FAQ For High School Juniors

What is the cost associated with the program?

One Click College Admit is a free program. It removes the cost of application fees to participating Illinois public institutions. It is not a financial aid program or free tuition program.

What steps must I take to participate in the program?

Start by going to the One Click College Admit website: www.oneclickadmit.org.

There, you/your parent must complete an online opt-in form, allowing your GPA to be shared with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to match your GPA with admission requirements at universities.

If you opt in to participate in the program, you will receive admission offers during the fall of your senior year to the partner public universities and community college for which you are eligible.

Can I opt into participating in the program during my senior year of high school?

Yes. However, completing the form during your junior year allows for fewer steps and an easier process to be directly admitted.

Am I eligible to participate in the program if I am currently in foster care?

Yes, students in foster care are eligible to participate in the program. Your foster parent must complete the opt-in form if you are under 18 years of age.

Am I eligible to participate in the program if I am a high school graduate/have some college credits but not currently enrolled at a higher education institution?

High school graduates and students who have previously earned college credits are not eligible to receive direct admission offers through this program. Those students are encouraged to apply directly to higher education institutions.

Why must I submit an Opt-in Form to participate in the One Click College Admit program?

When you opt in to participate in the program, you provide consent for your GPA to be shared with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). ISAC will match your GPA with the GPA admission requirements at partner public universities. Using verified GPAs minizes the risk that the direct admission offer would be rescinded.

What information included in the Opt-in Form will be shared and with what entities?

Your GPA and the contact information provided in the Opt-in Form will be shared with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and the Illinois public universities and community college for which you qualify for direct admission. Only the necessary information needed to send you direct admission notifications will be shared with the Common App. Your high school may also receive a notice of the schools to which you have been directly admitted.

What is the next step after I submit my Opt-in Form?

Create a Common App account here: www.commonapp.org.

There is no rush to do this, but you will want to create your Common App account before your senior year so that you can review and accept your admission offers!

Wait to receive admission offers during the fall of your senior year via email at the email address provided and via alerts in their Common App account. You will receive this email even if you have yet to create a Common App account.

In order to act on the direct admission offer(s), you must create a Common App account. Accept via the Common App the offer(s) from the institution(s) you’re interested in attending

Which Illinois universities are currently participating in the program?

o Chicago State University
o Eastern Illinois University
o Governors State University
o Illinois State University
o Northern Illinois University
o Northeastern Illinois University
o Southern Illinois University Carbondale
o Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
o University of Illinois Springfield
o Western Illinois University

All community colleges are also participating in the program.

If you meet certain criteria, you will be encouraged to apply to the University of Illinois Chicago and/or the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

How will I be notified of direct admission offers from institutions?

In early fall of your senior year, you will receive an email at the email address provided. You will also see offers in the Direct Admissions section in your Common App account.

If I am admitted to a college or university through One Click College Admit, does that mean that I will be admitted to the specialized program/college that I am interested in (e.g., School of Arts and Sciences or College of Engineering)?

You will be offered general admission to universities/community colleges through One Click College Admit, not admission to specialized programs. You will need to apply separately to specialized programs by working with the college and/or university admission counselors.

How do I accept a One Click College Admit admission offer?

Indicate your interest by adding the institution to the "My Colleges" section in Common App. After you have decided at which institution you wish to enroll, complete the information for enrollment to the college/university through Common App by the acceptance deadline.

Is there a limit to the number of admission offers I can accept?

No. You may accept offers from any university/community college you are interested in attending. Accepting an offer does not mean you have enrolled or must enroll at the institution.

Will my direct admission offer(s) also include information on my financial aid eligibility?

Colleges may include information about any guaranteed financial aid that is included with your direct admission offer in the Direct Admissions section of your Common App account. Detailed information and financial aid award letters will be sent in January/February by individual institutions.

For general information regarding financial aid, visit Financial Aid.

Where do I call if I need assistance with the Opt-in Form?

Call 1-800-899-ISAC (4722) for assistance.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the direct admissions program, One Click College Admit?

Send a detailed email to info@oneclickadmit.org