College and Career Fair: 39 Representatives...so far!!!

We are excited to currently have 39 representatives signed up to connect with our students on September 16th from 8:00–11:00 AM!

Each grade level will spend dedicated time in the College & Career Fair, giving students the opportunity to talk directly with representatives, ask questions, explore possibilities, and begin thinking about what their future could look like.

When students are not attending the fair, they will return to their study halls to participate in activities connected to our RAIDER 4WARD College & Career Initiative. 

Whether a student is thinking about a four-year university, community college, the military, a trade or apprenticeship, entering the workforce, or simply figuring it all out, our goal is to make sure they understand their options.

5th Annual College & Career Fair: Raider 4WARD in Action!!!

September 16, 2026 | 8:00–11:00 AM

We are excited to host our 5th Annual College & Career Fair on Wednesday, September 16! 

Throughout the morning, each grade level will have 45 minutes in the College & Career Fair. 

When students are not attending the fair, they will return to their assigned study halls to participate in RAIDER 4WARD college and career readiness activities. RAIDER 4WARD is our four-year initiative designed to help students discover who they are, explore their options, and make informed decisions about their futures.

Students will spend the morning exploring topics connected to college, careers, trades, military pathways, scholarships, career interests, financial planning, job outlooks, and life after high school. Activities will be tailored to help students build knowledge and skills that they can carry with them throughout their high school journey.

We are grateful to all of the colleges, businesses, trades, military representatives, organizations, and community partners who continue to invest their time and resources in our students. We can't wait to see our Raiders RAIDER 4WARD!

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