CRC Connection

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Application If you plan to complete the FAFSA, we encourage you to do so by the end of 2022.

• D128 FAFSA Nonparticipation Form - If you do NOT plan to complete the FAFSA, please complete the nonparticipation form as soon as possible.

• Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid - this allows undocumented students and transgender students to qualify for Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants to attend eligible in-state colleges and universities, and career education programs.

• Receive personalized help with FAFSA completion with our ISAC partner, Emily Coveny. Connect with Emily via email or phone at emily.coveny@illinois.gov or 847-309-4510.

• Depending on your college list, some students may be required to complete the CSS Profile, an additional financial aid application. Find out if your schools participate here and learn more about this application process here.

• Compare college options, costs, outcome data and more at College Scorecard

• Visit the Federal Student Aid website to walk through the 8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA

• Grown and Flown offers a comprehensive overview of FAFSA & CSS - Tips and Mistakes to Avoid

When: Early-Mid December

What: Mrs. Bellito will send all senior families a video that covers where to find scholarships and strategies for winning scholarships. The Class of 2023 VHHS Scholarship Packet will also be "unveiled" during this presentation.

Check out our searchable database of local, regional and national scholarships. Some of these are scholarships that VHHS students have won in the past! We've also included a list of reputable national search engines to kickstart your search.

*Check the database often as we continually update it! Now is the time of year when more scholarship opportunities will become available for the Class of 2023.

Date: November 28, 2022

Time: 6:30 pm

Join us for a webinar for all District 128 juniors and their families. This is our kick-off program to help you prepare for “Life after VHHS.” Learn more about testing, finding your fit, resources, your second semester timeline, and more.

Would you like to discuss your postsecondary planning process with Mrs. Bellito? Sign up for a 30 minute meeting where you can ask questions, talk about your future goals, and start searching for the right "fit" for you after high school. Students should sign up to meet during one of their free periods, and parents are always welcome to join these meetings.

11/28: D128 College Planning Info Session for Class of 2024

11/29: FAN event Mapping Your College Search

11/30: FAN event Who Gets In and Why

12/1: Virtual Gap Year Fair

Head to Mrs. Bellito's YouTube channel and watch helpful videos full of tips and tricks for applying and winning scholarships.

Check out and follow our @vhhs_crc Instagram account for updates, fun puzzles, and important information!

The LHS and VHHS CRC offices are pooling resources to give you a robust listing of jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities in our area. Check back often as we update the list regularly.