Beth Marks
bmarks@shawneedistrict84.com
Director of Student Services
Homeless Liaison
It is never to early to begin thinking about college and life after graduation. At the bottom of this page (in the files section) you will find a file called, "High School Activity List." Please please free to use this document to help you keep track of all your high school activities. It will make life easier then you begin filling out college applications and scholarships. You may open the document up in Google Docs and save it to your Google Drive so you always have access to it. This file is open to all grade levels, not just Freshmen.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a requirement for high school graduation. The FAFSA opens the door to receive scholarships, grants, and loans to help pay for college. The FAFSA typically opens on October 1 each year. It is generally advised to complete the FAFSA before February because as soon as soon as grant money is gone, it is gone for the year. There is a student and parent portion to comlete. You and your parent/guardian can complete the form on your own or Shawnee Community College or ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commisiion are willing to assist you as well.
Prospective student-athletes can register with the NCAA Clearinghouse online (the preferred method). You can also view the NCAA Division I and Division II initial-eligibility requirements. Students should register at the end of their junior year.
The National Junior College Athletic Association provides opportunities for student-athletes to continue their athletic careers. The NJCAA is divided into three divisions just like the NCAA. The schools who are members of this organization are two year community and junior colleges. After completing their eligibility, a student-athlete may choose to continue their academic and athletic career at a NCAA or NAIA school.