Financial Aid Information for College & Career
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The Counseling, College & Career teams support students seeking financial aid for college or career programs. Students, parents/guardians are encouraged to attend our Introduction to Financial Aid Night held every fall. Additionally, seniors should attend their counseling lessons to obtain more information about how to apply for financial aid and scholarships.
One way to obtain financial aid assistance is to apply to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (). Illinois requires all public high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid () or, if applicable*, the as a graduation requirement (Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/22-87, Sec. 22-87).
FAFSA Graduation Compliance
Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid () -OR-
Submit the , if applicable *
*The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid allows qualifying undocumented students and some transgender students who are not eligible for federal financial aid to apply for state financial aid.Opt Out. A parent/guardian may choose to opt a child out of this graduation requirement.
To opt out, .
Students who are at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated may complete the opt out process themselves. Comment end
Please contact 911ÖÆÆ·³§ College & Career Services for additional support and assistance ethsccs@eths202.org.
Financial Aid Resources
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The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid allows qualifying undocumented students and transgender students who are not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid to apply for Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants to attend eligible Illinois colleges, universities, and career education programs.
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State-wide initiative to help Illinois students financially prepare for college planning.
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This website provides helpful cost/payment information to families, including the MAP Estimator, FAFSA4Caster, Monthly Payment Estimators, and Loan Repayment Calculators.
