Governor JB Pritzker is honoring Patoka High School as one of four high schools in the state for getting 100-percent of the financial aid applications completed for members of the Class of 2021. The district assisted 18 students through the process.
Another 427 school district’s were honored for getting the process completed for a large percentage of their student body. They include Sandoval at 76-percent, Odin at 66-percent, and South Central at 65-percent.
Each of the schools will receive an award banner to display at their school along with the level of recognition for the class.
Priztker says schools’ support for their students helped put Illinois in the number six spot nationally for high school senior FAFSA completion rates last year. While filing was down more than four percent nationally, Illinois filing was up by almost four percent.
Pritzker says completing the FAFSA gives students a full picture of what doors they have to continue their education. He says his administration is committed to ensuring graduating seniors and lifelong learners have access to the support they need to build a good career and a good life.
