Odyssey Project Application Fall 2019

The Odyssey Project offers free college courses in Art History, Philosophy, Literature, US History, and Critical Thinking and Writing for adults through the University of Illinois. Graduates earn up to 8 hours of college credit. Classes meet from 5-8pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Dinner and bus fare are provided.

To apply you must be at least 18 years old, income eligible, and not already have a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree. If you do not fulfill these requirements, but still believe you should qualify for this program, please describe your special circumstances and turn in an application regardless. A high school diploma or GED is not required.

If you have any questions about this form please call (217) 300-3888.

Applications Due August 16
Late applications may be considered.

The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and the Odyssey Project do not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, age, religion, national origin, or handicapping conditions. The University of Illinois and the Odyssey Project are fully committed to treating all personal information collected on our applications confidentially. We do not share or sell personal information with anyone.

1. Name

2. Date of birth

3. Gender

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

4. Address

5. City/State

6. Zip code

7. Phone (if no phone number, type "no phone")

8. Email

9. What is the best way to contact you? (Check all that apply)

Email

Call

Text

10. Have you applied to the Odyssey Project before?

Yes

No

11. If so, when?

12. How did you learn about the Odyssey Project? If you were referred by an individual or organization, please give their name and contact information, if you have it. If you saw an advertisement, where?

14. What was the primary language of instruction?

15. If you received schooling that does not follow the models listed above, please explain your educational background below:

16. You must be income eligible to participate in the Odyssey Project. Please select the appropriate eligibility line for your household. If you do not fall within these guidelines, but would like to be considered, please check "Other" and describe your circumstances. (Eligibility is based on 150% of the federal poverty line.)

16. You must be income eligible to participate in the Odyssey Project. Please select the appropriate eligibility line for your household. If you do not fall within these guidelines, but would like to be considered, please check "Other" and describe your circumstances. (Eligibility is based on 150% of the federal poverty line.)

1 person in household: Annual Household Income is LESS than $18,735

2 people in household: Annual Household Income is LESS than $25,365

3 people in household: Annual Household Income is LESS than $31,995

4 people in household: Annual Household Income is LESS than $38,625

5 people in household: Annual Household Income is LESS than $45,255

6 people in household: Annual Household Income is LESS than $51,885

7 people in household: Annual Household Income is LESS than $58,515

8 people in household: Annual Household Income is LESS than $65,145

Other

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17. The Odyssey Project can offer some help with public transportation. If you would require bus tokens in order to attend class, please check yes:

Yes

18. Do you have commitments that would make it difficult to attend class? Please explain below.

19. Please briefly introduce yourself. You may include whatever information you like: your history, your interests, your academic experiences, good or bad, or anything else you would like to tell us.

20. Why are you interested in studying literature, art, history, or philosophy?

21. What do you want to do or be able to do after taking this course?

22. I affirm that the information on this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that admissions decisions are made at the discretion of Odyssey Project staff based upon their best judgment. (Please type your name to sign.)

Odyssey Project Application Fall 2019

Odyssey Project Application Fall 2019

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1. Name

2. Date of birth

3. Gender

4. Address

5. City/State

6. Zip code

7. Phone (if no phone number, type "no phone")

8. Email

9. What is the best way to contact you? (Check all that apply)

10. Have you applied to the Odyssey Project before?

11. If so, when?

12. How did you learn about the Odyssey Project? If you were referred by an individual or organization, please give their name and contact information, if you have it. If you saw an advertisement, where?

13. Please describe your educational background:

14. What was the primary language of instruction?

15. If you received schooling that does not follow the models listed above, please explain your educational background below:

17. The Odyssey Project can offer some help with public transportation. If you would require bus tokens in order to attend class, please check yes:

18. Do you have commitments that would make it difficult to attend class? Please explain below.

19. Please briefly introduce yourself. You may include whatever information you like: your history, your interests, your academic experiences, good or bad, or anything else you would like to tell us.

20. Why are you interested in studying literature, art, history, or philosophy?

21. What do you want to do or be able to do after taking this course?

22. I affirm that the information on this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that admissions decisions are made at the discretion of Odyssey Project staff based upon their best judgment. (Please type your name to sign.)