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Summer College Application Workshop
You're invited to a Summer College Application Workshop designed to support rising seniors with the college search and application process!
Choose ONE session (same content offered at both):
LOCATION: Hoffman Estates High School
DATE: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OR
LOCATION: Palatine High School
DATE: Monday, August 4, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2026 COLLEGE APPLICATION TIMELINE
Summer is an ideal time for rising District 211 seniors to begin learning about and planning for the formal college application process. The senior year introduces necessary requirements, including the completion of financial aid forms and official college applications. The District 211 Student Services team is ready to assist seniors and their families with this process throughout the year, beginning with summer resources and programming. We look forward to continued work with you!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
Open House
Attend College Application Presentation at your school.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
First Generation College Night
Evening Event at Palatine High School
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Earliest Application Deadline
Common deadlines - 11/1, 11/15/, 12/1
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
2026-2027 FAFSA Opens
This date is tentative. 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.