While planning for college can be exciting, the process of applying and seeking financial aid can be overwhelming. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be joining us in February and March for three programs (2/3, 2/17 and 3/3) to help you and your family decipher that process. The first session focuses on introducing the services ISAC has to offer as well as explaining the One-Click College Admit option. The second is about how financial aid works and how to fill out applications like the FAFSA. The final session is all about different scholarships that are available and how to make your scholarship application stand out. You don’t need to register in advance or bring any identifying or financial information with you, but having it may help to better understand the FAFSA process. Unable to make all three? They’re not a sequence, so if you’re unable to attend one you won’t feel left out at the others.
In the meantime, why not check out some books from our Teen Non-Fiction section to learn more?
Accepted!: Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World’s Top Universities by Jamie Beaton. Learn tips and tricks for college admission from Jamie Beaton, who earned degrees from Harvard, Stanford and Oxford and was accepted to several other elite universities.
College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities: A Planning and Advocacy Guide for Teens With LD, ADHD, ASD, and More by Cynthia G. Simpson and Vicky G. Spencer. Planning for and attending college can present unique challenges for students with learning disabilities. This guide provides strategies and advice to empower current and future students to advocate for themselves and succeed.
Countdown to College: 21 ‘To Do’ Lists for High School by Valerie Pierce and Cheryl Rilly. Even if you’re only in 9th grade, it’s not too early to get a jump on the college admissions process. This guide includes lists and advice on how to prepare for college during each year of high school.
Paying for College: Everything You Need to Maximize Financial Aid and Afford College by Kalman Chany. The financial aid process can be intimidating. This book includes strategies to maximize your financial aid eligibility and navigate the FAFSA form.
You can find these books in the Teen Non-fiction section outside the Teen Room. In addition to these books, we have a number of test prep study guides. More books about college are also available in the adult reference section. You can use your free DKPL library card to check out physical copies of these and other books at DKPL. Many books can also be downloaded to your phone, tablet, or computer as e-books or audiobooks. Stop by the Teen Room with any questions or contact the Teen Services Staff at (815) 756-9568 ext. 2450 or by email at [email protected].