Complete Your FAFSA Today!

Last year, 91% of CPS graduates completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Many qualified for an average of $10,000 in federal and state grants to help pay for a variety of postsecondary options, including college, university, technical, trade, and vocational school programs.

All seniors are encouraged to complete the FAFSA no later than March 15, 2012 because last year, the state grants were exhausted shortly after that date.

Applying for state and federal student aid is quicker and easier than ever! Completing a FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov as early as possible is the first step. If you need help completing your FAFSA, there are many free resources to help you navigate the application process.

Workshops at Your School

Our Counselors and College and Career Coaches are again teaming up with Ladder Up to provide numerous workshops at your school. So please check your school calendar or stop by your Counselor’s office to find workshop dates and times at your school.

Workshops around Town

Ladder Up
Ladder Up offers free financial aid assistance to the public. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers can assist you with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and help you secure valuable funding for college. There are no income or age limits for clients – all are welcome!

• View Ladder Up workshop dates/times.
• Visit Ladder Up's website www.goladderup.org.

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
ISAC's college access and outreach activities are focused on helping families navigate the numerous steps involved in career and college planning as well as finding, applying to and paying for college. These activities provide tremendous support to improving the high school to college transition for students in need.

• View a list of upcoming activities on the ISAC website.

Choose Your Future
You can also look for events in the calendar here on the Choose Your Future website.

• View our calendar.