Transfer Students applying for financial aid at Illinois State for 2006-2007 should do the following:
Apply for Undergraduate admission to Illinois State University. The priority application deadline for the fall semester is the previous November 15.
To be considered for financial aid at Illinois State University you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be done either FAFSA Web site or on paper.
You cannot complete a FAFSA until January 1, 2006. You can, however, now go to the Federal Student Aid Pin Web site and request a U.S. Department of Education PIN. If you are a dependent student, have your parent(s) request one, too. Your PIN number(s) allow you to electronically “sign” your FAFSAs and eliminate the need for mailing a signature page.
Illinois State University’s preferential filing date for completing the FAFSA is March 1, 2006. Don’t miss out! Complete and submit your FAFSA by that date in order to be considered for aid from all aid programs for which you may be eligible, including the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, the Student-to-Student Grant, the Perkins Loan and Federal Work-Study.
You should also begin your search for private scholarships. Many free scholarship search programs can be found through our Scholarship Research Office. You may also contact clubs, foundations, organizations, corporations and churches from your hometown for additional information regarding possible scholarships. For additional information, please visit the Illinois State Financial Aid Office.
