The FAFSA
St. Charles East-January 9, 2024
Seniors: Did You Know that the FAFSA is a Graduation Requirement in Illinois?
P. A. 101-180 requires all Illinois public high school students to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma. Additionally, high schools are expected to provide students and their families with any support or guidance necessary to comply with the requirement. For students who choose not to file an application, a waiver may be completed by their parent. Parents can submit the Nonparticipation Form through the ISAC Student Portal. (See below for more info.)
What is the FAFSA?
What Do You Need to Complete the FAFSA?
You might need the following information or documents as you fill out the 2024–25 FAFSA form:
Your parents’ SSNs if you’re a dependent student
Tax returns
Records of child support received
Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
Net worth of investments, businesses, and farm
- List of colleges (up to 20) you are interested in attending
Complete the FAFSA
In preparation for filling out the 2024-2025 FAFSA application, students and parents should create their FSA ID.
Click this link to create your FSA ID.
How to Fill Out the FAFSA-video
Additional resources regarding financial aid can be found on the CCR website under the Financial Aid tab.
Need Help Completing the FAFSA?
Questions about financial aid? Get answers directly from ISAC’s experts sent to your phone. Text your name to 630-216-4910.
We are planning a FAFSA Completion Workshop with ISAC that will be scheduled for Thursday, February 22nd from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please complete this form if you are interested in attending.
ECC Financial Aid Office Will Help You Too
Did you know that ECC’s financial aid office will assist you to complete your FAFSA even if you are not enrolled? The Financial Aid Office is located in Building B, room B156.
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Closed Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
847-214-7360
Fax: 847-608-5460
financialaid@elgin.edu
Does my family make too much money to benefit from the FAFSA?
FAFSA can benefit students interested in technical, trade, and vocational programs as well
What if I don’t want a student loan?
The 7 Most Costly FAFSA mistakes
Every year families nervously await and often postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Some skip the ordeal entirely because they think it’s a waste of time and only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA package also includes college scholarships and grants. Not filling it out is one of many costly FAFSA mistakes and can result in families losing money that could have helped them pay for college. Click the link for the full article.
Avoid these Common FAFSA Mistakes
Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid
Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid FAQ
FAFSA Nonparticipation Forms
The 2023-24 Nonparticipation Form (used to opt-out of the 2024-25 FAFSA) can be submitted online on ISAC's Student Portal under the Program Applications & Status Checks tab. See the Financial Aid Application Nonparticipation Form Instructions for details on how to complete the electronic form.
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Phone: 331-228-5538
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