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SECTION 2 > PAGE 4 • PLA1.NDEALER-HHRALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20.1985 School • . Financial aid is still Forum set for Saturday If you are interested in a college, university or technical education but cannot afford the entire cost, you may be eligible for federal, state or local financial aid. However, you need to apply before the end of February for aid for the 1985-86 school year. There are grants, loans and work-study programs. Funds are awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and-or merit, college cost and availability of funds. They may be used for part or full-time study. Two major grants are the Illinois State Scholarship Commission's Monetary Award Program (ISSC), currently offering up to $2,400 annually toward tuition and fees for Illinois residents attending eligible institutions; and the federal Pell Grant, offering up to $2,100 per year toward educational expenses at over 7,000 post-high school in­ stitutions throughout the United States. - Three federal campus-based programs include the Sup­ plemental Educational Op­ portunity Grant (SEOG), providing up to $2,000 anually; College Work-Study (CWS), allowing part of the educational expenses to be earned through work; and the National Direct Student Loan (NDSL), paid back at five percent interest, starting six months after leaving school. In Illinois, all five of the & The walk Plaindealer Herald photo by Anthony Oliver ALL DAY FRI. 8, SAT. FEB. 22 & 23 1/2P PRICE NITE rice Night Sale! SELECT GROUPSOF- •SPORT SHOES FOR MEN & WOMEN •BOOTS FOR MEN & WOMEN • DRESS SHOES FOR MEN & WOMEN •GYM SHOES 50% OFF -ALL SALES FINAL- Hurry Semi-Annual Sale Positively Ends Saturday! J^Shoe Sttop aforementioned programs may be applied for by completing only one of the three ap­ plications: Application for Federal Student Aid (AFSA), Financial Aid Form (FAF) or the Family Financial Statement (FFS). v You are invited to contact the McHenry County College Financial Aid Office for more information and to determine which form is required. Put your application in immediately for the 1985-86 school year. Three loan programs are available through direct ap­ plication to participating banks. The Illinois Guaranteed Student Loan Program (IGLP) charges eight percent interest, which starts accumulating when repayment begins, six months after leaving school. The Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) allows parents to borrow at 12 percent, with repayment starting . ' im­ mediately. The Auxiliary Loan to Assist Students (ALAS) allows borrowing at 12 percent, deferring payment of principle, but requiring interest payments while the student is enrolled. Hie MCC Financial Aid Office is located in Rm. 145 of the College'8 Main Hall Building. MCC is at the intersection of Route 14 and Lucrfs Road, between Woodstock and Crystal Lake. The telephone number is (815) 455-3700. Midwest College of Engineering and the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers will present an "Engineering Careers Forum" on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College campus, 440 S. Finley Road, Lombard. The forum is for highschool and junior college students who are considering engineering as a career and also for academic advisors, counselors and human resource managers from in­ dustry who are working with prospective engineering students. "This is an excellent op­ portunity for students, both men and women, to find out what engineers do and how to become one," said Albert H. Budlong, acting president of Midwest College of Engineering. The forum is free and anyone with a serious interest in engineering education may attend. There will be laboratory demonstrations and refresh­ ments will be served. For more information contact Joan Younger, public relations director, at (312) 627-6850. Parent conferences held next week at Johnsburg . Parent-teacher conferences for students at Johnsburg High School have been scheduled for the end of this month. On Wednesday, Feb. 27, conferences will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Thursday, Feb. 28, parents and teachers can meet from noon to 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the week of Feb. 18-22, mts are asked to call the _ school to schedule con­ ferences with members of the faculty. These conferences may ' be with an individual teacher or, In some cases, a group con­ ference with several members of the teaching staff. "The conferences are an excellent opportunity for parents and teachers to ex­ change information concerning the student's achievement during the second semester," said Robert .Gough, principal. The conferences provide its with information about r student's skills, strengths and study habits. Computers for beginners starts Feb. 26 at JHS Parents and students in the Johnsburg school district are invited to register for a begin­ ner's computer class. Parents of students in grades 4 through 10 are encouraged to attena and will receive priority placement. Pairs of adults are welcome to register and will be allowed to attend if 15 adult- child pairs are not scheduled. The class will be taught at Johnsburg High School and will cover care and use of com- iters, BASIC and L traduction to word pi and a brief survey educational software. The workshop is scheduled for Feb. 26-27, March 5-6 and March 12-13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration is made by calling Johnsburg Middle School at 385- 3091. The cost is $26 per pair. If the class is not filled, in­ dividuals may register for $15. The registration deadline is Feb. Q ST0REWIDE uary 19th Have you always wanted an Irish Fisherman Knit Sweater, ora Belleek China Tea Set? Here'syour chance! Nows the time! BUT Should you wait til Saturday at half price • or play it Safe on Weds, or Thurs.??? PLAY THE GAME WITH US! Enjoy the savings andthe LuckO' the Irish to Ye! •With the exception of Waterford Crystal SAL! HOURS: Open Than. A Frl. evening til 8:00 p.m. fflaggie's 3nsh imports Crys ta l Lake P laza 'R t . 14 Crys ta l Lake , I L 815 -459 1800 A favorite story among seniors is the mile walk to school among mountainous snowdrifts. Well, the drifts may not be as high, nor the trek as long, but schoolchildren are still walking. Above, two youngsters hike along James Street on their way to school Monday morning.. ARTS & CRAFTS FRI. SAT. SUN. FEBRUARY 22-23 & 24 Over 40 participaats freai 5 states • Many demeastratiois aid crafts being created while yos watch. laclmles ail paints, wood crafts, staiaad glass, sculpture, photography, weaviig, pottery, and nore • Cone ont and see oae of the finest shews in the Midwest. Route 14 and Main Straat, Crystal Laka AAon.-Frl, 10-9* Sat., 10 to 5:30* Son., 11 to5 233 Main Street, Woodstock, 333-6030; Mon.-Thurs. 9-5; Fri. 9-8; Sat 9-5 Service Line: A LISTING OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS COMPILED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO McHENRY McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE A MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4302 G West Crystal Uke Rd" McHenry. II60050 813-383-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetin|s on Tuesday ... Call 815-330-0000 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours: 7:30 a m. to 5 30 p.m week days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not known where to call' And then been given the runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help7 Ten specialists available at this center) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run away children) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 000-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce Commission.) STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant' Need Help' Counseling Service 305-2999 24 hour Answering Service McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 000-092-3272 Monday through Friday. 8 30 a m to 4 30 prm. ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hours Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE: 000-252-2878 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION • 800-630-2666 (Operates five national lines Answers inquiries about or reporting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 000-523-2929 P 0 Bo« 1607. Rockville. Md 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun-powered hot water system ) YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St.. McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 hours Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 (Answers questions abeut automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled Valuable for those interested in buying a used car.) MENTAL HEALTH 1-000-892-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-hour Emergency number and professional staff will answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry l^punty Comprehensive Mental Hsaltti Senrice System NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 17400. Washington D C 20041 Phone (7031471-0404 CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3500 Chicago. IL ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone:217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations McHENRY COUNTY JTPA OUTREACH CENTER 666 Russel Ct Woodstock. IL 60098 Phone 10151338-7100 Job Training Offered McHENRYCOUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn. Executive Director Phone: 344-1230 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1015)455-3311 McHENRY TOWNSHIP DlAL-A-RIDE 305-5671 Monday thru Friday 8:00 a m 4:00 p.m. Fares are $1 for adults: 50' for senior citizens, handicapped and students, children under 7 riding with a paying adult are free • PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES. INC. 800-942-3940 Free legal representation in civil cases to low income persons Landlord tenant disputes, domestic violence or improper denial of benefits such as Social Security. Public Aid. Food Stamps. General Assistance 4 Unemployment Insurance SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN WHO BATTER Meets every Thursday 6 7 p.m For information call 330-0000 COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS McHenry County Chapter (For bereaved perents) Call 305-5732 I