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Financial Aid Information
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Instructions in applying for a FSA ID Instrucciones para Hacer una FSA ID
FAFSA OPT OUT FORM (NON Participation Form)
Alternative App - Students who are undocumented and do not have a social security number or students who are transgender may use the Alternative Application.
Illinois and Federal Financial Aid and Grants - Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Check Naviance for local and general scholarships. College Board also has a listing of programs.
Looking for Athletic NCAA/NAIA eligibility which may lead to scholarship $ - Visit FreeRecruitingWebinar.org and COREcourseGPA.com. See your counselor for School ID and School Code #s.
General scholarship search tips.
FAFSA VIDEOS FROM JJC:
District 202's Foundation for Excellence Scholarships & C.A.P.E.
Site for the Foundation of Excellence: http://www.d202foundation.org/202/
C.A.P.E. Scholarship. Students must attend a District 202 high school and demonstrate scholarship, leadership, and community service. Link to the Scholarship Form: CAPE Scholarship Form
Community Service Scholarship. Recipients will be chosen based on the student’s involvement and active participation in school and community volunteer activities. The award can be used at a college, university, junior college, trade or technology school.
Eichelberger Public Safety Scholarship. Must be a resident of the Plainfield Fire Protection District and plan to major in Fire Science, Public Safety, Medical or Emergency Services at a fully accredited state or private university or college (preferably in Illinois).
Dr. Ali K. Reiter Scholarship. The scholarship goes to a female student who intends to study STEM science.
High School Junior Horizon Grant - Plan to go to a summer academic camp/college program, workshop, and/or conference? Apply for this grant to help pay for some of the expenses.
Local Scholarships
2023-2024 Peacekeeper's Scholarship for Military Dependents - May 15, 2023
AMICI Club of Naperville Scholarship - April 17, 2023
APSI Financial Bridge Student Scholarship - May 24, 2023
BPWI-EF Scholarship - Deadline March 25, 2023
Carl Bell Award - Essay Contest - June 1, 2023 (all high school students)
CISCO Scholarships - Various Scholarships.
DCFS Scholarship - Information & Application
Dean Ritter Trust Scholarship - Deadline is May 1, 2023
For Samantha Scholarship - Deadline April 7, 2023
Fran Center - Robert Cleveland and Kenneth Dodge Scholarship Deadline May 1, 2023
Fueling the Minds of the Future Scholarships - by Graham Enterprise, Inc. - March 15, 2023
General Federation of Women's Clubs Illinois Scholarship - March 1, 2023
Hagan Scholarship Foundation - April 20, 2023
Illinois Council for Exceptional Children - now accepting applicaions. School to Work Scholarship & Postsecondary Education Scholarship. Deadline March 10, 2023
Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship - Deadline March 15, 2023.
Kendall County Association for Home and Community Education - April 7, 2023
Plainfield American Legion - $500 Scholarship. Deadline: April 11th, 2023, 2PM. to Student Services
Plainfield Junior Woman's Club Scholarship - Deadline March 10, 2023
Plainfield Lions Club Scholarship - Deadline March 30, 2023
Plainfield Shorewood Chamber of Commerce - Career Readiness Scholarship. Deadline: March 24, 2023.
Plainfield Township Youth Excellence Scholarship - Deadline March 1, 2023
Will County Heroes - Nursing and Teaching Scholarship Programs for those attending JJC, Lewis, GSU, or St. Francis.
Local College Scholarships
JJC Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Graduates of District High Schools. JJC Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding Graduates of District High Schools. This merit scholarship is for tuition and fees for the academic year (full time enrollment), up to a maximum of $3,600. This scholarship is based on a 3.25 or higher GPA on a 4pt scale and a score of 1070 or higher on the SAT/ 21 or higher on the ACT. After registering at www.jjc.edu students may apply on JJC's AwardSpring site for this scholarship. Students must send a transcript and a signed counselor form. Many other types of JJC scholarships are also available.
University of St. Francis is offering Multicultural Education Recruitment in Training Merit Scholarships.
Special Scholarship & Grant Programs
APIA Scholars - Asian and Pacific Islanders.
This full ride scholarship is only available to high school juniors! Students who can demonstrate academic excellence and rigor in coursework, have an interest in public policy, and community service should apply. This scholarship covers four years of undergraduate tuition, room & board, and expenses at any accredited college or university in the United States. There is also a summer program - all expenses paid.
Connect to YOUR FUTURE program
Students who are between the ages of 18-24, can demonstrate financial need per program requirements or meet other grant eligibilty requirements, and are interested in the program's provided list of high growth/high demand occupations in Will County may wish to apply. Programs may provide tuition, fees, books, gas cards, paid internships, on-the-job training and employment assistance. For more information visit http://www.jjc.edu/workforce-development/Pages/MyFuture.aspx
Give Something Back Foundation, Inc. (ATTENTION GRADE 9, FRESHMEN)
Give Something Back Foundation is a four year mentoring and scholarship program starting with high school freshmen students. Students approved for the program must maintain a "B" average or higher while in high school. Students must be eligible for the full Pell Grant, demonstrate high academic achievement, and be of good character. The Foundation helps to cover the cost of education at a partner college. Visit https://www.giveback.ngo/ for more eligibility requirements and college partners.
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
Deadline: February
The Golden Apple Scholars is a program for students who wish to become teachers and are willing to work for 5 years upon graduating in a school of need. Students must attend 4 summer institutes and attend one of the 53 participating universities or colleges. Students will receive a summer stipend. Students who fulfill the agreement will also receive $2500 each year for their freshman and sophomore years and $5000 each year for their junior and senior years. Students who are interested in this program may nominate themselves. Please visit the website for more details.
www.goldenapple.org/apply
Illinois and Federal Teacher Grant Funded Programs
Deadline: varies
The state and federal governments offer funding for various teaching programs. The funding may help pay for tuition costs and may come with an obligation to teach in a designated area of need. Students who do not complete their teaching obligation will have to pay back the scholarship money with interest. Students may also need to attend a listed college/university. Visit www.collegezone.com for more detailed information and application forms.
Illinois Department of Public Health - Nursing & Medical Studies Scholarships
Scholarships are available in areas of need. Students will need to work in a shortage area upon completing their schooling or pay back the scholarship plus interest. Click here to visit the website for more information.
Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs - Scholarships
Scholarships are available to dependents of veterans who are disabled, missing in action or died as a result of active service. Click here for more information.
League Foundation Scholarships for LGBTQ
Point Foundation Scholarships for LGBTQ
Quest Bridge Scholarship Program - College Match
Deadline: September
This program covers full tuition for prestigious colleges and universities. Student must be in the top 5% to 10% of their senior class. Students must demonstrate consistent academic rigor and score at least a 28 on the ACT or >1310 on the SAT. Household income less than $65,000 for a family of four. FAFSA and tax information are required. First to attend college preferred. Visit the website for more details. www.questbridge.org
Reserve Officer Training Corps - ROTC Programs
Students who wish to serve in the military and obtain a college degree, may wish to look into College ROTC programs. Programs vary in criteria, time of service obligation, and scholarship dollars.
Air Force ROTC - www.afrotc.com
Army ROTC - www.goarmy.com/rotc
"The Army ROTC provides full tuition and fees (or $10K for room and board) scholarships to over 2000 high school students each year. In addition to the tuition and fees, the scholarship pays $1200 annually for books and a stipend of $420 per months (for up to 10 months a year.)"
Navy ROTC - https://www.nrotc.navy.mil
United States Military Academies
Competitive students who wish to serve their country and pursue a military career may wish to consider the military academies. Most of the academies cover tuition, room, board, medical, dental, a monthy salary to cover uniforms and supplies. Students in return will give back in service. Service time varies per academy/military branch.
United States Air Force Academy, Colarado Springs, CO. - www.usafa.af.mil
United States Coast Guard Academy, New London CT. - www.cga.edu
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY - www.usmma.edu
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY - www.usma.edu
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD - www.usna.edu
University of Illinois Children of Veteran's Tuition Assistance Program