Test Your DRS Knowledge

About DRS

100

What does DRS stand for?

IL Division of Rehabilitation Services

200

True or False: DRS can help with more than just financial assistance for college

True! 

We can help you prepare for, find, and keep a job. 

300

Name the town of one of the local DRS offices

Benton or Murphysboro

Also- Mt. Vernon, Anna, and more throughout the state

400

True or False: College assistance is guaranteed and applied directly to your college tuition bill

False!

You MUST speak with your VR counselor and turn in required documentation

Colleges and Universities

100

How many years can DRS assist at the community college level?

Up to 3 years

200

How many years can DRS assist at the university level

Up to 6 years

(3 years to reach Junior status, then 3 more years to graduate)

300

True or False: DRS has a maximum tuition amount for out-of-state and private colleges and universities.

True!

Currently $8,211 a semester

400

Name 1 public Illinois community college and 1 public Illinois university 

John A. Logan College, Rend Lake College, Shawnee Community College, etc

SIU Carbondale, SIU Edwardsville, University of Illinois, etc

College Financial Assistance

100

What is the abbreviation for the financial aid application?

FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

200

True or False: You don't have to complete the FAFSA if you know your family makes too much money to receive federal grants. 

False!

Everyone has to complete the FAFSA to receive college assistance from DRS

300

Besides tuition and fees, name 2 things that DRS can pay for or reimburse you for

Textbooks, laptops, required tool/equipment, mileage reimbursement, etc... 

400

What is the current mileage reimbursement rate for driving to on-campus classes?

72.5¢ 

Preparing for College

100

True or False: DRS can help pay towards a dorm room and meal plan

True!

Only if you have to relocate to attend a university

200

Where can you request accommodations at John A. Logan College?

The Disability Support Services office 

300

True or False: DRS can only assist you with college right after high school graduation

False!

DRS can assist you with college assistance at any age

400

List at least 2 items you have to submit to DRS for college assistance consideration

High school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, college bill, college schedule, acceptance letter, list of textbooks/supplies, driver's license, proof of FAFSA, etc