Lincoln College, located in Lincoln, Illinois, permanently closed, effective May 13, 2022. Please see the closure announcement for more details. Lincoln College has been in operation in Illinois since 1865.
The College was institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). For accreditation questions, please contact HLC at info@hlcommission.org.
To request transcripts, please complete the student transcript verification request form https://www.ibhe.org/assets/files/Closed-Schools/DG_Transcript_Form_Public_2022.pdf. Please include a self-addressed, postage-paid business size 10 envelope so that the transcript can be returned to you.
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.
Forms are mailed to all eligible students by January 31 annually. If you are unable to locate your 1098-T and need further assistance, please contact Lincoln College Business Office at LCBusinessOffice@lincolncollege.edu
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 closed school discharge 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 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 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