ISAC Guide to Programs

This handy guide explains many of the available programs and grants available through ISAC (IL Student Assistance Commission). 

Explanation of the following programs includes:

MAP Grant
IL Veteran Grant
IL National Guard Grant
Minority Teacher Scholarship
Special Ed. Tuition Waiver
IL Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
…and more.
Click here for more info

Illinois Colleges with NO Application Fee

Some colleges are offering no application fees. That means it will cost you $0 to apply to these colleges. You can't beat that deal!

Augustana College   

Aurora University

Bradley University                                          

Eastern Illinois University
Elmhurst University                                        

Illinois College
Illinois Wesleyan University                           

Lewis University
Loyola University Chicago                             

McKendree University
Monmouth College                                         

University of Illinois Springfield

The College Tour App

 

The College Tour is a TV series brought to you by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers. The series tells the story of colleges and universities around the world.​

Each episode of The College Tour will focus on a single college or university.
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From campus life, academics, housing, sports, activities, and much more… each student driven segment will give young people an inside look at what it’s truly like being a student at the featured college or university.

Download the app for a truly one-of-a-kind series featuring colleges and universities in a way they have never been seen before!


Area schools featured so far include:
-- University of Illinois-Champaign
-- University of Illinois-Chicago
-- University of Missouri
-- Iowa State University
-- Illinois State University
-- Illinois Wesleyan University


You may also click this link to explore schools.

Future Teachers- Check This Out!

The Golden Apple Scholars teacher preparation and tuition assistance program is now accepting applications for the Class of 2024!

Golden Apple Scholars Receive:
-- Up to $23,000 in total financial assistance for college
-- Extensive classroom teaching experience
-- Academic and social-emotional support
-- Job placement assistance
-- Mentoring from our award-winning teaching faculty


Click this link for the application and more information.

College Board's BigFuture College Search

Struggling to find a college that is right for you?

College Board's College Search can help! On here, you can narrow down choices based on size of school, location, majors offered, 2 year or 4 year, campus life, and much more! This is a great starting spot for any student who is at a loss for where to begin. Click below to start searching!

College Board College Search

University of Chicago- No Barriers Plan

 

The University of Chicago is making college more accessible to students. Families earning less than $125,000 per year (with typical assets) will receive a financial aid award that covers the full cost of tuition. Families earning less than $60,000 per year will have tuition, fees, and room and board covered by financial aid. UChicago’s need-based financial aid involves no loans and is awarded as grants, which do not need to be repaid. Click here for more information!

PSAT/NMSQT- October 18th, 2023

The PSAT/NMSQT is a great way to preview and practice for the SAT. It will test the same skills and knowledge as the SAT. When you receive your test results, connect your College Board and Khan Academy® accounts to obtain free personalized SAT study recommendations.

In addition, when you take the PSAT/NMSQT, you’re automatically screened for the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
For more information, visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/whats-on-the-test.

The PSAT/NMSQT is now digital. The PSAT/NMSQT takes 2 hours and 14 minutes and consists of 2 sections: (1) the Reading and Writing Section, and (2) the Math Section. Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it.

There are 25 spots available. You can sign up with Mrs. Harbourn in the guidance office. The test will cost $12.00. Checks can be made out to MCHS. Payment must be received before test day. We will test on Wednesday October 18th, 2023 at 8:00 am.