PREPARING FOR THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS     

Summer is an ideal time for rising District 211 seniors to begin learning about the formal college application process. The senior year introduces necessary requirements, including the completion of financial aid forms and official college applications. District 211 student services staff are ready to assist seniors and their families with this process throughout the year. In the summer, we offer Zoom family sessions and in-person student workshops to help students and families get a head start on what they'll need to know.

If you missed our Zoom sessions or workshops this summer, please see below for recordings and presentations.

• AUGUST
  COMMON APPLICATION OPENS

  Remember to link to your MaiaLearning account after August 1.

   

  THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
  OPEN HOUSE

  Attend College Application Presentation at your school.

  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
  FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE NIGHT

  6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Palatine High School

  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 

  EARLIEST APPLICATION DEADLINE

  Common deadlines - 11/1, 11/15/, 12/1

  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1
  2025-2026 FAFSA OPENS

  Illinois requires all public high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or, if applicable, the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid as a graduation requirement.

   

  • FINANCIAL AID

    INFORMATION SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS

    Representatives from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will provide details regarding the FAFSA process. Watch for times and locations at your school.