Paying for your Education - Quad Cities Campus - Western Illinois University

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Financial Aid - Paying for your Education

Getting Started

For many students and families, the cost of attending college can be too great to manage alone – for this reason, WIU Financial Aid Office is available to assist eligible students in obtaining financial aid so they may achieve their educational goals. There are many types of financial aid available, including grants, loans, scholarships, and student employment.

In general, financial aid can be used to pay tuition, fees, books, supplies, and certain living expenses. To be sure you receive the money you are eligible for, it is best to plan ahead. The financial aid process may take up to 8-12 weeks, so start your application process early (as soon as January 1)!

Getting Started Topics

2013-14 FAFSA Processing

The Financial Aid Office began processing 2013-14 award letters February 28, 2013. Files that must be reviewed manually will be reviewed in date order.

If your FAFSA was selected for verification and all required documents were submitted to the Financial Aid Office:	Expect your award letter or a request for additional information/clarification no sooner than:
February 26-March 11	April 12
March 12-25	April 19
March 26-April 8	April 26
If your FAFSA was NOT selected for verification and your initial FAFSA was submitted:	Expect your award letter or a request for additional information/clarification no sooner than:
February 12-25	April 5
February 26-March 11	April 12
March 12-25	April 19
March 26-April 8	April 26