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U of IL ACES Program

Sandburg has an agreement with the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES). If you're thinking about or planning to transfer to U of I, we recommend establishing communication with the school to determine course equivalencies prior to registering for classes. 

 

Admission requirements

If you complete the prescribed course sequences at Sandburg, meet the stated GPA requirement and submit a full application with supporting documentation, you will be admitted to the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois.


For additional information contact:
Welcome Center
309.345.3500
welcomecenter@sandburg.edu

Employment

The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows little shift in employment for agricultural workers from now to 2028. An increase of 10% job growth is expected for agricultural equipment operators. The overall job growth for agricultural workers including farmworkers, laborers and agricultural equipment operators is good because workers often leave the occupation due to the strenuous work. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020).

 
Careers

Farm and ranch managers 

Farmworkers and laborers, crop

Buyers and purchasing agents, farm products

GRADUATES FROM THIS PROGRAM PURSUE CAREERS IN FIELDS SUCH AS:

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Learn more.

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR THE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM

View a sample cost of attendance.


FINANCIAL AID

To apply for financial aid, visit our   financial aid page  for more information.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)  helps job seekers access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Contact the local office to see if you qualify for financial support. 

  • Hancock County | 550 N. Madison St. | Carthage, IL | 217.357.6749      
  • Warren/Henderson County |1025 S. 2nd St | Monmouth, IL | 309.734.4745
  • Knox County Bondi Building | 311 E. Main, Suite 612 | Galesburg, IL | 309.343.9832               
  • McDonough County | 440 N. Lafayette | Macomb, IL | 309.837.1280


SCHOLARSHIPS

Thanks to our generous donors, the   Carl Sandburg College Foundation  is able to award more than $100,000 each year in scholarship dollars to Sandburg students.  High school, adult learners, and returning students — everyone is eligible to apply between October 1 and March 15 for the upcoming year.