Counseling Corner: Addison Trail Counseling Department to host Open House and post-high school planning events

The Addison Trail Counseling Department is committed to helping students achieve their goals and reach success while in high school and beyond.

As part of that focus, the department will host the following events to assist students and parents/guardians.

• The department will meet with seniors on Sept. 6, 7 and 8 to share information regarding the following topics: 
  
  
  • The college application process
    
    
  • Entering the workforce after graduation
    
    
  • Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    *As a reminder, Illinois requires all public high school seniors to complete the FAFSA or, if applicable, the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid as a graduation requirement. The application and alternative form are scheduled to be released on Oct. 1.
    
    
• The department will host an Open House for families on Sept. 7. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. and is an opportunity to speak with counselors and ask questions. The Open House will be in the Student Services office, and parents/guardians don’t need to make an appointment.
  
  
• The department will host a Post-Secondary Planning Night for seniors and their parents/guardians on Sept. 7. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Discussion topics will include post-secondary options, the college application process and financial aid information. The department highly encourages members of the class of 2024 and their families to attend this event for assistance with planning for life after Addison Trail.  

For questions or more information, contact the Addison Trail Counseling Department at https://dupage88.libguides.com/Guidance.