Scholarships/
Financial Aid
SCHOLARSHIPS
Many organizations offer scholarships to help students pay for school.
You should never have to pay for a scholarship application!
There are no limits on how many scholarships for which you can apply!
Where can I find scholarships?
PSHS Grade level Google Classroom
Follow @PSHSCounselor on Twitter
Check with your parent/guardian's employer/union.
Ask the specific colleges you are applying to how to apply for scholarships at their institution. Some colleges have separate applications.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid is money that the government and other organizations give you or lend you so you can pay for college. To qualify for Financial Aid, you must apply. Financial aid comes from the federal government (the largest source), state governments, colleges and universities, private organizations (such as companies, clubs and religious organizations), and banks and lending companies.
Types of federal financial aid:
Grants—financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
Work-study—a work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school
Loans—borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest
This October, District 202 hosted our annual "Conquering College Costs" seminar via YouTube with presenter Frank Palmasani. Frank is the author of "Right College,Right Price" and he shared how you can maximize your opportunities for scholarships and grants. He also shared how you can find the college that fits your families financial budget. Here is the link to his presentation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qFD_AFXtOY
Review this financial aid award letter sample to learn more about a typical letter's contents and hover over the circles for expert tips on understanding and comparing aid offers.
This form from Sallie Mae can help you get an idea of what each college may cost you and start the discussion of how you will pay any remaining costs. Plug in how much financial aid you’re getting in grants, scholarships, work-study, and federal student loans from each school to get the remaining estimated cost.
Need more assistance?
Contact our ISAC representative who is a financial aid expert.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Davon Maxey
ISA Corps Community Worker: Joliet Junior College District
Cell: 1 (815) 677-8437
Davon.Maxey@illinois.gov