FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Instructions in applying for a FSA ID            Instrucciones para Hacer una FSA ID

FAFSA OPT OUT FORM  (NON Participation Form)

Types of Financial Aid

Alternative App - Students who are undocumented and do not have a social security number or students who are transgender may use the Alternative Application.

Illinois and Federal Financial Aid and Grants - Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Check Naviance for local and general scholarships.  College Board also has a listing of programs. 

Looking for Athletic NCAA/NAIA eligibility which may lead to scholarship $ - Visit FreeRecruitingWebinar.org and COREcourseGPA.com.  See your counselor for School ID and School Code #s.

General scholarship search tips.

C.A.P.E Scholarship

Community Service Scholarship

Dr. Ali K. Reiter Scholarship

High School Junior Orizson Grant

Please see the following site for more information about regarding the District 202 Foundation for Excellence: P202Foundation

Please refer to the grade 12 google classroom to access local scholarship information. Please reach out to your counselor with questions.

Please visit the following website to see scholarship opportunities offered by Joliet Junior College: JJC Scholarships

Please see the following website for information regarding a full tuition scholarship to JJC available to qualifying students interested in JJC's Honors College Program: JJC Honors College

University of St. Francis is offering Multicultural Education Recruitment in Training Merit Scholarships.  

N.I.U. Huskie Promise

American Indian College Fund

APIA Scholars -  Asian and Pacific Islanders.

Coolidge Scholarship Program

This full ride scholarship is only available to high school juniors!  Students who can demonstrate academic excellence and rigor in coursework, have an interest in public policy, and community service should apply.  This scholarship covers four years of undergraduate tuition, room & board, and expenses at any accredited college or university in the United States.  There is also a summer program - all expenses paid.

Connect to YOUR FUTURE program
Students who are between the ages of 18-24, can demonstrate financial need per program requirements or meet other grant eligibility requirements, and are interested in the program's provided list of high growth/high demand occupations in Will County may wish to apply. Programs may provide tuition, fees, books, gas cards, paid internships, on-the-job training and employment assistance.  For more information visit http://www.jjc.edu/workforce-development/Pages/MyFuture.aspx

Give Something Back Foundation, Inc. (ATTENTION GRADE 9, FRESHMEN)
Give Something Back Foundation is a four year mentoring and scholarship program starting with high school freshmen students.  Students approved for the program must maintain a "B" average or higher while in high school.  Students must be eligible for the full Pell Grant, demonstrate high academic achievement, and be of good character.  The Foundation helps to cover the cost of education at a partner college.  Visit https://www.giveback.ngo/ for more eligibility requirements and college partners.

Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
Deadline: February
The Golden Apple Scholars is a program for students who wish to become teachers and are willing to work for 5 years upon graduating in a school of need.  Students must attend 4 summer institutes and attend one of the 53 participating universities or colleges.   Students will receive a summer stipend.  Students who fulfill  the agreement will also receive $2500 each year for their freshman and sophomore years and $5000 each year for their junior and senior years.  Students who are interested in this program may nominate themselves.  Please visit the website for more details.
www.goldenapple.org/apply

Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Illinois and Federal Teacher Grant Funded Programs
Deadline: varies
The state and federal governments offer funding for various teaching programs.  The funding may help pay for tuition costs and may come with an obligation to teach in a designated area of need.  Students who do not complete their teaching obligation will have to pay back the scholarship money with interest.  Students may also need to attend a listed college/university.   Visit www.collegezone.com for more detailed information and application forms.

Illinois Department of Public Health - Nursing & Medical Studies Scholarships
Scholarships are available in areas of need.  Students will need to work in a shortage area upon completing their schooling or pay back the scholarship plus interest.  Click https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/rural-underserved-populations/nursing-education-scholarship-program for more information.

Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs - Scholarships
Scholarships are available to dependents of veterans who are disabled, missing in action or died as a result of active service.  Click https://veterans.illinois.gov/services-benefits/education.html for more information. 

League Foundation Scholarships for LGBTQ: https://www.leaguefoundation.org/

NAACP Scholarships

Point Foundation Scholarships for LGBTQ

Quest Bridge Scholarship Program - College Match
Deadline: September
This program covers full tuition for prestigious colleges and universities.  Student must be in the top 5% to 10% of their senior class. Students must demonstrate consistent academic rigor and score at least a 28 on the ACT or >1310 on the SAT. Household income less than $65,000 for a family of four.   FAFSA and tax information are required.  First to attend college preferred.  Visit the website for more details.  www.questbridge.org

Reserve Officer Training Corps - ROTC Programs
Students who wish to serve in the military and obtain a college degree, may wish to look into College ROTC programs.  Programs vary in criteria, time of service obligation, and scholarship dollars.

Air Force ROTC - www.afrotc.com

Army ROTC - www.goarmy.com/rotc

"The Army ROTC provides full tuition and fees (or $10K for room and board) scholarships to over 2000 high school students each year.  In addition to the tuition and fees, the scholarship pays $1200 annually for books and a stipend of $420 per months (for up to 10 months a year.)"
 

Navy ROTC - https://www.nrotc.navy.mil

United States Military Academies
Competitive students who wish to serve their country and pursue a military career may wish to consider the military academies.  Most of the academies cover tuition, room, board, medical, dental, a monthly salary to cover uniforms and supplies.  Students in return will give back in service.  Service time varies per academy/military branch.

United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO. - www.usafa.af.mil

United States Coast Guard Academy, New London CT. - www.cga.edu

United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY - www.usmma.edu

United States Military Academy, West Point, NY - www.usma.edu

United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD - www.usna.edu

University of Illinois Children of Veteran's Tuition Assistance Program