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**Effective June 1, 2020, a new Illinois public high school graduation requirement went into effect under Public Act 101-0180. Beginning with the 2020-21 school year a student must meet one of the following requirements to receive a public high school diploma, in addition to all other graduation requirements:
File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®); or
File an Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid; or
File a waiver to opt out of federal or state financial aid with Staunton School District
School districts must require that each high school student comply with Public Act 101-0180 and provide each high school student—and if applicable their parent or guardian—any support necessary to comply. In an effort to assist you in completing the FAFSA we invite you to attend an Informational Night as well as a Completion Night.
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FAFSA Information
CLASS OF 2026
You are completing the 2026-2027 FAFSA application. That is the year you will be a college or vocational student.
The 2026-2027 FAFSA will be available October 1, 2025
Staunton High School is inviting you and your parent/guardian to join us for a
FAFSA Information Night: September 24 @ 5:30pm HS Computer Lab
and
FAFSA Completion Workshop Night: November 19 @5:30pm HS Computer Lab (this night is specific to getting help completing the FAFSA)
For any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Cearlock
jcearlock@stauntonschools.org
FSA ID (Step 1)
Students and parent/legal guardian must create an FSA ID before completing the FAFSA (need to create separate accounts). The FSA ID will be your continued login for the FAFSA each year. Use the link below to create your FSA ID.
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA Form HERE:
Use the link below to complete the FAFSA. Available starting October 1.
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Seniors who will NOT be attending college in the fall of 2025 do NOT need to complete the FAFSA, BUT
DO need to complete the NON-PARTICIPATION FORM as part of their graduation requirement. Use the link below and create an account through the ISAC website.
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