Information from Programs

Senior PROGRAMSSenior Parent Saturday

On Saturday, August 19th, we hosted a parent program with breakouts as listed below. Information from some sessions can be found on our website. Other handouts can be obtained in the CCRC.

Financial Aid/Conquering College Cost: Access handouts by clicking HERE

(Special thanks to: Bradley University, St. Ambrose University, St. Xavier University, and the University of Tampa for your support, which allows Frank Palmasani to work with our families for free!)

Senior Application Process/Planning: The 12 Steps to College handout was emailed to senior parents in September. If you cannot locate it, please ask your senior to show them to you in their Class of 2023 CCRC Google Classroom or Schoology Classroom.
IEP's and 504's in College: Review Google Slides by clicking HERE Article that was shared can be accessed HERE.
Alternatives to Traditional Four-Year College: Review Google Slides by clicking HERE

SENIORS: College Application Process

There are many steps in the process of applying to college. The documents listed here should help. All of these were used during meetings with seniors and their parents this fall.

Drop-In Wednesdays:

All Wednesdays this school year (minus holidays and Lunch & Learn days, are drop-ins for seniors (first semester and second semester) and juniors (second semester only). All drop in hours are during the lunch periods. This is an opportunity for seniors to ask some quick questions without needing to set up a full appointment.

Lunch & Learn Seminars:

One Wednesday each month, we will host a Lunch & Learn, where specific information is presented on pre-determined topics, listed below. If Google Slides are used, they will be added to the senior's CCRC Google Classroom.

Topics below:

9/6: Sending Test Scores to Colleges - (How to send scores from ACT/College Board, if needed) 30 minutes.
10/11: All About the Money:(FAFSA, FSA ID, CSS Profile, and Intro to Scholarships) 30 Minutes w/ Q&A after.
11/8: Just Getting Started? Let’s Talk! (Perfect for seniors who need a refresher) 40 minutes w/Q&A.
12/6: Searching for Scholarships - (More tips on looking for scholarships) 30 minutes and Q & A after.

Senior Summer Sessions: Using Naviance

Seniors can access the slides and recordings for this in-depth explanation of using Naviance to be more organized and to request and track your transcripts and letters of recommendation. These are in the CCRC Google Classroom.

Twelve Steps to College

A document with links to videos and supporting documents was emailed to senior parents in September. The document is also posted to the CCRC Google Classroom. Your senior can make a copy and share it with you if you cannot locate the electronic copy that was emailed.

College of DuPage Information Night

On Monday, December 4th, we hosted a virtual COD Info Night. The Handout, slides and recording from the program will be located below, just click on the name of the item you wish to view.

Steps to COD Handout
Steps to COD Slides

Choosing the Right College

Every year, during second semester, York hosts a College Planning Night meant to provide information for families as they begin planning for, "Life After York".

In odd-numbered years, the focus of the program is on selecting a college: 2-year vs. 4-year, Private vs. Public. How to choose?

In even-numbered years, the focus of the program is on paying for college: Conquering the Cost of College. How do families pay for college? How do families know what they can truly afford? How does financial aid work?

We hope that all York families will have the opportunity to attend these programs each year to help in the process of researching post-high school options.

Below are the documents presented and reviewed for this year's program. Though it is difficult to convey all the information shared in the program, we hope our families find these materials helpful.

January 2023: College Planning Night - How to Choose?

Slides HERE and Recording HERE

Understanding & Preparing for College Cost

On Tuesday, January 28th, 2022 York hosted "College Planning Night: Paying for College. Topics explained were:

The FAFSA, what it does and how it works.
Tools to prepare and plan for college cost.
How colleges create financial aid packages.

Here are the resources for each:

FAFSA
Tools
Colleges & Aid Packages

Many thanks to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, Tuition Fit, and Julie Nelson from Xavier University for providing information and supporting our program!

Junior Parent Night

College Planning for Students with IEP's & 504's

On Monday, November 20th, a group of York faculty, college representatives, and a York Alum provided information about transition planning, what changes when students go to college, and what to expect in college. The slides and handouts are linked below.

To view the slides, click HERE.

Three articles were shared: 7 Things to Know About College Disability Services, Guidance for Accommodation Recommendations to Provide Access for Students with Disabilities, and College Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Grow with Little Oversight.