St. Bede Academy Guidance & Counseling
24 W. U.S. Hwy. 6,  Peru, Illinois 61354
Phone:  815-223-3140 ext. 211
Fax: 815-223-8580
Facebook Page: St. Bede Guidance & Counseling
Twitter: @SBACounseling   
Email: tbernabei@st-bede.com
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IVCC's Financial Aid office will help you to complete your FAFSA even if you are not planning to attend IVCC! 
​Call them or go in and ask for help.

Click here to go to the IVCC Financial Aid office website.
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Virtual FAFSA Information Presentation 
Virtual FAFSA Information Workshops hosted by IVCC
Tuesday, October 13 5:30-6:30 p.m.
​Register at this link: https://www.ivcc.edu/admissions/visitcampus.php  
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Links to FAFSA information:
  • ISAC Programs and Services
  • ISAC Student Portal
  • What's Next ?
  • ​College Costs Financial Aid Comparison Online Tool
  • College Costs Financial Aid Comparison Worksheet (pdf)
  • ​Financial Aid Power Point presentation 

FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid

www.FAFSA.gov

  • All Seniors attending a 2 or 4 year college should complete the FAFSA no matter what your family income!
  • Many scholarships require FAFSA completion even if you are not eligible for federal/state funding.
  • Students are reminded to complete and submit the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov by early-mid November of their senior year.
  • Federal/state moneys are distributed on a first come/first serve basis. Students are encouraged to file as soon as possible after October 1st.   
  • MAP Grant money (free money!!) runs out earlier every year. File early to make sure you don't miss out!
  • ISAC reps are available to help all students and families with FAFSA completion no matter what college they plan to attend. They are trained in FAFSA completion and can answer all your questions.
  • Go to www.ISAC.org or call Student Services at 800.899.ISAC (4722) for help with your FAFSA.
  • ISAC Call Center - Student Services
    1755 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015-5209
     Phone: 800.899.ISAC (4722), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
     E-mail: isac.studentservices@isac.illinois.gov 
        Fax: 847.831.8549
        Spanish-speaking counselors are also available



Scholarship Websites for International Students

http://www.iefa.org/search/
http://www.internationalscholarships.com
http://www.internationalstudent.com/scholarships/search

Articles

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  • U.S. News Changes Its College-Ranking Methodology Again; Why You Shouldn't Care
  • ​How to Get More College Financial Aid: Do's and Don'ts - The Appeal
  • ​Average Student Loan Debt Statistics by School by State
  • ​9 Myths About the FAFSA® Form and Applying for Financial Aid
How to Search for College Scholarships
2022-23 Scholarship List
2021-22 Scholarship List
  • This list will be updated periodically as information becomes available.
  • Click on the link to find the application unless otherwise stated.
  • Always check the financial aid/scholarship web page on the website of any college you are serious about attending to find valuable scholarships.  You will be automatically considered for some when you apply to the college but others will require additional applications or paperwork.  Some scholarship applications may be due before you know if you are even accepted to the college.


Scholarship & Financial Aid Websites 

  • Check the financial aid/scholarship web page of the colleges where you apply.
  • https://www.collegegreenlight.com/ 
  • www.scholarships.com search for scholarships by state of residence
  • http://www.college-scholarships.com/schools/illinois/            -this site also includes address & contact info for all 2 & 4 yr colleges/universities in the U.S.
  • http://www.actstudent.org/finaid/index.html
  • www.SchoolSoup.com
  • http://www.college-scholarships.com/ 
  • http://www.finaid.org/
  • http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
  • www.allstudentloan.org
  • www.fastweb.com
  • www.scholarshipexperts.com
  • www.actstudent.org
  • www.lunch-money.com
  • http://www.princetonreview.com/college/finance/
  • http://www.collegeview.com/financialaid/index.html
  • www.WhatsNextIllinois.org
  • http://www.collegesurfing.com/content/cat/financial-aid/242/
  • https://www.salliemae.com


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