The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be at HSHS, Wednesday, February 5th beginning at 6:00 p.m. to discuss financial aid options for your post-secondary education and to assist any seniors and senior parents in completing the FAFSA form. Only stay as long as it takes you to get your FAFSA completed and/or your questions answered. Completing the FAFSA is a State of Illinois graduation requirement.
If you have not yet completed this form, this is a GREAT time to get it done with someone who knows what to do if you have any questions! You definitely want to get this form completed ASAP to give yourself the greatest chance to qualify for scholarships/grants/financial aid through the State of Illinois and local collegiate institutions which you are applying.
What you want to bring with you if you are planning to complete your FAFSA at this event:
Social Security Number (Parent and Student)
Your 2023 Federal tax returns, W-2's and other records of money earned.
Banking statements and records of investments (access to online banking)
An FSA ID to sign electronically (Recommended to create this beforehand so it can be verified before completing the FAFSA. If you currently have a child in college, you (the parent) already have an FSA ID). Student and parent will have a separate FSA ID
List of colleges you would like to attend.
To create an FSA ID go to: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
To complete the FAFSA go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
The meeting will be in the media center and laptops will be provided for those wanting to complete their FAFSA at this time.