Students
Issues: Education
The following information is for Students. Please contact our office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have.
All Kids Resources | Kindergarten-5th Grade | 6th-12th Grade | College
Our younger constituents are the future of our district and providing them information that can enhance their education is important to their development. Below are some resources that will be useful to kids.
In addition, there are resources for parents.
All Kids Resources
Kindergarten-5th Grade
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: 3rd-5th Grade
- U.S. Census Bureau Fact Finder Kids Page
- CIA Kids Page (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
- EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff (Kindergarten-3rd Grade)
- EPA Drinking Water and Ground Water Kids' Stuff (4th-8th Grade)
- FBI Kids Page (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
- FEMA For Kids (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Gearing Up for a Great Trip (Federal Trade Commission)
- Kids In the House: Young Learners
- Kids In the House: Grade School
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Kids Pages (Kindergarten-6th Grade)
- Veteran Affairs Kids Page (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
6th-12th Grade
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: 6th-8th Grade
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: 9th-12th Grade
- CIA Kids Page (6th-12th Grade)
- EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff (4th-8th Grade)
- EPA Drinking Water & Ground Water Kids' Stuff (9th-12th Grade)
- FBI Youth (6th-12th Grade)
- Kids In the House: Middle School
- Kids In the House: High School
- National Center for Education Statistics Kids' Zone (part of the U.S. Department of Education )
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Kids Pages (6-12 Grade)
- Veteran Affairs Kids Page (6th-12th Grade)
- You Are Here - where kids learn to be smarter consumers (5-8 Grade)
College
- Internship Opportunities
An internship in my office provides a great opportunity for students to learn first-hand how our government works. Interns gain valuable knowledge and experience by having hands-on opportunity to learn about the legislative process, as well as the operations of a Congressional office. - Military Academy Nominations
Young people who are genuinely interested in pursuing a career in the military service and who are looking to build a career foundation at one of our esteemed service academies are encouraged to open a file in the Congressional District office by sending a letter of interest. - Student Financial Aid
Information is available to students to learn more about the process of locating and applying for financial aid. - Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
A state commission committed to making college accessible and affordable for Illinois students. Illinois students with questions about applying to or funding college are highly encouraged to make use of this free resource.
Undocumented Students
Students pursuing higher education face many challenges; for undocumented students those challenges may at times seem insurmountable. However, many undocumented students have successfully completed college. Below are resources undocumented students may find useful as they move forward with their education.
- Undocumented Student's Guide to College
Assembled by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) this comprehensive guide for undocumented students is a great place to start navigating your way to a college degree. - Private Scholarship Guide
Seven pages of scholarships undocumented students are eligible for, compiled by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. - MALDEF Scholarship Guide
An exhaustive list of scholarships, many which undocumented students are eligible for, compiled by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF). - Illinois DREAM Fund
Undocumented students who graduated from high school in Illinois are eligible for this scholarship.
