Get Started on the College Application Process
This video provides an overview of our college and career platform, MaiaLearning, and offers insight into the steps you can take to confidently begin the college application process. View the video slides in PDF format.
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
Register Here
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!
-
AUGUST
COMMON APPLICATION OPENSRemember to link to your MaiaLearning account after August 1.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
OPEN HOUSEAttend College Application Presentation at your school.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE NIGHTEvening 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 OPENSThis 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. -