Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

FAFSA on the Web: to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid online.

FAFSA PIN Request: to apply for your electronic FAFSA signature PIN. If you are a dependent student, a PIN will be required for both you and a parent.

 

 

The process of applying for financial aid at the Eastern Illinois University is simple. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to apply for financial aid using our school code of 001674. All students are encouraged to apply for financial assistance as soon after January 1 as possible, and before the priority filing date of March 1. In addition, if you plan to enroll in summer school an Eastern OFA summer financial aid application is also required. 

After you file a FAFSA, the information is forwarded to the OFA by the federal government. The OFA processes the information and sends award letters to students starting in March indicating the amount of financial assistance applicants will receive.

Generally, financial aid eligibility is based on the previous year’s income information.

Students who are applying for:

Fall 2012, Spring 2013 or Summer 2013 must complete a 2012-2013 FAFSA

  • The form may be completed beginning January 1, 2012. It must be submitted prior to your last date of attendance or June 30, 2013 whichever is earlier. 
  • Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure they are eligible for the maximum amount of financial aid. Preferential filing date is March 1, 2012.
  • In addition to the FAFSA, students who are planning to attend Summer 2013 must also complete an Eastern OFA summer financial aid application which will be available in April 2013.

Fall 2013, Spring 2014 or Summer 2014 must complete a 2013-2014 FAFSA

  • The form may be completed beginning January 1, 2013. It must be submitted prior to your last date of attendance or June 30, 2014 whichever is earlier. 
  • Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure they are eligible for the maximum amount of financial aid. Preferential filing date is March 1, 2013.
  • In addition to the FAFSA, students who are planning to attend Summer 2014 must also complete an Eastern OFA summer financial aid application which will be available in April 2014.