This does not obligate you to take any loans or commit to any particular institution. Options to complete the FAFSA requirement:
Complete the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/ online. Both parent & student need to create a login ID first.
If not FAFSA eligible: complete the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid or Complete a waiver with your School Counselor.
https://finaid.org/ - Information on financial aid for college and tips on how to ease the burden of college expenses.
https://myintuition.org/ - provides a personalized estimate of what it would cost an individual to attend college, including financial aid estimates.
https://scholarshipamerica.org/blog/five-financial-literacy-month-tools-for-college-students/