Financial Aid, Scholarship, & Cum Laude Opportunities
This is probably one of the most important pages! Be sure to look over closely!
FAFSA Information
Opens October 1st each year - DO NOT DELAY filling out this application. Illinois can run out of grant or MAP funds so your chances are better the earlier you apply. FAFSA is also mandatory for graduation - you will either need to fill out the FAFSA application or the non-participation waiver.
FAFSA Links
Click HERE for the FAFSA application website.
Click HERE for the FAFSA alternative application and related information.
Click HERE for the FAFSA non-participation form/waiver (English). Click HERE for the Spanish form/waiver. Download to fill out, then save.
Creating your FSA ID
Click HERE for the FSA ID website. Do this BEFORE October 1st - it will save time.
With FAFSA opening up on October 1st, where can I find some information regarding all of that?
FAFSA, Apply for Aid - YouTube Video
Assistance with FAFSA Completion
Nothing at this time
Nothing at this time
Click HERE for ISAC assisted free online application completion workshop opportunities.
VERY Helpful Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid Need Based Guide (AIM High Programs) - If you are attending one of Illinois’ 12 public four-year institutions and meet the program eligibility requirements, you may be eligible to receive an award through the Aspirational Institutional Match Helping Illinois Grow Higher Education (AIM HIGH) Grant Pilot Program.
GNHS Financial Aid Guide - detailed guide for FAFSA and other possible aid resources
Scholarship and Award Opportunities
GNHS Scholarship and Award Opportunities/Information
GNHS Local - State Scholarship Packet - the scholarship 'season' generally does not pick up until November/December and is very busy in January, February, March
National Scholarship Packet - these deadlines will vary and you will look for those with the links provided
Scholarship Opportunities - (Local & National) for the Trades, Apprenticeships, Vocational Schools and more
Special Education/Disabilities Scholarships & College Questions
Informational Pieces
GNHS Cum Laude Award Opportunity
Other Scholarship, Award & Financial Opportunities
Most Commonly Used National Scholarship Search Databases
**Scholarships from these databases usually get thousands of applicants and the chances are very low of winning one. Be sure to complete the FAFSA, look at the colleges themselves, and look at our Local/State Scholarship packet before pursuing the National Scholarships.**