The Willowbrook Guidance Department is committed to helping students achieve their post-high school goals. As part of that mission, the department offers presentations throughout the year to provide Willowbrook families with information about how to navigate the financial aspects of attending college.
On Sept. 21, counselors met with senior students to discuss “Financing Your Education.” The department also hosted a Financial Aid Night on Sept. 22 to share similar information with parents/guardians.
During those presentations, financial aid terms, how to request financial aid and how to search and apply for scholarships were discussed. Students also were reminded of the importance of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form soon after Oct. 1 to ensure eligible monies are available. Willowbrook will offer three FAFSA Completion Workshops (see details below), during which members of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will guide students and parents through completing the FAFSA form.
Students and parents should bring their social security numbers, driver’s license numbers and completed 2015 taxes to those workshops.
The presentation on Sept. 21 also discussed scholarships as a great way to help with the costs of college. There is quite an array of scholarships, so there is something for everyone. Many scholarships are based on merit, but there also are some based on ethnicity, gender, volunteer work, future education plans, financial status and many other factors.
Students can search and apply for scholarships through multiple avenues, including:
For questions or more information about scholarships, contact Scott Forcash at sforcash@dupage88.net or 630-530-3420.