Dear Senior Students and Parents,
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2027–2028 school year is available for completion: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
In addition to being a graduation requirement, a completed FAFSA is an important step for your student’s college and career plans, as it determines eligibility for:
- Federal financial aid (grants, loans, and work-study)
- State of Illinois programs, such as the MAP Grant
- Institutional aid offered by many colleges and universities
- Some national and local scholarships that require financial eligibility
If parents would like help completing the FAFSA, there is an in-person completion workshop scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM in the RB Computer Lab (Room 252). English and Spanish-speaking support is available.
More information to come next week, but for now, please save the date!
In order to Complete the FAFSA, families typically need:
- FSA ID for both the student and one parent/guardian (create yours at studentaid.gov/fsa-id)
- Social Security numbers for student and parent(s) (or Alien Registration numbers for eligible
- noncitizens)
- 2025 federal tax returns, W-2s, and records of untaxed income
- Bank account balances and current investment information
- List of colleges or career schools your student is considering
If you have any questions, please reach out to your students' School Counselor.
We hope to see you October 6th, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM!