CCR Update
St. Charles North - February 8th 2026
Parents and students will receive course verification emails on February 10th. From February 10th to February 13th, Counselors will complete any changes from the course verifications and finish meeting with any students that missed their original appointments. Questions? Reach out to your counselor!
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. The application deadline is February 6, 2026.
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. The placement testing deadline is February 20, 2026.
All Senior students attended an important information session regarding end of the year expectations and graduation information during their 2nd period class on Wednesday, February 4th in the auditorium. To review the information covered, please click HERE!
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.
Everyone’s journey looks different—and that’s a good thing.
This month’s CCR theme invites students to reflect on how their background, culture, identity, and experiences shape who they are and where they’re headed. Meeting with your counselor is a chance to talk about what makes you you, your sense of belonging at school, and how your unique perspective fits into your academic goals, future plans, and overall well-being.
This is an opportunity to reflect on your experiences and how they connect to your goals after high school, with support from your counselor. Book an appointment with your counselor and remember, you never need a reason to stop by the CCR office!
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: Recharge & Refocus: Balance Without the Burnout - Mental Wellness for College Success
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Location: Virtual
College can be rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming. Recharge & Refocus: Balance Without the Burnout — Mental Wellness for College Success is a live, interactive Zoom webinar designed to support students in protecting their mental health while pursuing their academic goals. This session will explore practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, incorporating wellness into daily college life, and recognizing when to seek support. Students will leave with accessible tools, campus resources, and realistic approaches to maintaining balance, resilience, and well-being throughout the semester. Guest Speaker: Coresair A. Mack, MS.Ed., LCPC, NCCWellness Professional, Wellness Services at Elgin Community College. 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:
2/11/2026 Elgin Community College (ECC)
2/11/2026 Grand Canyon University
3/3/2026 Nova Southeast University
3/4/2026 University of Missouri-Columbia
3/10/2026 University of Wyoming
3/10/2026 Grand Valley State
3/11/2026 Monmouth College
3/11/2026 Stony Brook University
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
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!
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.
