CCR Update
St. Charles North - March 1st 2026
Counselors visited Junior classrooms on Thursday, February 12th to discuss post-High School planning and explore the SchooLinks college and career platform! If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the information, please click HERE!
All dual credit students (ENG 101/102, CMS 101, Math 102, HOS 101, ACC 100, Full-Time and Part-Time programs) must complete the Dual Credit Application linked here. All field with a red asterisk must be completed.
If you do not qualify for the class or program based on PSAT, SAT or ACT scores, you will need to take the ECC placement exams. Information about taking the placement exams can be found in the Dual Credit Application Guide.
Complete the above steps as soon as possible!
P. A. 101-180 requires all Illinois public high school students to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma. Additionally, high schools are expected to provide students and their families with any support or guidance necessary to comply with the requirement. For students who choose not to file an application, a waiver may be completed by their parent. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) makes available through their website a FAFSA Nonparticipation Form (English and Spanish) for this purpose. Check out our FAFSA Update for more information.
Save The Date! Important CCR Upcoming Events
- 2026-2027 FAFSA Application is scheduled to open October 1st 2025
- Course Selection Opening Day 411 Schedule on November 13th 2025 at the end of your 2nd period classes.
- Early College Credit Information Night at St. Charles North HS in the Auditorium on November 18th 2025 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- FAFSA Completion Workshop at St. Charles East HS in Room B200C from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on February 5th
- Fox Valley College Fair on March 24th 2026 at St. Charles North HS from 5:30-8 p.m.
More details will be shared as we get closer to each event date.
Elgin Community College CCR Events!
Elgin Community College is offering a series of College & Career events for the fall and spring semesters. Session topics include The Start of College Decisions, Financial Aid 101, Early College Credit options, Professional Etiquette, Discovering Careers, Career Clusters & Opportunities, Successful Interviewing and more. All events are free and open to the public. Events will be held virtually over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 P.M. unless otherwise noted. For more information and meeting links, please visit https://elgin.edu/community/college-transitions/ccr/
Upcoming Events: The Advantages of Community College: More Than Just Affordability
Date: Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration Required
The Advantages of Community College: More Than Just Affordability This informative webinar explores the many benefits of starting your college journey at a community college beyond lower tuition costs. Participants will learn how community colleges offer flexible scheduling, smaller class sizes, strong student support services, transfer pathways, and career-focused programs designed for real-world success. Whether you plan to transfer or enter the workforce, this session helps students understand how community college can be a powerful and strategic first step toward achieving their academic and career goals. Guest Speakers: Jerrmiah Wright, Recruitment Coordinator IV, ECC and Marlen Ruiz, Academic Advisor, ECC - Hosted by College and Career Readiness
City of St. Charles Job Shadow Program
Have you ever thought about a career as an electric lineman, firefighter, police officer, lab technician, or in tree maintenance, or IT/Networking? These are all individuals, and many more, who are employed by the City of St. Charles.
The City of St. Charles is offering a career pathway job shadow program to St. Charles high school students interested in exploring a career in municipal government. You may schedule up to three different job shadow experiences per school year, during which you can explore work sites, ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn about education and certifications. Students will be responsible for transportation to and from the City. The date, time, and length of the job shadow will be scheduled outside of school hours directly with the City’s job shadow program coordinator. Please return your completed registration form to Ms. Gomez in the College & Career Office.
College Visit Sign-up in SchooLinks
Log in to your SchooLinks account (https://app.schoolinks.com/).
On the Student Dashboard, click on the School Events section to see all upcoming college visits.
Click on the name of the visit you want to attend, and then click on the Register for this Event button.
Before attending the visit, make sure you pick up a College Visit Pass from our College & Career Readiness Office. You will need to fill out the form and have your teacher sign it before attending the visit. You will also be responsible for making up any missed work when attending a college visit.
If you have a conflict with a college visit, please email Ms. Tiffany Kufer at tiffany.kufer@d303.org for the college rep's contact information.
For Scheduled Virtual Visits: Click the link to enter the live virtual conference with a college rep. For the full listing go to the College Visit page on our CCR Website.
Upcoming Visits:
3/3/2026 Nova Southeast University
3/4/2026 University of Missouri-Columbia
3/5/2026 Elgin Community College (ECC)
3/5/2026 University of South Florida
3/10/2026 University of Wyoming
3/10/2026 Florida Institute of Technology
3/10/2026 University of Arizona
3/10/2026 Grand Valley State
3/11/2026 Stony Brook University
3/11/2026 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
3/11/2026 Monmouth College
3/20/2026 Iowa State University
3/25/2026 Ball State University
3/25/2026 National Louis University
4/6/2026 ETI School of Skilled Trades
4/8/2026 SUNY at Binghamton
4/8/2026 McKendree University
4/16/2026 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
4/20/2026 Judson University
Information for local scholarships and select national scholarships is available in SchooLinks, the College and Career Office, and through the scholarship listing on the CCR website. This list will continue to be updated throughout the school year, so please check regularly!
Jan Bateman Willenborg P.E.O. Memorial Scholarship
Calling all Senior Females for an exciting $3000 scholarship opportunity!
Applicants should have a strong academic record, community/school involvement, and a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The application deadline is March 15, 2026. Don’t miss out on this and send your application!
Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Scholarship
The Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital Medical Staffs are pleased to offer six (6) well-
deserving students, who reside in the hospitals’ communities, a scholarship in the amount of
$2,500. The scholarship may be renewed for three additional years for up to a total of $10,000*.
Scholarship applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:
Be an upstanding member of the community
Be entering a pre-med major
Provide a list of Colleges/Universities that applications have been submitted to
Please return this application along with the following items by March 15, 2026, to be considered
for the scholarship:
Personal statement of approximately 500 words detailing why you are pursuing a pre-
med major, your plans for the future and the impact you hope to have in the medical field
List of your extracurricular activities and volunteer service opportunities over the past
four years
Letter of acceptance from a college or university with a documented major in pre-med
The application and supporting documentation must be returned via email to: MSO-West@nm.org
Please call 630-933-6007 with any questions.
Amy Backer was a remarkable individual whose dedication and unwavering support left an indelible mark on the St. Charles North community. Amy's commitment to fostering growth and empowerment among the students of our school was truly unparalleled. Whether it was through her involvement in the arts, athletics, or academics, Amy consistently championed the holistic development of every student at the school.
This scholarship aims to give every student an opportunity to share their experiences, passions, and hobbies, or anything that has had an impact on them in their time here at SCN and beyond! Students interested in applying must be currently enrolled Senior students in good academic standing and on track to graduate. Applicants should have a post-high school plan in place (College, Junior College/Community College, Trade school, Technical/Vocational Training, Armed Forces, etc.). Applications are due Friday, March 27, 2026. Please click HERE for the application form.
Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Tyler Brett Caruso, a student of St. Charles East High School who died unexpectedly in 2002. Tyler was a student leader, athlete, musician, and community activist. The criteria for the $1,000 scholarship is evidence of exemplary achievements in many of the following areas: academics, athletics, student leadership and school service, music, along with community leadership and service. Students must complete an application and provide a copy of their high school transcript with two letters of recommendation and a completed essay. Please visit the website for more information. Applications are due by April 15, 2026.
Pottawatomie Garden Club of St. Charles will award a $4,000 scholarship to a full-time student majoring in Agriculture, Botany, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Concerns, Forestry, Horticulture, Land Management, and/or related studies. An applicant must be a graduating senior or a current college student who resides within St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 boundaries. A copy of the application should also be given to Ms. Tiffany Kufer in the CCR Office at SCN. Applications due April 15, 2026.
