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Paying for college can be overwhelming. There are many types of financial aid to help alleviate costs to students and their families.
1st: Complete the financial aid application that is right for you!
ALL seniors must complete the FAFSA application, Alternative Application (or the Non-Participation Form) in order to meet Illionois graduation requirements. Financial aid is available for students attending college level courses after high school (trade, technical school, community college, university).
Which one should I complete?
Eligible students who plan on attending college level courses during the upcoming school year. Must fill out the FAFSA appication every year you plan to attend school.
Open to undocumented students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA. Must fill out the Alternative Application every year you plan to attend school.
For students who understand what the finanical applications can do for them and decide they are not going to fill them out at this time. (Going straight to work or military and NOT attending college).
Students will need to create an ISAC account to fill it out.
2024-2025 Financial Aid Events
Student Events:
Sign up through SchooLinks for WIN - all events are in the Forum Room
October 9 - Financial Aid Process (WIN)
October 21 - All About Scholarships (WIN)
December 4 - CFNIL Scholarship Information Session (WIN)
January 27 - Financial Aid Process (WIN)
February 24 - Managing College Costs (WIN)
March 10 - After the FAFSA - Financial Award Letters (WIN)
April 21 - Headed to College (WIN)
Evening Events:
November 6, 2025, 6-8pm Triple E Night (Learn about Financial Aid, Scholarships, College, Employment, and more!)
October 15, 2025, 6-8pm FAFSA Completion Workshop @ BNHS Forum Room
December 10, 2025, 6-8pm FAFSA Completion Workshop @ BNHS Forum Room
ISAC Office Hours (BNHS Student Service's College & Career Center)
Assistance with FAFSA, Scholarships, and anything college related!
Sign up in SchooLinks!
Work with someone who knows!
Contact, Angelo Buff, (our ISAC Representative)
(815)904-4902
Angelo.Buff@illinois.gov
Helpful Links
Helpful Links
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Types of Financial Aid and Eligibilty
Finaid.org: Information on financial aid for college and tips on how to help ease the burden of college expenses.
Studentaid.gov: This site discusses key steps in preparing for college and provides resources that can help you along the way.
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