6:300-E3 Form for Exemption from Financial Aid Application Completion

This form is to be used to document a parent/guardian or student’s exemption from the State law requirement to file, as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma.

• A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),  at https://Studentaid.gov/
• An application for State financial ai at www.isac.org/students/before-college/financial-aid-planning/retention-of-illinois-rise-act/,
• An Ill. State Board of Education (ISBE) FAFSA Nonparticipation Form at www.isbe.net/Documents/FAFSA-Non-Participation-Form.pdf  105 ILCS 5/22-85(b) (added by P.A. 101-180, final citation pending).

Return a copy of the completed form to the parent/guardian or student, and keep a copy in the student’s file.

Completed by Student’s parent/guardian or Student, if 18 years or older or legally emancipated.

I am unable to file a FAFSA application for State financial aid or an ISBE FAFSA Nonparticipation Form because of the following:

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Completed by High School Principal.

Extenuating circumstances exist and the Student is exempt from the requirement to file a FAFSA application for State financial aid, or an ISBE FAFSA Nonparticipation Form:

_______Yes        _______No, exemption denied

(Complete next portion only if the answer is Yes above)

I attest that the District has made the following good faith efforts to assist the Student’s parent/guardian or Student in filing an application or a waiver from this requirement:

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The student has met all other graduation requirements and receive a diploma.

______Yes, exemption approved     ______No, exemption denied

High School Principal Signature                                                                     Date

Date Adopted:  January 21, 2020

Date Amended:  December 17, 2020