Â鶹ӳ» College to host Discover Â鶹ӳ» for new students
Â鶹ӳ» will host Discover Â鶹ӳ», an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Â鶹ӳ» is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
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Your education is an investment in your future. We are here to help you navigate and get the help you need paying for college.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office staff is committed to helping you identify your options for paying for college as well as guiding you through the process.
Use our helpful checklist to get you started in the financial aid application process.
Check the important Financial Aid dates and deadlines for upcoming semesters.
NOTE: Dates are subject to change at any time. Dates apply to students with a completed financial aid file. Delays in documentation submission can impact disbursement dates. Funds are applied to direct costs up until the refund dates indicated. Any eligible refund applied after the initial refund dates will be processed on the Thursday of the following week.
Fall 2024
| Event | Date |
| MAP, Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, Aug. 11 |
| Funds available for Â鶹ӳ» Store. | Monday, Aug. 12 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, Sept. 19 |
| Loans applied for first-time borrowers. | Sunday, Sept. 22 Eligible refunds issued on Thursday, Sept. 26. |
| 2025-2026 FAFSA available. | Tuesday, Oct. 1 |
| Deadline for Foundation scholarships. | Sunday, Oct. 20 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Tuesday, Oct. 22 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, Oct. 24 |
| MAP priority deadline. | Sunday, Dec. 1 |
| Fall loan request deadline. | Thursday, Dec. 5 |
| End of semester. | Friday, Dec. 13 |
Spring 2025
| Event | Date |
| Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, Jan. 5 |
| Funds available for Â鶹ӳ» Store. | Monday, Jan. 6 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, Feb. 13 |
| Loans applied for first-time borrowers. | Sunday, Feb. 16 Eligible refunds issued on Thursday, Feb. 20 |
| Deadline for Foundation scholarships. | Saturday, March 1 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Sunday, March 23 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, March 27 |
| Spring loan request deadline. | Thursday, May 1 |
| End of semester. | Friday, May 16 |
Summer 2025
| Event | Date |
| Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, May 18 |
| Funds available for Â鶹ӳ» Store. | Monday, May 19 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, June 12 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Sunday, June 29 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, July 3 |
| Deadline for Academic Achievement and Dual Credit. | Thursday, July 31 |
Keep up-to-date with the following information. We will notify you of any new developments or requirements for each year’s financial aid.
- The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now available for Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025. During January 2024, the Department of Education will do routine maintenance on the FAFSA, so expect delays. The Department of Education has begun processing FAFSA data and releasing the information to students and schools as of March 15 on a limited basis. As student's FAFSAs are processed, students will receive a notification from the Department of Education. Once this is processed, students can make corrections. The Financial Aid Office anticipates being able to process 2024-2025 financial aid around mid-April. The Financial Aid Office will begin sending notifications for any additional documentation as FAFSA information is received. If no additional documentation is needed, you will be issued an offer letter in your myÂ鶹ӳ» Self-Service. To learn more about the changes, see our FAFSA Simplification Updates.
- FAFSA Update: Due to delays with the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the U.S. Department of Education has decided to delay the full release of the 2025-26 FAFSA until on or before Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
- Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid is available to Illinois residents who are unable to apply for federal financial aid due to being an undocumented or transgender individual.
When you have reviewed the checklist, important dates and important information, you are ready to apply for financial aid.
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Â鶹ӳ» College Foundation program enhancements benefit educational needs
The Â鶹ӳ» Foundation awarded $99,978 in program enhancement funds to Â鶹ӳ» departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Foundation has various program enhancement funds established by the generosity of donors for specific purposes.
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