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FAFSA Information

What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

The FAFSA is used to apply for federal student aid such as grants, work-study, and loans. You may also use the FAFSA to apply for most state and some private aid.
Below you’ll find some tips on obtaining your PIN and beginning your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Portfolios

Share your work and accomplishments with the rest of the After School Matters community!

After School Matters teens and instructors are encouraged to submit their portfolios and upload their favorite work they created in an After School Matters program. You could be one of the next featured teens or instructors on our Web site!

Events

After School Matters Annual Gala

Welcome Friends,

Why After School Matters?

Chicago’s teens want and need to know their communities support their dreams and future.

  • Teens have dreams and need developmental resources to help fulfill their dreams.

Teen Calendar


Interview Tips
Phone Interview Tips

A phone interview may seem less important than an in-person interview, but you should prepare for it just like you would an in-person interview. If you don’t impress the interviewer over the phone, you’ll never get a chance to do so in person!

Prepare with these tips for a successful phone interview:

Illinois Colleges

Finding a college or university can be an overwhelming experience with many factors to consider including institution type, the type of degree offered, the available coursework or field of study, tuition and housing costs, total enrollment, location, student to faculty ratios and so on. To begin a search of Illinois colleges you can go to Illinois Mentor at College.com, a Web site sponsored by College Zone.

Applying for Scholarships

Make an investment in your postsecondary education by planning to attend college. College can be expensive. Applying for scholarships is one fundamental way to offset the cost of your education. Scholarships offer additional sources of educational funding that you do not need to pay back. There are many ways to apply and many types of scholarships available.


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