At Southeastern Illinois College, we give you the tools you need to succeed.
Why spend thousands on a university or for-profit trade school? What are you really paying for? At Southeastern Illinois College, the value is clear: a no-nonsense, personalized education at a fraction of the cost. You can take the money you save and the credits you earn and go get your bachelor's degree at another institution. Or jump right into the workforce. You'll be ready for it.
SIC is the next step in your education. It just makes sense.
Why spend thousands on a university or for-profit trade school? What are you really paying for? At Southeastern Illinois College, the value is clear: a no-nonsense, personalized education at a fraction of the cost. You can take the money you save and the credits you earn and go get your bachelor's degree at another institution. Or jump right into the workforce. You'll be ready for it.
SIC is the next step in your education. It just makes sense.
Why Choose SIC?
Affordability
At just $110 per credit hour, you could save over $40,000 in overall college costs!
Small Class Sizes
Get more opportunities for individual attention with our small class sizes.
Easy to Transfer
Our advisors will help guide you through the process of transferring to a university.
Succeed.
Take traditional daytime classes in Harrisburg or Carmi, online classes, night classes, dual credit or early college classes. Tutoring and TRIO services are available to give you extra help for success, along with the new SIC Learning Commons!
Inspire.
Small classes and innovative labs led by caring, highly qualified faculty means more opportunities for hands-on learning and engaging discussion.
Connect.
The variety of clubs, organizations and teams available to students means there’s something for everyone! Get involved and meet other students from around the region and even the world!
SIC Scholarship Application
Scholarship Applications are available for all students, new and current, attending SIC Fall 2026.
For assistance or more information, email fao@sic.edu or call (618) 252-5400, ext. 4110.
The application can be found at sic.edu/scholarships
Student Activity at SIC
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SIC donates welders to Hardin County Schools agriculture program
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College has donated two welders to the Hardin County Schools agriculture program to support hands-on technical training for high school students. The donation comes as part of ongoing…
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SIC Men’s Bowling Qualifies for National Tournament; Assigned to Nashville Sectional
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Southeastern Illinois College men’s bowling team has qualified for the national tournament for just the second time in its young program history. The Falcons have been assigned to the…
Read ArticleSouthern Illinois Community Colleges Advocate for Students in Washington, D.C.
Monday, February 23, 2026
Representatives from several southern Illinois community colleges traveled to Washington, D.C., this month to meet with federal policymakers. During the visit, the group met with U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and…
FORENSIC FALCONS TAKE ON MURRAY
Monday, February 9, 2026
The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons traveled to the Murray State University for the Jackson Purchase Swing Saturday, Feb. 7. Nineteen schools competed from Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, and Illinois, making…
SIC Hosts Section 25 Ag Technology Day
Friday, February 6, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College recently welcomed Section 25 agriculture instructors and Section 25 FFA officers to campus for an Ag Technology Day highlighting recent upgrades to the college’s agriculture and career…
SIC hosts inaugural High School Honor Band and Choir Festival
Monday, January 26, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College hosted its first High School Honor Band and Choir Festival on Thursday, Jan. 15, bringing together some of the region’s most accomplished young musicians for a day…