The Student & Parent Message Board is updated each week.
High school students who plan to attend college and want to learn about available financial aid should visit the
Events page to learn about upcoming outreach events for Illinois students.
ED
announces the 2024 Green Ribbon awards which includes 41 schools, 10 districts and 3 postsecondary institutions across the country. A school and district in Illinois are being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs, improving health and wellness, and offering effective sustainability education. Further details are found at the
ed.gov website.
ED
announces that the deadline has been extended to November 1, 2024 for borrowers to recertify their IDR plan, which includes updating income and family size starting in September 2024. Further details are found at the
studentaid.gov website.
The links below have information on topics that were previously listed on the Message Board.
Outreach Calendar/Events