On July 22, 2019, Midstate College, located in Peoria, Illinois, officially announced a closing date of August 16, 2019 (after the summer term).
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 from 2001-2019, please visit Parchment for details. Here is the specific link: parchment.com/u/registration/33876/account
To request a transcript from before 2001, please complete the transcript request form. Requests sent without a self-addressed STAMPED envelope will not be processed.
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.
Federal Loan Discharge and Forgiveness:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Visit studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/closed-school to evaluate the eligibility requirements for discharge of Federal Direct Loans, Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) Program loans, or Federal Perkins Loans. This information does not apply to non-federal student loans. For those loans, please contact lenders directly for options and to understand repayment obligations.
Students who attended a school who believe they were defrauded or that their school otherwise violated applicable state law may be eligible for discharge (loan forgiveness). Please visit studentaid.gov/borrower-defense for assistance.
Resolving Loan Disputes: visit studentaid.gov/feedback-ombudsman/disputes
Former Midstate students can find Closed College Information at isac.org/students/after-college/repaying-your-student-loans/closed-colleges-information.html or isac.org.
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. Here is the link to file a complaint.
Employees with questions or complaints regarding their employment rights may contact the Illinois Attorney General (hotline 844-740-5076).
General Questions for the Illinois Board of Higher Education: Please email info@ibhe.org
Illinois Board of Higher Education
February 2021
Updated April 2024