College Planning - Hinsdale Central High School

College Planning Resources

General Resources

College Planning Resources for Students with Accommodations

College Planning Student Resources

Junior Planning Conference Student Self-Survey - Required

Please type your answers into the document and print it off so that it is legible. You MUST complete this PRIOR to your JPC meeting. Please bring it to your JPC meeting or drop it off to your counselor ahead of time.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Resources

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid- All students are required to complete the FAFSA or FAFSA Non-Participation Waiver form in order to earn a high school diploma.
FAFSA Non-Participation Waiver Form
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE: College Board's financial aid application. Many highly selective private schools request completion of the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.
FA Tips 2025-2026- Helpful tips and information provided by IACAC

Matriculation Data

College Athletics

Scholarship Information

Scholarship Opportunities

Please visit Schoolinks for a list of available scholarship opportunities.

Since parents/guardians do not have Schoolinks accounts, they should log in with their students. Click on the Finances icon at the left side of the page. Next select Scholarship Matching. On the top right corner you will see District Posted. These are scholarships that we have received information about and many are specific to Hinsdale Central students. Please contact your counselor if you have questions.