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Financial Aid

Financial Aid

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Paying for college does not have to be overwhelming. Our Financial Aid Office is here to guide you through the process, from FAFSA to scholarships and more. Explore the resources available to help make your education affordable.

FAFSA Starts Here

Filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the first step toward accessing federal and state financial aid. Follow these simple steps to complete your application accurately and on time. Our team is here to support you at every stage.

  1. Determine your eligibility 鈥 General eligibility requirements include that you have financial needs, are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, and are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program at 麻豆原创.
  2. Create a FSA ID 鈥 Obtain a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) for the student and at least one parent (if dependent) to sign and submit the FAFSA.
  3. Fill-out the FAFSA 鈥 Use 麻豆原创鈥檚 school code 007684 when completing the . The application typically opens each year on October 1 and uses tax information from two years prior. For example, the FAFSA for the 2026鈥2027 academic year would use 2024 tax information and be available starting October 1, 2025.
  4. Complete Additional Documentation 鈥 Review your account to see if any additional items are being requested. Additional documents can be viewed using your .

RISE ACT enables eligible undocumented and transgender students to apply for Illinois state financial aid through the .

Explore Financial Aid Resources

Find the information you need to understand your financial aid options. From available funding sources to required forms and policies, these pages will help guide your next steps.

Types of Aid

Learn about grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study options available to help fund your education.

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Financial Aid Forms

Access the forms you may need to apply for aid, verify eligibility, or manage your financial aid file.

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Policies and Procedures

Review the guidelines that govern financial aid eligibility, disbursement, and satisfactory academic progress.

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Veteran support

We are proud to support our student veterans and military-connected families. Explore the resources, benefits, and guidance available to help you succeed at every step of your academic journey.

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GradReady

GradReady is a student success program that offers video lessons, helpful resources, tools and tips to help you succeed financially, academically and personally.  Topics to review include:

  • Paying for college
  • Money management
  • Learning to learn
  • Life skills for success
  • Real-world finance

 

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