Parents & Families

Your child’s education is of paramount importance to you. Rend Lake College offers the high quality instruction you demand at a fraction of the cost of four-year universities. Your child can choose from more than 100 degree and certificate programs, whether the goal is to transfer to a university or to directly enter the workforce.
Thousands of students receive financial aid in some form each year, from grants to scholarships to loans, making the college experience more affordable. Taking your first two years at RLC usually costs about one quarter of what those same two years would cost at a four-year university. In addition, our Textbook Rental program can save you hundreds of dollars.
Members of our trained counseling staff are available to meet with you and your child to formulate an educational plan and answer any questions you have. You can reach us at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1266, or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Check out the links at left for more information about the Rend Lake College experience.