River Forest High School

CAREER PATHWAYS & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Indiana College Core

Do you want to get a head start on college? The Indiana College Core allows high

school students to earn 30 general education credits that can be transferred as a

block to any public college or university in Indiana, as well as some private

institutions. In other words, students who earn the College Core in high school may

already be finished with their first year of college at a fraction of the cost. To learn

more about the Indiana College Core and put together your plan, use My CollegeCore (mycollegecore.org) and work closely with your school counselor.

What is FAFSA?

The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most important

document for determining if you’re eligible for financial aid — money to help you pay

for education and training beyond high school. The easiest way to file the FAFSA is

online at FAFSA.gov.

After you file your FAFSA, your college will be able to tell you which scholarships

and grants you could receive as well as how much money you can borrow in federal

loans. To find out more about the FAFSA, including what kinds of state financial aid

is available, check out Learn More Indiana’s FAFSA guide for Hoosiers. Contact Learn More

Indiana and get connected with specialists who can answer your questions.

INvested

INvestEd is Indiana’s free expert resource for students and parents seeking help with planning for

education beyond high school. INvestEd’s team assists families with understanding how to fund

college wisely and minimize student loan debt. Find them online at https://www.INvestEdIndiana.org,

e-mail them at Outreach@INvestEdIndiana.org, or call 317-715-9007 for free help!