Counselor's Corner
Requesting official high school transcripts after graduation:
Official transcripts with graduation date will be ready the mid- June. A google form will be sent to seniors to complete when requesting a transcript order. If you are graduating in December, you will need to speak with the Counselor about acquiring your transcript and arranging where you need it sent and by when.
ICC Dual Credit Courses and College Transcripts:
Any dual-credit courses taken will be listed on your BHS transcript but you will also need to request an ICC Transcript from ICC. This can be done here. You will need to set up an account with Parchment so you have access to your transcripts as long as you need. This will be available to you throughout your education journey.
Financial Aid/FAFSA:
The 25-26 FAFSA Application details will be shared as soon as we know.
Completing the FAFSA is an Illinois State Graduation Requirement.
Please read the attached document ("FAFSA...") explaining what to do to prepare before the application opens up at the end of December.
"Get Started" on your FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Schedule a meeting if you need any assistance setting up your FAFSA ID. Students can set up a meeting with me to complete this but will need to know their full social security number.
Parents/Guardians - you will need your 2023 Tax documents once the application is open.
The application you may see available now to start applying IS NOT FOR FALL 2025/2025-2026. Do not fill it out unless your student graduates in December 2024 and plans to attend college January 2025.
To view the new FAFSA prototype or look over various scenarios click here:
Contact Melissa Ross
High School Counselor
Brimfield High School
309-446-3349 ext. 1202