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File the FAFSA Now!

JWCC Federal School Code:
012813

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Questions:
Financialaid@jwcc.edu

Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 8 am– 5:00 pm
(unless otherwise posted)

Summer Office Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am -5:00 pm

Phone: 217.641.4333
Fax: 217.221.0778

How do I apply for aid?

We advise students to submit the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 for classes starting the following fall.  This is an annual process.   If taxes are not completed you can submit with estimated figures!

Some funds may be limited and are distributed to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. For example, the State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) has limited funds.  In years past the suspension of this award has occurred as early as March 15!  So if your FAFSA is not on file prior to the cut off date you will miss out on this award if you qualify.  File early even with estimated tax information!

To learn more about filing your FAFSA review the "Seven Easy Steps to the FAFSA", A Student's Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid" tutorial.

Step 1

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list JWCC (School Code 012813) as your school of choice. The FAFSA may be completed online at http://www.fafsa.gov/.  You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Department of Education.

If you do not have the required taxes filed you can still file!  File with estimated figures and then once your taxes are filed you can update your FAFSA information.  To learn more about updating tax information review how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to update your informaton.
 
If you need help filling out the FAFSA online, JWCC has FAFSA labs that you can attend or you can review the link above on the "7 Easy Steps".  You will need to bring your tax return copies and any other required paperwork. If you already have a FAFSA PIN, bring it with you as well.

Step 2

Forward all requested documentation once notification is received from the JWCC Financial Aid Office.  For example, if requested, forward signed copies of the applicant’s federal income tax return and, if a dependent, his or her parents’ tax return to the Financial Aid Office.

Step 3

Allow at least two weeks for processing. After that check your student email account or your SOLAR account for status updates or notifications.

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