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Welcome to Financial Aid

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

Financial Aid News Briefs

• The WIU Summer 2012 Financial Aid Application is now available - please also view our Summer Aid Information for additional details.
• New Pell Lifetime Limits have been established, restricting Pell Grant funds a student may receive to the equivalent of six years. Read more in our Financial Aid News.
• 2012-13 MAP Grants Suspended- In an announcement sent 3/23/12, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has suspended 2012-13 MAP Grants for all students whose initial 2012-13 FAFSA was submitted and received on or after Tuesday, March 20, 2012. For more information, please visit our Financial Aid News and CollegeIllinois.
• New Verification Process for 2012-13 - If you and your parents are able to retrieve your IRS tax data directly from the IRS when completing your FAFSA, your chances of being selected for verification are greatly reduced!

Get Started

There's a lot to cover, so the best place to begin is our Getting Started section - here you can find checklists, timelines, helpful hints, and other tools created specifically for WIU students.

The first step is always completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be done online at www.fafsa.gov. If you're looking for a quick and easy review, check out the:

• 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA video tutorial and
• IRS Data Retrieval video tutorial

Of course, different types of students may need different information. Click below to determine if there are any specific instructions or requirements that may apply to you:

 

Stay in Touch

Are you looking for an easy way to stay up to date in the world of financial aid? Visit us on Facebook! Even better, ‘Like’ our page, and you will receive regular reminders, updates, and current financial aid news through your Facebook News Feed. It’s a great way for WIU students and parents to stay informed!