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Financial Aid
Sherman Hall 127
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

Email: Financial-Aid@wiu.edu
Phone: (309) 298-2446
Fax: (309) 298-2353
TT: (309) 298-1856
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WIU Title IV School Code: 001780

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.

Summer 2013 Application Now Available! 

The WIU Summer 2013 Financial Aid Application is available online - please review our Summer Aid Information for more details on summer procedures and disbursement of aid!

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2013-14 MAP Grant Deadline Announced

In an announcement made by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) on February 28, 2013, the 2013-14 Illinois MAP Grant has been suspended for all applications submitted and processed after Friday, March 1, 2013.

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2013-14 PLUS Application Requirement

Due to Federal Direct Loan credit check procedures, Parent PLUS Loan and Grad PLUS Loan applications for the 2013-14 school year should not be submitted until after June 1, 2013. Approved PLUS loan applications received prior to June 1, 2013 will expire prior to ...

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Enhanced Verification Process for 2013-14!

Last year we promised we would continue to make enhancements to our verification process to make it even simpler for you – and we have! Verification has been customized for each student, and worksheets can now be accessed from your STARS account.

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Important Spring 2013 Financial Aid Information

Available to answer common semester start-up questions ...

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Financial Aid Scams

When completing your FAFSA, applying for outside scholarships, or consolidating loans, be aware of financial scams. Unreliable sources often ask for money or donations, personal banking information, or require students to attend seminars to "learn more". Others tell applicants they are "guaranteed" to receive ...

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Notice: For first-time federal student loan borrowers

First-time federal student loan borrowers must complete a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling online. PLEASE NOTE: Financial Awareness Counseling, also available at StudentLoans website, is NOT required of any WIU student.

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New Pell Lifetime Limits

New limits for the grant have been established, restricting the lifetime Pell funds a student may receive to the equivalent of six years ...

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New Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Western's Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy changed during the Fall 2011 semester. These changes were in compliance with new federal regulations that went into effect July 1, 2011 ...

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New Repeated Course info.

New federal financial aid regulations beginning Fall 2011 affect our ability to base financial aid on courses that you have already taken ...

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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

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:

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:

Undergraduate Students Transfer Students International Students Graduate Students

 

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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!