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Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - It is recommended that all graduating students that are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and are planning to pursue postsecondary education complete the FAFSA, additional information regarding the eligibility requirements can be accessed on the Federal Student Aid website
- CSS Profile - This form is applicable for nonfederal financial aid and may be requested by some colleges - please visit this College Board website for additional information and it is also strongly recommended that students review the requirements for applicable colleges to see if the CSS Profile is necessary
- Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid - Per the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), "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." Additional information regarding the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid
- Lake Park Scholarship Bulletin - Includes scholarship postings and other associated information to assist with scholarship searches
- Lake Park Educational Foundation College Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities available to graduating Lancers
The following websites also provide financial aid and scholarship search information/resources:
BigFuture by The College Board
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships
The College Board's Scholarship Partners
Sallie Mae's Paying for College Resource
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Applying for Scholarships with Scholar Snapp and Common Application
To search for scholarships that are specific to a particular college - review the college's website, contact the Admissions or Financial Aid Offices to inquire, and/or you can also do a Google search for “the name of the college” + “scholarships”, an example would be “Illinois State University scholarships”
Midwest Student Exchange Program - Informational website regarding a tuition reciprocity program
Free FAFSA Assistance Resources:
- The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (i.e., ISAC) provides free assistance to students and families regarding the college application and financial aid processes (including assistance with the FAFSA and the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid) - ISAC provides assistance via text messaging that can be accessed by texting first and last name to 630-216-4910 (message and data fees/rates may be applicable)
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission - ISACorps Member Receive direct contact information for local ISAC representatives by clicking on this link and entering 60172 in the ZIP Code field, some ISAC representatives also provide Spanish Language assistance
- Lake Park will be hosting free FAFSA completion workshops facilitated by ISAC representatives on the evenings of Thursday October 3rd and Thursday November 14th. In addition, an ISAC representative will be visiting West Campus from 8:00AM-12:30PM on the following dates to provide free assistance with college application processes/questions including completing the FAFSA
September 20, October 4 & 18, November 1 & 15, December 6, January 24, February 12 & 19,
March 6 & 20, April 17 & 30, May 1 & 15
Please contact Mr. Ziemba if you wish to schedule a meeting with an ISAC representative on any
of these dates in the West Campus Counseling Office
Additional FAFSA Completion Workshops facilitated by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (i.e., ISAC) and that are open to the public can be referenced via this ISAC website
Additional Financial Aid Resources:
Overview of the Financial Aid Process
Financial Aid Informational Videos
Getting Started with your CSS Profile Application from The College Board
Financial Aid Presentation provided by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (Version in English)
Financial Aid Presentation provided by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (Version in Spanish)
2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Version in Spanish)
2020-21 FAFSA® on the Web Worksheet
2020-21 FAFSA® on the Web Worksheet (Version in Spanish)
2019-20 Completing the FAFSA Form
2019-20 Completing the FAFSA Form (Version in Spanish)
2019–20 Do You Need Money for College? The Guide to Federal Student Aid
2018–19 Do You Need Money for College? The Guide to Federal Student Aid (Version in Spanish)
Financial Aid Calculators from ISAC
Financial Fit Worksheet (View Only)
Financial Fit Worksheet (Make a Copy)
Financial Aid Comparison Worksheet from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission
