Resources

Cappex

Get a jump on college planning and find the colleges you want and the scholarships you need. Use Cappex to get matched with possible scholarships, to compare colleges, and to figure out your chances of admission at colleges of interest to you.

Claim your Future

Play Claim Your Future®-- a game that encourages exploration of education and training after high school, future careers, and money management.

College2Career

Try the new Illinois College2Career tool to find the Illinois college or university that’s the best fit for your education and career goals. Easily search a variety of different categories, including: costs, financial aid, graduation rates, student debt, jobs, earnings after graduation for different areas of study, and more.

WorkNet

Use Illinois workNet to explore careers, job training programs, and look up salaries. You can even build a resume, search for jobs, negotiate your salary and get tips on how to succeed in your new position.

FAFSA4caster

Want to know your chances of getting financial aid for college? This tool uses basic information you provide to help you estimate your eligibility for federal student aid, including the Pell Grant, work study and student loans.

ISAC College Q&A

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission now offers ISAC College Q&A - get your questions about college planning and financial aid answered via text message, and receive important information about college planning events and deadlines. To use the service simply text your first and last name to the phone number below which is closest to your area.

• (773) 453-9520
• (630) 216-4910
• (847) 243-6470
• (815) 242-4630
• (217) 207-3265
• (309) 306-7066
• (708) 252-3890
• (618) 223-6450

Dedicated support for returning adult students:
(872) 395-4723

Servicio en español: (773) 823-0570

Illinois Postsecondary Profiles

Learn about Illinois institutions and potential occupations through Illinois Postsecondary Profiles. Visit an Institutional Profile to find information about an Illinois college's student enrollment, cost, retention and completion rates, and more. Explore areas of study and occupations connected to them through Occupational Profiles.

College Scorecard

Check out College Scorecard to compare colleges and degree programs by cost, graduation rates, and average salaries after graduation. Know the facts so you can make smarter decisions about which college and degree program is right for you.

Student Resources Beyond Financial Aid

If you are an Illinois college student looking for help beyond financial aid - including resources for food, housing, medical care, child and dependent care assistance and consideration because of special circumstances - check out this area. You'll also find a list of food pantries on or near Illinois college campuses.

https://www.foodpantries.org/st/illinois
An expanded list of Illinois food pantries.