**All college representatives will be visiting during the high school lunch hour, unless otherwise noted.** If a representative is visiting outside of the lunch hour, students will need to sign-up to in the counseling office and are responsible for checking with their teacher prior to missing class to attend a visit as well as making up any work missed during a representative visit.
When: Thursday, March 10, 2022 @ 6 - 7:30 PM Where: Bradley University - Renaissance Coliseum (1600 W. Main, Peoria, IL) What:Nearly 80 colleges and universities from 11 states are registered to attend. The college fair is specifically designed for high school students and their families to come and visit with college representatives from across the country. We have invited students from 46 area high schools and transfer students are also welcome to attend. Register:http://strivefair.com/
SIUE School of Pharmacy Rx Connection
When:Thursday, Sept 30 @ 1:30 PM Where: Online (https://siue.zoom.us/j/91583532364) What:We look forward to presenting information about Pharmacy as a career and how you can help your high school students find their pathway to the profession! Register: No registration necessary. Click the Zoom link above at the time of the event to join.
When: Monday, October 11 at 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: University of Illinois at Springfield (2251 Richard Wright Drive, Springfield, IL) What:At the UIS Open House, you will meet faculty and staff, learn about our academic programs, admissions, financial aid, & student services, and tour our campus. Register: Click HERE to register.
When: October 20, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: WIU Macomb Campus, Tanner Parking Lot What:The event will allow you to experience first-hand search and rescue techniques and survival techniques while you learn about this exciting, highly desired, critical, and well-paid emerging profession. An Emergency Management degree leads to a myriad of awesome job opportunities which ultimately reward both you and your community. In light of recent happenings, floods, fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and shootings, the need for qualified professionals to handle these events is rapidly expanding. To learn more about the Emergency Management program, visit www.wiu.edu/coehs/leja/emergency_management/index.php Register:https://form.jotform.com/212495594378167 Those who attend can earn a $1,000 Visitor Scholarship from WIU.
Bradley University: Business Law Meet and Greet
When: November 2 @ 6:00-7:00 PM Where:Business and Engineering Convergence Center (BECC) Room 1222 (1500 W. Main St, Peoria IL 61606) What:Bradley's Foster College of Business faculty would like to invite any of your students who may be interested in majoring in Business Law to join them on campus for a Meet and Greet. The evening will include: ● Free Pizza!!!! ● Discussion of the business law offerings ● One-on-one interactions with Bradley faculty Register:Students can RSVP to: [email protected]
When: Thursday, Nov 11 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Where:NIU Convocation Center (1525 W Lincoln Hwy, Dekalb, IL 60115) What:During this in-person event, you'll have the opportunity to explore many of our student support services during the Academic and Resource Fair, hear from the offices of Admissions and Financial Aid, meet our academic colleges, and tour our campus. Register: Click HERE to register
When: November 11 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Where:University of Illinois Springfield (1 University Plz, Springfield, IL 62703) What:At the UIS Open House, you will meet faculty and staff, learn about our academic programs, admissions, financial aid, & student services, and tour our campus. Register: Click HERE to register
When: November 13 & April 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Where: SEMO Show Me Center (1333 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701) What:Show Me Day is our premier campus visit day with multiple days offered throughout the year. It's a day all about you! You can tour campus, eat in dining facilities, talk to professors, get your financial aid questions answered, and hear from the people who will be helping you through your college journey. Register:https://visit.semoadmissions.org/event/semo.events.117052?eid=5f45682b95940c6d700367e5
When: Nov 20, Jan 17, Feb 26, Apr 23 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Where: Millikin University (1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522) What:Attend a Campus Visit Day to experience the Millikin Difference and learn about: – Admission criteria and important deadlines; – Our 50+ academic programs and the career success of our alumni; – Financial aid and scholarship options; – Athletics, Greek life and student organizations. All students who visit Millikin and file the FAFSA before May 1, 2022 will receive a book voucher up to $750 toward their first semester at Millikin. Register: RSVP at https://millikin.edu/visitCan’t attend? Register for an Online Information Session or schedule an Individual Visit on a date that works for you.
When: December 3, March 4, and April 29 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Where: Academic Hall (One University Plaza, MS 3550, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701) What:This fall, we'd like to invite you to campus and give you a sneak peek at what SEMO has to offer you! Join us for Visit Days for a mini-college fair, a tour of campus with a current student, get questions answered, all from our iconic Academic Hall. The Visit Friday event is a great way for students to ask questions and find out what makes us SEMO! The day includes lunch, an academic fair, admissions & financial aid presentation, and a grand tour of campus. Register: Click HERE to register
When: Saturday, Dec 4 @ 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Where:Registered students will receive a personalized access link in their email prior to the event. What:During the virtual event, you will have the opportunity to chat live with members of our Huskie Pack, including faculty and staff from NIU student support services and academic colleges. Sit back and enjoy our live student panel, presentation on financial aid and scholarships, and presentations from each of our academic colleges. Following the event, join our optional virtual campus tour hosted by current NIU students. Register: Click HERE to register
When: December 8, 2021 4:00 - 6:00 PM Where: NEIU Main Campus (5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625) What:At the Open house, prospective students and their families will be able to speak with members of our faculty and staff, hear first-hand from students studying at Northeastern, learn About financial aid, scholarships and assistance opportunities, apply to the university, and tour our beautiful campus; including our apartment style residence hall, The NEST. Register: Click HERE to register
Financial Aid Events
Sallie Mae: Navigating Financial Aid Offers webinar
When: February 23 @ 6:00 PM OR February 24 @ 7:00 PM Where: Online What:After being accepted to college, you’ll receive a financial aid offer that outlines your financial aid eligibility at that specific school. Each financial aid offer will contain similar information overall, but since there’s no standard format they can be difficult to interpret. In this session you’ll learn how to decipher each financial aid offer so you can confidently determine which college is the best fit. Register:Feb 23Feb 24
HEHS FAFSA Completion Workshop
When: Thursday, October 14th at 5:30 - 7:00 PM Where: HEHS Computer Lab What: ISAC rep, Melissa Van, will be available to provide hands-on assistance with creating a FSA ID and will walk you through completing the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). She will answer any questions you may have about the application process. *Reminder* The FAFSA is a mandatory graduation requirement for seniors. All 12th grade students and a parent are strongly encouraged to attend. Register: Contact Amanda Feltes, [email protected] or 217-642-5244
When: September 22, 2021; 1:00-2:00 PM Where: Online What:This webinar introduces the different types of financial aid, application process, and timeline with a student-centered approach to the terminology and requirements. Register: Click HERE to register
Financial Aid 101
When: October 5th or October 7th @ 6:00 PM Where: Online What: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of Student Financial Aid is hosting virtual Financial Aid 101 Nights the first week of October. The hour-long presentation reviews types of financial aid available, how and when to apply, the FAFSA, timelines, and helpful hints from the Financial Aid Office Register: Register now by clicking one of the sessions below: Tuesday, October 5, at 6:00pm Thursday, October 7, at 6:00pm
The first step to finding the money you need for college: Completing the FAFSA®
When: October 6 @ 6:00 PM or October 7 @ 7:00 PM Where: Online What:Join our experts for a discussion on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). A panel of experts will share helpful tips and information to help you complete your FAFSA® and uncover the money you need to pay for college. Space is limited, so please register early! Plus, check out the Paying for College Resource for more ways to help students and families pay for college, including helpful guides, free tools, and a video series. Register: Click the links below for the appropriate date to register. Wednesday, October 6 at 6pm CT Register Now Thursday, October 7 at 7pm CT Register Now
When: Sept 13 5-7 pm and Sept 14 6-8 pm Where: Online (Zoom) What:You are invited to attend the Midwest College Showcase Virtual College Fair Series, where you can talk with 27 of the best small colleges in the United States! We will be hosting two Virtual College Fairs on successive nights, allowing you to choose the date and time that works best for you. We will be with you LIVE, available to answer all of your questions about college - how to apply, how to earn scholarships, and what makes our institutions right for you! By attending the event, you will be entered into a drawing to win a sweatshirt from one of the 27 institutions! Register:To register, please select your preferred date and complete the corresponding form here. Upon registration, You will receive a confirmation immediately and then an email the week of the Showcase with event access details.
NACAC Virtual College Fairs When: Multiple Dates 2021-2022 (Sept 12, Sept 28, Oct 3, Oct 14, Oct 24, Nov 2, Nov 14) Where: Online What:NACAC Virtual College Fairs are designed from the ground up as mobile experiences that are intuitive, informative, interactive, and fun. During each NACAC Virtual College Fair, more than 600 college and university representatives will be available to talk with you and other students! Create your schedule by selecting which colleges you'd like to learn about. Sign up to attend their live and interactive Zoom sessions. The sessions are on a variety of topics such as: how to apply, financial aid, student life, academics, athletics, diversity, study abroad, and more. Watch, learn, and get your questions answered. You can also schedule a one-on-one meeting with a college. Just click on "Schedule a Meeting" to choose a date and time. Register:https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/students/
When: The 14th of each month (September - December, 2021) 6:45 - 8:00 PM Where: Online What:On the 14th of each month, September through December, we will come together to offer "15 Minutes of Tips" for the college application process followed by an hour-long virtual college fair. Each institution will have its own Zoom room for students to meet with an admission officer and when available a current student or alum. The format is the same every month with different opening topics and tips. Register: https://connect.cmc.edu/register/US14 You only need to register once! Upon registration, you will receive a reminder email before each monthly college fair with the Zoom links to access the main webinar and each college's room.
IACAC 6x6 Virtual College Fair When: September 19 & 20, 2021 Where: Online What:We are excited to announce that IACAC will once again be partnering with StriveScan to host virtual college fairs this spring. While this fall we took advantage of panels and information sessions, this spring we look to provide college fairs for students. StriveScan’s 6×6 Virtual College Fair format exposes students to a wide range of colleges in a lively and safe environment. Since last spring, StriveScan has hosted virtual college fairs and other virtual college admission programs nationwide, with over 300,000 students and 2,000 colleges and universities participating. We are partnering with StriveScan to create a unique opportunity for IACAC members and students in our state. Colleges Present: University of Illinois Springfield, Illinois Wesleyan, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois State University, Eastern Illinois University, Bradley University, Lincoln College, Millikin, Western Illinois University, University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois Central College, Southern Illinois University, Illinois College, St Francis Medical Center College, Northern Illinois University, Elmhurst University, Blackburn College, Aurora University, Xavier University, Roosevelt University, Lake Forest College, Wheaton College, College of Lake County, Lewis University, North Central College, Waubonsee Community College, Benedictine University, Loyola University Chicago, Spoon River College, UIC College of Nursing, Quad Cities Campus, Concordia University Chicago, Columbia College Chicago, Rock Valley College, Augustana, Dominican University, DePaul University, Morrison Tech, and much more! Register:https://www.iacac.org/6x6/
When: Tuesday, October 5th at 5:30-7:00 PM Where: Bone Student Center at Illinois State University (401 W. Locust Street, Normal, Illinois 61761) What:Each year Illinois State University is pleased to host the Greater McLean County College Fair together with Heartland Community College and the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC). You can learn more about Illinois State University, as well as nearly 100 in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the college selection process and ask specific questions. Register: No registration required
When: October 22, 2021; 10:15 am - 2:00 pm Where: Illinois State University What:A conference for high school students who are considering a career in education. This conference informs and inspires students about the process of becoming a teacher, and what to expect after graduation as they enter the classroom. Since its inaugural year in 2019, this conference has served nearly 550 students from more than 30 different districts. The College of Education will award a $1,000 scholarship to five seniors who attended the conference. Register:Students must attend with a school representative. If you are interested in attending, please see Mrs. Feltes by October 7th.
BigFuture Days Midwest When: March 11, 2021, 4:00 - 8:00 PM Where: Online What:College Board is hosting virtual events for high school students to connect directly with college admissions representatives and take action on the most important steps for college. Midwest Colleges will be represented during this event. Register: Visit https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days/midwest for a list of colleges attending and to register.
IACAC Virtual College Exploration When: September 15 - October 22 (Students can view the recordings after the event is over) Where: Online What: IACAC is proud to present our Virtual College Exploration Program, for all Illinois students. The six-week program consists of hundreds of opportunities for students to learn about the college search process and about many different colleges through panel presentations and information sessions. Students will gain a wealth of college knowledge, get exposure to a variety of colleges, and have the opportunity to ask questions of admission counselors, all in a safe, flexible, online environment. All high school students, parents, and counselors throughout Illinois are all welcome to attend. Participation is free. Students should participate live so they can ask questions and interact with the college admission counselors. If students are unable to attend live, we still encourage them to register for the sessions they are interested in and recordings will be available below later. Register:Students should register for each session that they want to attend. Once they register, they’ll receive a confirmation email with their unique link to join the Zoom webinar. Visit https://www.iacac.org/virtual-college-exploration/students/
Campus Visits
Juniors are allowed up to 2 excused absences and Seniors are allowed up to 3 excused absences for college campus visits. All college visits must be verified and approved in advance by Mrs. Feltes. You must complete a Pre-Arrangement Form (located in the front office and Mrs. Feltes' office) with a parent/guardian signature, indicating the college and date of anticipated visit, as well as signatures from all of the student's teachers. Students are responsible for making up any work missed during a college visit.
