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FAFSA: Why those five letters are so important for college financial aid

College students work on a computer filing the FAFSA.

Don’ think the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) matters for your family? You might be missing out in a big way.

Earning financial aid starts with a timeline

A student walks by a clock on Illinois State's Quad.

A little planning goes a long way toward making the search for college financial aid simpler, more satisfying, and successful.

What’s the key to finding college scholarships?

If you and your student are willing to put in a little time and effort to find and apply for scholarships, the return on investment can go a long way toward making college affordable.

Cost matters when choosing a college, but knowing how to find scholarships can make school affordable.

Fun for the #RedbirdFamily

A family poses at the football game during Family Weekend

College is great. You learn a lot from going away to college, not just academically. You learn how to manage your time wisely, that procrastination is not the smartest decision in college, and that you will never take a home-cooked meal for granted. Family Weekend is a time to bring your family to your home

Submit applications for Alumni Association, legacy, and affinity group scholarships

collage of students, bridge, and building

Several scholarships are available through the Alumni Association and its affinity groups. Deadlines vary with the majority closing in November.

A guide to getting more out of a campus visit

A step-by-step guide to help you and your student get the most out of a college visit.

How a campus visit can help your college search

There are countless ways a visit to campus, like the Quad at Illinois State, shown here, can help refine your college search.

Helping your child choose a college is a critical undertaking, but how do you cut through all the noise to figure out where your student will be safe, supported, and successful?

From the source: College students talk campus visits

See a group of students while taking a campus visit? Stop them and ask them questions. Current students are a great source of unfiltered information.

Current students share their stories of how a visit helped them decide to become Redbirds, and they offer advice on how your family can get the most out of a stop on campus.

Greater McLean County College Fair set for October 9

Nearly 100 colleges and universities will be at the Greater McLean County College Fair event from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, October 9.

Experienced circus performer and new Redbird is ready for Gamma Phi Circus

Freshman student Cassia Weigel has been training as a circus performer since she was 3 years old. When she began looking at colleges, the San Francisco was attracted to Illinois State University and the Gamma Phi Circus, America’s oldest collegiate circus.