Hilltop Direct: Fast Forward to Illinois College
You’ve worked hard. Why wait to chase your dreams? With Hilltop Direct, you can celebrate your success and skip the stress. Lock in admission early, then focus on scholarships, visits, and building the future you’ve earned with confidence.
No waiting, no guessing … just a clear start to college.
Who qualifies?
Morgan County students from these high schools, who have a 3.30 GPA or higher, will earn direct admission to IC.*
- Jacksonville High School
- Routt Catholic High School
- Westfair Christian Academy
- Triopia Jr/Sr High School
- Franklin High School
- Meredosia-Chambersburg High School
- Waverly High School
*Completing a brief onboarding form and submitting high school transcripts is required to finalize your admission and scholarships. Students must be enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum and meet other minimum admission requirements.
What’s in it for you?
- Instant admission if you meet the qualifying GPA
- Priority access to scholarships, FAFSA help, and VIP campus visits
- Advantage Plus benefits with over $80,000 in scholarships over 4 years, Finish in 4 guarantee, textbooks included, and full financial need covered.
- Guaranteed access to the Jacksonville Promise Scholarship
Don’t qualify for Hilltop Direct? Let’s talk about your next step.
Hilltop Direct is one way to join IC, but not the only one. We look at every student as an individual … because you’re more than just a GPA. Apply today and let us see the whole you.
Why Illinois College?
- New friends: From spontaneous hammock hangouts to packed game days, there’s never a dull moment.
- Great majors: You’ll Graduate READY from any of our 80 majors & programs
- Generous scholarships: Earn at least $23,000 yearly in scholarships from us and the Jacksonville Promise.
- Guaranteed internships: IC students do at least one, and most do two or more hands-on learning projects that put ink on your resume.
How it works:
- We partner with your counselor. IC keeps each school updated with the latest eligibility lists so everything is ready when you are.
- You get admitted. Meet the requirements and IC will send your direct admit notification. No waiting, no guessing.
- Complete the essentials. Submit the onboarding form and submit the FAFSA to unlock your full offer.
- Visit and enroll. Choose a VIP visit, talk scholarships, and lock in your spot on the Hilltop.
FAQs
- Is Hilltop Direct the same as a full application?
Hilltop Direct is a fast-track option to secure your spot early. You’ll complete an onboarding form that helps us build your scholarship and aid package.
- What if I’m close but not quite at the GPA?
Hilltop Direct gets you into IC fast, but it’s not the only route. We look at the whole you, not just grades. Apply today and let us see what makes you stand out.
- How does Advantage Plus fit in?
Advantage Plus helps Illinois residents with a 3.0 GPA have 100% of their financial need met, on top of IC’s minimum scholarship and Finish in 4 guarantees.