Senior Parents, I just wanted to share some information with you from our financial aid parent night last week. First, I have encouraged students applying to a four-year college to try and complete those applications by Nov 1st to meet early application deadlines, which vary by school. Second, the attached pdf has the information that our presenter from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission went through. Finally, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens in December. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the FAFSA or anything else I can help you with.
Other information and links:
- The Financial Aid Process - A slideshow outlining important information for students and their families
- Create your Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) which will be needed to complete the FAFSA in December.
- Going Merry is a scholarship site that helps match students with scholarships they qualify for based on their profile they create.
- Local scholarships will be made available at the beginning of March.
Josh Carter
GCMS High School
School Counselor
217-784-4292