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Waubonsee Community College offers students, staff, faculty, and community members more than just educational opportunities. Resources are scattered throughout the campuses, from small snack baskets to the Waubonsee Talk Line. Waubonsee cares about you!
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Are you looking to open a small business, or already run one? Visit the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Waubonsee for assistance and resources on topics big and small!
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The video above is from the official U.S. Small Business Administration YouTube channel, and is a quick introduction as to what the SBA can do for those wanting to open a small business.
Career Development is always looking for community partners for recruitment, internships, career fairs, and more! If you are a local business owner or manager looking to partner with Waubonsee, make sure to visit the Career Development website for employers or reach out to:
Career Development
careerdevelopment@waubonsee.edu
(630) 466-2368
OR
Senior Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Alesha Blank
(630) 466-2332
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From Academic Advising to Tutoring, to Library Services, Waubonsee has so many tools to help Students succeed academically. These resources are all included with your tuition, so take advantage of them!
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Are you a first-generation student? Make sure to checkout Student Support Services/TRIO, a national program that allows students to take advantage of tutoring, college visits, workshops, cultural field trips, and more!
"Supporting our students doesn't end when class does. Waubonsee honors integrity and individual rights,
and Student Intervention & Support work to implement and maintain an environment where all students, faculty and staff feel empowered to learn from experience and each other." - Academic Support
Waubonsee Community College has a program for students called Money Matters. This program can help you build a budget, or refine the budget you currently have. Peer Finance Educators work together to provide information and educational opportunities. Check out their website for additional resources.
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Waubonsee understands that life can throw challenges at us. This is why the Financial Aid department also has
resources on Special and Unusual Circumstances. Visit their website to learn more about your options for financial help at Waubonsee Community College.
Are you currently having housing insecurities? Don't know where you'll be able to spend your night? Waubonsee has resources! Please contact the HOUSE Care Team! You can take the first steps by filling out the Housing Outreach Request.
Director of Student Financial Aid Services
Mary Greenwood, HOUSE Liasion
Student Success and Retention Counselor
Evelyn Aviles-Davis, HOUSE Liasion
Financial Aid Advisor - Scholarships
Tess Corral, HOUSE Care Team
Financial Aid Manager
Katy Smith, HOUSE Care Team
Student Center, Second Floor
Email: HOUSE@waubonsee.edu
Waubonsee has resources for so many challenging life situations. These situations can take a toll on mental health too. If you would like counseling services for anything from addiction, to credit counseling, to grief and loss, please visit the Personal Counseling Resources page.
Video Credit: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Ask for help if you need it. All faculty an
d staff at Waubonsee Community College are here to help.
Waubonsee even has a 24/7 phone line. You can contact the Waubonsee Talk Line at (630) 264-0394. In the case of an emergency, when you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
Need
help with your x-number? Do you need to request a hotspot for internet access at home? Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is where you will find so many technology answers.
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Don't forget about the library too! If you have questions about Canvas, or how to use certain features 
on your computer, our Student Workers and Senior Student Technology Support Specialist can help! Stop by the Todd Library at the Sugar Grove Campus in Collins Hall.
It is always difficult to be unemployed or underemployed. Waubonsee has resources for this too. Students can find access to free educational information and trainings, assistance finding a new career path, and help understanding unemployment benefits and how to utilize them.
If you are between the ages of 16-24, you may be eligible for the Waubonsee Works. This program provides free tuition and books for High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) or a short-term career certificate.
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Career Development is also here for Waubonsee students. Visit their website or at the Student Center at Sugar Grove from 8AM-4:30PM.
Contact us using Live Chat. It operates during the hours that the library is open for online service. Or email us your questions.
