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A checklist from Chicago Public Schools for dependent students so they can consider all of the required documents to complete the FAFSA.

This one-pager from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission can be used to compare up to three colleges in terms of out-of-pocket cost after financial aid.

A one-pager from Ladder Up for students and families to record all financial information reflected in the FAFSA. Students can also complete this with their respective Counselors or College & Career Coaches.

A collection of artifacts from Tilden High School on their College Decision Day event.

A set of guidelines from Tilden High School and Umoja Student Development Corporation on how to engage in one-on-one interviews with seniors as they navigate the college application process.

A collection of artifacts from Washington High School’s College Café. Counselors and other educators organized a two-day event where students planned for the future and discussed their thoughts with school staff in one-on-one interviews.

A Network for College Success presentation for seniors as they choose their best fit college option.

A list of websites that can be used by students - and adults who support them – to plan for life after graduation.

An exercise for students to compare college options by graduation rates, affordability, gender, and race using practical online tools. Students can use the nationally-vetted sources and tools to inform their college exploration.

A lesson plan that introduces juniors to Naviance, a postsecondary planning software, so they can explore college options before senior year.