The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA opens the door to the federal aid process. Usually the FAFSA is submitted in February because you will need financial information from the previous year. Tax records as well as other financial information is needed. The website will have information about what is needed.
Using this site will allow you to get a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Your PIN serves as your electronic signature and provides access to your personal records, you should never give your PIN to anyone. Be sure your PIN is in a safe place; you will be able to use the same PIN in the future to apply electronically for student aid and access your U.S. Department of Education records
Very cool website provided by FAFSA- provides you with an early estimate of student aid eligibility & will increase your knowledge of the financial aid process and provide information about other sources of aid.
FAFSA INFORMATION
COLLEGE INFORMATION.
College Illinois
College Illinois is a 529 prepaid tuition plan that allows you to lock in the current cost of tuition and fees, protecting you against future tuition inflation. College Illinois is administered through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
In this site students can access information on colleges, financial aid, and scholarships. Parents can get information on prepaid tuition programs, selecting colleges, and paying for colleges.
Free on-line ACT test allows you to see your answers and explains the ones you got wrong.
TEST PREPARATION
Great website for those not sure what to do after high school!
School Username: Shawnee
School Password: Careers
ATHLETICS
NCAA Clearinghouse
Prospective student-athletes can register with the NCAA Clearinghouse online (the preferred method) at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. You can also view the NCAA Division I and Division II initial-eligibility requirements. Students should register at the end of their junior year.
NCJAA
The National Junior College Athletic Association provides opportunities for student-athletes to continue their athletic careers. The NJCAA is divided into three divisions just like the NCAA. THe schools who are members of this organization are two year comunity and junior colleges. After completing their eligibility, a student-athlete may choose to continue their academic and athletic career at a NCAA or NAIA school.
Students, parents, and educators may use this page to request college and university catalogues, admissions applications, and information about scholarships and financial aid.
