Financial Aid Consumer Information
Descriptions and links to vital consumer information important to both prospective and current students and their families - this is in accordance with federal regulations set forth under The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
- Annual Report on Preferred Lender Arrangements - Information regarding private loan programs and participating lenders can be found under Private Education Loans.
- Applying for Aid - Eligibility requirements and procedures for applying for aid.
- Awarding Information (including Continuing Students) - Criteria for selecting recipients and for determining award amounts.
- Code of Conduct for Education Loans - Institutions code of conduct that prohibits a conflict of interest with the responsibilities of an agent of the school with respect to private education loans.
- Disbursement of Aid - Methods and frequency of disbursements of aid.
- Entrance Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers - Prior to the first disbursement of a Federal Direct Student Loan, the borrower must complete Entrance Counseling.
- Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers- Students who received funds from the programs listed below and withdraws and/or graduates must complete exit counseling.
- Federal Work Study - Details general conditions and terms to employment provided as part of a financial aid package.
- Financial Aid Programs (including State Grant Assistance) - Information on need-based and non-based federal, state, institutional and private financial assistance programs.
- Loan Information - Details terms of loans, sample loan repayment schedule and the necessity for repaying loans.
- National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) - Students who borrow a Federal Direct Loan and/or a Federal Perkins Loan will have their loan information submitted to the NSLDS. This information is accessible by the borrower, guaranty agencies, lenders and schools determined to be authorized users.
- Penalties for Drug Law Violations - Details penalties associated with drug-related offenses for those individuals receiving Federal Student Financial Aid.
- Private Education Loans - Information about Private/Alternative Loans for which the student may be eligible.
- Rights and Responsibilities - Outlines the rights and responsibilities of students receiving Title IV, HEA student Financial Aid.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress - Information on the academic requirements that students must maintain for continued eligibility for Student Financial Aid.
- Statement of Ethical Principles - The statement of ethical principles to which financial aid professionals adhere.
- Study Abroad - Enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit may be considered for purposes of applying for federal student financial aid.
Questions? Contact the WIU Financial Aid Office.
Consumer Information Topics
- Financial Aid Information
- Academic Programs
- General Institutional Information
- Health, Safety and Security
- Student Outcomes
- Voter Registration
- COVID-19 Information
- Code Of Conduct
- Ethical Principals
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