All senior students must complete the FAFSA requirement for graduation. The 2027-2028 FAFSA application is open! Seniors who will be attending any college are strongly recommended to complete the FAFSA application since it offers grants, scholarships, work study, and/or loans. The process for filing the FAFSA does begin with the student and parent(s) will be invited by the student as a contributor.
Application: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Please remember to fill out the 2027-2028 FAFSA, since this will be the student’s first year of college.
For more specific assistance, check out these step by step videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/FederalStudentAid or view the detailed financial aid guide here.
If you are not completing the FAFSA for any reason, the Non-Participation form must be filled out. You must do this on the Illinois Students Assistance Commission's (ISAC) portal, starting 10/1. Visit the ISAC website to view details on how to complete the electronic form. https://www.isac.org/home/fafsa/NPF-Instructions.html
Again, this is a graduation requirement. In order to receive their cap/gown, all seniors must complete one of the following: the FAFSA or the non-participation form. We will be sending monthly reminders via email to all senior parents to ensure completion. You do not have to inform PNHS when it has been submitted. Please let us know if you have any questions.