ATC Free Tuition Waiver Program

Interested Student Information and Enrollment Process

Rock Valley College is pleased to announce the opening of the Advanced Technology Center in January 2022! We are also very excited to offer FREE Tuition for new, returning, and continuing students enrolling at the ATC for the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters. Programs of study offered at the ATC include: CNC Machining, Industrial Maintenance (anticipated), Mechatronics, Truck Driver Training (anticipated) and Welding. Free tuition is limited to course and program enrollment capacity. Course, program or institutional fees, textbooks, and related instructional materials are not provided as part of the free tuition. Free Tuition will be limited to residents of RVC’s service area, District 511.

1. Learn more about the ATC by browsing this page
    
2. Complete our online ATC Interest Form
   • Or email: RVC-ATC-Admissions@RockValleyCollege.edu
   • Or call: (815) 921-3104
      
3. Apply to RVC
   • Admissions and Recruitment staff will reach out to support your Application process.
      
4. Meet with an ATC Student Services Advisor
   • Schedule an appointment by calling (815) 921-3104 or emailing RVC-ATC-Admissions@RockValleyCollege.edu.
      
5. Complete and sign the RVC Tuition Waiver/Sponsorship Form
    
6. Register for Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 courses
    
7. Attend an Orientation Session and Facility Tour
   • Multiple dates and times to be announced. 
      
8. Begin coursework at the ATC, January 10, 2022