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Financial Aid Office
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Financial Aid Office

We're here to help, no matter the cost.

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 and transgender 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 Illinois State and your campus email. Award offers will be posted in My Illinois State 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.

Stay Up-to-Date on Everything Financial Aid

  • Illinois State University Student Emergency Grant Funds

    Illinois State University has received emergency funds from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to provide emergency financial aid grants to eligible students due to the financial impact of coronavirus. The federal government requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students. Since many students have been impacted financially by the coronavirus, the Financial Aid Office uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to identify students with the most financial need.

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