October 1st marks the first day to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for next school year. The website to file, and to find more information is: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
Illinois students and families may also wish to visit the Illinois College 2 Career website: https://www.ilcollege2career.com/ This a tool for students to find Illinois colleges that best fit their educational priorities and career goals within the state.