MacMurray College announced closure on Friday, March 27, 2020, and will cease enrollments at the end of the 2020 Spring Semester.
Closure Information & Resources for Students
Students are able to refer to this page for answers to questions regarding the closure of MacMurray College. We will continue to update this section of the website as we get more information.
MacMurray's majors are listed below and include resources to those colleges accepting MacMurray students from that major.
Accreditation
MacMurray College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Schools Accepting MacMurray Transfer Students
MacMurray has worked to create agreements, or Memorandums of Understanding, with seven small, private institutions similar to Mac to help our students through the transfer process; however, when the announcement about the College's closure was made, numerous other colleges reached out with their contact information in order to give our students more options for their degree completion.
Read the list of over 30 institutions as well as their contact information for Admission.
How to Obtain a Transcript
- Students after 1990: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/34482/account
- Students prior to 1990 should see the Illinois Board of Higher Education: https://www.ibhe.org
How to Obtain a Diploma
MacMurray is no longer able to assure that we can deliver replacement diplomas before our closure and therefore must stop accepting orders for them. Our printer, Josten's, puts delivery time into June given the ongoing COVID-19 disruptions and states that orders may be delayed past that time.
If we can make alternative arrangements for replacement diplomas after we close, that will be publicized.
We regret the inconvenience incumbent in this situation.
Veterans Affairs Benefits
Please take the time to understand whether you may be eligible for restoration of VA benefits by reviewing the information at the following link and submitting the attached form to the federal VA: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/fgib/restoration.asp.
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs may be able to assist you with completing the attached form or advising you with any other veteran benefits questions. If you require additional assistance, please reach out to:
Dan Wellman
[email protected]
217-782-7838
COVID-19 Update: Veterans and family members affected by COVID-19, or coronavirus, who have a VBA benefit debt and need temporary financial relief must contact the DMC at 1-800-827-0648 to request assistance.
In addition, veteran students who are unable to attend classes must contact the Veterans' Administration.
Transfer Credits
MyCreditsTransfer is a statewide initiative designed to facilitate transfer within Illinois using the nationally available tool, Transferology. Within Transferology find the courses that transfer between institutions, degree requirements your courses satisfy and different majors that institutions offer. Many Illinois institutions participate in Transferology and it is free for anyone to use.
Transfer Fairs
Due to COVID-19 and the State of Illinois "stay at home" order by the Governor, we are working individually with each of the institutions we are articulating with to develop a plan of action for students to be able to connect with their admissions teams.
Student Meetings/Forums
Due to COVID-19 and the State of Illinois "stay at home" order by the Governor, we will be working individually with students to discuss their specific situations and find the best solution to help them have a smooth transition during their transfer process.
1098-T-Questions and Important Information
Forms are mailed to all eligible students no later than January 31 annually.
US Department of Education Resources
- Student Loan Repayment Questions — https://studentaid.gov/h/manage-loans
- Federal Loan Discharge and Forgiveness — Visit studentaid.gov to evaluate the eligibility requirements for discharge of Federal Direct Loans, Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL), Program loans, or Federal Perkins Loans. This information does not apply to non-federal student loans. For those loans, please contact lenders directly for options and to understand repayment obligations.
Students who attended a school who believe they were defrauded or that their school otherwise violated applicable state law may be eligible for discharge (loan forgiveness). Please visit this link for assistance. - Resolving Loan Disputes — https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/disputes
Illinois Board of Higher Education Resources
- Complaints — File a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General's office.
- General Questions for the Illinois Board of Higher Education — Please email [email protected]