Financial Aid & Scholarships

Find Scholarships in SchooLinks

Detailed scholarship information is now contained in SchooLinks.

Go to your wcusd200.org bookmarks and choose the SchooLinks log-in, then go to Finances (tab on left side of page) > Scholarship Matching.

If you are looking for additional scholarship opportunities, please take a look at the following sites which we mention in our Counseling Curriculum:

Fastweb Going Merry MyScholly

Note: Most colleges offer their own scholarships as well. Students can find that information on their college's website.

Financial Aid & the FAFSA

To receive a diploma from an Illinois public high school, all graduating students are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or, if applicable, the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid.

The FAFSA and Alternative Application are both available starting Oct. 1 of the calendar year before you plan to go to school (i.e. Oct. 1, 2023 for students planning to attend in Fall 2024).
If you are not eligible for the FAFSA, you may still be able to earn aid (money to pay for education after high school), by completing the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid.
A few students may choose to opt out of the FAFSA and the Alternative Application, in which case the student will need to complete the FAFSA Non-Participation form.

The FAFSA isn’t just for associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs. Students can receive need-based Pell grants, federal student loans, and other federal student aid for technical, trade, and vocational programs at community colleges and at many other schools and training programs.

Forms

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid FAFSA Non-Participation Form

Instrucciones para Hacer una FSA ID onsejos para Lllenar la FAFSA y Solicitud Alternativa

Solicitud de FAFSA - No Participación

FAFSA Workshops & Assistance

Helpful Documents for FAFSA or Alternative App

Which Do I Fill Out?

FAFSA

Eligible students who plan to attend college-level classes during the next academic year must complete this form. Students are required to fill it out each year they plan to attend school.

Alternative App

This opportunity is open to qualified transgender or undocumented students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA. Students must complete the application each year they plan to attend school.

Opt Out Form

This option is for students who understand the benefits of completing financial aid applications but choose not to submit them. Students must be at least 18 years old or have a parent or guardian provide a signature.

MCC

Many D200 students choose to continue their studies at McHenry County College. Those students and families will find more MCC information at these links:

McHenry County College (link to the college homepage)

MCC Scholarship Information

MCC Financial Aid Information