-Fri, 7 am-6 pm CT). The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs may be able to assist you with veteran benefits questions. If you require additional assistance, please reach out to Dan Wellman at DAN.WELLMAN@illinois.gov or 217.782.7838.
Students can find their federal student loan information by accessing the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) at https://nsldsfap.ed.gov/login You can access the site using your Federal Student Aid (FSA) User ID and qualifying personal identification information.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Federal Loan Discharge: Loan discharge is the removal of your obligation to repay your federal student loan under certain circumstances.
If you were unable to complete your program because your school closed, you may be eligible for closed school discharge of your federal student loans. Visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/closed-school to evaluate the eligibility requirements for closed school discharge.
Students who attended a school who believe they were defrauded may be eligible for borrower defense loan discharge of federal student loans. Please visit https://studentaid.gov/borrower-defense for assistance.
This information does not apply to non-federal student loans. For those loans, please contact your lender or student loan servicer directly for options and to understand repayment obligations.
The Illinois Attorney General’s office created the Student Loan Helpline (1-800-455-2456; TTY: 1-800-964-3013) to provide student borrowers with free resources about repayment options and information on avoiding default. If you wish to file a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, visit www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/File-A-Complaint to file a complaint.
Employees with questions or complaints regarding their employment rights may contact the Illinois Attorney General's Workplace Rights Bureau (hotline 844-740-5076).
General Questions for the Illinois Board of Higher Education: Please email info@ibhe.org
Updated April 2024