Free Application For Federal Student Aid
The month of January is the start of the Financial Aid Season for Chicago Public Schools students who will graduate in June of 2011. All seniors must apply for Free Application Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before March 15, 2011. The FAFSA completion goal for Area 26 this year is set at 85%. To assist each of the Military Schools to reach the area goal CPS, has opened more Financial Aid Centers. http://www.chooseyourfuture.org and click on the on the Pay For College link. Spring Break College Tours
The Office of Pathways to College and Careers(formally tthe Department of College and Career Preparation) sponsor a variety of tours to college campuses include: The Ivy League, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, The Big Ten and Illinois Colleges Hispanic Serving Institutions, United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy and Norwich University. In addition, academies’ within Area 26 offer tours throughout the school year. For more information regarding college tours any time of the year speak to your school counselor or vist http://www.chooseyourfuture.org/. Important Dates to Remember
| March 31, 2012 |
Target for early FAFSA completion (see website for confirmation) |
| April 29, 2012 |
Annual College Fair at Daley College |
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Decision Day for all seniors (The day each college bound seniors decide what college they will attend) |
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Freshmen Connection begins for all incoming freshman |
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| July 1, 2012 |
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