Service Academy Night

Congressman Darin LaHood is hosting a Service Academy Night on October 6, 2026 beginning at 5:30 PM at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, IL. If you are considering any of the 5 service academies, this is a meeting you will NOT want to miss! RSVP required by September 22nd (necessary for base access). Click on this link for more information and this link to RSVP.

Interested in Nursing? Methodist College of Nursing Open House

 

Methodist College will be hosting a fall Open House on Wednesday, October 7th from 3-5 PM for any prospective students and guests. While there, you will be able to tour facilities, meet with current faculty and staff, learn about all academic programs available, and learn about tuition-free options.


Click this link to RSVP and learn more.

Are you interested in teaching? Read me =)

 Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors- Spend the day at WIU for Future Teachers Visit Day! Discover the rewarding path of shaping young minds and making a lasting impact. Meet passionate educators, explore WIU's innovative teaching programs, and get a glimpse into your future classroom. The event is held on October 23rd from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. 

Participants will be provided with a t-shirt, WIU swag, and lunch. Click this link to register!

                                                                                        

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