Did you know?
In terms of wages, a person with a bachelor’s degree can expect to earn 60% more than a person with only a high school diploma and in terms of employment, a person with a bachelor’s degree is half as likely to be unemployed than a person with only a high school diploma.
Many options are available for continuing your education after high school. After you have narrowed your interests and possible careers and developed a list of colleges to explore, ask some questions. There are lots of things to consider
You've been preparing for college for a while, and now it's time to complete your college applications. Every college application is different. Some applications have lots of requirements, and others have very few.
College costs a lot of money. How are you going to pay for it? Colleges will expect you and your family to pay what you can. Then there are scholarships, grants, and loans to help you with the rest.
One essential in paying for college: COMPLETE AND SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA as early as possible after January 1 of your senior year. The FAFSA is your key to federal and state financial aid.
The Chicago Public Schools has compiled a glossary of terms from various sources to increase student knowledge of postsecondary options including help with applying to college and for financial aid. The glossary also provides students joining the workforce with information about the various laws and agencies that protect their rights.
