financIal aid - How to apply

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HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for federal and state financial aid programs, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is an all inclusive form that allows students to apply for all aid programs including Federal Stafford Loans, Perkins Loan, Emergency Loans, or Scholarships. These programs have additional applications that are required by the Financial Aid Office. Applications are available at college financial aid offices, high schools, counseling offices, libraries, and submit online, Mail the completed application in the envelope provided with the application to:

Federal Student Aid Programs
P.O. Box 60001
Cahokia, IL 62206-6001

It is preferred that the FAFSA be submitted.

Students may also apply electronically on a PC at www.fafsa.ed.gov
In addition to completing the FAFSA, students may be asked to submit additional information to their Financial Aid Office such as:

Pell Grant Student Aid Report (SAR).

Selective Service Certification.

Social Security Verification.

Verification of Independent Student Status.

Verification of Income.

Permanent residency documents, if an eligible non-citizen.

The Financial Aid Office maintains the right to request additional information as may be required to process your application, such as, but not limited to, Income Verification - Tax Returns, Non-Taxable Income Certification, or Verification of non-filling of tax returns.

NOTE: Financial Aid applicants must use their own social security number on all college records. Be sure to indicate this number on all documents that you submit.