How do I apply for summer financial aid?

• You apply for financial aid at SIUC by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are encouraged to file electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov. A paper version of the FAFSA is also available from high schools, community colleges and the SIUC Financial Aid Office for students and families who do not have access to the internet.


• Be sure to list Federal School Code 001758 to ensure that your information is sent to SIUC.


• In order to receive financial aid for summer semester you must have a 2007-08 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file and complete a one-page institutional summer financial aid application.


• Summer financial aid applications for 2008 are available beginning March 18th, 2008 (the Tuesday after spring break); you must be registered for all of your summer classes prior to requesting an application.


• Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible!

How many hours must I be registered for to be eligible for a loan?

• You must enroll and continue to be enrolled on at least half-time basis to be eligible for a loan. For summer semester half-time enrollment for undergraduate students is 6 credit hours and for graduate students it's 3 credit hours.

Do I have to apply for financial aid each year?

• Yes, you must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year. The FAFSA application covers one academic year consisting of fall, spring and summer semesters. You can submit a FAFSA in January for the upcoming academic year. You are strongly encouraged to submit your FAFSA before April 1 in order to receive priority consideration for campus based financial aid.