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Financial Aid Office
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Financial Aid Office

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Announcements

We have started to receive FAFSA data for the 2024-2025 school year and are currently testing to ensure accurate packaging, and we will continue to test as we receive additional records. Our office will contact students via email and their To-Do list if we require any additional documentation from them.

Students can check the status of their FAFSA form at any time by logging in to StudentAid.gov and selecting your processed FAFSA submission from the "My Activity" section of your account Dashboard. Per the Department of Education, the ability to make corrections to processed forms should be available in the first half of April.

File your FAFSA

To be considered for financial aid at Illinois State, you must file a FAFSA each year. Complete your application for Federal Student Aid.

Explore Scholarships

It’s application season for many scholarships including some awarded by Illinois State and others outside the University.

 

Alternative Applications for Illinois MAP Grants

Eligible undocumented students who are disqualified from federal financial aid can apply for all forms of state financial aid.

 

How Financial Aid Works

Financial aid can be pretty complicated, especially if you are the first in your family to attend college. Whether you are an incoming freshman, transfer, or graduate student, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the whole process here at ISU. Remember, every school’s process is a little different.

View the Process

  • Change in Circumstance

    If you and/or your parents have experienced a decrease in income or a major financial change, we can review your financial aid eligibility.

  • Check Your Status

    Keep an eye on your To-Do List In My.IllinoisState.edu and your campus email. Award offers will be posted in My.IllinoisState.edu in March.

  • Leaving the University

    See how exiting the university works and how we can help you through it.

Need Support?

If you are experiencing extreme financial hardship, please contact the Financial Aid Office to see if there are any other options available for you.

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