FAFSA Graduation Requirement

Public Act 101-180 requires that public high school students must complete the FAFSA or, as eligible, the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma. A waiver provision is possible and allows a parent, guardian, or the student - if 18 or emancipated - to opt out for any reason by going online and choosing the opt out option. You must complete the FAFSA or waiver before graduation.

College Bound Seniors

You will need a final transcript sent to the college you plan to attend after graduation. This will need to be completed through Parchment. The link can be found in the transcript link on the school website. Your final transcript can be ordered now by placing a hold on it until the end of the school year or anytime after June 1st, 2024. Transcript orders are free of charge when you are enrolled at GHS, but after the school year rolls over and you are no longer a student there will be a charge.

FSA ID Information Sheet
Preparing for FAFSA 2025-2026

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